There’s a bit of a difference with Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne going into training camp this year. He’s a bit more joyful, more relaxed. There are no distractions. He doesn’t have Dan Ellis nipping at his heels for the No. 1 goalie spot. An Olympic decision does not loom, and he has the security of
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Agents Grossman, Pulver Discuss Ilya Kovalchuk Deal on OTR
NHL player agent Ian Pulver, speaking on Off The Record with Michael Landsberg on Wednesday, disagreed that Ilya Kovalchuk‘s original 17-year, $102 million contract should have been rejected by the NHL. “In the collective agreement there is no limit or term in the length of a contract,” said Pulver, who represents Mike Cammalleri among other players.
KHL 2010/11: Evgeny Kuznetsov goal against MMg,
Check out Washington Capitals 2010 first round pick, Evgeny Kuznetsov, score his first goal of the 2010 KHL season PUCK TV: Evgeny Kuznetsov first goal of 2010 KHL season
Ilya Kovalchuk’s agent looks back at a long, hot summer
Ilya Kovalchuk wasn’t the only high-profile potential 2010 free agent Jay Grossman had as a client. But one of them, goalie Pekka Rinne, got a deal to remain with the Nashville Predators before the regular season ended — a two-year, $6.8 million contract that looked awfully good for Rinne in hindsight. Another one, defenseman Anton
Canucks’ Mikael Samuelsson looking for roommate – for charity
VANCOUVER – Athletes and charities go together like Hall and Oates. Sadly, the thought behind the fundraising initiative is usually just as dated as the 1980s pop duo. Well, now for something as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant. Something as outlandish as Nicolae Ceausescu, the Romanian dictator who was rumoured to have
Jay Grossman interview with Bob McCown & John Shannon of the FAN 590
Jay Grossman with Bob McCown & John Shannon on FAN 590
Devils’ signing of Ilya Kovalchuk puts a smile on coach John MacLean’s face
The best news John MacLean received this summer was getting hired to coach the Devils. However, the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk today ranks a close second. “I have a smile on my face,” MacLean told The Star-Ledger. Now it will be MacLean’s job to fit a talented individual into the Devils’ team concept. “We all
Ilya Kovalchuk signs with New Jersey Devils
PuckAgency is proud to announce that All-Star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk has come to terms to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Ilya was the most highly coveted free agent on the market and had several options with teams all over the globe. “Ilya is excited to be continuing his