Rumors: Hurricanes, Skinner, Seattle and Quebec in the West
Luke Decock of the News Observer on roster spots and the possibility of a Jeff Skinner deal: The Carolina Hurricanes have a need in their top-six forwards after the departure of Alex Semin. The team also lacks an experienced defenseman…
Rumors II: Johansson, Lamoriello, Soderberg, and Las Vegas
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington on Holtby and Johansson: On Friday, the Washington Capitals avoided an arbitration ruling with Braden Holtby, signing the goaltender to a five-year, $30.5 million contract with an average annual value of $6.1 million. Gormley writes…
Rumors: Coyotes to Remain in Glendale, May Consider Relocation
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports on the future of the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale: On Friday, Glendale City Council voted to approve a new two-year lease and management deal with the Coyotes, keeping the team in Glendale for now. Morgan…
Morning Hits: Holtby’s Arbitration and Scoring
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Discussing the salary arbitration meeting between goaltender Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals, which is set for Thursday in Toronto. Gormley spoke to player agent Lewis Gross who said that: The team is usually trying to…
Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part I: Ranking Forwards 6 to 10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Phil Kessel Trade to Pittsburgh
After months of speculation, the inevitable finally happened. The Toronto Maple Leafs found a new home for right winger Phil Kessel. In a blockbuster, multi-player deal, the Leafs dealt Kessel, along with minor league forward Tyler Biggs, spare defenseman Tim…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Brandon Saad to Blue Jackets Deal
A day before free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks completed a surprising deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks parted with 22-year-old forward Brandon Saad, along with prospects Alex Broadhurst and Michael Paliotta. In return, the Blue Jackets dealt Artem…
Top Five Under-the-Radar NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards
With free agency looming, NHL teams will finish their player searches and settle on a UFA they feel can fill a lineup need. Following the yearly offseason chorus, GMs will announce their need for “help up the middle,” “scoring on…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Ryan O’Reilly Deal to Buffalo
On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche completed a trade for Ryan O’Reilly. Long-rumoured to be on his way out of Colorado, the Avs settled on a package of prospects and a second round pick from the Buffalo Sabres in return for…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look Dougie Hamilton Landing In Calgary
On Friday, the Boston Bruins announced a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames. Calgary acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton from Boston in exchange for the 15th, 45th, and 52nd picks in this year’s NHL Draft. Don Sweeney said that the Bruins…