Posts About "Free Agency"
Red Wings Primed for Free Agency
October 8th, 2020 Now that the Detroit Red Wings have 12 new prospects in their pipeline, they can turn their focus to free agency, which is scheduled to open up Friday at noon. During a recent Zoom call, general manager Steve Yzerman noted that the organization would once again approach free agency conservatively. And once the 2020 NHL Draft wrapped...
Should the Maple Leafs Pursue KHL Star Mikko Lehtonen?
May 2nd, 2020 News broke Friday morning that Mikko Lehtonen, this season's top-scoring defenceman in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), had agreed to terminate his contract with Jokerit Helsinki with the intention of moving to the NHL. There are rumors that the Finnish defenceman has already spoken to clubs and has a deal in place, although nothing...
Red Wings Rebuild: Complete Offseason Blueprint
April 2nd, 2020 Given how the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it’s safe to assume that the Detroit Red Wings won’t be playing games anytime soon. And since the hockey world could use a little fun right now, let’s move into offseason mode and start tinkering with the Red Wings’ roster. I decided to give Steve Yzerman a break and take over...
NHL Reboot: What Could the Future Look Like
February 5th, 2020 "Oh, the good ol' hockey game is the best game you can name." If you're reading this, you probably agree with Stompin' Tom Connors. This game, our game, is unparalleled. Hockey combines grace and athleticism that only the most premier of individuals can attain. It incorporates a grit and physicality very few on this planet can...
Stars' Next Move with Julius Honka
December 2nd, 2019 While the clock wound down closer to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, it was becoming increasingly apparent the Dallas Stars’ 2014 first-round draft pick, Julius Honka, was not going to be playing hockey in the NHL this season. Several teams were said to be in the hunt, but when the restricted free agent (RFA) deadline arrived, no...
In the Copycat NHL, It Pays to Be Different
August 24th, 2019 When it comes to building an NHL roster through free agency, it does not pay to copy the blueprint of the reigning Stanley Cup champions. There is a tendency for NHL teams to make rash decisions at the beginning of free agency, and the data indicates that those decisions are at least partially driven by a desire to acquire players in...
Dallas Stars Don't Need to Make a Move
July 11th, 2018 The wild early parts of July are fun for hockey fans. It's a hectic time of year in the NHL: players are moving or re-signing, big contracts are being signed, and every once in a while, there is a big-name free agent that your team is reported to be coveting. That's been the story for the Dallas Stars this offseason. The Stars...
Will Karlsson or Doughty Test Free Agency?
February 22nd, 2018 Long gone are the days of big names dominating July 1; or ‘Free Agent Frenzy Day,’ as us hockey fanatics choose to see it. It is a new age in the NHL, as teams tend to lock up their franchise studs a year before their contracts end and star players’ longevity with their initial team is longer than ever before. High-end players have...
"Extremely Unlikely" Maroon Finishes Season with Oilers? Not So Fast
January 16th, 2018 The NHL trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Edmonton Oilers could be making some significant changes. Edmonton's struggles this season have been duly noted as they're currently eight points out of the playoffs with 36 games to go. Do the math, and the chances of them making the playoffs are next to nil barring a miracle...
Why NHL Expansion Is Bad for Fans
December 18th, 2017 The National Hockey League’s salary cap is going up for next season, likely falling somewhere between $78 and $82 million (it currently sits at $75 million). Ostensibly, this is a good thing; a salary cap increase, especially one as big as this, seems to indicate the NHL is financially healthy and reliably prosperous. Additionally,...
Off the Crossbar: Jaromir Jagr, The Most Interesting Man in the World
September 12th, 2017 Some critics see him as a 45-year-old washed-up winger that would only be taking a roster spot from a potential up-and-coming talent. Others see a mulleted, ageless wonderboy, capable of second line production. Regardless of your stance, there’s no question Jaromir Jagr is... The Most Interesting Man in the World He once...
Leon Draisaitl: A Perfect Offer Sheet Target
August 1st, 2017 Newsflash: The Edmonton Oilers are good. Their 33-point upgrade over the 2015-16 season in 2016-17 was no fluke. They finished second in the Pacific Division and dispatched the San Jose Sharks in six games in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the Anaheim Ducks in seven games. With Connor McDavid, the best player in...
Possible Landing Spots for Will Butcher
July 31st, 2017 Will Butcher, a defenseman from the University of Denver, will reportedly become a free agent next month. Adrian Dater of BSNDenver reported the news, that was confirmed by Butcher's agent, Brian Bartlett. Butcher was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 2013 and won the Hobey Baker Award this year. After four years at university, he...
