Thursday, May 27, 2010

News and Rumours, May 27, 2010

ATL- Maxim Afinogenov's agent has confirmed that the Thrashers have offered a 1-year contract extension which they are reviewing.
ATL- Colby Armstrong expected to hit the UFA market
WAS- There is a list of UFA the Capitals will target for their 2nd line centre role: Patrick Marleau, Saku Koivu, Matt Cullen, Tomas Plekanec, Matthew Lombardi, Eric Belanger, Brendan Morrison and Vinny Prospal.
PHI- Michael Leighton is #1 on the to do list once the Stanley Cup Finals end.
CAL- Reports out of Calgary are that Iginla will be a Flame next year. There wre rumours about moving Iginla for 2-3 players and a top prospect.
STL- Goalie Chris Mason is still awaiting an offer from the Blues. He expects to hear from them after June 12, where the organization will be holding its meetings.
SJS- Rob Blake considering retirement, he would move into an office position with the Sharks if this is the case
MTL- Canadiens ticket prices expected to go up 3% on 80% of tickets sold next year due to the ecomony being good.
ATL- LA based filmmaker Stephen Rollins says he is inquiring about purchasing the Thrashers.
LAK- RW Scott Parse re-signed for 2 years
BUF- Signed D Alex Biega to a 2 year contract
COL- Sign D Jonas Holos and Joel Chouinard

HC- The jersey worn by Paul Henderson during the 1972 Summit Series will be auctioned off. It is considered the most significant piece of hockey memorabilia every sold. 2 days into the auction, it is already priced at $67,000. The auction closes on June 22nd.
KHL- Rumour has Ilya Kovalchuk being offered a deal worth $30 million over 3 years.

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