All Smiles
September 4th, 2008 by Jason Chen | Posted in Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver CanucksFor Mats Sundin, whose latest press conference revealed no new information about his hockey career. The Swede is still contemplating offers from as many as 6 teams, and potentially be the stumbling block of all the trades that would’ve been made already. Sundin now says that he will not make a decision before the NHL season, which means that guys like Mathieu Schneider, who was expected to be moved depending on where Sundin signs, won’t have to anymore. The sitting Duck has been itching to find out his new home, and sources say it is rumoured to be a strong Eastern Conference team. The Sundin saga has dragged itself out for far too long, and I doubt any new news will surface until he puts the ink on the paper.
And all smiles also to…
Brad Isbister, who has now found a home in Ottawa, thanks to Bryan Murray’s new-found hobby of collecting former Canucks, including the speedy yet diminutive Ryan Shannon.
Jarret Stoll, who has finally inked a contract with the Kings worth $3.6m/year over 4 years. The two-way centre was on his way to a breakout season with the Oilers after an impressive 68-point season, but sputtered to start the season and never regained his form. The Kings are also happy that they are now $3.6m closer to the cap floor. $9m more to go, Dean.
Alex Pietrangelo and Zach Bogosian, who have agreed to entry-level contracts with the Blues and Kings, respectively. Pietrangelo will be a long-shot to crack the Blues’ regular lineup, but Bogosian, with a strong camp, may be able to secure a spot on the Kings’ blueline.
One Response to “All Smiles”
By Marco on Sep 7, 2008
Atlanta’s blueline