NHL Free Agents: Available UFA Forwards That Could Be Bargain Signings
And now, phase two of free agency sets in. On July 1st, the NHL’s unrestricted free agency period began, with a flurry of signings in the first few hours Four hours into Free Agency and we have added 72 contracts…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: Last in the Atlantic, last in the Eastern Conference, 29th in the NHL 2014-15…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 1st in the Atlantic, 2nd in the Eastern Conference, 4th in the NHL 2014-15…
Ottawa Senators 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Ottawa Senators heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 Record: 43-26-13, 99 points (4th place in Atlantic Division, 7th in the Eastern Conference, 13th in the NHL )…
Rumors: Reinhart, Domi, Bickell, and Elliott
From NHL.com correspondent Joe Yerdon on Sam Reinhart: Yerdon writes that there are many centremen in camp for the Buffalo Sabres, including Reinhart. Last season, Reinhart played three games at right wing in the AHL and he may have to stay…
Morning Hits: Elias, Ho-Sang, Helm, Eller, Kabanov, Backstrom, and the Red Wings
Rich Chere of NJ.com on Patrik Elias: The 39-year-old Devils winger is dealing with a right knee issue. He will be kept off the ice for observations. His timeline to return is unclear. From GM Ray Shero: "Patrik has been having…
Rumors: Backstrom, Ladd, Clitsome, Stamkos, Irwin, Rask and the Bruins’ Backup
On Washington Capitals' forward Niklas Baskstrom, from Alex Prewitt: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan updated the team's projection on star centre Niklas Backstrom's return from offseason surgery: "I guess we're saying now somewhere within the first 10 games, depending on how he…
Montreal Canadiens 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Montreal Canadiens heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 2nd in the Atlantic, top playoff contender in the Eastern Conference 2014-15 record: 50-22-11, 110…
Florida Panthers 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Florida Panthers heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 6th in the Atlantic, outside the playoffs 2014-15 record: 38-29-15, 91 points Where they finished:…
Rumors II: Senators camp, Bruins defensemen, Bergenheim, and Glencross
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun on jobs at the Senators' training camp: Garrioch notes that Erik Condra's departure and Chris Phillips' injury leave a couple of roster spots open. Assistant GM Randy Lee said, "It depends, you never know…
Detroit Red Wings 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Detroit Red Wings heading into this season - outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 3rd in the Atlantic, playoff bubble team 2014-15 record: 43-25-14, 100 points Where they finished:…
Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 Season Primer
Projected 2015-16 Range: 7th in the Atlantic, lottery pick contender 2014-15 Record: 23-51-8, 54 points (Last Place in the Atlantic Division and 30th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,382,855 Total Salary: $64,628,531 Salary Cap Space: $12,017,145 Source: General Fanager In: Carlo Colaiacovo, D…