scores
Panthers 4 vs. Hurricanes 1 – Final
Senators 5 vs. Maple Leaves 0 – Final
Avalanche 3 vs. Blues 1 – Finale
Canucks 2 vs. flames 3 – ending
coyotes 4 vs. Ducks 1 – Final
Devils 3 vs. Handouts 4 – Final/SO
blue jackets 5 vs. Thrashers 2 – Ending
Lightning 4 vs. Stars 2 – Final
Flames 3 vs. Canucks 1 – Final
Philadelphia
Richards’ shootout goal elevates the Flyers over the Devils.
In the fourth round of the shootout, Mike Richards scored, giving the Flyers a 4-3 victory over the Devils on Tuesday night in the first preseason game for both teams.
Sabers
Tyler Myers isn’t worried about sophomore bad luck
Tyler Myers doesn’t care if others think there’s a sophomore jinx, he doesn’t. In Myers’ rookie season he had a dream season with the Sabres. Myers came into the first season of it and immediately began contributing.
Carolina
Staal’s perspective on his first year as Captain
Eric Staal is starting the season as Captain of the Carolina Hurricanes without former retired captain Rod Brind’Amour as the other team leader. Staal stated that he “Brind ‘Amour will be missed because he was a great talent and a great leader, but we will all do our best.”
First-round pick Skinner signed with the Hurricanes
Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates back to the bench after a pick during the NHL Prospect Tournament on September 12, 2010 at Center Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan.
Florida
Dadonov will play for the Panthers
This summer, Panthers forward Evgeni Dadonov caused quite a stir this summer when he reportedly told a Russian outlet that if he didn’t play in the NHL this season, he would play in Europe.
tampa bay
Lightning Victory Against the Stars
With two goals from Adam Hall and two assists each from Scott Jackson and Dana Tyrell, the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Perrin returns to the Lightning for another NHL season
Perrin accepted a tryout invitation from the Tampa Bay Lightning, hoping to land a spot on the Lightning’s roster.
Colorado
Colorado tarnishes Halak’s first preseason game with Blues
Midway through the second period, David Jones and Luke Walker scored goals just 31 seconds apart, helping the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night in the first preseason game for both teams. . Ryan Reaves (STL) and Kyle Quincey (COL) got tangled up during the second half of the game
Hishon, a first-round pick for the Avs will return to junior team
Joey Hishon, an early pick by the Avs, was sent back to his junior team. Hishon hurt his hand in training camp and will be out of it for at least a week, the Avs decided to send him back to their junior team.
Ottawa
Ottawa shuts out Leafs
Robin Lehner shuts out the Leafs with 24 saves in the Ottawa Senators’ 5-0 preseason win over the Totonto Maple Leafs. Nick Foligno returned from a knee injury with a goal.
Boston
Marc Savard will return to the Team
It had previously been reported that Marc Savard will miss the NHL season with post-concussion syndrome. The Boston Bruins issued a report dismissing that initial report. The Bruins expect Savard to return to team training camp later this week.
The Bruins expect more from Milan Lucic|
With the experience Milan Lucic has gained in his three years in the NHL, the Bruins expect much more from the winger. This is also the first year of a three-year contract worth more than $4 million per season.
Mark Recchi feels like a child
With more than two decades of NHL experience, Recchi says he still feels like a kid and is really enjoying the start of preseason.
Rookie Seguin looking at the center
The second overall pick, rookie Tyler Seguin, is looking to stay at the center position due to Marc Savard’s post-concussion syndrome.
Washington
Tom Poti signs a two-year, $5.75M extension with the Capitals
Poti, defender of the Capitals, agreed to a two-year extension that begins in the 2011-2012 season.
- 1st year – $3 million season (2011-12)
- 2nd year – $2.75 million n 2012-13
Anaheim
Luca Sbisa is excited to play with the Ducks again
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa played just a few games last year with the Ducks before being sent to the junior team. It looks like Luca Sbisa is ready for a second chance with the Ducks and hopes to stay on the roster.
Rookie Cam Fowler will begin his NHL career with the Ducks
The 12th overall pick in the NHL draft, defenseman Cam Fowler has a chance to make the Ducks’ roster.
Matt Beleskey signs a two-year extension with the Ducks
Matt Beleskey signed a two-year extension through the 2012-2013 NHL season with the Anaheim Ducks.
Paul Mara signs with the Ducks
Paul Mara, defenseman, signed a one-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
chicago
New arrivals for the Blackhawks
Fernando Pisani and Ryan Potulny go from the worst team in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers, to the Chicago Blackhawks, the best team in the NHL.
Crawford is ready to play in the NHL
Corey Crawford has paid his fair share after waiting five seasons in the minors.
Quenneville signs contract extension with Blackhawks
After winning the Stanly Cup for the Chicago Blackhawks after a 49-year draft, the Blackhawks extend Joel Quenneville’s contract for three more years.
pittsburgh
Dan Bylsma agrees to a five-year contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a five-year contract extension with head coach Dan Bylsma. The extension runs through the 2015-16 season.
Staal will miss the start of the season
Forward Jordan Staal will need an additional five to six weeks to recover from the latest surgery on his right foot. He will miss the start of the NHL season.
Montreal
Montreal names Brian Gionta the twenty-eighth captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
