Posts About "2018 NHL Free Agency"

Oilers & Persson: Where Does He Fit In?

May 18th, 2018 Author's Note: This article was published before an announcement was made by the Edmonton Oilers confirming the signing of Joel Persson to a one-year entry-level contract (ELC). Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli has stated Persson will be loaned to the Vaxjo Lakers of the SHL for the 2018-19 season. Edmonton does have recall...

Blackhawks Offseason Targets: RFA Forwards

March 24th, 2018 This is the fourth and final part of a look into the Chicago Blackhawks potential free agent targets, now looking at some of the potential RFA forwards the Blackhawks could sign this offseason. Previously, I've looked at UFA forward targets, UFA defensive targets, and RFA defensive targets. Many see the Blackhawks main need on...

Blackhawks Offseason Targets: UFA Forwards

March 21st, 2018 While the Chicago Blackhawks could use a top-four defenseman and maybe some defensive depth, they also could use a player or two up front. They could use a big, checking, third line center who can win face-offs. Who does that sound like? Artem Anisimov. Anisimov has proven he only can play with Patrick Kane, they need to find someone...

Vancouver Canucks Should Target Christian Wolanin

March 13th, 2018 Who the hell is Christian Wolanin? That's a good question, considering most people have never heard the name before. He's flown under the radar for most of his young career, but he's exploded this season with the University of North Dakota and according to reports, he might take his chances with NHL free agency. Enter, the Vancouver...

Blackhawks Offseason Targets: UFA Defensemen

March 5th, 2018 It's no secret that the Blackhawks' main weakness this season comes on their defense. Brent Seabrook is slowing down and Duncan Keith has had an unusual season. Connor Murphy is evidently still finding his own, and other than that, the defensive group is made up of mostly first or second-year players. If the Blackhawks want to get...

Blackhawks Offseason Targets: RFA Defensemen

March 1st, 2018 With as much of a disappointment as this season has been, the outlook as far as forwards go is pretty positive. The established core of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad will be surrounded by younger guys who are starting to establish themselves, as well as some guys looking towards a breakout season. On defense, it's a...