The Ottawa Senators announced that goaltender Leclaire will be suspended for at least four weeks with a fractured right cheekbone suffered during Monday night's game against the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Place. Mike Brodeur has been called up from the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators in order to fill the void behind Brian Elliott.
Actually Leclaire was the backup goaltender because he wanted a few more days to recover from a lower-body injury suffered in Ottawa's win over the Buffalo Sabres two days earlier. Hope he can appear on the ice in his senators jersey in one month.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Kip Wells applies for free agency
The Reds pitcher Kip Wells, formally applied for free agency last week. Wells played in 33 games with the team in the reds jersey and Nationals in 2009. Nationals released Wells on July 6 and he was signed to a Minor League deal the next day by Cincinnati Reds.
Wells went 2-3 in 10 games, including seven starts. Perhaps Wells could be offered arbitration or sign elsewhere, he is not rated for the Reds. Three players filed for free agency on Monday and 168 players have filed for it in total.
Wells went 2-3 in 10 games, including seven starts. Perhaps Wells could be offered arbitration or sign elsewhere, he is not rated for the Reds. Three players filed for free agency on Monday and 168 players have filed for it in total.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Nationals' Strasburg has serious injury
In the Arizona Fall League Championship Game on Saturday, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from the start because of a injured left knee suffered during a Phoenix Desert Dogs test on Thursday afternoon. The tema takes a precaution that Strasburg is expected to fly to Washington on Friday to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum.
Strasburg, who was the first overall pick in the 2009 Player Draft, made in five starts and struck out 26 batters in 19 innings for the Desert Dogs. It is the second time that Strasburg was injured during the AFL season. Last time he suffered a neck injury and missed a start.
Strasburg, who was the first overall pick in the 2009 Player Draft, made in five starts and struck out 26 batters in 19 innings for the Desert Dogs. It is the second time that Strasburg was injured during the AFL season. Last time he suffered a neck injury and missed a start.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Blackhawks continue to sign three super players
According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, the Blackhawks decide to sign Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith to contract extensions. It reports the signings of the forwards are expected in the next few days. Blackhawks are said to be near an agreement with defenseman Duncan Keith, and the team could announce all three signings possibly on Tuesday.
"Our goal like I've said from the beginning is to keep the core of our team together, and they're core players," General Manager Stan Bowman said before the season. "That's the strength and the way you have to do it in the game today. Evaluate your players, determine who the core players are and keep that group together and fill in around them." It is worth for fans putting on chicago blackhawks jersey to cheer for these players.
"Our goal like I've said from the beginning is to keep the core of our team together, and they're core players," General Manager Stan Bowman said before the season. "That's the strength and the way you have to do it in the game today. Evaluate your players, determine who the core players are and keep that group together and fill in around them." It is worth for fans putting on chicago blackhawks jersey to cheer for these players.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sabres General Manager will appear on NHL Hour
According to the report, Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier will be the guest on Thursday's NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman on Sirius XM Radio at about 3 p.m. ET. Regier became general manager of the Sabres in 1997 and he is the longest-serving general manager in franchise history.
The show encourages hockey fans to call in with questions for the Commissioner. NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice and on Sirius Channel 208 and NHL.com.
The show encourages hockey fans to call in with questions for the Commissioner. NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice and on Sirius Channel 208 and NHL.com.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Colin Campbell will appear in NHL Hour
It is reported that NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell will be the guest on NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman today on SIRIUS XM Radio at 3 p.m. Campbell will disscuss the issues that were talked about during the NHL General Managers meetings this week in Toronto.
NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice and NHL.com. The show will re-air on SIRIUS XM Radio, with shows available for download via podcast on NHL.com.
NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice and NHL.com. The show will re-air on SIRIUS XM Radio, with shows available for download via podcast on NHL.com.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ilya Kovalchuk scores victory goal
After missing six games and nearly three weeks with a broken bone in his right foot, Kovalchuk was in the lineup on Thursday night for the Thrashers’ game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden and scored the go-ahead goal in the second period. He also had an assist on Rich Peverley's and added another on Maxim Afinogenov's empty-netter for a three-point night.
The Thrashers said on Thursday night that they would wait to see how he felt during the warmup. He had been expected to be out for another week. But now he was on the ice for the warmup and in the lineup wearing his thrashers jersey.
The Thrashers said on Thursday night that they would wait to see how he felt during the warmup. He had been expected to be out for another week. But now he was on the ice for the warmup and in the lineup wearing his thrashers jersey.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Shane O'Brien is suspended for one game
According to the team report, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien has been suspended for one game without pay, due to an incident against the New York Rangers on Nov. 3. At the third period, O'Brien's made contact with the Rangers' Sean Avery, while both were on their respective players' benches.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, O'Brien will forfeit $8,290.16. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. He will miss Thursday's game at Minnesota and be eligible to return Nov. 6 at Dallas in his canucks jersey.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, O'Brien will forfeit $8,290.16. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. He will miss Thursday's game at Minnesota and be eligible to return Nov. 6 at Dallas in his canucks jersey.
Monday, November 9, 2009
D-backs' Davis applies for free agency
It is reported that Davis applied for free agency on Thursday. D-backs infielder Chad Tracy also filed for free agency after the club declined to exercise his 2010 contract option earlier in the day. Tracy instead received a $1 million buyout.
The D-backs explored the possibility of signing Davis to an extension during the season, but the discussions did not go far with the club thinking and Davis looking for a three-year contract.
"I think he's probably done here," D-backs general manager Josh Byrnes said at the end of the season session with reporters. Tracy, who was the team's seventh-round selection in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft, hit .280 with 78 home runs over six seasons for the D-backs. His best year came in 2005 when he hit .308 with 27 homers in the Diamondbacks jersey.
The D-backs explored the possibility of signing Davis to an extension during the season, but the discussions did not go far with the club thinking and Davis looking for a three-year contract.
"I think he's probably done here," D-backs general manager Josh Byrnes said at the end of the season session with reporters. Tracy, who was the team's seventh-round selection in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft, hit .280 with 78 home runs over six seasons for the D-backs. His best year came in 2005 when he hit .308 with 27 homers in the Diamondbacks jersey.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Capitain Nash will appear on NHL Live!
Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash will be on NHL Live! today, which is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on NHL Network and NHL.com. Nash helped the Blue Jackets earn the franchise's first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season and is fourth in the League with 20 points in columbus blue jackets jersey. He is also one of several guests who will talk with Rob Simpson and Billy Jaffe.
Other players who will also be on this program are New Jersey Devils forward Brian Rolston, Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek and USA Today hockey columnist Kevin Allen.
Other players who will also be on this program are New Jersey Devils forward Brian Rolston, Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek and USA Today hockey columnist Kevin Allen.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Three NHL stars will be on NHL Live! this Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle and the NHL's First Star of the Week, Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau will join hosts Rob Simpson and E.J. Hradek on NHL Live! on Monday between 12 and 2 p.m. ET on NHL Network and NHL Live!, according to the report.
Boudreau will talk about his team's home atop the Southeast Division, Alex Ovechkin's injury status and his new book, "Gabby: Confessions of a Hockey Lifer." NHL Live! also will unveil the NHL Stars of the Week and the NHL Stars of the Month. Will they wear their own NHL jerseys and be the guests on the program? Let us looking forward to it.
Boudreau will talk about his team's home atop the Southeast Division, Alex Ovechkin's injury status and his new book, "Gabby: Confessions of a Hockey Lifer." NHL Live! also will unveil the NHL Stars of the Week and the NHL Stars of the Month. Will they wear their own NHL jerseys and be the guests on the program? Let us looking forward to it.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tigers' Curtis Granderson donates book to schools
Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson creates a new children's book, whose goals had nothing to do with profit but getting kids excited about learning. His new book "All You Can Be: Dream It, Draw It, Become It!" is being donated to public elementary school libraries in Michigan. Copies of the book are being donated by Granderson and Chicago-based publisher Triumph Books. The theme for the illustrations was: How do you see yourself when you are in high school, and how is education important to helping you become that person?
Granderson, who grew up in the south of Chicago, is the son of two schoolteachers and learned the importance of education at an early age. "There was one simple thing I wanted to achieve with 'All You Can Be' -- to make learning fun for school children," Granderson said. "My mother, Mary, co-author Terry Foster and I truly feel we have accomplished what we set out to do, which was to make learning fun through using creative and different ways to get Michigan's elementary school students thinking about their future." I think fans will also be excited if Granderson donates his tigers jersey.
Granderson, who grew up in the south of Chicago, is the son of two schoolteachers and learned the importance of education at an early age. "There was one simple thing I wanted to achieve with 'All You Can Be' -- to make learning fun for school children," Granderson said. "My mother, Mary, co-author Terry Foster and I truly feel we have accomplished what we set out to do, which was to make learning fun through using creative and different ways to get Michigan's elementary school students thinking about their future." I think fans will also be excited if Granderson donates his tigers jersey.
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