2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Pacific Division
The Pacific Division's best free-agent signings happened to come from the same team -- the San Jose Sharks. Our focus takes a quick peek into the why as far as Kevin Labanc and Timo Meier.
Why Jake Gardiner Has Not Signed With An NHL Team
Why has unrestricted free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner still looking to sign a contract for next season?
NHL Rumors: Torey Krug, Calgary Flames, and Jonathan Quick
Is Torey Krug getting traded? Oh hell no! Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: An NHL executive was asked whether there was any trade chatter with Torey Krug. The simple answer was NO! Here is a bit more from Don…
NHL Rumors: Pat Maroon, Mikko Rantanen, and Dallas Stars
Pat Maroon does not want to quit St. Louis yet Lou Korac of NHL.com (Personal Blog): Again, these are impressions from Lou Korac on Pat Maroon. https://twitter.com/lkorac10/status/1152621552715948033 This is the quote from Pat Maroon: "I would love to be with…
Quick Hits: Hurricanes, Brock McGinn, and Jets
Carolina Hurricanes ink Brock McGinn to a new deal Austin Isham of Cardiac Cane: Brock McGinn signed a two-year deal valued at $2.1 million AAV. It pays him $1.9 million for the 2019-20 season then $2.3 million for the 2020-21…
NHL Rumors: Salary Arbitration and Mitch Marner
If a player makes it to salary arbitration then lookout Craig Custance of The Athletic: Unfortunately, players make it to arbitration often walk away in the long run. Over the last ten years, 27 players have gone to arbitration. Within…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Fiala, Joel Eriksson Ek, and New York Rangers
What deals could Kevin Fiala and Joel Eriksson Ek receive? Michael Russo of The Athletic: With most of Paul Fenton's offseason done, there are two more pieces of business left. Those would be re-signing Joel Eriksson Ek and Kevin Fiala.…
A Deeper Look at Jacob Trouba’s new seven year deal with New York Rangers
Jacob Trouba was acquired by the New York Rangers essentially for Winnipeg's old first-round pick (see Kevin Hayes deal). The expectation was that Trouba and the Rangers were close to a new contract. That came to fruition on Friday as…
NHL Trade Analysis: James Neal Traded for Milan Lucic
James Neal and Milan Lucic exchanged places in Alberta on Friday. We take a closer look at what this means for both teams.
NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, and more
What can Edmonton get for Milan Lucic and Jesse Puljujarvi? Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic: It is not automatic that Milan Lucic stays in Edmonton this season. Lucic owed just $16 million of actual money as opposed to $24 million…
NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy and Chuck Fletcher
Charlie McAvoy big deal? Maybe not so fast... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: A myriad of arguments is used as to why Charlie McAvoy is not near that level of a Zach Werenski. The one clear aspect is health.…
Quick Hits: Hurricanes, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and more
The New York Rangers sign Phil Di Giuseppe to a one-year deal. The Toronto Marlies sign Michael Kapla to a minor-league deal.