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Trades Contracts and Transactions

Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract

Stephen Ground | September 28, 2023

*This article was updated before the 2023-24 season In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. With the cap still nearly flat due…

Categories Archives, Trades Contracts and Transactions

NHL Waiver Rules

Jeff Seide | September 16, 2023

Reading through the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement can be confusing. Often times it is hard to cut through the legal jargon and get to the bottom of what a rule…

Categories Archives, The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Senators Sign Jake Sanderson to 8-Year Deal

Jacob Billington | September 7, 2023

The Ottawa Senators announced late Wednesday night that they have extended defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $8.05 million. After just…

Categories News, Senators Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Best & Worst Trades During Burke’s Time with the Maple Leafs

Spencer Lazary | July 30, 2023

When Brian Burke was hired as the general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it appeared like the team’s course would take a dramatic turn. But that’s not how it…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Blues Made the Right Move Despite Thompson’s Strong Season

Ethan Carter | July 16, 2023

Given Tage Thompson’s dominance in 2022-23, we can now reassure the St. Louis Blues‘ fanbase. On July 1, 2018, the Blues traded Thompson to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O’Reilly.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Hockey History, Sabres History, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Penguins Really Don’t Need Erik Karlsson

Mike Cranwell | July 9, 2023

For the past week or so, the rumour mill has run rampant with the idea of Erik Karlsson being traded from San Jose. One of the two teams featured in…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades Contracts and Transactions

2023 NHL Free Agency’s Best Value Contracts

Alex Chauvancy | July 6, 2023

There have been plenty of terrible contracts handed out in free agency, as is the case most offseasons. But there have also been plenty of valuable contracts signed, especially with…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Trades Contracts and Transactions

7 Worst Contracts Signed in Free Agency

Alex Chauvancy | July 3, 2023

Free agency can go one of two ways: incredibly well or incredibly poorly. It all depends on a team’s approach when the market opens on July 1. More often than…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Grading Blockbuster 3-Team Trade Involving Flyers’ Provorov

Alex Chauvancy | June 6, 2023

The Stanley Cup Final may still be ongoing, but we have our first big offseason trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings joined…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Flyers Transactions, Kings Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Grading Steve Yzerman’s Tenure as Red Wings GM

Tony Wolak | May 9, 2023

“Trust the Yzerplan” is a common refrain among Detroit Red Wings fans. The rationale being that general manager Steve Yzerman is a franchise icon and built a dynasty in Tampa…

Categories Archives, Red Wings Management, Trades Contracts and Transactions

The Good: Listing Flames Best Signings Since 2020

Colton Pankiw | March 23, 2023

As with most teams, the Calgary Flames put together a good chunk of their roster through free-agent signings (both restricted and unrestricted). While some of these have worked out better…

Categories Flames Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Notable Hart Trophy Winners Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | March 8, 2023

The NHL created the Hart Trophy in 1924 after Dr. David A. Hart denoted the award to the league. Furthermore, the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) votes every season for…

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