NHL Weekly Roundup: Offseason Blockbusters, World Championships & More
By Aly Dhanani
NHL Weekly Roundup: Offseason, World Hockey Championship
Brad Richards, C, Detroit Red Wings: Told by GM Ken Holland he won’t be signed before July 1st, if at all.
Kyle Quincey, D, Detroit Red Wings: Was also told by Holland he will not be re-signed.
Jonas Hiller, G, Calgary Flames: Has already signed a 3 year deal with EHC Biel in Switzerland.
Eric Staal, C, New York Rangers: Part of the Rangers offseason retool. Where will he go?
Also leaving the Rangers this summer: Dan Boyle (D), Dominic Moore (D)
Patrick Wiercioch, D, Ottawa Senators: GM Pierre Dorion isn’t playing, dismissing Wiercioch. What other offseason moves will he make?
Jared Cowen, D, Toronto Maple Leafs: Has been told by Toronto he will be bought-out (Leafs will receive a cap credit).
Michael Hutchinson, G, Winnipeg Jets: Pending RFA has not started contract talks yet. With Ondrej Pavlec, Eric Comrie and Connor Hellebuyck already in the system, which one of these four netminders is moved?
On The World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia…
The IIHF World Hockey Championships came to an end Sunday, with Russia thrashing the United States 7-2 to win the bronze medal, and Canada narrowly defeating Finland 2-0 to win it all.
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Connor McDavid, who became the youngest player (19 yrs.) ever to win a U18, World Junior, and World Championship gold medal, also scored the GWG in the title match.
Congratulations is also in order for Corey Perry who joins the prestigious Triple Gold Club (Stanley Cup Win, Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold).
Here are 5 players who also raised their stock in St. Petersburg:
Yohann Auvitu, D, France: Auvitu impressed in 7 games with France, showing NHL pedigree and potential. The 26-year-old had 21 points in 48 games with HIFK of SM-Liiga. Because of his age, Auvitu would be permitted to sign a low-risk, high-reward 1 year entry-level contract. Darren Dreger of TSN reports about 5 NHL teams are interested in him.
Evgeny Dadonov, F, Russia: The small (5’10’) but feisty forward is competitive and has played in the NHL before, in 2010-11 with the Florida Panthers. He impressed with 13 points in 10 championship games and there are whispers that Dadonov will look to return to the NHL. Will the whispers become louder? Dadonov had 23 goals and 46 points in 59 KHL games.
Cam Talbot, G, Canada: Talbot had his rough patches, letting in a few soft goals in a 4-0 loss to Finland, but was rock solid when counted on. Talbot started all 10 games for the Canadians and finished with a stellar 9-1-0 record, 1.25 GAA and .940 SVP.
He is proving himself to not just fans but also Edmonton Oilers management, who played Talbot as starter this year but nothing was set in stone.
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Mikko Koskinen, G, Finland: Is Koskinen the next European free agent to become a superstar goalie in America? He has drool-worthy size at 6’7′ and 200 pounds, and he played outstanding all tournament, his only loss coming in the gold-medal game. His stats were also elite, posting a 1.13 GAA and .947 SVP in 9 games with Finland. And this is not a one hit wonder thing. The 27-year-old has been a rising star in the KHL, with a career average of a 2.16 GAA and a .921 SVP in 2 seasons with SKA St. Petersburg.
Vadim Shipachyov, F, Russia: Shipachyov made a big impression at the Worlds, as nearly every NHL GM is now on his tail. The 29-year-old led the tournament in scoring with 18 points in 10 games, and was also among the KHL scoring leaders with 60 points in 54 matches with guess where? SKA St. Petersburg. Where will he land?
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