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| 5/26/2012 | Chris Bourque, LW, WAS |
Bruins Acquire Ray Bourque's SonNews: Chris Bourque was acquired by the Bruins in exchange for Zach Hamill on Saturday, the Globe and Mail's James Mirtle reports. Analysis: Chris Bourque lit up the AHL during the 2011-12 season with 93 points in 73 games. He should be ready for the NHL this year, but is not a guarantee to make the Bruins' roster. He doesn't have Zach Hamill's upside, but does have a better track record in the AHL. |
| 5/25/2012 | Jakub Culek, LW, OTT |
Sens Sign Culek To Entry-Level DealNews: Jakub Culek signed an entry-level contract with the Senators on Friday, the team's official site reports. Analysis: The 19-year-old, who was the team's third-round choice in the 2010 entry draft, put up 40 points (13G, 27A) in 55 Canadian Hockey League games this year. That brought Jakub Culek to a total of 109 points (33G, 76A) in his 173 career games at that level, and he'll look to make a successful transition to the AHL. |
| 5/23/2012 | Ryan Shannon, RW, ANA |
Bolts' Shannon Signs With Swiss TeamNews: Ryan Shannon (rotator cuff) has signed a three-year deal to play for the ZSC Lions in the Swiss league next season, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Analysis: He had a disappointing year with the Bolts, scoring just four goals, adding eight assists and finishing minus-11 in 45 games. The deal with the Lions affords him an opportunity to continue to play pro hockey; he won't be back in the NHL. |
| 5/21/2012 | Nicolas Blanchard, C, CAR |
Hurricanes Sign BlanchardNews: Nicolas Blanchard agreed to a two-year contract with the Hurricanes on Monday, according to the team's official site. Analysis: The 24-year-old forward, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2005 draft by the Hurricanes, has recorded 106 points and 579 penalty minutes in 342 career AHL games, but has yet to make his NHL debut. If/when that happens, PIMs would be the only category he'd likely contribute in. |
| 5/19/2012 | Petr Straka, RW, CLB |
Straka Goes Unsigned By Blue JacketsNews: The Blue Jackets have elected not to sign Petr Straka to an entry-level contract, and he'll return to the draft-eligible pool. Analysis: This is a very odd decision by a team that should be beating every bush to add talent to its depth chart. The 2010 second-round pick has seen his development stall the last couple of seasons in part due to injuries, but Petr Straka still managed a point-a-game pace in this year's QMJHL playoffs and would appear to have some upside yet. |
| 5/16/2012 | Jerry D'Amigo, RW, TOR |
Leafs' D'Amigo Sniping In AHL PlayoffsNews: Jerry D'Amigo is tied for the AHL postseason goal-scoring race with six goals. Analysis: He has nine points total to lead the Marlies and is a playoff-leading plus-10. He's skating with Nazim Kadri and Matt Frattin, and the trio sit one-two-three in team scoring. He could battle for a lower-line role with the Leafs next year. |
| 5/16/2012 | Riku Helenius, G, TB |
Goaltender Helenius: Back On Tampa's Radar?News: Riku Helenius may be back on Tampa's radar screen after leading his team to the Finnish Elite League championship, reports the Tampa Tribune. Analysis: Don't hold your breath -- this guy's once-glossy prospect status is long gone. But goalies do develop on a longer, slower curve than other players. And General Manager Steve Yzerman has already reached out to the goalie to see if he'll return to North America. |
| 5/16/2012 | Rob Flick, C, CHI |
Flick and Blackhawks Agree To TermsNews: Rob Flick signed a three-year deal with the Blackhawks on Monday, the Blackhawks official Twitter feed reports. Analysis: Rob Flick recorded 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 45 regular season games with the AHL Rockford IceHogs and looks to be like the next dynamic center produced from the Hawks' farm system. |
| 5/15/2012 | Nikita Filatov, LW, OTT |
Sens' Filatov Signs Two-Year Deal With KHL TeamNews: Nikita Filatov has signed a two-year deal with Salavat Yulaev of the KHL reports the Ottawa Sun. Analysis: It certainly appears that the Nikita Filatov experiment is over for good in Ottawa. The Senators will need to make a qualifying offer to Filatov, who will become a restricted free agent come July 1st, or he'll become unrestricted. Ottawa's management is debating whether or not to do so, but odds are good that GM Bryan Murray will take a pass and end the team's association with the winger. His fantasy value next year is next to nil. |
| 5/11/2012 | Kirill Kabanov, LW, NYI |
Isles' Kabonov Could Be Headed To KHLNews: Kirill Kabanov could be headed to the KHL, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple. Analysis: This not confirmed and Isles GM Garth Snow admitted that it's "news to me". Kirill Kabanov has never played in the NHL but the Isles do have high hopes, he is under contract with the team for three more seasons. |
| 5/11/2012 | Chris Pronger, D, PHI |
Flyers Still Hopeful Pronger (Concussion) Can ReturnNews: Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren said Thursday he still believes Chris Pronger (concussion) will play next year, Philly.com reports. Analysis: Chris Pronger was ruled out for the season in December after his severe post-concussion symptoms would not dissipate. There's been no word on if he's been able to do any type of physical activity beyond the normal day-to-day. This will play out over the summer, but with the scrutiny players with concussions have begun to come under, it's a tenuous situation at best. |
| 5/10/2012 | Jordan Schroeder, C, VAN |
Schroeder Making Bid For Canucks' RosterNews: With Cory Hodgson now in Buffalo and Ryan Kesler recovering from shoulder surgery, Jordan Schroeder could get a chance to make the Canucks' roster out of training camp next season, the Vancouver Province reports. Analysis: The Canucks first-round pick in 2009 showed improvements with Chicago of the AHL this season, finishing with 44 points (21 G, 23 A) in 76 games. He's small (5-9, 180) but Jordan Schroeder has great speed, hands and vision. Make sure he's on your radar in keeper leagues. |
| 5/3/2012 | Kirill Petrov, RW, NYI |
Petrov Will Not Join The IslandersNews: Kirill Petrov will not join the Islanders for the 2012-13 season, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple. Analysis: Kirill Petrov signed a one-year deal with the AK Bars of the KHL on Thursday. Seems he won't be playing in North America anytime soon. Petrov is staying for two reasons. One, he can make more money in the KHL and two, his mother is very ill and he wants to be close to her. The good news for the Isles is that Petrov had a multi-year offer on the table and turned that down so one could might think that he still has plans to play in North America eventually. |
| 5/1/2012 | Sean Collins, LW, WAS |
Capitals Recall CollinsNews: Sean Collins was recalled Tuesday, the Capitals' official Twitter page reports. Analysis: Sean Collins only put up 10 points (2G, 8A) in 65 games for AHL Hershey this season, but he should provide some defensive depth for the Capitals in their series against the Rangers. |
| 4/17/2012 | Michael Leighton, G, PHI |
Leighton Joins PhillyNews: Michael Leighton has cleared re-entry waivers, according to TSN. Analysis: Michael Leighton will now join the Flyers as their third goalie as they attempt to get past Pittsburgh in the first road. Leighton will likely only see action in an emergency. |
| 4/12/2012 | Emerson Etem, RW, ANA |
Anaheim Sends Etem To AHLNews: Emerson Etem was assigned to the AHL on Thursday, AnaheimDucks.com reports. Analysis: It's only the WHL, but Emerson Etem's 107 points (61 goals) from this year are certainly encouraging. |
| 4/9/2012 | Jochen Hecht, LW, BUF |
Hecht Wants To Return To Sabres Next SeasonNews: Jochen Hecht (concussion), who is an unrestricted free agent, said that he wants to stay in Buffalo, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. Analysis: It seems highly unlikely that the German forward will be offered a contract by the Sabres, who have far more glaring needs that they need to address in the summer. |
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