Could the Flames Reignite Justin Williams? The Hockey Writers | September 5, 2019 The recent news of Justin Williams’ decision to step away from hockey has stimulated discussion around the league. With him currently a free agent, perhaps he’d be a good fit…
Former Teammates Confident Smith-Pelly Will Get Another Shot The Canadian Press | September 3, 2019 TORONTO — Brett Connolly says he owes the Stanley Cup ring on his finger to Devante Smith-Pelly. Some 15 months after that magical playoff run, Connolly simply hopes his former teammate gets another chance. Smith-Pelly scored in Games 3,…
NHLers Keeping an Eye on Unsigned RFAs The Canadian Press | August 30, 2019 Mark Giordano can’t recall an off-season like this one. It wasn’t that the captain of the Calgary Flames became just the fourth player to win the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenceman at the age of 35 or older, a memorable momen…
In the Copycat NHL, It Pays to Be Different Michael Pelts | August 24, 2019 When it comes to building an NHL roster through free agency, it does not pay to copy the blueprint of the reigning Stanley Cup champions. There is a tendency for…
Canadiens’ Blue Line Could Use Gardiner Tyler Kuehl | August 15, 2019 Free Agent Frenzy has slowed down to almost a standstill, but one of the biggest UFAs is still available. With the cap issues the Toronto Maple Leafs are having, Jake…
Jets May Not Get Their RFAs Signed in Time Declan Schroeder | August 15, 2019 As the old adage goes, “talk is cheap, but actions are priceless.” So, take Kyle Connor’s comments this week with a huge grain (or block) of salt. Before teeing off…
Canadiens Should Help Markov to 1,000 Games Tyler Kuehl | August 10, 2019 In the 101 seasons of the National Hockey League, over 7,000 players have reached their childhood dreams to lace up their skates with the league’s best. Yet, only 337 have…
Blue Jackets’ Foligno on Free Agent Departures The Canadian Press | August 9, 2019 Nick Foligno isn’t bitter or upset about the mass exodus of free agents from the Columbus Blue Jackets this summer. It’s just that in a few cases, he doesn’t quite understand the logic. Star winger Artemi Panarin, No. 1 goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and trad…
Predicting PTOs: 59 Potential Tryouts Larry Fisher | August 1, 2019 Now that the calendar has flipped to August, the PTOs are going to start coming fast and furious. There have already been a couple announced — Michal Neuvirth in Toronto…
August’s All Free-Agent Teams for 2019 Larry Fisher | August 1, 2019 With the arrival of August, the NHL regular season is now just two months away. As always, there are still several free agents on the sidelines, but more so restricted…
Is Marner’s Negotiation Delaying Other RFA Deals? Leo Bond | July 23, 2019 With several high-end restricted free agent (RFA) negotiations dragging on past the July 1 opening of the NHL’s free agency period, it’s beginning to look more and more like a…
Stars’ Offseason Additions and Subtractions Travis Hall | July 13, 2019 The Dallas Stars’ roster will see a surprising turnover after finishing the season one goal shy of their first Western Conference Final appearance since 2008. Only considering players who played…