Month: March 2009

OTTAWA – Defenceman Filip Kuba is staying put in Ottawa.The Senators have re-signed the Czech blue-liner to a three-year deal worth US$3.7 million per season

According to Canadian sports network TSN, Sabres forward Tim Connolly has re-signed with the team for two years.
The deal is reportedly worth $4

Scoring summaries from Tuesday’s NHL games:Devils 3 at Maple Leafs 2 (OT)First Period1. New Jersey, Clarkson 15 (Mottau, White) 3:30Penalties – White Tor (high-sticking) 4:34, Mottau NJ (interference) 7:17.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Rookie James Neal scored two goals, Mike Modano had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars improbably snapped a five-game losing streak in the NHL’s toughest road arena, beating the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Tuesday night.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Alex Burrows sure knows how to celebrate a new contract.Burrows scored twice Tuesday night as the surging Vancouver Canucks continued their drive for an NHL playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueCALGARY FLAMES-Claimed D Lawrence Nycholat off waivers from Vancouver.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Mike Grier and Jeremy Roenick could be out of San Jose’s lineup until the playoffs with injuries, possibly spurring trade talks for the NHL-leading Sharks before Wednesday’s deadline.

TORONTO – New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello is one of the most respected men in hockey and that reputation clearly extends to his own team’s dressing room.

CHICAGO – Martin Havlat is looking more and more like an elite NHL player again.Havlat scored 1:40 into overtime to cap an impressive individual effort and give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

ST. LOUIS – A little wave from Marian Hossa while leaving the ice on a gurney prompted a surge of relief on the Detroit Red Wings bench.Then they took apart the St.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators are the NHL’s hottest team right now, and they just keep finding ways to win.Jason Arnott scored a power-play goal at 2:31 in overtime, and the Predators beat Edmonton 6-5 Tuesday night for their season-high fifth straight win – the longest current streak in the league.

TORONTO – Marty Brodeur remains unbeaten since returning to the New Jersey lineup.Johnny Oduya pushed in a rebound while sliding into the crease 4:48 into overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, improving Brodeur’s record to 4-0 since he reappeared after a 50-game absence while rehabbing from an elbow injury.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Alexandre Burrows is staying put in Vancouver.The speedy forward agreed to four-year contract extension on Tuesday, eliminating any speculation Burrows will be moved before Wednesday’s NHL trade deadline.

OTTAWA – With the NHL trade deadline less than 24 hours away, Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray may want to strongly consider making a move for some goaltending.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Ryan Russell scored in overtime to lift the Hamilton Bulldogs over the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 on Tuesday in the AHL.Sergei Kostitsyn and Ben Maxwell scored in regulation, both on the power play, while Yannick Weber contributed two assists for Hamilton (37-23-2-0).

ATLANTA – The Florida Panthers had a near-perfect second period and were rewarded.Rookie Michael Frolik scored two goals, Stephen Weiss had three assists and the Panthers held off the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Tuesday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – It won’t go down as one of the greatest games ever played by the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it may be remembered as one of the most important.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Pittsburgh Penguins are finding ways to win without Sidney Crosby.Chris Kunitz had two rebound goals to lead the Penguins past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday night.

BOSTON – The Philadelphia Flyers are all back together – just in time to be shaken up again at the trading deadline.Simon Gagne had two goals and an assist and Mike Knuble had a goal and two assists to lead Philadelphia to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

WASHINGTON – Whatever the reason – distracted by the impending trade deadline, playing too individually instead of as a team, overlooking opponents – the Washington Capitals suddenly are no longer dominant at home.