Jagr receives offer to play in Russia
June 30, 2008
The New York Post reports that New York Rangers winger Jaromir Jagr has received a three-year, $35 million contract offer to play with Omsk of the Russian Super League next season.
A source with connections in the Czech Republic told The Post that Jagr received the formal offer this week from Omsk general manager Anatoly Bardin after months of conversations.
Sundin Testing Free Agency
June 24, 2008
Toronto Maple Leafs captain, Mats Sundin, is prepared to enter free agency and explore his options. Until July 1st, however, Montreal owns the exclusive rights to talk to Sundin.
Islanders fans not happy
June 23, 2008
My Islanders … yes … they’re mine. I’m used to being in pain, you’ll hear it again. My Islanders traded down twice to get the 9th pick in the recent draft instead of the 5th pick and Nikita Filatov. They took Josh Bailey.
I don’t know the difference. I haven’t been following that closely. But Garth likes him. I’ll go with Garth for now. Can he be worse than Mike Milbury?
My bigger problem is something that John and I have discussed at length.
The NHL needs to get itself out there into the view of the general public. How much attention did the Red Wings get vs how much for the Celtics?
Someone get them a TV deal where we can find them.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/ny-spisles0621,0,2913795.story
Then I’ll bitch about Josh Bailey!
Andrew Ebbett signs 2 year deal
June 23, 2008
The Ducks have signed Andrew Ebbett to a 2 year contract extension. Ebbett had a break out year with the Binghamton Senators in 2006/07, but let him walk away at the end of the year.
The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that they have signed goaltender Jonas Hiller and center Andrew Ebbett to two-year contract extensions through the 2009-10 NHL season. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
Ebbett, 25 (1/2/83), played in 74 games last season with Portland, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). Ebbett scored 18-54=72 points with 66 penalty minutes (PIM), leading the Pirates in scoring and assists.
Dishing the Dirt
June 23, 2008
Summer Mite Practices
June 23, 2008
For any Mite players looking for extra ice time this summer, there are hockey practices being held every Sunday at 9:30am at Chenango Ice Rink. The practices are $5 each, pay as you go. The skill level is geared towards Dynomite players or Minimites moving up to Dyno in the Fall.
Emery Gone
June 23, 2008
The Emery era is officially over in Ottawa. The Senators bought out the last 2 years of his contract and Emery will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Here is how the buy out will affect the Senators’ salary cap
Emery signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract in July of 2007 and has two years and $6.75 million remaining on his contract. Under CBA rules, the Senators are on the hook for one-third of Emery’s remaining salary, $2.25 million. That amount will be spread across twice the length of the remaining years of the contract, resulting in a cap hit of slightly less than $600,000 for the next four years.
Rochester staying in AHL
June 20, 2008
The Amerks announced the extension of their affiliation agreement with the Florida Panthers and a new lease deal, keeping the team in Rochester.
The Rochester Americans Hockey Club and Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Team announced today that they have each signed lease agreements with the City of Rochester to play at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.
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The Amerks of the American Hockey League also announced a three-year affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. The Amerks and Panthers have worked together since the 2005-06 season as part of a dual affiliation. The Amerks will enter their 53rd season of play at the downtown arena when they begin the 2008-09 AHL season in October.
Ottawa to buy out Emery
June 20, 2008
Less than 1 year after signing Ray Emery to a 3 year contract extension for taking the Senators to the Stanley Cup finals, Ottawa has placed the troublesome goaltender on waivers. This is the first step to buying out a player and it looks like Ray has seen his last game in a Senator’s uniform.
It appears as though the NHL buyout season has begun, leaving two underachieving goaltenders to look for new homes.
Goaltenders Ray Emery and Dan Cloutier have been put on waivers, the first step that must be taken to buy them out.
If not claimed by anyone, the respective teams can then proceed with the buyout.
“We will see if anyone claims (Emery),” Sens’ GM Bryan Murray. “If not, (enacting the buyout) is the plan. It’s unfortunate. I am sure Ray will one day get his game turned around and get things in order and be a good goalie for someone.”
Emery’s buyout marks the end of a tumultous era with the Ottawa Senators. At one time, Emery was considered the future of the Senators between the pipes. But a series of incidents this season, including showing up to practice late on several occasions, soured Emery’s relationship with the team.
Emery signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract in July of 2007.
STHA Registration
June 20, 2008
Registration is open for the 2008/09 STHA hockey season.
There are 2 ways you can sign-up for the upcoming season:
1) Register in person at any STHA Board Meeting.
- New players should bring a copy of their Birth Certificates.
- A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required at time of signup.
2) Register via Postal Mail
- Download Registration Forms
- Complete and return via mail with $75.00 check to:
STHA,
PO Box 2765,
Binghamton, NY 13902.
