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2015 NHL Free Agency

Wild Watch: Ryan Carter Grinds it Out

Alli Baker | September 24, 2015

Previous previews: Mikko Koivu, Jonas Brodin, Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter, Ryan Suter, Jason Pominville, Devan Dubnyk, Thomas Vanek, Charlie Coyle  Today, Ryan Carter is featured. 2014-15 Review At the beginning…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Player Profiles

Examining 3 Free Agents Still Without Contracts

Anthony Fusco | September 8, 2015

The annual free-agent frenzy is an event that hockey fans look forward to every summer. July 1 marks the day that players’ contracts come off the books and they are…

Categories Commentary, Free Agents

What Jarret Stoll Brings To New York

Jason E. Bisnoff | August 12, 2015

The New York Rangers have made another offseason splash by signing veteran center Jarret Stoll to a one-year $800,000 deal. Jeff Gorton and the front office began this offseason solidifying…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Transactions

How Valuable Is The Dallas Stars’ Patrick Eaves?

Taylor Raglin | July 28, 2015

On July 1, the Dallas Stars re-signed winger Patrick Eaves to a one-year, $1.15 million contract. The move was one of just two the Stars would make as free agency…

Categories Dallas Stars, Trending

Second Time’s the Charm for Rangers Raphael Diaz

Dennis Schellenberg | July 19, 2015

The New York Rangers brought back Raphael Diaz to Manhattan on July 1 when they announced the signing of the Swiss blueliner to a one year contract. Diaz was a…

Categories New York Rangers

From Russia With Love for the NHL

Dennis Schellenberg | July 8, 2015

There have been several Russian Free Agents who signed with NHL teams this summer. Artemi Panarin, Viktor Tikhonov, Alexander Burmistrov and now you can add Sergei Plotnikov to that list.…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Top 10 Remaining Budget Friendly Free Agents

Noah Dolinajec | July 8, 2015

In a salary cap restricted world finding a roster of 23 players who can compete for a Stanley Cup is difficult, but besides three or four teams each season who…

Categories Free Agents, Top 10 Lists

The NHL’s 2015 All Free Agency Team

Zach Hopkins | July 4, 2015

There is no denying that one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans is the beginning of free agency on July 1st. With so many guys…

Categories Free Agents, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Islanders Going About Their Business

Christopher Lizza | July 3, 2015

Since the NHL Draft ended, general manager Garth Snow has focused on getting his restricted free agents signed. Of the three big RFAs the Islanders had this off-season, two are…

Categories Free Agents, New York Islanders

Brad Richards Key to Red Wings’ Early Success

Anthony Pucik | July 3, 2015

The Detroit Red Wings were not very active on the first day of free agency, but they did make two important moves to help fill needs on their team. First,…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents

Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agency Day One Recap

Anthony Fusco | July 2, 2015

There are  few days in the hockey calendar that fans look forward to above all else. The start of the playoffs, the NHL Entry Draft and of course the beginning…

Categories Free Agents, Toronto Maple Leafs

Caps Sign Kings’ UFA Justin Williams

Scott Lowe | July 2, 2015

Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan promised to add a top-six forward to his roster heading into the 2015-16 season, but he expected that player to come via a trade.…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals
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