As a local to the Pittsburgh area and a die hard Pens fan, you would truly think that I have seen more than enough of the ever so popular Sidney Crosby within the past few years by attending almost every home game, seeing him on TV for the many endorsements he has, on the cover […]

After an exciting season, a short and disappointing post season, the Pittsburgh Penguins got off to a slow off-season. The thinking around the Ogre’s Den was “Here we go again”. Pull up a rock and watch the rest of the NHL draft, steal, and drain your team dry while our GM sits back and watches […]

A note to all fans of The NHL Arena…..the tentative date for the new arena is Monday. July 16th will be a great day for hockey fans as the improvement you will see on the new forum is amazing to say the least. Look for some in-depth coverage on Monday and maybe a surprise guest […]

Sheldon Souray has finally found a home. The former Canadiens defenseman has agreed to terms with the Edmonton Oilers. The contract will pay Souray 27 million dollars over the next 5 years, for a cap hit of 5.4 million dollars a year. Better late than never, Kevin Lowe makes his UFA splash. Souray is a […]

Bryan Murray and the Ottawa Senators have had no choice but to watch other teams make free agent signings this offseason. The reason for this is that Murray is right up against the salary cap, and still needs room to sign RFA’s such as Emery. He is trying extremely hard to move players such as […]

By. Mr. Pogo (SL) You know I was thinking, we have alot of the same kids who played last year, who I think will be even better together this year, you know, I mean right off the bat, and I mean Upshall and Carter…and thats a big plus to a big second scoring line, who […]

WGR55 in Buffalo is reporting that the Sabres are in line to host the next outdoor hockey event for the NHL at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The other competition to host the game would be the Detroit Red wings. Sources also tell WGR55 that the likely opponent would be the Pittsburgh Penguins. If Buffalo can pull […]

Is it hot out there? Or is it just me? Way out here in the High Desert…I saw and listened to the free agent frenzy from afar in some respects and yet I felt right in it….knee deep in the craziness. It was in the 110’s most of the last week here. In the GM […]

Week one of the free agency period is in the book in the NHL, and one can argue that the hardest hit team was the Buffalo Sabres. They all but unwillingly took a back seat as $87,250,000 was thrown at their captains in 24 hours. Then, about 5 days later, they watch another $50,000,000 thrown […]

The Anaheim Ducks signed two defencemen in Maxim Kondratiev to a one year contract and Shane Hnidy to a two year contract. Kondratiev’s salary is $500,000 and Hnidy’s salary is $750,000 for the first year and $760,000 for the second year. Kondratiev was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round of the […]

I had something completely different for my first post to the NHL Arena Program, but this deserves more attention than what I originally had to say. It’s 15 minutes before the Sabres press conference concerning Vanek’s offer sheet from the Oilers. The offer sheet that will pay him 5 million the first two years of […]

Yes…many did see this coming. There would be some RFA’s…and some good ones at that who deserved an offer sheet. However, for this to come so quickly (remember this is the salary arbitration filing period) makes this news extremely interesting. Or is that the Oilers are the ones making this unprecented offer after being shut […]

Hello everyone!! It is the 4th of July….check out The NHL Arena for Day 3 signings and any and all news that breaks today. Today Rich Chere reports in his Star Ledger column that the Devils may sign Souray but for less than what Souray was hoping for. There is still nothing on the Comrie […]

Brad May has signed a 2 year contract with the Anaheim Ducks but I can’t find any details of his salary. May was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 1990 Entry Draft and has played for Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes and the Colorado Avalanche. May was offered more […]

The Ducks signed Todd Bertuzzi from the Detroit Redwings for 2 years and the contract will pay him $4 million each year. Bertuzzi was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 1993 Entry Draft. He has played with New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Flordia Panthers and the Detriot Redwings. He […]