The Ottawa Senators announced Saturday that Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been returned to the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL.
Injured Ewanyk returned to Oil Kings
Edmonton Oilers hockey club announced that they have sent injured forward Travis Ewanyk back to the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL.
Pair of Sea Dogs returned to Saint John
Tomas Jurco will get the opportunity to defend his Memorial Cup.
Siemens sent to Saskatoon
The Colorado Avalanche have returned defenseman Duncan Siemens to the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL.
Free agent Milan signs with Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning announced the signing of Moncton Wildcats defenseman Daniel Milan to a three-year, two-way contract Friday.
Coyotes reassign goaltending duo
Phoenix Coyotes have returned three players back to their junior teams.
Namestnikov reuKnighted with London
The Tampa Lightning announced that Vladislav Namestnikov has been assigned to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League Thursday.
Danault, McNeill returned to junior
The Chicago Blackhawks announced that forward Phillip Danault has been returned to the Victoriaville Tigers of the QMJHL Wednesday.
Sharks send Sgarbossa to Sudbury
The San Jose Sharks announced yesterday that Michael Sgarbossa has been returned to the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves.
Camping trip for Bruins’ Hamilton
There isn’t much that Boston Bruins property Dougie Hamilton hasn’t done in the last four months.
Hurricanes ink Murphy
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Ryan Murphy, their first pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford announced.
RNH has ’50/50′ shot of sticking with Oilers
Not since Erik Johnson in 2006 has a first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft failed to play a full season after being selected. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins could change that.
Soberg bucks Broncos
There will be no Swift Current reunion for Steffen Soberg. The sixth overall pick in the CHL Import Draft will not be returning to the Broncos after leaving North America to return home.
Johansen poised for Blue Jackets job
The Portland Winterhawks had to cancel an exhibition game due to a lack of personnel this preseason. The team was forced to cancel a September 16th game against the Seattle Thunderbirds after injuries struck the club which had seen 15 players sent to NHL camps.
Rask no lock for North America
He’s been in camp in Calgary with the WHL’s Hitmen. He’s skated in Traverse City alongside his fellow Carolina Hurricanes prospects. But there is still no guarantee Swedish import Victor Rask will play hockey in North America for the upcoming season.
Soberg’s future uncertain
Import goaltender Steffen Soberg has headed home. The sixth overall pick in the 2011 CHL Import Draft, Soberg was expected to tend the twine of the Swift Current Broncos for the upcoming season.
MacKinnon impressive in Q debut
It didn’t take long for Nathan MacKinnon to make an impact on the QMJHL. In his first period of official action, the 16-year-old recorded an assist on teammate Luca Ciampini’s powerplay goal midway through the opening frame.
Rask reports to Hitmen
Victor Rask has touched down in Calgary. The Swede, selected third overall in the CHL Import Draft in July, has shown up for training camp with the Calgary Hitmen.
WHL player enters guilty plea in fatal accident
A 17-year-old major junior hockey player admitted he was at the wheel when he lost control of the vehicle which rolled and killed its female passenger in an accident just outside Cochrane last April.
Postma hoping to take flight with Jets
His NHL career hasn’t taken off quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped Paul Postma from dreaming about being a Jet.
Grimaldi VDub bound
In the dog days of August, any hockey news is interesting news, but when Florida Panthers prospect Rocco Grimaldi fired up Twitter Sunday, many Western Hockey League fans took immediate notice.
Avs ink top two from 2011
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on June 25th after selecting both Gabriel Landeskog and Duncan Siemens in the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Gibson de-committs to Michigan
For the second time in as many years, the University of Michigan has lost a premier netminder.
Shea could be bound for Moncton
According to Nathan Fornier of The World of Junior Hockey, the Moncton Wildcats will see 16-year-old Brandon Shea added to the fold this season.
Murphy hopes for Carolina home
It is 1200 kilometers from Kitchener, ON. to Raleigh, NC, but hockey fans down in Carolina have never felt closer to the Canadian city.
Beaulieu eyes challenges ahead
Shortly after the Montreal Canadiens selected Nathan Beaulieu, the defenceman promised fans he had plans to learn to speak French as soon as possible.
MacKinnon a Moosehead
Nathan MacKinnon is now a Moosehead. The Cole Harbour, NS. native was dealt to Halifax by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in exchange for players Carl Gélinas and Francis Turbide as well as Halifax’s 2012 and 2013 first round picks.
London targetting Import Grigorenko
The Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft is two days away, but the London Knights have already kickstarted it.
Islanders take Strome fifth overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
From Aaron Vickers: The New York Islanders have selected Ryan Strome fifth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Strome possesses elite offensive talent who can create his own scoring chance each time the puck ends up on his stick. Not unlike Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jonathan Huberdeau, Strome possesses elite vision and very quick hands that make him a dangerous … Read More
Sens’ Lehner named AHL playoff MVP
What a ride for Robin Lehner. The Ottawa Senators prospect ended his season on a high, helping Binghamton to the Calder Cup title after missing the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Taking over the goaltending duties from starter Barry Brust after falling behind 3-1 in Binghamton’s opening series against the Manchester Monarchs, Lehner didn’t look back. The Swedish netminder struggled … Read More
MacKinnon not expected at QMJHL draft
The QMJHL draft is Saturday, but the league’s top prospect will not be in attendance.
Blues’ Tarasenko staying with Sibir Novosibirsk
Vladimir Tarasenko is staying home. The St. Louis Blues prospect has decided to spend the 2011-12 season with Siber Novosibirsk, the team he has played the last three seasons with.
Granlund wont get Wild in ’11
In a little over a month, the Minnesota Wild will host the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, but they’ll have to wait another year for their first round pick from the 2010.
Gardiner leaves Minnesota
Max Gardiner is a collegiate no more. The St. Louis Blues prospect has parted ways with the University of Minnesota.
Wild’s Kuemper could be unrestricted
He’s the reigning WHL player of the year, and he could be homeless.
‘Exceptional’ Ekblad Barrie’s Priority Pick
The first overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection has already been made. And the draft doesn’t even start for another 15 hours.
New Hitmen Virtanen joins elite company
Ryan Nugent Hopkins. Quinton Howden. Jared Cowen. Jonathan Toews. Gilbert Brule. Jay Bouwmeester. And now Jake Virtanen.
Ellis continues hardware haul
It will be a busy summer for Jim Ellis. He’ll be tied up expanding the mantle in his home to accommodate the hardware his son Ryan has been accumulating.
Spitfires’ Campbell set for Slovakia
Jack Campbell is set for Slovakia. The Windsor Spitfires netminder, who was eliminated from the Ontario Hockey League playoffs, is set to join Team USA’s entry at the World Championship in Slovakia, which gets underway tomorrow.