The first of three Red-White scrimmages ended in a hard-fought 4-4 tie that was highlighted by two goals and a primary assist from Evgeny Kuznetsov, the Caps’ first round draft pick last month. The scrimmage also featured a pair of goals from invitee Sean Wiles (Alaska-Anchorage), a fight between 6-8 defenseman Joe Finley and Anthony
Year: 2010
MacLean meets the A-Train
John MacLean has already given the A-Train an A-plus. The new head coach met one of the newest members of his defense on Thursday when Anton Volchenkov rumbled through Prudential Center for a visit. The Russian blueliner was in town to work out family arrangements for his move to New Jersey. “Nice kid, looking forward
Devils’ Martin Brodeur understands Ilya Kovalchuk’s discomfort as free agency decision drags on
Martin Brodeur has never been an unrestricted free agent, but the Devils’ goaltender thinks he knows what Ilya Kovalchuk is going through. Like Devils management and most fans, he is anxious to hear Kovalchuk’s decision about where he will play next season. “I’m sure Kovy is not feeling good about what is going on right
Babchuk is back
As expected, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Anton Babchuk to a one-year deal shortly after the free-agency signing period opened Thursday. The Hurricanes retained Babchuk’s rights after last season when the two sides couldn’t agree on terms. Babchuk, 26, spent the season in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. The Hurricanes had made him a qualifying offer
Dmitri Chesnokov of Puck Daddy Chatting with Anton Volchenkov about deal with the Devils
When defenseman Anton Volchenkov left the Ottawa Senators yesterday for a 6-year, $4.25 million-per-season deal with the New Jersey Devils, he left the only team he’s played for in the NHL. In finding a new hockey home, Volchenkov’s main motivation was the length of the deal; the security of a contract given the shot-blocking, physical
Anton Volchenkov gives Devils something they’ve lacked since Scott Stevens
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
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.