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Dov Grumet-Morris Signs One Year Extension With San Antonio Rampage
The San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League has signed goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris to a one-year contract extension. Dov was drafted in the fifth round, 161st overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Grumet-Morris played collegiately at Harvard University before turning professional in 2005. He was part of the Central Hockey League’s Laredo Bucks championship team in 2005–06 [...]
Oilers Acquire Smithson
Finally, we’re starting to see some (minor) deals today. The Edmonton Oilers have acquired Jerred Smithson from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Edmonton’s fourth-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. For the Panthers, they obviously don’t appear to be heading to the playoffs this year, and Smithson will be an unrestricted free agent [...]
Alex Kovalev Hangs Up The Skates
Alexei Kovalev, a forward who most recently played with the Florida Panthers, has announced his retirement. Kovalev was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, first round, 15th overall. He became the first Russian born player to be drafted in the first round in the history of the NHL. Best known for his stickhandiling skills, dangling and wrist [...]
Vaclav Nedorost Gets Two Year Extension With Donbass
Vaclav Nedorost has received a two year extension with Donbass Donetsk in the KHL after 35 points in 52 regular season games this season. Nedorost was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Drafted out of HC České Budějovice of the Czech Extraliga, Nedorost made his North American debut with Colorado’s American Hockey [...]
Kings Add Defenseman Ellerby from Florida
With a defense corps decimated by injuries, some of their healthy blueliners struggling as of late and no defense prospects in their system appearing to be knocking on the door right now, the Los Angeles Kings decided to add a defenseman from outside of the organization, announcing today the acquisition of Keaton Ellerby from the [...]
Panthers, Capitals Swap Former Bruin Teammates
The Florida Panthers have traded Casey Wellman to the Washington Capitals in return for Zach Hamill. Zach Hamill spent most of his time in the AHL with the Providence Bruins this year. In 41 games, Hamill found the back of the net for 8 goals and added 13 helpers for 21 points. He had a [...]
Lightning Add Toughness In JF Jacques Via Trade With Florida
The Florida Panthers have traded JF Jacques to Tampa Bay in return for future considerations. Jacques was drafted in the second round, 68th overall by the Oilers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to his professional career, he played for four seasons with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He made his professional [...]
2013 Predictions: Eastern Conference
1. Pittsburgh Penguins: When Sidney Crosby finally became healthy, the Penguins instantly became the frontrunner to win the Stanley Cup in the minds of most people, but then the playoffs started and Marc-Andre Fleury forgot how to play goalie. He’s really not that bad. Honestly, he isn’t. I have no idea why he was so [...]