Chris Wassel

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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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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Jake Gardiner, Ken Holland, and more

The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT..... Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid…

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NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy, Loui Eriksson, and Mitch Marner

The Charlie McAvoy waiting game... Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic:  No player wants to wait and play the "chicken game" with management. Unfortunately, the RFA jam-up has caused too many players to have to sit and wait until September at…

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2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Atlantic Division

The offseason moves on as we head towards the best and 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…

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NHL Rumors: Niklas Kronwall, Jim Benning, and the Minnesota Wild

The Niklas Kronwall indecision in the decision... From Abel To Yzerman (Paul Kukla and George Malik):  As August rolls along, it has become clear that Niklas Kronwall will take his sweet time in any decision made. The information has been…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Mathew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, and some signings

Mathew Tkachuk and Sebastian Aho made headlines in different ways. Aho has his deal while Tkachuk waits. There are also a few signings yesterday.

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