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Trades Contracts and Transactions

Revisiting Top 2023 NHL Free Agent Signings 1 Season Later

Michael Ostrower | April 19, 2024

With the regular season coming to an end, it is the perfect time to look back on how the top free agents from the 2023 offseason performed in their first…

Categories Advanced Stats, Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Free Agents, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Projecting Lucas Raymond’s New Red Wings Contract

Tony Wolak | March 19, 2024

Without Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in the lineup, Lucas Raymond has stepped up to be Detroit’s go-to, all-situations forward. It’s good timing for Raymond – his entry-level contract…

Categories Red Wings Management, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Red Wings Sign Michael Rasmussen to 4-Year Extension

Tony Wolak | February 20, 2024

On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had re-signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a four-year contract.  It’s been a big week for Rasmussen. First, he got promoted to…

Categories NHL News, Red Wings Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

20 Biggest NHL Trades in the Past Year

Matthew Zator | February 4, 2024

There are many ways for a general manager to improve his team, be it free agency, the waiver wire and of course the trade market. It’s a dance that is…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, 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 NHL 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 Hockey History, Maple Leafs 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

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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