NHL Short Notes

Jose Theodore Loses his Son

Washington Capital’s goalie Jose Theodore has suffered what no parent should ever go through and that’s outliving your child. This 12- year veteran who won 32 games last year for the Capitals recently lost his two- month- old son. Theodore’s sister in law Veronique Cloutier made the announcement on Thursday during her radio show broadcast near Montreal. Theodore and his wife Stephanie have a three year-old daughter named Romy. “We are aware of the heartbreaking news,” said Capitals GM George McPhee. “At this time we ask that everyone respects the privacy of Jose and his family.”

Cowan Now A Sabre

A few days after signing Mike Grier the Buffalo Sabres added some more grit when they signed another unrestricted free agent in forward Jeff Cowan. This eight- year pro has played in a total of 413 games with the Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers, Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks where in his career he has scored 81 points and 695 penalty minutes. Last year Cowan played with Peoria in the American Hockey League where he scored 15 points and accumulated 94 penalty minutes.  

Festerling Remains With The Ducks 

The Anaheim Ducks were busy on Thursday as they inked their young defenceman Brett Festerling to a two- year contract. This 23 year-old who posted five assist in 40 games last season was originally signed by the Ducks in 2005. Financial terms of the contract was not disclosed.