http://satwcomic.com/metal Hockey unrelated, but a little humor for Henri and all our Nordic friends on the site...
This link from Yle is a link from Canadian news TVA. It says that Robidas flies to Helsinki on monday. And the contract should last until the lockout is done. Too bad, since in my book HIFK Helsinki should loose all the games they play and Robie is not helping with his presence. =)
Defenseman Cam Barker was a surprise addition to the training camp roster for the Texas Stars, released on Friday. Be sure to check out Hundred Degree Hockey for the full roster.
From my article on SBNation.com -- "They've moved from an extraordinarily large to a big amount," Fehr said to the media on Wednesday. The NHLPA is unwilling to make any concessions on the current percentage of revenue sharing as long as the league is not addressing the long-term health of the NHL itself. There is currently a large disparity between the richest clubs on top of the league and those that exist at the bottom and in the players' eyes, the NHL wants the NHLPA to take up the burden of making up that revenue disparity through salary rollbacks.
Marc Crawford is coaching again, not where you would think though. The youngest Jack Adams Trophy recipient will be coaching the Zurich Lions. Along for the ride as a assistant coach will be Andy Moog.
Jaromir Jagr tweeted: "Me in a Dallas Stars jersey for the first time! An old one but a good one. Got it in the Sport newsroom I visited." Green looks good on him! How do you feel seeing Jagr in a Stars jersey?