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August 1, 2007
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On a groin and a prayer
Doug Risebrough’s biggest move this summer was not making one at all. Boy, the Minnesota Wild better hope Marian Gaborik’s groin shows better elasticity this season than a rain-drenched newspaper. That’s at least what the Wild is banking on after taking a mostly peripheral view to free agency one summer after diving in head-first. As other Western Conference teams were willing to join the free-agent frenzy, the Wild mostly voiced shock at the dollars and terms tossed at players such as Daniel Briere, Scott Gomez and Chris Drury. So the Wild added only two-way center Eric Belanger and veteran defenseman Sean Hill, who won’t even be allowed to slip on a sweater until Nov. 18 after serving the rest of his 20-game suspension for testing positive for steroids. But the way GM Doug Risebrough figures,…
Canes say hello to Hamilton, Cullen
INCOMING The Hurricanes made only one free-agent signing, but think Jeff Hamilton will be a bargain. Hamilton scored 18 goals last season with Chicago and can play all three forward positions and the point on the power play. The Hurricanes also brought in third-string goalie Michael Leighton and re-acquired third-line center Matt Cullen. OUTGOING Josef Vasicek and David Tanabe were allowed to become free agents, although the Canes considered keeping them. Trade deadline flop Anson Carter departs as well, while Anton Bab-chuk remains on the trading block. LOOKING FOR Carolina could add another defenseman for depth. CAP ANALYSIS The Canes are slightly over their budget of $44 million. With 22 players under contract, the Canes have a payroll of about $44.8 million. If they want to add a defenseman, a forward would have…
START THE CLOCK
WITH Joe Pavelski San Jose Sharks Pos C Age 23 Birthplace Plover, Wisc. What was your ‘welcome to the NHL’ moment? Scoring a goal in my first NHL game. And playing in Detroit the first time. It’s an exciting building to play in and I scored the winner with six seconds left. What was the first big purchase you made after signing your pro contract? My car, a 2007 Chevy Tahoe. Best concert you’ve ever been to? Kenny Chesney in Chicago. Best party city you’ve been to? Madison, Wisc. If you could trade places with anybody, who would it be? Tiger Woods. I love to golf and he’s one of the best athletes in the world. What do you do on team flights? I play SOCOM on Playstation Portable with about eight to 10 other (Sharks). Who has booed you? There was a fan in the United…
Philadelphia flying with summer deals
INCOMING The additions of Daniel Briere, Kimmo Timonen, Scott Hartnell and Joffrey Lupul answer the Flyers’ needs for a No. 1 center, a go-to defenseman and an upgrade on the wings. Moreover, defenseman Jason Smith will provide veteran leadership. OUTGOING Can someone such as Riley Cote step in to fill the void left by tough guy Todd Fedoruk? Unrestricted free agent goalie Robert Esche became an irrelevant third wheel with the February arrival of Martin Biron, while unproductive center Mike York will not be missed. LOOKING FOR The Flyers surely need a fighter who can play at the NHL level, more speed up front and additional depth with NHL experience on lower lines. CAP ANALYSIS With only $1.3 million salary cap space left, the Flyers can’t do much more unless they dump some…
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