2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Worst Contracts Handed Out
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Every year NHL general managers line up to pay everyone and anyone they can get their hands on to try and improve their team via free agency. While there are always a handful of players…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Coyotes
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Brayden Schenn and the Flyers have their arbitration hearing set for tomorrow morning. They are $1.19 million apart with their offers. Reports are that Schenn asked for a one-year…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…
NHL Rumors – New York Islanders Looking at Queens
Scott Soshnick of Bloomberg: The New York Islanders are talking to the owners of the New York Mets about building a new arena across from Citi Field according to sources. It could be an option of the Islanders owners and…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have now locked up Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and Alex Killorn to long-term deals. GM Steve Yzerman is trying to keep their core together as…
2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…
Rumors and Signings: Isles, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and more
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders and forward Ryan Strome are still talking contract. As of now, there are no issues with either the Isles or Strome. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The deadline…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Tavares and Vesey
On Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Vesey ... A collection of tweets from Al Strachan - answering questions from followers. Alan Strachan: Steven Stamkos had no intention of signing with the Maple Leafs and they didn't…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and RFA Cody Ceci's camp have been quiet for awhile. The salary arbitration date for the Senators and Mike Hoffman is set for…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Biggest Losers
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) NHL teams combined to dish out more than $617 million on the first day of free agency. There were some winners - notably teams that signed cheap, undervalued guys and elected not to give out massive…