Posts About "2020 NHL Free Agency"
Bruins Eye Hoffman, Urgent Need for Goal-Scoring Powerhouse
October 25th, 2020 After losing Torey Krug, the Boston Bruins need a goal scorer and they're running out of time to secure one. Boston's ability to rack up points will be further damaged by both David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand missing the season's opening while recovering from offseason surgeries. The Bruins have already missed out on potential deals...
Flames Get Potential Bargain in Nesterov Signing
October 24th, 2020 The Calgary Flames management staff, led by general manager Brad Treliving, have done a fantastic job this offseason in terms of both free agency and the draft. They had one of the best drafts of any team in the NHL, and followed that up by signing the biggest goaltender in free agency in Jacob Markstrom. They followed that up with the...
Islanders & Duclair Are the Right Fit
October 22nd, 2020 It's an unusual fall offseason, and New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is trying to keep the core of his team together, for the most part anyway. He has already traded defenseman Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for a second-round pick in 2021 and 2022. Make no mistake though, the offseason is far from over, and...
4 Unsigned Free Agents the Red Wings Should Target
October 21st, 2020 We are entering a quieter stage of NHL Free Agency after an extremely hot start that includes the Detroit Red Wings, who've been tactical with their signings as they head into the next season of their rebuild. Still, the Red Wings have plenty of cap space (approx $18.7 million) available and need to fill holes on their roster. With that...
Islanders & Lamoriello Face Tough Roster Choices This Offseason
October 21st, 2020 Despite the New York Islanders' recent success, it's a difficult time for the team. Franchises like the Isles, on the cusp of being a perennial contender, saw this offseason as a chance to improve via free agency. Their hopes were quickly dashed as the trade market to unload burdensome contracts appears to have come to a standstill,...
Flames Get Physicality, Experience & More With Nordstrom Signing
October 21st, 2020 The Calgary Flames have had a busy and very exciting offseason. First was the draft, where they were able to grab seven players, including Kamloops Blazers forward Connor Zary. Then, there was free agency, where they made two big moves with the signings of former Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom and Chris Tanev to long-term...
Canucks Add Grit & Tenacity With Hawryluk
October 20th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks dipped into the free agent pool for the second time since signing Braden Holtby and added former Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators' forward Jayce Hawryluk. General manager Jim Benning had been in discussion with the 24-year-old forward over the weekend and finally got a one-year, two-way contract worth $800,000...![Maple Leafs' Dubas Excited for Thornton's Locker Room Leadership and Skills [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Kyle-Dubas-Maple-Leafs-Draft-383x231.jpg)
Maple Leafs' Dubas Excited for Thornton's Locker Room Leadership and Skills [Video]
October 19th, 2020 In a recent interview with Toronto media, Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas expressed his excitement over signing Joe Thornton and why he thinks the veteran will be a great fit. Dubas specifically points out Thornton's skill set, leadership, and locker room presence as assets. Check it out: It makes perfect sense that the...
7 Thoughts on the Maple Leafs' Thornton Deal
October 18th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy in October. Using key signings, the team found the right-shot defenseman it needed in former Calgary Flames' blueliner T.J. Brodie. In addition, the Maple Leafs revived their roster by signing a number of inexpensive yet veteran free agents that have added both grit and experience to its lineup....
Senators Should Target Brassard & Hamonic
October 18th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have had an excellent offseason so far. It started at the draft when they selected Tim Stützle at No. 3 and Jake Sanderson at No. 5. General manager Pierre Dorion then continued his hot streak into day two of the draft by trading for goaltender Matt Murray and drafting seven more prospects into the system. Matt...
2020 NHL Free Agent Signing Tracker
October 17th, 2020 When 12:00 PM EST rolled around on Friday, Oct. 9, NHL teams were allowed to officially sign free agents to contracts to bolster their lineups for the 2020-21 seasons and beyond. THW has you covered with this live tracker that will be updated throughout as the signings are made official. Below is a complete list of free agents...
3 Free Agent Defencemen the Penguins Could Target
October 17th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins started the offseason with a few big trades but have been quiet since the start of free agency. General manager Jim Rutherford signed Mark Jankowski as the only newly acquired free agent so far. The Penguins have room on the blue line for one more defender behind Kris Letang and John Marino on the right side....
Ottawa Senators Sign Evgenii Dadonov to Three-Year Contract
October 15th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have signed high-scoring winger Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $5 million dollars. https://twitter.com/TSNHockey/status/1316801788427808770 Dadonov Excellent With Panthers After Five-Year KHL Foray Dadonov, originally selected 71st overall by the Florida Panthers...
