Bolts Report - Erik Erlendsson

Zenon Konopka to the Bolts?

Hat tip to Bolt Prospects for catching this one, but according to the paper in Syracuse former Anaheim farmhand and Syracuse Crunch captain Zenon Konopka has agreed to a two-year contract with Tampa Bay, with the first year at a two-way deal and the second year…

The Lightning still have more moves to come

I can’t put into words what the past seven days have been for me. Actually, it’s been the past two-plus weeks, truth be told. I was quietly enjoying some time away with the wife’s family in Northwestern Ohio, monitoring things from afar. I watched the NHL Awards show, writing about Vinny…

Dan Boyle vents his frustration.

Guys, wanted to pass along a couple of comments from my conversation with Dan Boyle. Needless to say, he’s not happy with how the ownership group handled this situation.

I’ll give you two quotes to get you thinking about what will be in the newspaper tomorrow.

“I…

Dan Boyle deal complete

While no press release has been sent out with the particulars of the trade, San Jose just sent out an advisory that will make Sharks’ general manager Doug Wilson available to the media on a conference call. Just for reference purposes, something like this doesn’t get sent out until everything has…

Leave Dan Boyle a departing message

As I sit here twiddling my thumbs (or some other appendage onto this computer keypad), I’d figure I would give you guys an exclusive forum to let Dan Boyle know you feel. I’ve been reading the comments in some of the earlier posts so I know this is a passionate topic…

Boyle conference call about done (updated)

Just received a tip that the trade conference call with the league office is just about to begin (or just started), so this should be completed shortly and the deal should be completed. By the way, the players are indeed Matt Carle and Ty Wishart while the first-round pick is in…

Boyle trade still pending approval

The trade of defenseman Dan Boyle to the San Jose Sharks, along with Brad Lukowich, is still pending upon league approval. Just got word back from Dan, who has to wait until things are finalized before he can speak. I have the feeling he’s going to have a lot to say…

Boyle to San Jose

It appears that Dan Boyle has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and will be dealt to the San Jose Sharks. TSN is reporting the deal is all but done, just waiting on the proper paperwork.

As of late Thursday, San Jose was considered to be the…

Boyle’s decision to come Friday?

Sorry for the lack of updates tonight (this morning), but I actually tried to have a life for a few hours tonight. After being tied to the computer for the better part of the past six days, all while almost completely ignoring my family and household duties (shhhhh, don’t tell my…

Lightning sign minor league depth

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed unrestricted free agent center Wyatt Smith to a one-year, two-way contract today, owners Oren Koules and Len Barrier announced.

Smith, 5-foot-11, 205-pounds, spent the 2007-08 season in the Colorado Avalanche organization. He played in 25 games with the Avalanche, recording three assists. He…