Chris Wassel

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A Deeper Look into the Josh Morrissey Eight Year Extension for Winnipeg Jets

Josh Morrissey enjoyed a nice season for the Winnipeg Jets. With the departure of Jacob Trouba to the New York Rangers, Morrissey became the de facto number one defenseman for Winnipeg. As a result, the Jets signed the defender to…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Marc Bergevin, Trade Potential, and Max Domi

Marc Bergevin has Montreal in prime position to make trades Eric Engels of SportsNet:  Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin possesses an abundance of riches and pieces to dangle in trades. Yes, Montreal did little in the summer but there are…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Torey Krug

Boston's three defensemen -- Charlie McAvoy, Torey Krug, and Brandon Carlo are the subjects of this edition of NHL Trade Rumors.

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A Look at Zach Werenski’s new three year contract with Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski inks a new three-year pact with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The $5 million AAV has a few interesting quirks. We take a deeper look.

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A Look at Jake Gardiner’s new four year deal with Carolina Hurricanes

Jake Gardiner has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. What does that mean for them going forward and what does he bring to the table? We discuss on My NHL Trade Rumors.

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NHL Rumors: Brayden Point, and Jim Rutherford Trade Time?

Is it time to worry about Brayden Point's contract situation? Joe Smith of The Athletic (mailbag):  The craziest thing with this restricted free agent jam up is that no one in Tampa Bay even worries about Brayden Point. Point's teammates…

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NHL Rumors: David Backes, Ken Holland, and more

Is the David Backes "Injury" Boston's salvation? NBC Sports Boston Joe Haggerty:  The Boston Bruins eyeing salary-cap help in any way are hoping that David Backes is injured. That is one option. Another choice involves praying one of their injured…

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A Deeper Look at Clayton Keller’s new eight year extension with Arizona Coyotes

Clayton Keller signed an eight-year extension with the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday. We take a closer look at some of the finer points.

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Possible NHL Landing Spots For Andrei Markov

Andrei Markov has spent the past couple seasons in the KHL and is looking to make a return to the NHL. Looking at some potential landing spots for him.

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2019 Worst Free Agent Signings: The Metropolitan Division

The offseason trudges onward through September in the Metropolitan Division. However, for every best, there has to be the worst. Yesterday, we took a look at two of the better signings in the division. Therefore, today takes a turn for…

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2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Metropolitan Division

The Metropolitan Division had its share of good and bad signings this summer. We take a look at two of the better pacts in Artemi Panarin and Richard Panik.

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2019 Worst Free Agent Signings: The Atlantic Division

The offseason crawls along as we look at the worst signings of the Atlantic Division. Soon, it will be September and training camps will open. In the meantime, it is time to take a look back at what signings were…

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