Nikolai Zherdev

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* By all appearances, it would seem Nikolai Zherdev has bought himself a season ticket plan in the press box.

Most of you have probably heard or perhaps even thought of this statement before. It’s now getting to the point where the Flyers’ front office really needs to take a look at the line-stability going into the playoffs.

The trade deadline is quickly approaching and if the Orange ‘n Black are going to make any moves, now’s the time.

The Flyers added one Nikolai Zherdev to their roster this offseason. This signing, much like last summer’s signing of Ray Emery, has been a hot-button topic.

Zherdev spent last year in the KHL after the New York Rangers walked away when an arbitrator ruled that Zherdev should receive $3.9 million for the 2010 season. Prior to the arbitrator’s decision, the Rangers had offered Zherdev $3.25 million. Zherdev was seeking $4.5 million.

Today, I am going to take an in depth look at the Atlantic division.

New Jersey Devils

Key acquisitions: Anton Volchenkov, Henrik Tallinder, Jason Arnott, Johan Hedberg

Key losses: Paul Martin, Mike Mottau and Ilya Kovalchuk (maybe)

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren's 2010 offseason plans seem to be counterproductive after the inspiring playoff run that almost went into a seventh game in the Stanley Cup finals.  If not for the unfortunate "phantom goal" that slipped past Michael Leighton, the Flyers might have had enough momentum to have beaten the Chicago Blackhawks in a deciding final game.

The Philadelphia Flyers have confirmed what many were speculating for a few days now—they have signed Russian forward Nikolai Zherdev to a one-year contract, believed to be worth $2 million.

Zherdev, who was drafted fourth overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, left the NHL in favor of the KHL last season when the New York Rangers refused to pay him after he was awarded a hefty salary via arbitration.

According to Dmitry Chesnokov , reports in Russia indicate that the Philadelphia Flyers have signed free agent right winger Nikolai Zherdev to a contract, but the financial terms have yet to be released.

In fact, there has been no confirmation by the Flyers.

Zherdev played in Russia last season with Atlant Moscow Oblast of the KHL following his release by New York Rangers and arbitration in which he was rewarded $3.9 million.

A lot of things are happening or expected to happen in the NHL right now, here is the latest.

News

Evgeni Nabokov has signed a four-year contract that will pay him $6 mil per season with St. Petersburg of the KHL.

It is expected to be a very busy week in the NHL, here is the latest on what may happen.

Things are expected to pick up on the Tomas Kaberle front today. Rumored teams interested are the Sabres, Ducks, Kings, and Devils (if they clear some cap or don't sign Kovalchuk).

Nikolai Zherdev is indeed returning to the NHL. Rumor has it the Sabres and Bruins are very interested in his services.

It was a busy week in the NHL, here is a recap of everything that happened as well as some rumors of what might be on the horizon.