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Sharks add Pielmeier to organization
Timo Pielmeier, G SJ
News: The Sharks signed goalies Timo Pielmeier and Tyson Sexsmith to three-year contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Pielmeier, 18, spent the 2007-08 season with St. John's of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He appeared in 63 games while posting a 23-26 record with a 2.94 GAA. He led the QMJHL in save percentage (.911) and posted one shutout. The Germany native was selected by San Jose in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is nothing more than a long-term keeper.
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Sexsmith signs three-year deal
Tyson Sexsmith, G SJ
News: The Sharks signed goalies Timo Pielmeier and Tyson Sexsmith to three-year contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Sexsmith has spent the last three seasons with the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League. The 19-year-old ranked first in the WHL in goals against average (1.89), shutouts (nine) and second overall in wins with 43 last season. Sexsmith finished the season with a 43-11-6 in 62 games. The 6-foot, 204-pound Calgary native was selected by San Jose in the third round (91st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is nothing more than a long-term keeper.
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 Marshall inks entry-level deal
Kevin Marshall, D PHI
News: The Flyers signed defenseman Kevin Marshall to a entry-level contract Wednesday. "Kevin is a good, solid prospect and we are happy to have him under contract," Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told NHL.com. "I was surprised a little bit, but happy," Marshall said. "At the end of last season, I practiced with the (Philadelphia) Phantoms (AHL). They said that they liked my work ethic. They were thinking about it (signing Marshall to a contract), but I was thinking that they have another year to sign me. When my agent called me, I was very happy because it shows me that they think that I am a good prospect for the Flyers, which makes me very proud."
Analysis: Marshall, 19, recorded 11 goals, 24 assists and 143 penalty minutes in 66 regular season games for Lewiston of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2007-08. He was second on the team in penalty minutes and was first among defensemen in goals. He will play this upcoming season for the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. He was selected by the Flyers in the second round (41st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Marshall is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
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Fitzgerald, Canucks agree on deal
Zach Fitzgerald, D VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman Jim Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Fitzgerald appeared in just one game with the Canucks last season and didn't record a point. He registered eight points (five goals) and 158 penalty minutes in 48 games with Manitoba (AHL). He is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
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Vancouver re-signs checking forward
Mike Brown, RW VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman Jim Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Brown, 23, played in 19 games with the Canucks last season as a rookie, recording a goal and 55 penalty minutes in 19 games. He also spent time with the Manitoba Moose (AHL), tallying 13 points (10 goals) and 201 penalty minutes in 54 games. Brown is nothing more than a checking-line forward when in the NHL and has little to no Fantasy value.
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Canucks, Rypien come to terms
Rick Rypien, C VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman Jim Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Rypien, 24, registered three points (one goal) and 41 penalty minutes in 22 games with Vancouver in 2007-08. He also had 14 points (three goals) and 81 penalty minutes in 34 games with Manitoba (AHL). Rypien is nothing more than a checking-line forward when in the NHL and has little to no Fantasy value.
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Shannon re-signs with Vancouver
Ryan Shannon, RW VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman Jim Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Shannon, 25, split the 2007-08 season with the Canucks and Manitoba Moose (AHL). The Connecticut native recorded 13 points (eight assists) in 27 games with Vancouver and eight points (seven assists) in 13 games with Manitoba. Shannon had 86 points (27 goals) in 71 games with Portland (AHL) back in 2005-06, but hasn't been able to show that kind of skill in the NHL. It's safe to ignore him in Fantasy.
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Sharrow stays in Canucks system
Jim Sharrow, D VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman Jim Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Sharrow, 23, spent the 2007-08 season with the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He tallied 22 points (17 assists)) and 26 penalty minutes in 44 games. He is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
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Canucks keep tough guy McIver
Nathan McIver, D VAN
News: The Canucks signed right wing Ryan Shannon, center Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenseman Nathan McIver, defenseman Zach Fitzgerald and defenseman James Sharrow to contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: McIver, 23, played in 17 games and recorded 52 penalty minutes with the Canucks during the 2007-08 season. He also spent time with the Manitoba Moose (AHL), registering six points (three goals) and 108 penalty minutes in 43 games. McIver is not known for being an offensive savvy player, but he is a solid defender and tough man that will stick up for his teammates. He is nothing more than a low-end flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM while in the pros.
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Oulahen sticking with Red Wings
Ryan Oulahen, C DET
News: The Red Wings signed forwards Darren Haydar and Ryan Oulahen to one-year contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Oulahen, 23, played in 75 regular-season games with Grand Rapids (AHL) last season. He totaled 30 points (14 goals). During his three-season run with the Griffins, Oulahen has 76 points (34 goals) in 229 games. He is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
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Haydar joins NHL champions
Darren Haydar, RW DET
News: The Red Wings signed forwards Darren Haydar and Ryan Oulahen to one-year contracts Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Haydar, 28, spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers and its AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. During the 2007-08 season, Haydar collected eight points (one goal) in 16 games with the Thrashers and 58 points (19 goals) with the Wolves. Haydar is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve when active in the NHL.
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Pelletier shipped to Chicago
Pascal Pelletier, C CHI
News: The Boston Bruins have swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks, getting Martin Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier. The trade was announced Thursday.
Analysis: Pelletier played in six games last season with Boston, recording zero points and a minus-2 rating. He scored 71 goals in 206 regular season games with Providence of the AHL between 2005-08. Pelletier is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
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Pierre traded to Boston
Martin Pierre, C BOS
News: The Boston Bruins have swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks, getting Martin Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier. The trade was announced Thursday.
Analysis: Pierre played five games with the Blackhawks last season and spent the most time with Chicago's AHL affiliate Rockford. He led the team in scoring, finishing with 21 goals and 67 assists in 69 games. Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said St. Pierre will provide depth at the center position. Pierre can be ignored in Fantasy until further notice.
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Journeyman Darche signs with Buffalo
Mathieu Darche, LW BUF
News: Journeyman minor league left winger Mathieu Darche signed a one-year, $575,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Analysis: Darche, 31, was an unrestricted free agent, who had a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 73 games with Tampa Bay last season. He has spent most of his career in the American Hockey League since breaking into the NHL as an undrafted free agent with Columbus in 2000. Darche also played for Nashville and San Jose. The Sabres are well-stocked at forward and are expected to have Darche open this season with their new AHL affiliate in Portland, Maine. He is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
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 Sundin denies signing with Canucks
Mats Sundin, C TOR
News: Mats Sundin has denied rumors that he has accepted a two-year, $20 million offer from the Vancouver Canucks, saying he will make a decision on his future within weeks. The longtime Toronto Maple Leafs captain told Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet that other options remain on the table. "It's not at all true that I've signed for Vancouver. I haven't even decided whether I should keep playing hockey yet," Sundin was quoted as saying in an interview published Monday. Sundin, one of the top forwards still available on the NHL free-agent market, said he would make a decision on his future next month or as early as next week. "If I play it's going to be for the entire season. That means I would be there at the start, when the training camp begins," he said.
Analysis: Sundin called Vancouver's offer "flattering," but he also hasn't ruled out returning to the Maple Leafs. "Nothing has been ruled out. I got a very good offer from them, too, and also from Montreal," he said. "But Vancouver's contract was in a class of its own if you look at the money." Sundin, 37, said he feels strongly for Toronto after 13 seasons with the club. "It feels like home. But let's see. I haven't gotten as far as thinking about clubs yet," he said. Sundin scored 32 goals, added 46 assists and finished at plus-17 last season with Toronto. He blocked any midseason trades and decided to stay with Toronto, who failed to make the playoffs. Sundin, a 17-year veteran, has had 70-plus points for 12 straight seasons. Wherever he signs, he still can be a capable No. 2 Fantasy forward heading into 2008-09.
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 NHL loses 13-year veteran Brown
Curtis Brown, C SJ
News: Free agent C Curtis Brown signed a contract with the Kloten Flyers (Switzerland). Brown had five goals, four assists and a plus-4 rating in 33 games with the Sharks last season.
Analysis: The 13-year veteran Brown had 300 points (129 goals) in 736 games. He missed a good chunk of the 2007-08 season with a hand injury and played less than 60 games for the first time since 1996-97. Brown was nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier and his absence will not be missed in Fantasy.
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