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2014 Free Agency

Tremors On Defense: Flyers Scrambling To Replace Timonen

Andy Dudones | August 5, 2014

We all know the famous phrase, “The rich get richer.” But what about the poor getting poorer? The latter best describes the Flyers’ blue line situation upon the latest news…

Top 10 NHL UFA’s Available: August Edition

Shane Sander | August 1, 2014

As the summer approaches it’s end there are still plenty of names available on the free-agent market as teams shift their focus towards their arbitration cases. If we stay true to not…

How the Colorado Avalanche Improved

Sebastian Noble | July 24, 2014

#163379415 / gettyimages.com Colorado have made some interesting moves since the end of the playoffs. Leaving many to wonder if and how the Colorado Avalanche improved this offseason. Colorado put…

Avalanche Off-Season: The Good, The Bad & The …”Meh”

Colin Mills | July 17, 2014

The dust has settled on a busy few weeks of the NHL off season and the Avalanche roster has seen some notable changes. Now all that is left to do…

Contingency Plans for Blues’ Unsure Goaltending

Dave Lipscomb | July 14, 2014

There is no doubt that Brian Elliot has put up largely laudable numbers over his term with the St. Louis Blues. In 2011-2012, he shared the William Jennings Trophy with…

Tallon’s Cats, Not Your Daddy’s Panthers Anymore

Andy Dudones | July 11, 2014

In case you don’t recognize the new team sitting at the grown ups’ table, take the time to meet Dale Tallon’s new look Florida Panthers. Unlike rosters of past years,…

Is The NHL Finished With Mike Ribeiro?

Andy Dudones | July 9, 2014

After just his first season of a four-year, $22 million deal, the Arizona Coyotes are finished with Mike Ribeiro. And while the details of Ribeiro’s reversal of fortunes are a…

Are The Blue Jackets Playing With Fire?

Andy Dudones | July 7, 2014

The Blue Jackets are going to re-sign their star forward, Ryan Johansen. How many times do they have to say it? This is the narrative spilling out of outlets in…

A Quiet 2014 Free Agent Frenzy for Hurricanes Is Positive

Philip Botti | July 7, 2014

A Quiet Week One After the first week of NHL free agency the Carolina Hurricanes have remained quiet. With strong skills and a lot of money moving around the league…

No Show and All Tell for Sharks Rebuild

Jason Kramer | July 5, 2014

In free agency as in life, actions speak louder than words. Except if you’re the outspoken Doug Wilson whose words carry as close to equal weight as they possibly can.…

NHL Free Agency Wave Rippling Through Carolina

Mark Shiver | July 3, 2014

It’s a busy time in the National Hockey League. On the heels of the draft weekend in Philadelphia, the league went right into its free agency period. This week has…

Summer of Snow: Grading Garth Snow’s Islanders Free Agency

Anthony Tartamella | July 3, 2014

Since the start of the offseason (and even before that) Garth Snow has been working the phones for the Islanders and making moves. So far, he has brought in six…

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