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It seems Dominik Hasek is taking a page out of Jaromir Jagr's playbook. The 47-year-old former Red Wings goalie who won the 2002 and 2008 Stanley Cups with the team is planning an NHL comeback, according to his agent, Ritch Winter. “He will play,” Winter said to ProHockeyTalk. “There is no option. He will play and he will excel and he will do all of the things he can do. “That’s his view of it. There’s one objective, and that’s it — he won’t fail.” Hasek retired in 2008 after the Wings' Stanley Cup run in which he lost his starting goaltending job to Chris Osgood in the first round. He started 40 games that season, holding a save percentage of .902. He also played for the Red Wings from 2001-04, winning the Cup in 2002, and starred in Buffalo from 1992-2001. He is a six-time Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL's best goaltender and won the MVP award in 1997 and 1998. The Red Wings have no interest in bringing Hasek back. But Winter is convinced Hasek, despite turning 48 in January, is still in prime shape to compete in the NHL after playing in Czechoslovakia. “He’s done all of the stuff you’d expect a NASA scientist to do before they go into a venture like this,” Winter told ProHockeyTalk. “He’s measured his reflexes, he’s measured his reaction time and it’s identical to what it was at the time he won a number of Vezina trophies. He’s actually 1.6 pounds off his playing weight at the Nagano Olympics (in 1998). “Who keeps records like that? I guess Dom. Who knows their body, does reaction time and reflex training and measurement? I guess Dom.” Hasek's NHL plan may not include the Sabres, however. General manager Darcy Regier told the Buffalo News that, despite meeting with Hasek, the team isn't interested in bringing him back. http://www.freep.com/article/20120713/SPORTS05/120713080/detroit-red-wings-dominik-hasek-nhl-return?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSports

If Rick Nash makes his way out of Columbus this summer, it likely won't be to a Canadian NHL franchise. The Columbus Dispatch reported on Tuesday that there are six teams he would be willing to be traded to - the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks. The news ends any speculation at this point that he could go to a Canadian team like the Vancouver Canucks or Toronto Maple Leafs. The Ottawa Senators were reportedly interested in acquiring Nash earlier this month. Nash, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, had 30 goals and 29 assists with a minus-19 rating in 82 games for the Blue Jackets this past season. Nash, 28, is signed through the 2014-15 season and carries an annual salary cap hit of $7.8 million. His contract includes a no-movement clause. Files from The Columbus Dispatch were used for this report. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=400350

These are Fakes there not real. And the real ones will be Released On September 6th 2011.

It appears that goaltender Evgeni Nabokov is willing to play for the New York Islanders this season. The veteran netminder told Newsday that he will report to the Islanders for the 2011-2012 campaign. "Yes, I do plan on attending [training camp]," Nabokov said in the interview with Newsday. "Now I will have full preparation for the season." The Islanders claimed Nabokov off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings last January, but when he failed to report, the team suspended him. "A lot of people speculated that I didn't want to go to the organization but that's totally not true," Nabokov told Newsday. "What made me make that decision is that I hadn't skated for a month and a half when they claimed me. They were out of the playoffs, but battling to get in and, as a goalie, I know the goalie position is important when fighting for position [in the standings]. I didn't feel that I could help them to get to the playoffs. I needed three to four weeks to get ready and the season would've been over." The Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan native was drafted in the ninth round, 219th overall, of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Sharks. In nine NHL seasons with San Jose, Nabokov appeared in 563 games, posting a 293-178-29-37 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .912 sv%. In his final season, the 35-year-old posted a 44-16-10 record with a 2.43 GAA and led the Sharks to the Western Conference final where they were eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=373039

Vokoun signed with the Capitals. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370719 ops I guess someone bet me to it. With the Capitals sign him oh well... Anyways I guess Vokoun had a Brain after all and decided not to play with them Isle's lol.

Jaromir Jagr News: No Decision Yet As Talks With Red Wings, Penguins Continue Jaromir Jagr watch will continue until at least 6 p.m. on Thursday, according to Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent. Svoboda spoke with MLive's Ansar Khan this afternoon and said this: "No decisions have been made,'' Svoboda said. "We're talking a lot. Nothing is going to happen before 6 p.m.'' Asked if he anticipated a decision today, Svoboda said: "I don't have a crystal ball. I don't know.'' Khan reports that Svoboda is speaking to both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as other teams. The Montreal Canadiens have been mentioned as being in the mix before, so it's possible they are one of the other teams in contact with Jagr's agent. A team from the KHL could also still be trying to lure Jagr back to Russia for another season. Svoboda said that there's a chance Jagr's decision could be made on Thursday at some point. There are obviously no guarantees, but Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has said before that he wants a decision before free agency opens. Considering free agency starts at noon on Friday, time is running out. http://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-red-wings/2011/6/30/2252863/jaromir-jagr-news-no-decision-yet-as-talks-with-red-wings-penguins

Agent for Jaromir Jagr still talking to Red Wings, Penguins, as teams await decision Jagr's agent, Petr Svoboda, said this afternoon that he's still in talks with the Detroit Red Wings, as well as the Pittsburgh Penguins and other teams, refuting a report in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that the one-time NHL star had decided to sign with the Penguins. "The Red Wings are obviously one team he wants to play for. There's a chance (a decision) could come later today.'' Full Story here: http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/06/agent_for_jaromir_jagr_still_t.html

From Jagrwatch.com (bigteecee RT @espnSteveLevy: pitts-trib review, citing sources close to 66, report agreement between jagr and pens was already in place before 68 got on the plane...)

Jagr's NHL future remains up in the air http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=567781

Found this lol. http://www.timesonline.com/news/local_news/newsbreak-jagrjagrjagrjagrjagr/article_39cdc1a6-a2b6-11e0-b5f6-001a4bcf6878.html

Penguins make offer to Jagr, the deal is worth a reported $2 million. Read more here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/hockey/nhl/06/29/penguins.jaromir.jagr.offer.ap/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

Yep I guess that means no Jagr. But you never know...

aromir Jagr's decision could come Tuesday The Detroit Red Wings could find out by Tuesday whether they'll land free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr. Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent, said today there remains "interest from both sides." "There's nothing new to report today," he said. "We're going to know a bit more tomorrow." Asked whether the Wings were still in the mix, Svoboda said: "Absolutely." You can read in full here http://www.freep.com/article/20110627/SPORTS05/110627062/Jaromir-Jagr-s-decision-could-come-Tuesday?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports Where still in it Eklund does not know what he's talking about.

Jaromir Jagr's decision could come Tuesday The Detroit Red Wings could find out by Tuesday whether they'll land free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr. Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent, said today there remains "interest from both sides." "There's nothing new to report today," he said. "We're going to know a bit more tomorrow." Asked whether the Wings were still in the mix, Svoboda said: "Absolutely." You can read in full here http://www.freep.com/article/20110627/SPORTS05/110627062/Jaromir-Jagr-s-decision-could-come-Tuesday?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

After signing the Contact he should have want on TSN and said Who ever Claims me I'm not going to Report to you. The only Team I'm playing for is Detroit and that's it. And if he would have done that then i don't think anyone would have picked him up. He agreed to be with the Detroit Red Wings only. And they've got to change that stupid rule. I don't blame him for not reporting to the Isle's after all he agreed to be with only Detorit and no one else. Garth Snow is the worst GM ever!

Why is G. Dan C. not on the Detroit Red Wing's Roster unders Goal Tenders? Oh and I can't spell that great.

That's what you all said about Mike V. #29 our Goail back in 1997, remember he couldn't stop a beach ball all season long and Scotty put him in the 97 playoffs and he won the cup for Detroit. I think this is going to be like 1997 where Dan C. Does the same thing. And then comes to play great and wins the Cup for us this year lets hope so. Anyways he's better then having that washed up Back up Goail Howard in net!

Todd Bertuzzi signs with us that great to hear, but what number will he wear? #44 or something different? I say he should wear that Number cause it looked odd for him to wear # 7 in CGY........

I say Yes to Bertuzzi, and No to Williams!

Williams, who played for the Wings in 2000-07 before being traded to Chicago, reportedly also is considering joining the Continental Hockey League in Russia. He split last season between Atlanta and Columbus. Here's a portion of Craig Custance's blog on the subject: "I'm not going to close the door on (the KHL)," Williams told SportingNews.com. "I know over there they're really trying to compete with the NHL. It's a great league." There is still some hope! That he may not comeback at all...

Matts is a better player! then Jason Williams so why the F? would they pay this no good piece of s***? 2.5 million dollars to play for them? Sounds f***ed up to me!

Detroit Red Wings have made a one-year contract offer to forward Jason Williams, according to sportingnews.com. Williams, who played for the Wings in 2000-07 before being traded to Chicago, reportedly also is considering joining the Continental Hockey League in Russia. He split last season between Atlanta and Columbus. Here's a portion of Craig Custance's blog on the subject: "I'm not going to close the door on (the KHL)," Williams told SportingNews.com. "I know over there they're really trying to compete with the NHL. It's a great league." Williams still has a home in the Detroit area, one he bought right before he was traded to the Blackhawks. He's renting it out now, and only lived in it for about six months before he left Detroit. The Red Wings would be a natural fit for Williams. "I'd be going back to a spot I'm familiar with," Williams said. "I know the system they like to play: puck possession, good defense."

Red Wings consider bringing Jason Williams back into fold The Sporting News's Craig Custance reports that the Detroit Red Wings have made a one-year contract offer to free agent and former Red Wing Jason Williams: July 29, The Sporting News: Former Columbus forward Jason Williams is part of a group of talented players still on the free agent market who would be a nice boost for teams looking to add scoring depth. Williams, who scored 19 goals last season for the Thrashers and Blue Jackets, is also a very useful player on the power play. The addition of Williams in mid-season helped get Columbus into the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. I caught Jason on his cell for a few minutes today before he hit the golf course. He has a one-year offer to return to the Detroit Red Wings where he started his NHL career but is also weighing the option of playing in the KHL. "I'm not going to close the door on that," Williams told SportingNews.com. "I know over there they're really trying to compete with the NHL. It's a great league." Williams still has a home in the Detroit area, one he bought right before he was traded to the Blackhawks. He's renting it out now, and only lived in it for about six months before he left Detroit. The Red Wings would be a natural fit for Williams. "I'd be going back to a spot I'm familiar with," Williams said. "I know the system they like to play - puck possession, good defense." He said he loved his time in Columbus, and would like to return to the Blue Jackets but hasn't gotten an offer from GM Scott Howson. Even so, he had great things to say about his 39-game stint with the Blue Jackets. "The guys are great, the organization is really turned around," he said. "Everything was first class there." Thanks to Christy Hammond for the link... And file this one under "meh" for me. Williams posted 47 points last year, but he's never regained the sort of consistency which helped him post 21 goals and 58 points during the 2005-2006 season. At 28, he's still inconsistent, is slow if he doesn't focus on moving his feet, and while he still possesses a sort of Mikael Samuelsson-style scrappy edge, Mike Babcock certainly found out the hard way that he doesn't show it all that often. My gut says that he'll take the KHL money and run with it. He'd obviously look good on the point on the Wings' PP and would be able to produce a 15-goal, 40-point season, but taking a pay cut from $2.2 million to around $1 million (given that the Wings want two forwards) doesn't strike me as something he'd like to do. http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/07/re...ringing_ja.html There is still hope that he my not sign here but sign with the Blue Jackets or Sign in the KHL. Thats hope he does one of those things and not resign with the Red Wings!

It's not yet set in stone. There is still a chance he may end up still playing for the Blue Jakets again cause he liked it there last year. I hope this isn't true... I hope Hulder stays if this is ture....Because I think 2.5 Million for a 1 year deal is ******* insane...I would rather have Matts or Mike....or someone other then this player!