D.C. Sports Bog (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Backstrom's painting of Swedish goalie Johan Holmqvist, courtesy of Swedish Radio. It would appear as though Capitals center Niklas Backstrom was commissioned to create some artwork to be auctioned off for charity tomorrow. While painting, Backstrom listened to Raffi tapes and ate grilled cheese cut into fourths. I don't have too many details -- my Swedish is a little spotty -- but more can be found...
The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
A few days ago I wrote that Tampa Bay frittered away Brad Richards when the traded him to the Dallas Stars along with Johan Holmqvist for Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Halpern and a fourth round draft pick because Richards is signed well into the future and is clearly the best player in the deal. Tampa Bay did not obtain anything in return that makes them any more of a contender then they
The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
One trade that happened on trade deadline day that I have not discussed in any detail was the Tampa Bay Lightning trading Brad Richards and Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Halpern and a 2009 fourth found draft pick. What was unique about this trade is that unlike most trade deadline deals, Brad Richards is not a rental. Richards is signed through the end
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 02/29/2008
It's been a busy week for Brad Richards. On Tuesday he was traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Dallas Stars along with Johan Holmqvist for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern, Jussi Jokinen and a fourth-round pick in 2009. Last night he played in his first game for the Stars and made it a memorable one by becoming the first player in NHL history to record five assists in his first game with a team as Dallas...
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick.
CBS 4 - South Florida's Source for (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick.
Examiner (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
DALLAS -- The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning is trading one of its top players, center Brad Richards, and goalie Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for goalie Mike Smith, center Jeff Halpern and forward Jussi Jokinen.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
Tampa Bay star forward hs been dealt with goaltender Johan Holmqvist for goalie Mike Smith, centre Jeff Halpern and winger Jussi Jokinen
Puckhead's Thoughts (Free subscription) | 02/26/2008
11:49 am: Montreal Canadiens trade Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals for 2nd round pick. Thoughts: Hmm, Are Brent Johnson's Days numbered? The Caps defiantly need some goaltending, but this is a head scratcher... for now. 11:41 am: Tampa Bay Lightning trade Brad Richards, Johan Holmqvist to Dallas Stars for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern, Jussi Jokinen. Thoughts: This was a rumor that started
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 01/21/2008
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Johan Holmqvist and Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scott Hartnell were named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending January 20.
HoustonChronicle.com (Free subscription) | 12/07/2007
Vincent Lecavalier scored his 19th goal of the season and Johan Holmqvist made 23 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/11/2007
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Chris Gratton scored twice and Johan Holmqvist made 30 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Wednesday night.
