Off Season Talk Has Started!
May 23, 2007 by Tyler
Filed under Hockey Columns
Sidney Crosby earned another accolade on Tuesday by being named the NHL’s player of the year by Sporting News. The 19-year-old received 110 of 210 votes from his peers.
General manager Doug Wilson needed two weeks to calm down after the San Jose Sharks’ second-round exit from the playoffs, and he’s still not ready to make any quick decisions on the futures of his players.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ center Michal Handzus sounds as if he is interested in testing free agency and commanding a significant salary.
The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have come to terms with Swedish prospect Nicklas Backstrom.
Former Islander Mike York’s wife Aimee was convicted of assaulting her sister-in-law at a family gathering last year, according to the Associated Press.
Skate2Stick has the Stanley Cup Final Schedule.
Quote of the day: Waiting For Stanley
(On Briere saying he might overlook big money to stay in Buffalo)
They can talk all that team loyalty bullshit all they want but when it comes down to it, like we saw with the ‘ultimate team guy’ Ryan Smyth, home is where the damned money is.
Image: NHL.com
Zanstorm on Wed, 23rd May 2007 8:18 pm
I get really tired of players that undermine our intelligence when they say “I really want to stay with this team” but they go where the dough is.
They are lying and it’s pathetic.
Tyler on Tue, 29th May 2007 10:12 pm
Zan,
It’s so true, but if I were in their skates, I would go after the money too. I can’t say that I blame them…I’m just jealous I guess.