Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Sources say Carolina has been offering D Joe Corvo to teams trying to improve their power play. Making $2.75 million, Corvo is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1 and it’s doubtful he’ll be kept. The biggest issue for the ’Canes could be C Rod Brind’Amour. The 38-year-old is struggling and has two years left on...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, The Pittsburgh Penguins have put contract talks with Sergei Gonchar on hold with the sides at odds over the defenceman’s value. Gonchar, a looming unrestricted free agent, carries a $5-million cap hit this season, but could easily command $6 million on the open market. GM Ray Shero is in a tough spot: He faces cap issues over the next few seasons...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun via the Toronto Sun, You see, it was Burke who threatened the Bruins with a Group II offer sheet before making a deal for winger Phil Kessel in September. The Leafs could easily be sitting in the same position if they don’t get the 25-year-old Swede signed. Gustavsson, who is making $810,000 (all terms US) on a one-year deal this season, has...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, TSN’s Pierre McGuire said last week the Senators are whining too much to the officials. McGuire, who has a perch between the benches during games, said officials can tune out players if they’re constantly complaining. Whether Clouston agrees with McGuire, the coach told his players in a meeting to show up and shut up. “If that’s...
Hockey Leaks (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
... waivers. Nobody is going to take him unless he hits re-entry waivers, and even that is unlikely. Bruce Garrioch suggests the dallas stars are seeking a big forward, and speculates that Dallas and Toronto could be working on a deal. Poni is the name that comes to mind. Garrioch also says the Panthers are shopping Horton and once again, Toronto could be involved. Forsberg is...
Sens Chirp (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... the season strong and are teams that Forsberg has suited up for in the past. With that said, Bruce Garrioch is bang on. The Ottawa Senators will definitely have interest in Forsberg should he decide to make yet another come back to the NHL. Hope to see some of you at the live blog tonight
Sens Chirp (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Bruce Garrioch is reporting that Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has filed a grievance with the league over this summer's debacle involving Dany Heatley . Melnyk insists that the Heatley camp had given the Senators permission to speak with the Edmonton Oilers and that the deal should have been approved. Melnyk is hoping to get back the $4 million dollar bonus he was forced to pay...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun via Slam, It’s payback time for Eugene Melnyk. Sun Media has learned the Senators owner was so furious with being forced to shell out a $4-million bonus to Dany Heatley, who refused to accept a trade to the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, he has filed a grievance asking for his money back… It’s believed Melnyk not only claims the decision...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun at the Toronto Sun, GMs are taking notice of the success Oilers RW Dustin Penner and C Sam Gagner are having under new coach Pat Quinn and assistant Tom Renney. Both players were in the doghouse of former coach Craig MacTavish, who was fired after eight seasons. Executives are wondering whether coaches’ messages get stale if they’re kept...
Sens Chirp (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
... that Kuba will be able to practice with the team in the near future. Meanwhile, according to Bruce Garrioch and the Ottawa Sun, Jesse Winchester will head to Bingo for a two week conditioning stint. Good move that should help Winchester get back up to game speed before jumping in the line up.
