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Free Agents

Devils, Parise, and the RFA Drama

Kevin Wetzel | May 23, 2011

When I first thought of this article, I wanted to write an article that would send a message to fans to not panic quite yet. Tattachment_id=25807hen, I thought of writing…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Free Agents, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers

Time for Penguins to Risk Change and Invest in Talent

James Conley | May 2, 2011

Listening to local sports radio the day after the Penguins lost another game seven at home, it was clear that Pittsburgh’s fans were in self-righteous midseason form. A few calls…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

Mathieu Darche: Inspirational Journeyman Plays Key Role for Habs

Steven Hindle | March 28, 2011

It took him 13 years and 795 games but Mathieu Darche has become a key member of the Montreal Canadiens and an inspiration for hockey players everywhere…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agents, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning

Penguins Blueprint: Stocking the Shelves for Free

Mike Colligan | March 25, 2011

Stephane Da Costa is the latest potential diamond in the NCAA rough – a late-blooming talent who is a free agent because he was never drafted by an NHL team. The native of Paris, France received a few NHL offers following his freshman season but chose to return to school to work on his game. It seems to have paid off.

Categories Free Agents, NHL Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

10 Surprises of the Leafs’ 2010-11 Season

Mark Ascione | March 15, 2011

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ push to the playoffs fades, one can’t help but look back over the season. With 4 weeks and 12 games remaining, fans will say “if…

Categories Free Agents, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Wanted: Your Take on Trade Deadline Hypotheticals

Cory Twibell | February 7, 2011

THW’s Cory Twibell hosts an open forum for the second most exciting time of the season, the NHL’s trade deadline.

Categories Fantasy, Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Uncategorized

What if Nabokov Signing was the Ultimate Chess Move for Detroit?

Mike Colligan | January 22, 2011

Confusion lingers in the wake of Evgeni Nabokov‘s return to the NHL as every passing hour brings another twist and turn.  After Nabokov signed a one-year deal with the Detroit…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents, New York Islanders

Is This Rock Bottom? Should the Penguins Bring Back Bill Guerin?

Mike Colligan | November 11, 2010

By Mike Colligan The Pittsburgh Penguins led the Boston Bruins 4-2 after two periods of play Wednesday night and were well on their way to closing out their most impressive…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

What Is Zdeno Chara Worth?

Wayne Whittaker | October 4, 2010

Just as the New England Patriots signed Tom Brady to a 4-year extension just days before the 2010 season opener, it looks as though the Boston Bruins will try and extend Zdeno Chara’s tenure in the Hub before Saturday’s season opener against Phoenix

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agents, NHL Rumors

The Dream Team: A NHL 11 Case Study

The Hockey Writers | September 15, 2010

Mike Colligan wrote an article this week about some of the surprising names that are still free agents.  In discussing the article, him and I both agreed that those 23…

Categories Free Agents

Marek Svatos Will Be The Penguins’ Answer At Wing

Mike Colligan | August 26, 2010

When you read the title of this article you thought one of two things.  How is that possible? -or- Who is Marek Svatos?  Today we’ll answer both of those questions.…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rejection of Kovalchuk Contract Upheld, League May Revisit Prior Contracts (Confirmed: League Is Investigating)

Mike Colligan | August 9, 2010

Systems arbitrator Richard Bloch has ruled that the NHL’s rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk’s 17-year, $102m contract will be upheld and Kovalchuk once again becomes a free agent. NHL Deputy Commissioner…

Categories Free Agents, New Jersey Devils
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