2007-08 New Jerseys -- Northeast

Boston Bruins:


Buffalo Sabres:


Montreal Canadiens:



Ottawa Senators:





Toronto Maple Leafs (Ugh!):

Latest Transactions

17th of July:

- Bruins acquired LW Peter Schaefer from Senators for RW Shean Donovan.

- Hurricanes acquired C Matt Cullen from Rangers for D Andrew Hutchinson, F Joe Barnes and a 3rd round pick in 2008.

- Canadiens re-signed D Josh Gorges, D Jean-Philippe Cote, D Andrew Archer, RW Duncan Milroy, C Corey Locke and G Yann Danis.

Bruins acquire Fernandez from Wild

BOSTON-- According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Wild have dealt goaltender Manny Fernandez to the Boston Bruins, in exchange for forward Peter Kalus and a future 4th round draft pick.

After a terrible start last season, Fernandez was replaced by Swedish import Nicklas Backstrom as the Wild's no.1 keeper. Backstrom proved he was worthy for the job, as he managed a 1.97 GAA in 41 games played. He had a 23-8-6 record, with a .929 SV%.

After such a consistent performance by Backstrom, Fernandez, and his US$4 million salary were a liability from a Minnesota Wild's point of vue, as they also needed to re-sign the 29-year old to a multi-year contract, which they did, on June 7th, to a 2 year pact, at a cost of US$6.2 million (US$3.1 per season).

With the increase of the salary cap, yesterday, going up to US$50.3 million, the Bruins had the money available to acquire the veteran netminder, and the Wild had their no.1 goalie re-signed. It was the perfect time to deal Fernandez. His time with his uncle (Jacques Lemaire) and the Wild had ended, an era which was once deemed to be "un-endable".

New Jerseys Update

Over the last past week, a serious number of jerseys have either been unveiled or "leaked", here they are:

Boston Bruins (Officially Announced):

Carolina Hurricanes (Leaked by EASPORTS):

Columbus Blue Jackets (Officially Announced):

Dallas Stars (Leaked by Stars' Writer Mike Heyka):

Los Angeles Kings (Leaked over at HF Boards):

Washington Capitals (Officially Announced):

Rumor Central

BOS- Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli has admitted to being in the market for a goalie. Ilya Bryzgalov and Manny Fernandez both seem to be on the "expendable" list for both their clubs.

DET- "Hard decisions" have to be made by Red Wings' GM Ken Holland, and Philadelphia's signing of Kimmo Timonen to a monster contract isn't helping him or other GMs in the market for a quality defenseman. Add to that the fact that the Wings only have US$10 million dollars to spend this offseason, and the signing of UFAs Mathieu Schneider, Dominik Hasek, Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Markov will be difficult. The most likely to remain are Schneider and Hasek, but anything can happen.

EDM- Kevin Lowe aknowledges that he is in need of a veteran player that will create "some buzz". He also says that he is ready to compromise his future for such a player. Who knows, he might not have to compromise anything, if he signs Robert Lang, who will not be re-signed by the Wings.

LAK- The Los Angeles Daily News report that the Kings will buy out the remaining 4 years of forward Alyn McCauley's contract, which would cost the "mighty" club 666 thousand over the next 4 years.

NSH- John Glennon, a writer for the "Tennessean", reports that the Predators, with the departure of Kimmo Timonen, Scottie Upshall and Tomas Vokoun, are trying to retain the services of Paul Kariya for next season. "Talks have been very positive", he says.

6 teams will "modernize" their Jerseys

According to Tarik El-Bashir, a Capitals beatwriter for the Washington Post:

"Six other teams -- Boston, Columbus, Ottawa, San Jose, Tampa Bay and Vancouver-- also will make changes to their uniforms as the NHL switches to a new form-fitting uniform designed by Reebok. The Capitals' overhaul is among the most extensive because both the logo and colors are completely different."

Here are the Jerseys I have leads on, note that they are all designed by RBK (view pictures at the end of the article):

1) Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks will be making a drastic change to their jerseys, even though the colours will "practically" remain the same.

Their logo, as well, will change, turning into a blue, green and white pilot inside a dark blue triangle.

Verdict: This was a perfect change for the Canucks, as they add a brand new and more coherent logo to their front. Very nice jersey!

2) Boston Bruins: This shouldn't be called a "change" due to the fact that the Bruins are only adding a white stripe to their vintage jersey.

Verdict: Even though only adding a single element to their jersey, the Bruins' new jerseys are quite nice and modern at the same time. Very good choice!

3) Columbus Blue Jackets: Columbus' new jersey is a blend between their alternate jersey last season and their regular ones.

Their new home jersey is exactly the same as last year's alternate, but with a new feel and texture, while their away one is the exact same pattern as their new home jersey, but in a different colour, white.

Verdict: Finally moving on from their inaugural jerseys, the Blue Jackets will wear much more appealing jerseys next season. Very good move!

Jerseys:

1) Vancouver Canucks
2) Boston Bruins

3) Columbus Blue Jackets

Note: Every new jersey will be adding the "NHL" Logo to their collar.