An Open Letter to Martin Brodeur Alison Myers | July 4, 2012 Dear Marty, Congratulations on your new two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. Honestly, you gave us all somewhat of a shock when you announced your desire to hit the…
Montreal Canadiens sign a plethora of players Fred Poulin | July 3, 2012 New Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has been fairly active regarding the signing and the re-signing of key players for the organization in the past 72 hours. The rookie…
Washington Capitals Sign Jack Hillen Caitlin Campbell | July 3, 2012 The Washington Capitals’ newest acquisition for the Blue Line, Jack Hillen, spoke to the media today of his excitement about joining a winning team in Washington. The Capitals signed Hillen…
Sabres Trade Derek Roy And Bring In Agitator, Steve Ott Eric Roberts | July 3, 2012 The Sabres came out swinging during day two of the NHL free agency, when they traded Derek Roy to the Dallas Stars in return for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy.…
Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon Andrew Johnson | July 2, 2012 It’s not the signing Detroit Red Wings fans were hoping to hear about Monday morning, but it’s a signing nonetheless. Via the Macomb Daily’s Chuck Pleiness: “The Wings have signed…
2012 NHL Free Agency: Islanders Add Carkner, Boyes, and Boulton, but Lose Parenteau Anatoliy Metter | July 2, 2012 On the first day of the 2012 NHL Free Agency period, the New York Islanders signed three players, but lost a key contributor in P.A Parenteau. Parenteau received the same…
New York Rangers: Recapping Day One of Free Agency Michael Rappaport | July 2, 2012 Entering free agency, the New York Rangers were one of the teams that was expected to make a major move. However, July 1st came and passed, and The Rangers, just…
John Scott Helps the Buffalo Sabres Toughen Up Eric Roberts | July 2, 2012 The NHL free agency is upon us! Hockey fans likely spent the majority of their Sunday afternoon feverishly refreshing their Twitter feeds, or were glued to their television set waiting…
Red Wings Sign Familiar Faces Samuelsson, Tootoo; Trade Coming? Andrew Johnson | July 1, 2012 As Sunday’s “free agent frenzy” dwindled the Detroit Red Wings decided to liven things up a bit, making two rapid fire signings that took Hockeytown by surprise, the first of…
Jonas Gustavsson Brings Question Marks To Detroit Andrew Johnson | July 1, 2012 Just one week after having his negotiating rights traded from Toronto to Winnipeg, goaltender Jonas Gustavsson hit the open free agent market at noon on Sunday. 40 minutes later he…
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: “TikTok” Edition Jas Faulkner | June 30, 2012 By Jas Faulkner, contributing editor author’s note Stick taps to jball0918 for catching my mistake about Zach Parise’s nationality. “Play ‘FREEBIRD,’ Y’all!” The remaining hours of June 2012 are whithering…
Expiring CBA Shero’s Last Chance to Dance with Long-Term Deals James Conley | June 29, 2012 That Sidney Crosby received a monster contract extension, in both term and value, surprised no one. That Penguins GM Ray Shero might continue to break a seven-year ethos of avoiding…