Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Jakob Silfverberg

Anaheim Ducks staying alive but could trade pieces?  Craig Custance of The Athletic:  The Anaheim Ducks generating interest this trade deadline is different. Usually, the Ducks buy but this year are in a unique position. They remain just outside of a…

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NHL Rumors: Alexander Edler, Jamie Benn, Jesse Puljujarvi

What to do about Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler? Iain McIntyre:  The Vancouver Canucks look into their future and what they have built offensively. However, defensive inefficiencies leave a huge void after Alexander Edler. “We don’t have anybody in our organization…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Peter Chiarelli, Jesse Puljujarvi, And More

Peter Chiarelli And The Edmonton Oilers Trade History Dustin Nielson of Oilers Nation:  The Edmonton Oilers look into their past and cringe every time they see or hear the word, trade. Five of the worst in this era include the…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Victor Rask For Nino Niederreiter

With the bye weeks starting this Sunday for a third of the league, few pundits expected more trades to happen coming into the weekend. That answer would be wrong! Minnesota and Carolina decided to make a 1-for 1 deal that…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Micheal Ferland And His Worth

A Little Story Of Ferland And Skinner Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News And Observer:  The Carolina Hurricanes face a crossroads of sorts when it comes to Micheal Ferland. They look at recent history where Jeff Skinner was lost for a…

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Potential Anaheim Ducks Selling Pieces

The losses continue to mount for the Anaheim Ducks. At press time, it was 12 and counting after a 3-1 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night. Despite the wheels falling off, the Ducks are still within striking distance of a…

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NHL Rumors: Just Got That Philadelphia Feeling

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins-Flyers game: Chicago Blackhawks (3), Ottawa Senators (2), Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, and the Detroit Red Wings. Philadelphia Getting A Reset? Jordan…

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Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For Goalies

Paying younger players can work to gain value before they hit unrestricted free agency. These are just a few stories of those that exceeded projections. Today, the spotlight focuses on the goalies and we fire it up with a value…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Howard, and Blackhawks

Winnipeg is primed for the trade deadline Winnipeg Free Press: Mike McIntyre touches up on five players Winnipeg could and should seek during this trade deadline. He ranks them from one to five and starts with arguably the biggest prize…

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Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For West Defensemen

Paying younger players can work to gain value before they hit unrestricted free agency. These are just a few stories of those that exceeded projections. Today, the spotlight focuses on the defensemen position and we start off with a value…

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Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For East Defensemen

Looking back at some of the best contracts out there make one wonder just how much these players left on the table. Some deals work and some just flame out. Long term value exists on some that few could have…

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Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For Centers

Looking back at some of the best contracts out there make one wonder just how much these players left on the table. Some deals work and some do not. Long term value exists on some that few could have foreseen.…

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