News: Kesler, Schultz, Fast and Miller Get New Deals
Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have signed 30-year old Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension ($41.25 million - a $6.875 million cap hit).Kesler on the Ducks priority to sign him to a contract extension. "The feeling was mutual. They wanted…
News: The Stars Sign Johnny Oduya
The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Johnny Oduya to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, a salary cap hit of $3.75 million. The 33-year old defenseman was drafted 221st overall in the seventh round of the 2001 draft…
News: Coyotes Sign Mikkel Boedker To One-Year Deal
Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have signed Mikkel Boedker to a one-year deal worth $3.75 million, which ties him with Antoine Vermette as the second highest paid Coyotes forward. Shane Doan is the highest paid at $4.55 million ($5.3 million cap…
News: Blues Sign Vladimir Tarasenko To An Eight-Year Deal
St. Louis Blues: The Blues have re-signed winger Vladimir Tarasenko to an eight-year, $60 million deal, a $7.5 million cap hit. Andy Strickland: Salary breakdown: $8 million, $8 million, $7 million, $7 million, $9.5 million, $5.5 million, $9.5 million and…
News: Blue Jackets Sign Saad … Sabres Sign O’Reilly
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Brandon Saad to a six-year contract worth $36 million, a $6 million cap hit. The Buffalo Sabres have signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year contract worth $52.5 million, a $7.5 million cap hit. Elliotte…
An Update on the Mike Richards Situation with Video
TMZ: TMZ's sources obtained info regard Mike Richards issue that lead to his contract termination. NHL officials have been notified that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation into ex-L.A. Kings player Mike Richards involves the prescription drug oxycodone ... multiple…
News: Kings Terminate Richards Contract … Bruins Trade for Rinaldo
LA Kings.com: The Kings have terminated the contract of Mike Richards. “The Los Angeles Kings today have exercised the team's right to terminate the contract of Mike Richards for a material breach of the requirements of his Standard Player's Contract.…
Some Offer Sheet Rules From The CBA
There has been a lot more talk of offer sheets this year than in the past. Several teams that are in a bit of cap crunch have pending restricted free agents that might interest some teams that have the cap…
2015 Restricted Free Agent Offer Sheet Compensation
Recently Elliotte Friedman posted the draft pick compensation if a team signed a restricted free agent to an offer sheet. The draft picks have to be the teams own and they can not use an acquired pick. Average Annual value…
News: Penguins Asked for Compensation From Sabres, But Not Devils
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will get a 2016 3rd round pick from the Sabres as compensation for hiring Dan Bylsma. The pick was originally the Islanders, but due to the condition attached to it, the Penguins may end up with…
Babcock Gets Permission To Speak With Other Teams
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland has given teams permission to speak with Mike Babcock about head coaching positions. "People can read it into it what they want," Babcock said. "There is no…
Video: The Players’ POV with Daniel Carcillo
Daniel Carcillo may be disliked by many, but what he's saying should heard by as many people as possible. Daniel Carcillo in the Players Tribune: On the passing of friend Steve Montador My best friend in hockey, Steve Montador, was…