June 2, 2010 Richard Chere The Star Ledger Even before the Devils lost defenseman Paul Martin to the Pittsburgh Penguins today, general manager Lou Lamoriello had targeted Anton Volchenkov. Whether or not the Devils had been able to keep Martin, they would’ve signed Volchenkov. “Yes. I don’t think that is a question,” Lamoriello said. “Tallinder
Month: July 2010
Carolina Hurricanes Sign Defensemen Anton Babchuk for one-year, $1.4 million
Ukrainian defenseman Anton Babchuk is coming back to the Carolina Hurricanes. The NHL team said on Thursday that it had signed the hard-shooting Babchuk to a one-year contract worth $1.4 million. The 26-year-old Babchuk was a key member of the Hurricanes’ blue line during their run to the Eastern Conference final in 2009, and four
Johan Hedberg Signs With New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have signed goaltender Johan Hedberg to a one-year contract effective $1.5 million including bonuses and no trade clause. Hedberg, 37, was 21-16-6 with a .915 SV % and 2.62 GAA with the Atlanta Thrashers last season. Including 3 shutouts.
New Jersey Devils sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov for six-years, $25.5 million
The New Jersey Devils have signed Russian defenseman Anton Volchenkov to a six-year, $25.5 million contract. He will earn $4.25 million per season with a no trade clause. Volchenkov, 28, has played his entire NHL career with the Ottawa Senators.