Florida Panthers Should Seriously Consider Alexander Semin
When the Florida Panthers season came to an end, General Manager Dale Tallon made it clear that once free agency began on July 1st he would be looking for goal scorers to improve the Panthers’ offense, which was ranked 27th in goals scored. Mr. Tallon needs to look no further than Alexander Semin. Recently, Semin’s [...]
Five free agent forwards that the Boston Bruins should target
The Boston Bruins’ breakup day came approximately six weeks earlier than it did the season before. During the day’s interviews and meetings, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli indicated that while he didn’t foresee any major changes, he would like to “add some pieces.” The Bruins will need bottom-six players with one or two to have the potential to move into the top-six group, if necessary. With the current situation as is for the Bruins, here’s a look at five free agent forwards that the Bruins should target.
5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On
NHL free agency is quickly approaching and the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to be active in the defence market this summer. There are plenty of defencemen for the Leafs to bid on this summer, but there are five that really stand out. Here they are.
What the Islanders Should Do This Off-Season (Part 1)
There is a big difference in what the New York Islanders “should” do this off-season and what they probably “will” do. However, as fans on the outside looking in, we can only hope for the best. With several veterans coming off the books this summer, the Islanders front office will be looking to fill some [...]
Nicklas Lidstrom’s Future Could Decide Where Ryan Suter Lands
It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings plan to be active during this offseason. After exiting the playoffs in just 5 games, the team is aware that changes must be made. The most popular avenue suggested for those changes? Free Agency, a time when, according Red Wings Vice President Jim Devellano, the team will [...]
Mike Gillis Agrees Terms With Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks announced today via their official website and social media outlets that General Manager Mike Gillis has agreed terms to a contract extension. Gillis joined the club in April 2008 and has led the Canucks to success ever since, most recently with two consecutive presidents’ trophy wins, with the grand prize of [...]
Red Wings Throw Hat Into Goaltender Sweepstakes
“It wouldn’t be so bad to try and upgrade in goal behind Jimmy Howard if we can.” Those were Detroit Red Wings senior vice president Jim Devellano’s words during an interview with WDFN radio hack Ron Cameron on Sunday, and they came as a bit of a surprise to many (including Kukla’s Korner’s George Malik [...]
Are You Trading….Crosby, Malkin or Staal?
The city of Pittsburgh is still trying to recover from the complete melt down the Pittsburgh Penguins had in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finalsagainst the Philadelphia Flyers. The fans have not taken well to losing to their cross-state rival. Pens fans want some answers and they want some changes so they never have to experience the [...]
10 Potential Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltenders for 2012-13
The biggest need facing the Tampa Bay Lightning this off-season is without a doubt, an upgrade in the goaltending department. Most of the press has linked them with Roberto Luongo, the woebegone superstar seemingly headed out of Vancouver on a one-way ticket. However, it is not a foregone conclusion that the Quebec-native will be donning [...]
Justin Schultz Saga a Detriment to Anaheim Ducks
With the second round of the NHL playoffs about to commence, the on-ice product is clearly commanding much of the hockey world’s attention, but in southern “Cali” a more recent and troubling development has caught the attention of Anaheim Ducks diehards: The Justin Schultz saga. Drafted by Anaheim, 43rd overall, in 2008 out of the [...]
Nicklas Lidstrom Should Retire
In three out of their four playoff losses to the Nashville Predators the Detroit Red Wings fell by only one goal. Clearly, the biggest difference wasn’t the number of goals each team scored. Detroit had a roster full of aging veterans who looked less hungry than the team on the other side of the [...]
Designer Prospect: Taylor Vause
Bob Gainey once said that you can never have enough quality players on your team. This may strike some as stating the obvious, but Gainey meant it in the context of players who bring more than goals and assists, more than grit or tenacity; rather, they bring that quality-without-a-name, the intangible love and respect for [...]
So You Want To Know Nicklas Lidstrom’s Future Plans?
Will Nicklas Lidstrom return for another season? That’s the most frequently asked question in Hockeytown (and perhaps the hockey universe) since the Detroit Red Wings were unceremoniously ejected from playoff competition on Friday. The 1st round loss marks the team’s earliest playoff exit since a 2006 upset at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. With [...]
Craig Leipold’s Monopoly: MN Wild Style
Monopoly is a game that requires luck and smarts. Rules must be followed and understood. Players need to know what they’re up against; weigh all their options and spend their money wisely. Sometimes a player buys up a property because it’s available – sheer convenience. Other times players purchase a property because they know that [...]
What the Sabres Should Do This Off-Season
It was a rough season for the Buffalo Sabres, plagued by injuries yet climbing back and falling just short of the playoffs. During the last few months of the season they went 15-5-5 and showed that when healthy this team can be a force to be reckoned with! Many believe the Buffalo Sabres are just [...]
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