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| Janik, Blackhawks agree to deal | Tuesday 7/15, 9:15 PM CT |
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Doug Janik and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: In 61 games last season with Tampa, the defenseman had four points and was a -3 and is not a candidate for fantasy hockey teams. |
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| Johnson goes to Chicago | Tuesday 7/15, 9:12 PM CT |
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Defenseman Aaron Johnson was signed to a one-year deal by the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: Johnson had two assists and 30 penalty minutes in 30 games last season and should not be on fantasy rosters. |
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| Hawks ink Fraser | Tuesday 7/15, 9:10 PM CT |
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The Chicago Blackhawks signed center Colin Fraser to a one-year deal, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: Fraser played just five games with Chicago last season and did not register a point, so his fantasy value does not exist. |
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| Negotiations continuing with Perrault | Tuesday 7/15, 6:44 PM CT |
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Negotiations between the Phoenix Coyotes and restricted free agent Joel Perrault are continuing, though the sides do not seem to be far apart, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View: Perrault scored only seven goals and had 10 assists, and has little fantasy hockey value. |
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| Phoenix working on Carcillo contract | Tuesday 7/15, 6:40 PM CT |
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The Phoenix Coyotes are still in contract negotiations with Daniel Carcillo, according to the Arizona Republic. "Basically, he wants more than I believe is warranted based on Dan's experience and performance," Coyotes GM Don Maloney said.
Our View: Carcillo should be a popular player among those engaged in fantasy hockey leagues based on his absurd penalty minutes alone, leading the NHL with 324 of them last season (equivalent to more than five games worth). He also showed some scoring ability however, notching 24 points. |
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| Willsie signs with Colorado | Tuesday 7/15, 6:32 PM CT |
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Brian Willsie has signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View: Willsie accumulated four goals and eight assists in 53 games with Los Angeles last season and is not someone who should be considered for fantasy purposes. |
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| Avalanche sign McCormick | Tuesday 7/15, 6:29 PM CT |
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The Colorado Avalanche have signed center Cody McCormick to a one-year contract, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View: McCormick had a total of four points last season in 40 games and lacks even the smallest amount of fantasy value. |
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| Hanzal undergoes surgery | Tuesday 7/15, 4:54 PM CT |
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Phoenix center Martin Hanzal has a herniated disc in his back and will undergo surgery to repair it, according to The Sports Network. He is expected to be ready for training camp in September.
Our View: The 21-year-old Hanzal, a former first-round selection, showed good promise last year in his rookie campaign. He could be worth a later round pick in fantasy hockey drafts. |
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| Khabibulin to Kings? | Tuesday 7/15, 4:44 PM CT |
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The Los Angeles Kings may be interested in Chicago netminder Nikolai Khabibulin, who could be made available soon, according to E.J. Hradek of ESPN.com.
Our View: The young Kings could certainly use an established goalie, and Khabibulin played relatively well for Chicago last season. He would be a decent second or third goalie on fantasy squads. |
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| Oilers sign Corazzini | Tuesday 7/15, 3:54 PM CT |
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The Oilers have signed Carl Corazzini to a one-year deal, according to the AP.
Our View: Corazzini spent last season with Grand Rapids of the AHL, while registering 24 goals and 36 assists over 80 games. He notched one assist and two penalty minutes over seven games with the Blackhawks last season as well. The 29-year-old doesn't garner fantasy attention for next season. |
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| Stortini re-signs with Oilers | Tuesday 7/15, 3:49 PM CT |
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Zack Stortini has re-signed with the Oilers, according to the AP. He agreed to a three-year deal, but financial details were not disclosed.
Our View: He only registered three goals and nine assists over 66 games last season, but the Oilers like the intimidating presence he brings to the ice as he also racked up 201 penalty minutes. He is viewed as an important member of their club, but won't be worthy of a fantasy roster in leagues that don't award points for penalty minutes. |
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| Bank sues Fedorov | Tuesday 7/15, 3:02 PM CT |
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A Michigan bank is suing Sergei Fedorov, saying payments have stopped on more than $2 million in loans, according to the AP. Citizens State Bank filed a lawsuit Monday against Fedorov. The lawsuit, filed in Macomb County Circuit Court, stated Fedorov got loans in 2004 and 2005, one for $1.75 million and another for $500,000. A default notice was sent in May after payments stopped, Citizens State Bank attorney Scott Norton indicated Tuesday. The bank is owed at least $2.1 million in interest and principal, according to the lawsuit.
Our View: Norton said Fedorov offered a Miami condominium as collateral on the larger loan. An 11-year-old horse and an insurance policy are collateral on the smaller loan, according to the lawsuit.
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| DiPenta joins Swedish Elite League | Tuesday 7/15, 2:46 PM CT |
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Joe Dipenta has left the NHL and signed a deal with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League, according to TSN. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Coach Ulf Dahlen said, "He is a stable player who always does his job with great heart."
Our View: The defenseman contributed one goal and four assists over 23 games with the Ducks last season. He was a member of the Stanley Cup championship club in 2006-07. |
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| Ducks sign MacMillan | Tuesday 7/15, 2:33 PM CT |
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The Ducks have signed Logan MacMillan to a three-year deal, according to the AP. He was their first-round pick in 2007 (19th overall). Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: MacMillan has spent the last three seasons with Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, while scoring 44 goals and 114 points over 176 games. He is notably the son of former NHL center Bob MacMillan, an 11-year veteran who won the 1979 Lady Byng Trophy.
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| Thomas inks with Pittsburgh | Tuesday 7/15, 2:29 PM CT |
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Bill Thomas has left the Coyotes as he inked a one-year deal to play for the Penguins, according to the AP.
Our View: Thomas spent most of last season in the AHL, and didn't register any points over seven brief games with the Coyotes. |
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| Stone stays with Penguins | Tuesday 7/15, 2:23 PM CT |
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Ryan Stone has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Penguins next season, according to the AP. Financial details were not disclosed.
Our View: The 23-year-old Stone registered one assist over six games with the Penguins last season during three call-ups from their AHL club. He isn't expected to be "fantasy worthy" next season.
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| Beech re-signs with Pittsburgh | Tuesday 7/15, 2:18 PM CT |
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Kris Beech has re-signed with the Penguins, according to the AP. He agreed to a one-year deal, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: Beech was claimed off waivers from Columbus in January. He registered six goals and five assists over 25 games of NHL action. The 27-year-old center won't make a fantasy impact with Pittsburgh next season. |
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| Drake officially announces retirement | Tuesday 7/15, 1:42 PM CT |
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Updating a previous report, Dallas Drake has officially announced his retirement from the NHL, according to the AP.
Our View: He served in the NHL for 15 campaigns, and ended his career by hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time with Detroit. |
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| Larose signs with Sharks | Tuesday 7/15, 1:19 PM CT |
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Cory Larose has signed a one-year deal with the Sharks, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: The 33-year-old Larose played for Lulea HF of the Swedish Elite League last season, while recording 10 goals and 28 points in 47 games. He is a career minor leaguer and will hold no fantasy value with San Jose. |
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| Drake expected to retire | Tuesday 7/15, 12:48 PM CT |
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Dallas Drake is expected to announce his retirement today, according to the Detroit News.
Our View: The 39-year-old will end his career on a high note after hoisting the Stanley Cup with the Wings. |
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| Fritsche agrees to terms with NY | Tuesday 7/15, 12:44 PM CT |
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Dan Fritsche has agreed to terms with the Rangers, according to the Miami Herald. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our View: Fritsche contributed 10 goals and 12 assists over 69 games with Columbus last season. Four of his goals were game-winners. He was acquired with Nikolai Zherdev in a trade with the Blue Jackets earlier this month.
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| Lindstrom dealt to Anaheim | Tuesday 7/15, 12:38 PM CT |
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The Blue Jackets have dealt Joakim Lindstrom to the Ducks in exchange for a conditional draft pick, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View: The 24-year-old forward registered three goals and four assists over 25 games with Columbus last season. Two of his goals came on the power-play. He also racked up 25 goals and 35 assists (60 points) over 49 games with Syracuse of the AHL. He was considering playing in Europe this season.
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| Emery responds to drug rumors | Tuesday 7/15, 12:29 PM CT |
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Ray Emery responded to the rumor circulating that he has a drug problem, according to the Ottawa Sun. Emery remarked, "No, I don't have a drug problem. People like to talk. People see you out and if you're associated with anyone that's seen as being like that, it snowballs."
Our View: Emery is slated to play in the new Russian Continental League this season, but is hopeful to return to the NHL soon. There is no evidence to support the drug rumor. |
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| Blues sign Regier | Tuesday 7/15, 11:12 AM CT |
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Steve Regier has signed a deal to play for the Blues, according to the AP. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View: Regier played briefly over eight games with the Islanders last season, and did not register any points. He shouldn't make an impact with the Blues next season. |
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| Filppula should avoid arbitration | Tuesday 7/15, 8:41 AM CT |
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The Wings and Valtteri Filppula should be able to avoid arbitration, according to MLive.com. Wings' GM Ken Holland is continuing talks with Filppula's agent in an effort to sign the 24-year-old to a long-term contract. But if the sides can't agree on a long-term deal, Holland thinks they can avoid an August 1 arbitration hearing by agreeing to a two-year pact. Holland said, "If we have to settle on a shorter term, we'd be able to find a solution without going to arbitration."
Our View: Filppula provides valuable depth to the Wings, as he contributed 19 goals and 17 assists (36 points) over 78 contests last season. Three of his goals were game-winners. |
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| Sheppard will handle bigger role | Tuesday 7/15, 8:05 AM CT |
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James Sheppard is expected to handle a bigger role with the Wild next season, according to TSN.
Our View: The 20-year-old Sheppard has entrenched himself into the rotation at center and set a club rookie-record with 78 games played in 2007-08, while scoring 19 points (four goals). He probably won't break out this season, but could challenge 30 to 40 points. |
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