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2021 NHL Free Agency

Kings’ Danault Has Been Last Summer’s Best Free-Agent Signing

Austin Stanovich | March 25, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings have surprised many, as they currently sit second in the Pacific Division. One of the main reasons they have found so much success this season has…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

5 Best NHL Free-Agent Signings of the 2021 Offseason

Julian Mongillo | September 13, 2021

The NHL offseason is beginning to wind down, and training camps are just around the corner. Some players signed big deals and chose to move on to other teams, while…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents

Carolina Hurricanes Sign Andrei Svechnikov to 8-Year Extension

Jonathan Amatulli | August 26, 2021

Restricted free-agent forward Andrei Svechnikov has agreed to an eight-year, $62 million contract to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes took him with the second-overall pick in the 2018…

Categories Free Agents, Hurricanes Transactions, News

Jets Get Low Risk and High Potential In Svechnikov Signing

Declan Schroeder | August 21, 2021

After rumours earlier this month that the Winnipeg Jets were eying unrestricted free agent Evgeny Svechnikov, the Manitoba Moose have signed him to a one-year deal and the Jets have…

Categories Jets Transactions, Manitoba Moose

Blackhawks Could Make Sense of Seeking Out Casey Cizikas

Shaun Filippelli | August 20, 2021

Clearly, the Chicago Blackhawks have decided that they are no longer interested in the traditional rebuild they embarked upon less than a full calendar year ago. From proclaiming a plan…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agents

Panthers Getting Leadership and Experience with Joe Thornton Signing

Joey Ganzi | August 15, 2021

On Friday, August 13, 2021, the Florida Panthers signed a player that no one expected to be brought in. That was the 23-season-veteran, Joe Thornton, as he inked a one-year…

Categories Panthers Transactions

Maple Leafs’ Kämpf Will Contribute More Than Meets the Eye

Shaun Filippelli | August 13, 2021

Just because David Kämpf isn’t a household name among Toronto Maple Leafs fans, doesn’t mean he can’t turn into one. While it’s safe to assume he won’t attract the same…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Winners & Losers of 2021 NHL Free Agency

Aaron Heckmann | August 9, 2021

The NHL is in an unprecedented situation financially, with the salary cap barely rising after next season. Cap space is at a premium as teams try to shed salary by…

Categories Advanced Stats, Free Agents

Panthers’ Negotiations with Sam Reinhart Not Coming Easy

Joey Ganzi | August 9, 2021

On July 24, Sam Reinhart was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a first-round selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, and goaltending prospect Devon…

Categories Florida Panthers, Free Agents

Senators’ Free Agency Moves Fail to Address Lingering Issues

Dayton Reimer | August 9, 2021

Back in May 2021, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk went onto a local podcast to talk about the team’s season and what to expect going forward. As always, he dropped…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, Senators Transactions

Wild’s Quiet Free Agency Could Hurt Offense in 2021-22

Mariah Stark (Holland) | August 6, 2021

The Minnesota Wild were somewhat active during the first few days of the NHL’s free agency, not in big ways but enough to impact their roster. The biggest moves were…

Categories Free Agents, Minnesota Wild

Best Remaining Unsigned Free Agents

Aaron Heckmann | August 6, 2021

It has been a very active offseason around the NHL with many players finding a new home after testing the market. There are reports that the New York Islanders have…

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