Rumors and News

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News:

-Former Habs defenseman Todd Simpson has signed in Europe with the Hannover Scorpions, located in Germany.
-Vancouver Canucks resigned foward Josh Green. In 33 games, he recorded 6 points.
-The Philadelphia Flyers have signed head coach Ken Hitchcock to a three-year contract extension.
-The Los Angeles Kings have resigned restricted free agent foward Dustin Brown and defenceman Tim Gleason. Both received two year deals.
-Evgeni Malkin was injured in his NHL debut, he dislocated his shoulder, but will be okay, and will be ready intime for the beginning of the season.
-Sergei Federov hurt his shoulder in a preason game, and could miss up to 2-4 weeks of the regular season.


Rumors:

-Theo Fluery may try to make a comeback to the NHL next season, but was drunk when he was interviewed and when he said he may come back.
-Brian Leetch will not sign with the Rangers, and still hasn't decided whether to retire or play another season.
-Nikolai Zherdev wants either a 3yr/9 million dollar deal, or to be traded. He may also spend the season in Russia. More details soon...
-Jason Allison will sign with a Western Conference team, and the Blue Jackets and Flames are the leading canidates.
-The Sharks may move G Nolan Schafaer. Toskala may be the most likely to be dealt due to his low contract, and Nabokov's deal is so huge he is almost untradable.
-The Dallas Stars could deal D Janne Niiminaa. He is making 2.508 million this season, and could be attractive in teams in need for a 3rd or 4th defenseman. He was acquired from the Islanders for a draft pick last year.
-The Maple Leafs could deal G Sebastian Telqvist, with Raycroft slated to be the starter and Aubin being the backup.