The San Jose Sharks on Wednesday announced the re-signing of defenseman Marc-Eduoard Vlasic to a four-year, $12.4 million contract extension, which breaks down to $3.1 million per season commencing in 2009-10. ... Read More

The Hockey News recently published its annual NHL yearbook and as usual one of the notable features is its Top Fifty NHL Players listing for the upcoming season. Although I’m now a free-lance contributor to THN.com that won’t prevent me from critiquing thi... Read More

The Score Sports Forecaster was first out of the blocks with their NHL Season Preview for 2008-09, and the good folks at Andrew's Dallas Stars Page has a quick review of the magazine's preview of the Stars, but also the projected playoff teams and where they'll finish the season: Western Conference 1. Detroit Red Wings 2. Dallas Stars 3. ... Read More

As I watched the Hockey Hot Stove on sjsharks.com a day or two ago. Two of the San Jose Sharks broadcasters, Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda, had a fr... Read More

From the NHLPA:TORONTO (July 5, 2008) – The following players have elected Salary Arbitration: Boston BruinsDennis Wideman Carolina Hurricanes Chad LaRose Colorado Avalanche Marek Svatos Detroit Red WingsValtteri Filppula Florida Panthers Jay Bouwmeester Minnesota Wild Pierre-Marc Bouchard Stephane Veilleux Nashville Predators Ville Koistinen New York Islanders Sean Bergenheim New York Rangers Dan Fritsche Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette St. Louis Blues Jay McClement San Jose Sharks Marcel Goc Washington Capitals Brooks LaichShao... Read More

After two weeks of speculation originally dismissed by the new owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning the club has traded defenseman Dan Boyle. Only four days after his new contract with a no-trade clause came into effect, Boyle agreed to... Read More

It may be the start of the Independence Day long weekend in the United States but  Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier had a busy Fourth of July. Regier first dealt forward Steve Bernier to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a draft pick... Read More

San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson recently suggested he wouldn’t get into the UFA market to find a replacement for Brian Campbell, but changed his mind to sign former LA Kings defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year, $5 million contract Blake had been oft-lined to the Sharks in trade rumors over the past two years but with Campbell gone and the depth in quality blueliners in the UFA market fast shrinking Wilson went with an established veteran on the downside of his career. The length of the deal is one Sharks fans won’t have a problem with but $5 million is quite st... Read More

For two teams traditionally known for making big waves in the UFA pool, the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers have been very quiet thus far. The Flyers of course have limited cap space this summer and are only seeking affordable signin... Read More

TSN's Bob McKenzie reports defenseman Brian Campbell is to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks to an 8-year, $7.1 million per season contract.GM Dale Tallon had Campbell in his sights for months and managed to ou... Read More

NHL general managers may be gearing up for the noon ET commencement of the annual unrestricted free agent spending frenzy but some are also taking care of a few re-signings. -The Anaheim Ducks reportedly are close to re-signing restricted free agent Corey Perry to a mult... Read More

The San Jose Sharks yesterday re-sign three key players, inking forward Jeremy Roenick and backup goalie Brian Boucher and forward Joe Pavelski to a two-year contract. Pavelski’s deal is worth $3.3 million, breaking down as $1.65 million per season. Roenick will... Read More

An article has appeared first reported I believe by the NY Post, stating that the San Jose Shark's GM has given permission to NY Rangers GM Glen Sather to speak with soon to be free agent Brian Campbell. It is believed talks are underway as Sather assuredly will pursue Campbell to shore up his bac... Read More

We are now officially a week away from the start of the free agency period in the NHL. The names are all there Hossa, Sundin, Campbell, Theodore, Redden, and everyone in between.Here are... Read More

The NHL recently released their All-Star and All-Rookie Teams for the past season:ALL-STARS:First team:Goaltender: Evgeny Nabokov, San Jose Sharks. Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings. Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames. Center: Evgeni Malki... Read More

Two more NHL players will be playing in Russia next season. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Sunday Wild forward Branko Radivojevic has signed a two-... Read More

The San Jose Sharks addressed the first of their off-season free agent issues on Tuesday, when  veteran forward Jeremy Roenick announced via video that he’d be returning to the team next season. Roenick didn’t announce the terms of the deal but TSN.ca reported it was expected to be around... Read More

Eastern Conference: (1) Montreal Candiens vs Boston Bruins (8):  Carey Price will be a big part of the series but his lack of confidence will slow him and his team down for a near choke. Montreal Fans will boo Zdeno Chara whenever he touches the puck. After the Habs victory, only SOME ... Read More

As a San Jose Sharks hockey fan, I am in deep mourning. The great whites have once again stepped down after the second round. They played hard, and had a n... Read More

FSN SOUTHWEST TO REPLAY GAME 6 OF STARS-SHARKSPLAYOFF SERIES IN CONDENSED FORMAT ON THURSDAY... ... ... ... ... ... ... FSN Southwest will replay Game 6 of the Dallas Stars’ thrilling 2-1 Stan... Read More