Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
It could be argued that Shane Hnidy , Aaron Ward , P.J. Axelsson , Stephane Yelle , and Manny Fernandez had too many miles on their odometers for the Bruins to bring back this season.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
On Monday, the Hurricanes announced that they have waived veteran forward Stephane Yelle. If he isn’t claimed, he’ll clear waivers at noon Tuesday. Being placed on waivers doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Frantisek Kaberle was placed on waivers at least 37 times last season. He was never claimed, he was never re-assigned to Albany, and he was only bought out this last summer. Unlike...
The Battle of Alberta (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Before I type this next sentence, I want to assure you that I am not on any type of drugs. Okay, here goes: Brian McGrattan was the best player on the ice for Calgary on Friday. Yeahhhhh, let's not get carried away here, Lambert . He had a fine game -- and for Brian McGrattan, a tremendous one -- but he was the 3rd best player on his line . Prust set up two beauty chances in the high slot, the 2nd...
Why? What Have You Heard? (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
"Center Rod Brind'Amour (C)" Raleigh, NC - September 2007 (Click to embiggen) In only a few short days my favorite season will kick off for another round. "Fall?", you ask. No, hockey season. Training camp is winding down, the rosters are being finalized, pared down to the limit that the NLH says a team can carry on active status. And around here, that means watching to see if top...
From The Rink (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » Who's in: Andrew Alberts , Tom Kostopoulos , Aaron Ward , Stephane Yelle Who's out: Ryan Bayda , Patrick Eaves , Frank Kaberle, Dennis Seidenberg Outlook: Carolina's off-season proved to be one of the more quietly effective ones in the league. With useful forwards in Erik Cole and Chad LaRose both headed for unrestricted free agency,...
From The Rink (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » Who's in: Steve Begin , Derek Morris Who's out: P.J. Axelsson , Manny Fernandez , Shane Hnidy , Steve Montador , Aaron Ward , Stephane Yelle Outlook: With the majority of the Bruins new cap contributions committed to contracts for Tim Thomas and David Krejci , Boston was pretty quiet in free agency, opting only to bring back greybeard...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 08/20/2009
On Wednesday, the Hurricanes made a surprising announcement. They’ve signed veteran center Stéphane Yelle to a one-year contract valued at $550k. The 35-year old Ottawa native played last season with the Bruins, tallying 18 (7/11) points in 77 games. He added one assist in 11 playoff games. Yelle is the third player who started last season on the Bruins roster and will start this season...
News & Observer (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
Having signed veteran forward Stephane Yelle, Canes general manager Jim Rutherford said today, "That should be it for us." But there is one bit of unfinished business: defenseman Anton Babchuk.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
The Carolina Hurricanes have added another veteran skater, agreeing to terms with center Stephane Yelle.
News & Observer (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
Carolina Hurricanes sign Stephane Yelle to a one-year, $550,000 contract.
NewsObserver.com (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
Carolina Hurricanes sign Stephane Yelle to a one-year, $550,000 contract.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with center Stephane Yelle on a one-year, $550,000 contract. “Stephane is a proven winner,” said Rutherford. “He adds depth and experience to the Hurricanes at the center position, and he will contribute to the...
MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -The Carolina Hurricanes have added another veteran skater, agreeing to terms with center Stephane Yelle.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
from Fluto Shinzawa of Bruins Blog at the Boston Globe, GM Peter Chiarelli has concluded a conference call regarding tomorrow’s opening of free agency. And as expected, given the club’s cap situation, Chiarelli said not to expect much movement today or tomorrow. “We’re going to sit back,” Chiarelli said. “Unless there are certain players we like and we feel there...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 05/08/2009
At 19:21 of the second period of Wednesday's Game 3, the Bruins went on their second power play after defenseman Niclas Wallin was called for boarding for drilling Stephane Yelle headfirst into the boards.
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