Tag: 2019 NHL free agents

Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Anders Lee

Anders Lee becomes a unique case when one approaches his dilemma. He plays a vital role in leadership and presents good value. His 2018-19 salary came in at just under $3.8 million. The problem is that New York became so…

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Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Matt Duchene

July 1st starts the free agent frenzy. Now, Matt Duchene presents himself as a high-value unrestricted free agent. The question becomes who will pay him the dollars he and his agent are seeking. Let's take a look at how we…

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A Look Into Kevin Hayes’ Seven-Year Contract with the Philadelphia Flyers

Kevin Hayes signed a seven-year, $50 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night. Philadelphia locks in a second-line center who can mesh well with their wingers. What impact may it have down the road and what does it mean…

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A Look Into Erik Karlsson’s Eight-Year Contract with the San Jose Sharks

Erik Karlsson re-signs with San Jose in a blockbuster eight-year deal. Doug Wilson is left with a ton of work to do but his crown defensive pairing of Karlsson and Brent Burns is under contract for the long-term. We take…

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A Look Into Jordan Eberle’s Five-Year Contract with the New York Islanders

It is funny in a way we talked about how Jordan Eberle might get right around his old salary and then signed basically for even a little less. We take a look at why and how.

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Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Micheal Ferland

Unrestricted free agency begins on July 1st. The 2019 class possesses some intrigue. Also, some players stand to make more money and some may take a little less than expected. That is the nature of the business. One of the…

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Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Goalies

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class takes a turn to the last line of defense. Goaltenders rank low in this batch and for good reason. Teams have become more and more leery of unrestricted free agents from this position. Our…

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Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Defensemen

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class takes a turn to the back end. Defenseman seem few and far between when it comes to significant free agents. These are players who will hit the market for the first time. Our first…

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Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Right Wingers

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class shapes up to have some volatility but not in a good way. It could be okay but also could be a bit messy. Presented below are the potential free agent right wingers. These are…

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Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Left Wingers

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class shapes up to be uncertain. It could be pretty good but also could be utter desolation. Presented below are the potential free agent left wingers. These are players who will hit the market for…

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Ranking The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class — First Time Centers

This was not an easy process. The goal here illustrates the fact that free agency classes can be fickle, to say the least. Which NHL free agents will provide the biggest point per dollar return? Better yet, which ones will…

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Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — Defenders Of Old

This was not an easy process. The goal here illustrates the fact that free agency classes can be fickle, to say the least. Which free agents will provide the biggest point per dollar return? Better yet, which ones will not…

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