Pucks In Depth: On Mike Hoffman and Sam Gagner
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) After a lengthy negotiation the Ottawa Senators and Mike Hoffman managed to agree to a contract extension in advance of arbitration, as Hoffman put pen to paper on a four-year deal worth $5.1875 million per season. From the…
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: Martin, Russell, Maple Leafs, and Vanek
On the Matt Martin ... Toronto was rumoured to be in on Matt Martin yesterday and still among a dwindling amount of teams. Need some physicality somewhere. — Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) July 1, 2016 #RedWings out on Matt Martin. Had…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Campbell and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Don't expect the Lightning to be involved much in free agency when it gets underway as noon. On Brian Campbell ... George Richards: Heard that the Panthers offered Brian Campbell a one and…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Canucks and Stars
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk told the Free Press last month that he needs to be in Russia to be closer to his teenaged daughter. Teammates on going on…
Metropolitan Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents
Taking a closer look at each team in the Metropolitan Division - what each teams salary cap situation is like for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, as well as their pending restricted and unrestricted free agents. The Carolina Hurricanes could…
Atlantic Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents
We're taking a closer look at each team in the Atlantic Division heading into the offseason - what their NHL salary cap situation is like for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, as well as their pending unrestricted and restricted free agents.…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 22 Standard Player Contracts: 33 Projected Cap Hit: $73,908,332 Projected Cap Space: $91,668 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $75,501,133 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Ben Lovejoy (32), Matt Cullen (39), Niclas Andersen (28), Jeff Zatkoff (28), Dustin Jeffrey (28), Tom…
Philadelphia Flyers: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 18 Standard Player Contracts: 33 Projected Cap Hit: $63,896,666 Projected Cap Space: $10,103,334 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $66,858,690 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Sam Gagner (26), Yevgeni Medvedev (33), Ryan White (28), Tim Brent (32), Ray Emery (33), Jason…
New York Islanders: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 16 Standard Player Contracts: 29 Projected Cap Hit: $54,228,976 Projected Cap Space: $19,771,024 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $59,982,500 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Kyle Okposo (28), Frans Nielsen (32), Marek Zidlicky (39), Matt Martin (27), Mike Halmo (24), Kevin…
Columbus Blue Jackets: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 19 Standard Player Contracts: 40 Projected Cap Hit: $66,557,143 Projected Cap Space: $7,442,857 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $69,050,000 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Rene Bourque (34), Justin Falk (27) 2016 Restricted Free Agents Seth Jones (21), Michael Paliotta (23),…
Carolina Hurricanes: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 14 Standard Player Contracts: 26 Projected Cap Hit: $39,356,666 Projected Cap Space: $34,643,334 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $36,960,833 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Cam Ward (32), Nathan Gerbe (28), Riley Nash (27), Chris Terry (27), Brad Malone (26), T.J.…