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Sharks re-sign Marleau and Pavelski

Thu, 24 Jun 2010

Update: The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms with C Joe Pavelski and LW Patrick Marleau. Both are 4 year contracts, with Marleau's having a cap hit of 6.9M and Pavelski's a cap hit of 4M. Marleau set a career high in goals this season, with 44. Pavelski was instrumental in the Sharks run in the playoffs, scoring 8 goals and 17 points. He also has back to back seasons of 25 goals.

Fantasy Impact: Good signings for the Sharks. They needed both of these players to return to continue their success in the West. The Marleau signing means the Sharks will continue to have the best line in the NHL right now, with him along with Dany Heatley and Joe Thornton. Pavelski has been one of the best second line centers in the NHL over the past two seasons, and deserved to be paid like one. He's especially looked good each of the last two seasons in the playoffs and also in the Olympics for the United States.

Price rumors continue

Wed, 16 Jun 2010

Update: Montreal Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier is trying to trade Carey Price. One team in the mix is the Philadelphia Flyers who Gauthier reportedly wants Claude Giroux from. The Flyers won't part with Giroux so that deal isn't going to happen.

Fantasy Impact: The Habs know they need to deal a goalie, and Price seems like the odd man out. It should be interesting to see if they move off their asking price for the young netminder.

Evgeni Nabokov could return

Wed, 16 Jun 2010

Update: Sources tell Sharkspage's Jon Swenson that the San Jose Sharks are "leaning heavily" toward re-signing goalie Evgeni Nabokov. If Nabokov returns, he'll probably come at a cheaper rate. He carried a $5.375 million cap hit last season and, if he asks for something similar, that will prevent the Sharks from bringing back.

Fantasy Impact: Nabokov is probably the best choice for the Sharks, but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay him enough to not go test free agency.

Caps done with Morrison

Wed, 16 Jun 2010

Update: The Washington Capitals do not plan to bring back forward Brendan Morrison next season, according to the Washington Post.

Fantasy Impact: Morrison was little impact to the Caps after a hot start. He will latch on with another team.

Setoguchi has surgery to repair hernia

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

Update: San Jose Sharks forward Devin Setoguchi recently underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia, according to the San Jose Mercury-News.

Fantasy Impact: Setoguchi will be fine for training camp, but must come back and have a better season in 2010-11 as he clearly fell off the map down the stretch this past year.

Richards, Gagne, Carter must step up

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

Update: As the Flyers head into Game 6 tonight of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, the team is desperate for a win to stave off elimination. The Flyers know they must get production from their top line of Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, and Simon Gagne, to get on the score sheet. The Hawks top line produced in Game 5, and the result was a win for them.

Fantasy Impact: Richards (two points), whose first-period goal sparked a 5-3 win in Game 4, is minus-6 in the Finals, while Carter (two points) is minus-5. That must change in Game 6.

Leighton to start Game 6

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

Update: According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette has alluded to the fact the Michael Leighton will be the starting goalie for Game 6. "Our goaltender has the best numbers in the playoffs," Laviolette said after the Flyers' 45-minute skate yesterday afternoon. "I didn't think I had to announce it." Laviolette followed that by saying that he doesn't "comment on lineups or goaltenders."

Fantasy Impact: Laviolette then went on to give Leighton a verbal pat on the back. "I'm very confident in Michael," Laviolette said. "He's played excellent in the playoffs. His home numbers are terrific."

Flyers to go with 6 defenseman

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

Update: According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette said he was unlikely to opt for five defensemen and 13 forwards instead of the usual six defensemen and 12 forwards. That would have opened up room for Dan Carcillo, who is likely to be scratched again tonight.

Fantasy Impact: Defenseman Oskars Bartulis played just 1 minute, 58 seconds in Game 5, and figures to be limited again in a pivotal Game 6.

Panthers sign Jacob Markstrom

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

Update: The On Frozen Pond is reporting that Jacob Markstrom has inked an entry-level deal with the Florida Panthers. The Panthers confirmed the signing on Monday and added that he will be with the team in training camp this fall.

Fantasy Impact: Markstrom will most likely spend his time in the minors next season.

Sabres sign Jacob Legace

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

Update: The Sabres Edge is reporting that Jacob Legace has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract will earn him $545,000 this coming season and $565,000 each of the next two years. He was a fifth-round pick, 134th overall, of Buffalo in the 2008 draft.

Fantasy Impact: Lagace posted 35 goals and 38 assists in 60 games in the QMJHL.

Mellanby returning to the Blues

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

Update: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is reporting that the St. Louis Blues have hired Scott Mellanby to serve as an assistant to head coach Davis Payne for next season. "I think first of all, I'm excited to be in this spot with St. Louis," said the former Blues player. "We made our home here, and it's a special place for us. And I'm really excited about being back with the team. It's coaching – I'm not playing anymore – but I really miss the daily ups and downs."

Fantasy Impact: Mellanby will be welcomed back to the Blues and he seems thrilled to have the chance to serve as an assistant coach.

Red Wings keep Lidstrom

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

Update: The Detroit Red Wings and superstar defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom have agreed to a one-year deal, according to the Detroit News.

Fantasy Impact: Lidstrom won't retire and will return for his 19th year with the Wings. Lidstrom is on the tail end of his career, but there are a number of teams would love to have him on their blueline.

Lidstrom will be back

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

Update: Detroit Red Wings' defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has signed a one-year contract with the team, accodring to ESPN. The contract is worth $6.2 million. Lidstrom, 40, had been contemplating retirement.

Fantasy Impact: Lidstrom has spent all 18 of his years in the league with Detroit.

Ladd uncertain for game 1

Sat, 29 May 2010

Update: According to ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Blackhawks' left winger Andrew Ladd missed his third straight practice due to an upper body injury and he remains uncertain for game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight as the Blackhawks face the Philadelphia Flyers.

Fantasy Impact: In 16 playoff games, Ladd has 2 goals and 1 assist so while it looks like the Blackhawks could win without him, I think they would definitely miss him if his missed more than a game as he is a solid two-way forward.

Yzerman to be named Lightning GM

Tue, 25 May 2010

Update: Former Red Wings star and Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman will be accepting the Lightning's offer to become their new general manager, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN. He has been their target ever since beginning their search at the end of the regular season. Yzerman has worked directly under Detroit's Ken Holland for 4 years and was the mastermind behind creating the Canadian roster that won Gold this year at the Olympics.

Fantasy Impact: Just by looking at the Lightning's results from the past two seasons you'd think Yzerman has his work cut out for him, but really this roster is laden with high end talent, such as Cs Steven Stamkos and Vincent Lecavalier, RW Martin St. Louis, and 2nd overall pick last year Victor Hedman. The first thing Yzerman will need to improve on is the defense. Over the past two years the defense has been so bad it's been impossible to tell whether or not G Mike Smith can be a starter in the NHL or not. If he can come out of this offseason with a better looking defense, he should consider it a win and I wouldn't be surprised to see this team go from the bottom of the standings to making the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Richards, Flyers win East

Tue, 25 May 2010

Update: Thanks in large part to center Mike Richards, the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens in 5 games and have now punched their ticket to Stanley Cup Finals as Richards scored a goal and added 2 assists to help the Flyers beat the Canadiens 4-2 on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Richards is becoming a big time leader in the NHL for his club and his play has been backing this up. In 17 playoff games he has 21 points.

Byfuglien, Blackhawks advance

Mon, 24 May 2010

Update: Hoping to win game 4 at home and sweep the San Jose Sharks, the Chicago Blackhawks did just that as right winger Dustin Byfuglien scored the game winner in the third period as the Blackhawks defeated the Sharks Sunday afternoon in Chicago. The win gave the Blackhawks a sweep of the Sharks and have now advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.

Fantasy Impact: After a slow start to his 2009 postseason, Byfuglien now has 10 goals in his last 10 games, including 4 goals in 4 games against the Sharks. Byfuglien is becoming a force for the Blackhawks right in front of our eyes.

Pyatt will be game-time decision

Mon, 24 May 2010

Update: F Tom Pyatt will be a game-time decision for tonight's Game 5 vs. the Flyers according to ESPN's Scott Burnside. He has what the team is calling an "upper body injury." F Mathieu Darche has been told he will be playing tonight. Pyatt did not skate with the team during today's morning skate.

Fantasy Impact: Not exactly a crushing blow, but it doesn't help nonetheless. Pyatt has been their best penalty killing forward during the playoffs. Considering Darche has been told he will play, that doesn't bode well for Pyatt's availability. Pyatt played 11 minutes in Saturday's Game 4 loss. The Flyers lead the series 3-1, so this is a must win for the Canadiens.

2 goals by Marleau not enough

Sat, 22 May 2010

Update: Coming into a must win game 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks for the San Jose Sharks, center Patrick Marleau did all he could to help the Sharks try and win game 3 on Friday night as he scored both of his team's goals. Unfortunately for him and the Sharks, the Blackhawks scored three goals to win. Now down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, the Sharks are in serious trouble.

Fantasy Impact: Marleau has had an up and down postseason thus far but he has been playing better as of late. In 13 playoff games, Marleau has 7 goals and 5 assists. Marleau is set to become a UFA this summer.

Byfuglien nets OT winner

Sat, 22 May 2010

Update: No doubt the biggest goal of his young career, Chicago Blackhawks forward Dustin Byfuglien scored the Overtime game winner as the Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Friday night. The win gives the Blackhawks a demanding 3-0 series lead over the Sharks in the Western Conference Final. Game 4 is Sunday afternoon on NBC.

Fantasy Impact: Byfuglien is having a solid postseason thus far as he has scored 7 goals while adding 2 assists in 15 games played. Byfuglien is becoming a a very solid NHL player and frequent contributor to the Blackhawks' success.

Leighton posts another shutout

Wed, 19 May 2010

Update: Michael Leighton was a wall on Tuesday, stopping all 30 shots he faced as the Flyers shutout the Canadiens 3-0 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Habs have now not scored in both games of the series.

Fantasy Impact: Leighton has not allowed a goal in this series and he has looked incredible since taking over for Brian Boucher. The Flyers are getting big time goal production in front of him, and this team is very dangerous.

Halak collapses...AGAIN

Wed, 19 May 2010

Update: Jaroslav Halak was touched for three goals on just 23 shots Tuesday as the Canadiens fell 3-0 to the Flyers and now trail 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals as the series shifts to Montreal.

Fantasy Impact: Halak has been brutal after back to back standout performances against the Capitals and Penguins. The team isn't helping much on the offensive end, having not scored yet in the series.

Toews nets game winner

Wed, 19 May 2010

Update: Jonathan Toews scored the game-winner and added an assist in Tuesday night's 4-2 win over the Sharks. The win gives the team a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Fantasy Impact: Toews has points in 11 straight playoff games. He is totally on fire, and he has three points in the first two games with the Sharks.

Carter unlikely to play

Tue, 18 May 2010

Update: Scott Burnside of ESPN is reporting that Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said it was still "a stretch" to suggest injured center Jeff Carter would return to action in the Eastern Conference finals against Montreal.

Fantasy Impact: Carter, who has broke his foot back against the New Jersey Devils during their first round series and had surgery April 23rd, skated for the first time on Monday since surgery. Carter still has a chance to return if the Flyers make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, which would definately give the Flyers a scoring boost.

Sabres, Grier come to terms

Tue, 18 May 2010

Update: The Associated Press is reporting that The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran forward Mike Grier. Grier, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, reached the deal with the Sabres on Monday.

Fantasy Impact: Grier, never one to light up the scoreboard, excels at being a gritty forward who has the ability to add scoring depth to a team. In 73 games this season with the Sabres, the 35 year-old had 10 goals and 12 assists.

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