Salary Cap Outlook – The Atlantic Division
The NHL’s salary cap system was put in place after the 2004-05 lockout to try to even the playing field between teams and eliminate over-spending. As you know, over-spending still happens, and there are still teams (Boston, Chicago, LA, etc.)…
The Offseason “Losers” So Far Are ….
Written by Greg Stamper, who can be found on twitter @g_stamp91. In part one of this article (which can be found here) we took a look at some of the teams that were blessed with a solid offseason and deserved their…
NHL Rumors I: Ekblad, Red Wings, Hayes and Eichel
Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinel: Panthers 2014 1st round pick Aaron Ekblad knows he has to earn is spot along their blueline. "Obviously, I don't expect a spot on this team. I have to earn it," said Ekblad, who…
NHL Rumors I: Red Wings, Panthers, Penguins, Wild and Predators
George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have yet to sign RFAs Tomas Tatar and Danny DeKeyser, and they don't appear to be close. Tatar is looking over a recent offer. “We’ve talked and continue to talk,…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Schultz and Brookbank
Brian Manzullo of the Detroit Free Press: There is some talk that the some free agents may not want to sign with the Red Wings due to coach Mike Babcock's hard-nosed style. Babcock responded on Detroit Sports 105.1 radio with:…
NHL Rumors II: UFAs That Are Still Available
Craig Custance of ESPN: Free agency has hit a bit of a lull. “There’s a few players that teams are starting to call on to round out the roster,” said one agent on Wednesday. “They go through the initial blast…
NHL Rumors II: Red Wings Trade Candidates … Yandle Talks Quieting
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are done with the free agent market, and trade talks have slowed down. The Wings are still hoping to trade for a top-four right-handed defenseman. There is still the chance that they re-sign…
NHL News: Wings, Penguins, Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks and Sens
Cap Geek: Red Wings Dan Cleary will get a $1 million bonus for 10 games played. Seth Rorabaugh: The Penguins have signed 2014 1st round pick Kasperi Kapanen. Missy Zielinski: The Lightning re-sign Philippe Paradis to a one-year contract. NBA…
NHL Rumors III: Sharks, Dmen That Could Be Available and Kulikov
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Despite saying that the Sharks on in a "rebuild phase," GM Doug Wilson still wants to win. "I never lowered the expectations of making the playoffs, because we're still a very good…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Wings, Canucks, Panthers, Avs, Leafs and Isles
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are not looking at the free agent market and are focusing on their own. They could stand pat, but if they want to add a right winger, it's likely to come through a trade…
NHL News: Gudbranson, Cleary, Hannan, Smith and McCollum
Cap Geek: The Panthers re-signed Erik Gudbranson for two-years, $5 million. Florida Panthers: GM Dale Tallon on Gudbranson signing. “Erik is an important part of our young core of talented players who we are pleased to have signed,” said Tallon.…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Panthers, Devils, Wings, Leafs and Penguins
Jason Greger: Shannon said that he's hearing that the Blackhawks are looking to trade Johnny Oduya to get under the salary cap. He has one year left on his deal. Gregor thinks the Oilers should be calling. Harvey Fialkov: Panthers…