NHL News

Former Buffalo Sabres captain Craig Rivet continues to play hockey. After finishing his NHL contract last year he signed with the East Coast Hockey League’s Elmira Jackals for a fraction of his previous salary.

Rivet plays for under $850 a week now but the love of the game is what keeps him going he says. He has already declined AHL offers but wishes to return to the NHL if a team will take him. After that, Rivet see’s coaching in his future.

Sidney Crosby may be returning to the game soon. He has been cleared for full contact and has been participating in Penguin’s practice. The star player has been out since a concussion benched him since January 5 2011.  Many people consider him the best current player in the game and his return is greatly anticipated.

The Oilers are letting Devin Dubnyk and Nikolai Khabibulin’s performance determine who the main goalie for the team becomes. Khabibulin was signed in 2009 for a 4 year deal worth $15 million but has been consistently disappointing. He was also charged with a DUI last year.