Monday, July 6, 2009

Noteable division signings; Kessel rumblings still alive?

The Leafs just signed defensemen Francois Beauchemin to a three year, $11.4 million deal. With that signing, one could speculate that this move may mean the end for Tomas Kaberle in Toronto.

Kaberle was almost traded to the Bruins for Phil Kessel during the draft, but there was confusion as to the picks being sent both ways. Will Peter Chiarelli end the Kessel era in Boston with a trade for Kaberle? Only time will tell.

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One of Bostons primary Canadien villains has left the Habs to sign with another division rival. Alex Kovalev signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Ottawa Senators.

Kovalev spent the past five seasons with the Habs and was their most talented player. He was also a player who didn't bring his game, night in and night out. He was an easy target for Boston fans to hate, but have no fear he will still be in the Northeast division to heckle.

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