Free Agents
Should the Red Wings Bring Back Datsyuk?
January 24th, 2019 Could a reunion between Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings be in the works? A return to the NHL is not out of the question, according to Datsyuk’s agent Dan Milstein. https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1088118560906457088 In his third season with SKA St....
Pending RFAs to Put Teams in Cap Hell
December 29th, 2018 The first part of the 2018-19 NHL season was dominated by William Nylander talk. Talk about his contract, talk about offer sheets and talk about possible trade options. That tireless cycle finally came to an end on Dec. 1 when the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Nylander just...
2019 NHL Storylines: CBA, Free Agents, Canada's Cup Curse & More
December 28th, 2018 TORONTO — A group of stars primed to hit free agency, the potential first volleys in another round of labour unrest and the possibility of Canada's first Stanley Cup winner since 1993 are among the NHL storylines to look for in 2019...
The Best Free Agent Signings in NHL History
November 29th, 2018 Free agency is a very important aspect of the NHL. The best NHL free agent signings, typically of players with high skill, retain the ability to drastically improve a given team in an instant. In some cases, free agent signings don't live up to expectations, as players...
Jordin Tootoo Looking to Resume Career, Eyeing Europe
September 10th, 2018 Jordin Tootoo hails from Nunavut — a territory in northern Canada — and his trail-blazing hockey career has taken him a lot of places. Now, it sounds like he’ll be Europe bound. The 35-year-old forward is healthy again, but without any NHL options on the eve of...
Josh Gorges Holding Out Hope For NHL Opportunity
September 9th, 2018 Josh Gorges isn’t ready to retire. Still without a contract, and with NHL training camps starting later this week, the 34-year-old is stuck in limbo — hoping for another chance to play in the NHL again this season. He’s contemplated life after hockey — yes,...
Oilers: 5 Free Agents Worth a PTO
August 8th, 2018 As training camp approaches, one thing is clear about the Edmonton Oilers strategy this offseason: find suitable players on cheap, cost-effective contracts to fill depth spots. Moves like signing Tobias Rieder, Kyle Brodziak, and Kevin Gravel didn't break the bank for...
3 Least Valuable Free Agent Signings...So Far
July 9th, 2018 Since July 1, there have been over 100 contracts handed out with a total value approaching $500 million. Given the age of most players when they reach unrestricted free agency, a large portion of these deals will be bad for the team by the end. This article is about them....
Maple Leafs, Red Wings & Wild Vulnerable to Offer Sheets
July 9th, 2018 The NHL Entry Draft is over. Several major trades have been completed. And while technically the free agency window remains open, it’s pretty much done. Teams have had to budget for the year, and, in part, for next year. They know what they have left versus the salary...
5 Most Valuable Free Agent Signings...So Far
July 7th, 2018 Free agency is in full swing, and since July 1, there have been over 100 contracts handed out with a total value approaching $500 million. Given the age of most players when they reach unrestricted free agency, a large portion of these deals will be bad for the team by the...
Canucks 'Free Agent Frenzy' Nightmares Continue
July 6th, 2018 Free Agent Frenzy might send some into a tizzy but it's quickly becoming a day of nightmares for Vancouver Canucks fans. While many Canadians are out celebrating Canada Day, others are worrying about how their general manager could screw up their team's cap situation. Free...
Michael Grabner Has Moved on From Devils
July 3rd, 2018 Michael Grabner is no longer a member of the New Jersey Devils. The Austria native, who joined New Jersey at the trade deadline in February following a deal with the rival New York Rangers, of all teams, is done as a Devil after just 23 games. An unrestricted free agent,...
Ducks Sign Luke Schenn, Gibbons, Rowney & Others
July 3rd, 2018 The Anaheim Ducks have been relatively quiet in terms of the magnitude of their free-agent signings since the July 1 free-agent frenzy period began, but they have added a number of new faces to the organization. These transactions are altogether minor in nature, as general...
