Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero announced that The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their 2009 first-round draft pick Simon Despres to a three-year entry level contract.
Despres will continue to play this season with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. This defenseman, who was selected by Pittsburgh in the June NHL Entry Draft, has three points in five games with Saint John this season.
Despres posted 32 points in 66 games with Saint John last season, adding four assists in four playoff games. He recorded 14 points in 64 games as a only 16-year-old rookie.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Duensing will be in the bullpen
The Twins have now officially gone to a three-man starting rotation, as manager Ron Gardenhire said on Saturday that left-hander Brian Duensing will be in the bullpen for Game 3 of the American League Division Series. Duensing started Game 1 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium, having five runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings, but Minnesota will turn to Scott Baker for Game 4 and Nick Blackburn for Game 5.
The Twins originally wanted to go with a three-man starting staff for the ALDS, but Baker has to start game No. 163 on Tuesday night against the Tigers. Duensing would likely be the first arm that Minnesota turns to in Sunday's Game 3, if starter Carl Pavano has any trouble.
The Twins originally wanted to go with a three-man starting staff for the ALDS, but Baker has to start game No. 163 on Tuesday night against the Tigers. Duensing would likely be the first arm that Minnesota turns to in Sunday's Game 3, if starter Carl Pavano has any trouble.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Blake is named captain of Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have named Rob Blake as their captain for the coming season. Blake, who joined the Sharks last year was twice captain for the Los Angeles Kings. He has been selected to three Canadian Olympic teams, Blake has also taken home the NHL’s Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman.
Sharks Head Coach Todd McLellan made the choice and conferred with Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. "We have named Rob Blake captain and Dan Boyle and Joe Thornton A's," said McLellan.
Sharks Head Coach Todd McLellan made the choice and conferred with Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. "We have named Rob Blake captain and Dan Boyle and Joe Thornton A's," said McLellan.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Lenny Dykstra's championship ring was sold
The Associated Press reported that Lenny Dykstra's championship ring from the 1986 World Series was sold at an auction for more than $56,000. Dykstra, who is said to have serious financial troubles, had 11 items at the auction.
A collector from Queens, where Dykstra and the rest of his Mets wrapped up the Series win over the Red Sox, won the ring with a bid of $56,762.50. Dykstra is a three-time All-Star player, whose last season was with the Phillies in 1996, said he owed more than $31 million and had only about $50,000 possession.
A collector from Queens, where Dykstra and the rest of his Mets wrapped up the Series win over the Red Sox, won the ring with a bid of $56,762.50. Dykstra is a three-time All-Star player, whose last season was with the Phillies in 1996, said he owed more than $31 million and had only about $50,000 possession.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Panthers term with Dominic Moore
Florida Panthers General Manager Randy Sexton announced that the club has termed on a one-year deal with Dominic Moore. Moore has played in 305 career National Hockey League games for the Rangers, Penguins, wilds, Maple Leafs and Sabres, scoring 35 goals with 65 assists and 200 PIM.
Moore was traded from Maple Leafs to Sabres at the deadline last season. Prior to playing in the NHL, he played four years at Harvard, recording a best 51 points during his senior season. Moore was drafted by the Rangers in the third round in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
Moore was traded from Maple Leafs to Sabres at the deadline last season. Prior to playing in the NHL, he played four years at Harvard, recording a best 51 points during his senior season. Moore was drafted by the Rangers in the third round in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Johnny Cueto's winter ball depends on Reds
If pitcher Johnny Cueto wants to pitch in winter ball this offseason, he'll have to check with the Reds first. The threshold for extreme fatigue is set at 170 innings during a regular season. Cueto pitched 171 innings in 2009. When asked about whether pitching in winter ball or not during the offseason on Saturday night, "I don't know, maybe in December," Cueto said, "I'm going to get rest, but I'm happy with how I'm feeling strong. My arm is 100 percent now."
Cueto spent two weeks in August with right shoulder inflammation, which was created by arm fatigue. It seems the Reds may not let Cueto pitch this winter.
Cueto spent two weeks in August with right shoulder inflammation, which was created by arm fatigue. It seems the Reds may not let Cueto pitch this winter.
Monday, October 5, 2009
San Jose Sharks sign center Manny Malhotra
San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced that the team has signed center Manny Malhotra to a one-year contract. Malhotra recently finished his 12th NHL season, posting a career-high 35 points.
Malhotra finished second in the NHL face-offs in 2007-08 and 12th in 2006-07. In 634 NHL games with the New York Rangers, Dallas and Columbus, he has collected 197 points and 344 penalty minutes.
Malhotra finished second in the NHL face-offs in 2007-08 and 12th in 2006-07. In 634 NHL games with the New York Rangers, Dallas and Columbus, he has collected 197 points and 344 penalty minutes.
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