Friday, June 11, 2010

News and Rumours- June 11, 2010

VAN- Rumour has Scott Niedermeyer considering joining the Nucks next season
CHI- With winning the Conn Smyth trophy for playoff MVP, Jon Toews will receive a $1.3 million bonus. This bonus will be a cap hit next year and will hurt the Hawks chances of signing everyone. Toews is also the youngest member of the Triple Gold Club which has 24 members. Toews will also be a presenter at this years MMVA awards in Toronto.
SJS- Rob Blake has announced his retirement after 21 seasons in the NHL
WAS- Ted Leonsis, owner of the Capitals has purchased the NBA's Washington Wizards as well as the Verizon Centre. His company, Monumental Sports & Entertainment now has an asset base of $825 million.
ANA- Paul Kariya may come back to the Ducks if Temmu Selanne stays.
ANA- Saku Koivu will likely sign elsewhere, two teams rumoured are the Wild and the Canadiens.
OTT- Likely to buy out the contract of Jonathan Cheechoo
NJD- Devils making a strong push for Tomas Kaberles services.
PHO-D. Schlemko, Re-Signed
STL-D. Rundblad, Signed
PHO-R. Hollweg, Re-Signed
PHO-S. Upshall, Re-Signed One-year contract

NHL- Media blogger Ken Fang handed out this years awards for the NHL's Presentation on Ice, here are the winners:
The Dan Kelly Award for Best Play by Play: Mike "Doc" Emrick - NBC/Versus.
The John Davidson Award for Best Game Analyst: Eddie "Edzo" Olcyzk, NBC/Versus.
Best Studio Show: NHL On The Fly, NHL Network.
Best Studio Host: Bill Patrick, NBC Olympics and Versus.
Best Studio Analyst: Mike Milbury, NBC/CBC/NESN.
Best Rinkside Reporter: Elliote Friedman, CBC. Best Game Coverage: TSN.
Most Improved Game Coverage: Giving this to Versus.
Most Valuable Network: Versus.
Rookie of the Year: Jeremy Roenick, NBC.

NHL- Game 6 had the best ratings for a hockey game in 37 years.

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