Posts About "2018 NHL Free Agency"
Penguins & Johnson: The Sky is Falling
July 2nd, 2018 So the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Jack Johnson. Take a deep breath. It’ll be OK. The mood in the city has taken a shift from doom and gloom to, "no worries, Sergei Gonchar will fix him." I would advise somewhere in the middle with a wait-and-see approach. There are definite reasons for both concern and optimism, but we...
2018 NHL Free Agent Signing Tracker
July 1st, 2018 When 12:00 PM EST rolls around on Sunday, July 1, NHL teams will be allowed to official signs free agents to contracts to bolster their lineups for the 2018-19 seasons and beyond. When all of that happens, THW has you covered with this live tracker that will be updated throughout the day as the signings are made official. Below is a...
Penguins Free Agency Predictions
July 1st, 2018 Pittsburgh Penguins fans should feel more relaxed at the start of NHL free agency than Alex Ovechkin after a long day partying with the Stanley Cup. OK, maybe not that relaxed. But in all seriousness, I count three significant reasons why the Pittsburgh faithful should feel pretty good about their chances during the inevitable...
Habs Free Agency: 3 Under-the-Radar Targets
June 30th, 2018 With July 1 fast approaching, NHL free agency opens and the money will start flying. While most of the attention will be on where John Tavares ends up, the Habs have some work to do heading into next season. While their problems won’t be solved by way of free agents, there are short-term options out there that make sense. In...
NHL Free Agent Power Ranking: 2018 Edition
June 29th, 2018 The John Tavares watch is on. When the clock strikes 12:00 ET on Jul. 1, the eyes and ears of the hockey world will be trained strictly upon Tavares and his future. As the top UFA available in 2018, Tavares boasts the track-record necessary to command a long-term deal alongside a massive increase in annual salary. However, it is...
Anaheim Ducks 2018 Free Agency Primer
June 28th, 2018 As the Anaheim Ducks look to gradually move towards a style of play more oriented around speed and puck possession, the commencement of the unrestricted free-agent signing period this Sunday, July 1 represents an opportunity for them to plug some holes and bolster their depth in the here and now. Their youth will continue to develop,...
Tavares to Lightning Doesn't Guarantee Anything
June 28th, 2018 With the NHL draft in the books, all eyes have turned to the upcoming free agency period. The most coveted free agent is center John Tavares. A former first overall pick of the New York Islanders, Tavares has narrowed his list down to five teams, plus the Islanders. Those are the Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Toronto...
Golden Knights Top 5 Defense Targets
June 27th, 2018 Free agency hasn’t even opened yet and the Vegas Golden Knights have already lost out on one of their top targets. Defenseman John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals unexpectedly after the Caps were able to unload Brooks Orpik’s salary on draft day. Unfortunately for Vegas, they missed the chance to add a top pairing...
The NHL's Free Agency Abyss
June 27th, 2018 It's that time of year again. Free agency. July 1. A day when everyone is refreshing their news feed to find out if their team signed the much sought after prize of free agency. This year that player is John Tavares, one of the biggest stars of the game, and the closer it gets to free agency the more likely it is that he tests the...
Kovalchuk & Golden Knights: A Perfect Match
June 17th, 2018 Another offseason, another collection of rumors about former NHL superstar Ilya Kovalchuk coming back to the league. The difference this season is that his return is real. Now that he is 35 and the New Jersey Devils have no control over his rights, Kovalchuk can return to any team he wants. He has already been linked to a number of...
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...
