NHL Short Notes

Eakins Named Marlies Coach

 

The Toronto Maple Leafs will hold a press conference on Tuesday to announce that former NHL journeyman Dallas Eakins will coach their AHL affiliate the Toronto Marlies this coming season. During his career Easkins who was a defenceman played for eight teams during 1992-2002 and in 120 career games registered nine assists. This 42 year-old Florida native who was selected by the Washington Capitals 10^th round in 1985 will take over for Greg Gilbert who was fired after last season.

 

Decision Comes Back In Favor Of Hudler

 

Former Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler who scored 23 goals and 34 assists this past season has won a recent arbitration hearing involving his old team. This 25 year-old who earlier this summer came to terms on a two year deal worth 10 million with Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League will be handsomely compensated if one day he returns to the NHL. It was announced on Monday by the arbitrator that Hudler will receive a two year deal worth 5.75 million by the Wings if he returns. In the first year Hudler will get 2.75 million and in the second will receive 3 million.

 

Comeau Re-Signs With The Islanders

 New York Islanders GM Garth Snow never had second thoughts on re-signing former 2004 second round pick Blake Comeau. “We are excited to have Blake as part of our line-up,” Snow said. “He is a versatile player who has great promise and is developing into a solid NHL player.” This 23 year-old forward was shuttled back and forth last year with Bridgeport (American Hockey League) and the Islanders where he scored seven goals and 18 assists in 53 games. Comeau couldn’t play the final three games last season due to a fractured wrist that is now completely healed.