Report: Russian club offers Alexander Burmistrov a contract to play in the KHL
Jonathan Willis
April 30 2012 03:12PM
It appears that another club is vying for the services of Alexander Burmistrov. Ak-Bars Kazan, the KHL team that developed Burmistrov back in Russia, has reportedly offered the Winnipeg Jets forward a contract.
Free Agents: Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals
Jonathan Willis
April 30 2012 08:18AM
Despite a sixth consecutive season with more than 20 goals, 2011-12 was not a good year for talented Washington Capitals’ winger Alexander Semin. His 21-goals was a post-lockout low, his 54 points fell below expectations, and he was dogged by frequent criticism that he wasn’t giving it his all when he played.
Playoff Picks: Round 2
Jonathan Willis
April 28 2012 11:11AM
Remember Maggie the Macaque? I guarantee the TSN panel in 2006 does.
Why An Amnesty Clause Makes Sense
Jonathan Willis
April 28 2012 08:26AM
Shawn Horcoff. Keith Ballard. Matt Stajan. Mike Komisarek. The list is a lot longer than that, but it sometimes feels like every team in the league has a player or two whose contracts they’d love to make disappear.
That’s why some sort of amnesty buyout could be an appealing option when the NHL and NHLPA eventually get together and work out the next collective bargaining agreement.
Team Canada Takes Shape – And Looks Pretty Good, Too
Jonathan Willis
April 25 2012 11:54AM
With the additions of Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp, this year’s Canadian entry at the World Championships is shaping up to be one of the strongest we’ve seen recently. Given how Canada has fared the last few years at the Worlds, that’s a very good thing.
