NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, And Players Who Filed For Salary Arbitration
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens announced yesterday that defenseman Shea Weber will be out for five to six months after having surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscal tear. "With Shea currently rehabilitating from…
NHL Trade: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Matt Martin To The New York Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded winger Matt Martin to the New York Islanders for goaltender Eamon McAdam. The 29-year old Martin was drafted 148th overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft. He carries a $2.5 million salary…
A Look Into Ryan McDonagh’s Seven Year Contract Extension
Ryan McDonagh signed a seven-year, $47.25 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning over the weekend. Tampa Bay keeps one of their core defensive piece in place. What does this all mean? What impact may it have down the road?…
NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Meanwhile, in the rest of Canada…..
** Written before James Neal signed with the Calgary Flames this morning. **
A Look Into Drew Doughty’s Eight-Year Contract Extension
Drew Doughty signed an eight-year, $88 million extension with the Los Angeles Kings over the weekend. Los Angeles keeps their core defensive piece in place. What does this all mean? What impact may it have down the road? Let's take…
NHL Trade: Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly To The St. Louis Blues
The Buffalo Sabres have traded center Ryan O'Reilly to the St. Louis Blues for a 2019 1st round pick, a 2021 2nd round pick, prospect Tage Thompson, and forwards Patrick Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka. The 27-year old O'Reilly was drafted…
2018 NHL Free Agent Tracker
The NHL free agency is underway. John Tavares made the biggest noise during day one, signing a seven-year, $77 million deal with the Maple Leafs. James Neal is leading day two after signing a five-year, $28.75 million deal with…
NHL News: Drew Doughty And Los Angeles Kings Agree To An Eight-Year Contract Extension
The Los Angels Kings and Drew Doughty have agreed on an eight-year contract extension that will kick after next season. Darren Dreger: It's sounding like it will be around $11 million per season. Curtis Zupke: "Can confirm $11 AAV for…
NHL News: Tax Implications, Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Penguins and Capitals
On Tax Implications ... Gord Miller: An agent's response to TSN's piece on tax implications for different states and US/Canada: “The tax differences are important to a lot of players. Even though being paid US$ in Canada equalizes it somewhat, a…