Tavares Finds New Agent

With this years NHL entry draft only about 3 days away, next years draft is still getting into the news, well kind of. Next years projected 1st overall pick , John Tavares has found himself a new agent just over a month after he decided to go separate ways with agent Bryan Deasley. Tavares has signed on with the Los Angeles based Creative Artists Agency's Pat Brisson.

The CAA is currently dealing with players already in the big leagues such as the 1st overall pick at last years NHL draft,Patrick Kane and one of the NHL elites, another 1st overall pick in Sidney Crosby.

This is what Pat Brisson of the agency had to say about the CAA signing with Tavares:

"John has a bright future ahead," said CAA agent Pat Brisson. "CAA Hockey is looking forward to working with him and his family, and providing them our resourses."

Those comments were courtesy of TSN (Canada's Sports Leader)

Picture courtesy of The Hockey News

HALL OF FAME CLASS ANNOUNCED!

The next inductees into the NHL Hall of fame Are:

In The Player Category:
Glenn Anderson
Igor Larionov

In the Builder Category:
"The Late" Ed Chynoweth

In the Referee/Linesmen Category:
Ray Scapinello

I would like to congratulate them. Great Careers guys!

Picture is courtesy of TSN

2008 NHL ENTRY DRAFT(MY MOCK DRAFT)

1. Steven Stamkos,Sarnia Sting, Center (6’1, 180 pounds), Canadian
2. Drew Doughty, Guelph Storm, Defensemen (6’0, 213 pounds), Canadian
3. Zach Bogosian, Peterborough Petes, Defensemen (6’2, 200 pounds), American
4. Alex Pietrangelo, Niagara Ice Dogs, Defensemen (6’4, 210 pounds), Canadian
5. Nikita Filatov , CSKA Moscow, Left Wing (6’0, 172 pounds), Russian
6. Luke Schenn , Kelowna Rockets, Defensemen (6’3, 209 pounds), Canadian
7. Cody Hodgson, Brampton Battalions, Center (6’0, 185 pounds), Canadian
8. Kyle Beach, Everett Silvertips, Center (6’3 , 203 pounds), Canadian
9. Colin Wilson, Boston University, Center (6’1, 215 pounds), American
10. Mikkel Boedker, Kitchener Rangers, Left Wing (5’11, 201 pounds), Denmark
11. Colten Teubert, Regina Pats, Defensemen (6’4, 181 pounds), Canadian
12. Tyler Myers, Kelowna Rockets, Defensemen (6’6, 194 pounds), Canadian
13. Michael Del Zotto, Oshawa Generals, Defensemen (6’0 ,190 pounds), Canadian
14. Zach Boychuk, Lethbridge Hurricane, Center (5’9, 176 pounds), Canadian
15. Jordan Eberle, Regina Pats, Center (5’11, 170 pounds), Canadian
16. Luca Sbisa, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Defensemen (6’1, 176 pounds), Switzerland
17. Mattias Tedenby, HV 71, Left Wing (5’10, 176 pounds), Swedish
18. Tyler Cuma, Ottawa 67’s, Defensemen (6’2, 182 pounds), Canadian
19. Colby Robak, Brandon Wheat Kings, Defensemen (6’3, 202 pounds), Canadian
20. Thomas McCollum, Guelph Storm, Goaltender (6’2, 208 pounds), Canadian
21. John Carlson, Indiana Ice(USHL), Defensemen (6’2, 215 pounds), American
22. Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires, Right Wing (6’4, 202 pounds), Canadian
23. Kirill Petrov, Ak Bars Kazan, Right Wing (6’3, 198 pounds), Russian
24. Jamie Arniel, Sarnia Sting, Center (6’0, 195 pounds), Canadian
25. Yann Sauvé, Saint-John Sea Dogs, Defensemen (6’3, 220 pounds), Canadian
26. Chet Pickard, Tri-City Americans, Goaltender (6’3, 200 pounds), Canadian
27. Zac Dalpe, Penticton Valley First Vees, Center (6’1, 175 pounds),Canadian
28. Evgeny Grachev, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, Center (6’4, 202 pounds),Russian
29. Anton Gustafsson, Västra Frölunda HC, Center (6’1, 189 pounds), Swedish
30. Joe Colborne, Camrose Kodiaks(AJHL), Center (6’4,195 pounds), Canadian

Glenn Healy Named to NHLPA staff

Former NHL goaltender and now former TSN hockey analyst Glenn Healy has been named NHLPA's Director of Player Affairs. Healy will take care of many things including Player Relations. He will also work closely with the NHL alumni association. After his hiring he had this to say:

“I am very excited to embark on this new and exciting challenge with the NHLPA,” said Glenn Healy. “During my playing career I was an active member of the Association and I look forward to working with current and future members.”

those comments were Courtesy of the NHLPA

Scotty

Hossa Offered 7-year deal!

The Penguins star acquisition from the 2007 NHL trade Deadline has reportedly been offered a 7-year deal worth upwards of 50 million. Most of the Penguins off season is dependent on if they can get the deal done. If they can get the deal done then it is almost certain that Defensemen Brooks Orpik and Forward Ryan Malone will not be with the team next year.

Busy Blue Jackets!?!?!?!

According to TheFourthPeriod.com: The Columbus Blue Jackets are receiving calls about there 2 1st round picks at this weeks NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. Teams interested are reportedly the San Jose Sharks, the Ottawa Senators, the Florida Panthers and The Montreal Canadiens.

TheFourthPeriod is also reporting that the Jackets are after Olli Jokinen of the Florida Panthers. Columbus has apparently offered Nikolai Zherdev and the 6th overall pick.

My take on Olli Jokinen trade is that this is just to kick start talks because in my opinion there is no way the Panthers agree to this deal.

Langkow Agrees To Terms With Flames

Flames forward Daymond Langkow has agreed to terms on a deal reportedly 4 years and about 5 million per year. Rumor has it though that the Flames are going to wait until July 1st to ink the deal because this deal will put them over the Salary cap and come July 1st teams are aloud to exceed the cap by maximum of 10% and can use the rest of the summer to get down below the regular salary cap before the season begins.

Per:The Calgary Sun

Ryan Malones Rights To Columbus Almost a Done Deal.

The Columbus Dispatch reports a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets is very close. The Blue Jackets would receive the rights to Penguins forward Ryan Malone. The Jackets have a deal to offer Malone and its said to be between 4.5 and 5.5 million dollars and for about 4 years. Malone, who is a UFA this year had a career year finishing with 27 goals. The Penguins will probably not be able to resign him due to the fact that they have to many players to resign this off season and not enough money to create a bit of wiggle room under the cap.

Other Teams reportedly interested in Malone are the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks.

The Creator!

Hey guys, I'm the creator/writer on this site. I'm Scotty and I hope I can bring all my hockey knowledge to the site and pass it on to all you guys ,The greatest fans in the world, HOCKEY FANS!!!

I have been born, raised and still live in Montreal. Of course growing up in the great city of Montreal means All Hockey, All the Time. If you grow up in Montreal and you're not a hockey fan you might as well have not been born.

I've attended many NHL and even taken in a few QMJHL games. I hope all you fans will love what I write and I hope you return for weeks, months and maybe even years to come!

this site will be a rumor/news/opinionated website where anyone can voice there opinion.

If you are interested in blogging just let me know, im always looking for bloggers for all teams that have an opinion and would like to voice it.

That's it for now,
Scotty