PuckUpdate (Free subscription) | 09/24/2008
Is there actually good news in Leaf nation? Coach Ron Wilson, in an inspired bit of retro-line building has combined new Leaf acquisition Ryan Hollweg with waiver prize Dominic Moore. Moore and Hollweg famously played together (with Jed Ortmeyer), on the New York Rangers 2005-06 HMO line, a high energy line that was part agitator [...]
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
from John Glennon of the Tennessean, With the continued absence of injured Steve Sullivan, the recent defection of Alexander Radulov, the departure of Darcy Hordichuk and the news that Jed Ortmeyer will miss at least the next month — and likely longer — due to a blood clot, there are spots for the taking. Players who haven’t seen a moment of NHL action, such as Patric Hornqvist and Ryan Jones, are...
On the Forecheck (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness} (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
I can’t wait for this matchup: Finally the NY Rangers will be playing the Nashville Predators – first time since Jed Ortmeyer was relieved of his contractual obligations in NY and Nashville picked him up at the end of last year. The down-side: the game is in Feb09 in Nashville, and Jed will miss out on the NY “welcome back” that he so deserves. Possible up-sides: I have an excuse to take a road trip...
The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
The New York Rangers have attempted to cheat some of their (former) players out of the money that they bargained for in contract negotiations. Both Bobby Holik and Jed Ortmeyer had contracts with signing bonuses that were pro-rated over the course of their contracts. The New York Rangers argued that they did not have to pay these bonuses for the 2004/05 lockout season, because the players did
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/23/2007
One guy who was thankful to be playing the Red Wings on Thanksgiving was Nashville forward Jed Ortmeyer, a former Michigan captain. Ortmeyer missed part of the 2006-07 season with a blood clot in his lungs.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/23/2007
One guy who was thankful to be playing the Red Wings on Thanksgiving was Nashville forward Jed Ortmeyer, a former Michigan captain. Ortmeyer missed part of the 2006-07 season with a blood clot in his lungs.
Officialsportsbetting.com (Free subscription) | 09/18/2007
Scott Nichol and Jed Ortmeyer scored while killing a 5-minute power play, leading the Nashville Predators past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in a preseason game on Sunday night. Both teams opened camp on Friday, so few frontline players saw much action in the first preseason game. Nashville offseason acquisitions Radek Bonk, Greg de Vries [...]
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/02/2007
From The Tennessean, Jed Ortmeyer, a 6-foot, 197-pound forward with the New York Rangers last year, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Predators. The deal is worth $750,000 each season. Ortmeyer had two goals and nine assists in 41 games last season.
Blueshirt Bulletin (Free subscription) | 06/28/2007
News reports out of the MSG Training Center yesterday suggest that two key Rangers are headed toward free agency without any contract negotiations having taken place. Dan Rosen of the Record spoke to Jed Ortmeyer's agent Mark Witkin and reports...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/26/2007
from Larry Brooks of the NY Post, Impending free agent Jed Ortmeyer appears on his way to being a former Ranger. “No progress,” Ortmeyer’s agent, Mark Witkin, told The Post. “Either they're playing it cool or they don't want him.” Lamoriello said he has no timetable for announcing the team's next head coach. The Post has learned that the GM has spoken with Brian Sutter, but it is not known whether...
Blueshirt Bulletin (Free subscription) | 06/20/2007
Michael Nylander has finally hired a new agent, according to Larry Brooks of the Post. He along with the agents for Jed Ortmeyer and Henrik Lundqvist are expected to begin contract talks with Glen Sather when everyone gets together for...
