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Free Agency

Calgary Flames add Wideman, re-sign Comeau

Ryan Pike | June 27, 2012

The Calgary Flames made a free agency splash prior to July 1 on Wednesday afternoon, announcing two player moves. First, the Flames acquired pending unrestricted free agent Dennis Wideman from…

Categories Calgary Flames

Sidney Crosby, Marian Hossa Headline Pittsburgh’s 2012 Free Agent Class

James Conley | June 27, 2012

Sidney Crosby won’t be a free agent this Sunday. If Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins have their way, Crosby may never be a free agent again. Marian Hossa won’t…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades Contracts and Transactions

New York Rangers Appear Ready to Move on Without Brandon Prust

Michael Rappaport | June 27, 2012

A grinder, a penalty-killing specialist, and a heart-and-soul player. All three of those accurately describe Brandon Prust. However, one description that most likely won’t be accurate for Prust after July…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Toronto Maple Leafs, Nikolai Kulemin Currently Discussing New Contract

Lukas Hardonk | June 25, 2012

According to his agent Gary Greenstin, Nikolai Kulemin and the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently working on a new contract…

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Duchene’s Contract Shows Avalanche Management’s Maturity

Geoff Rosenthal | June 24, 2012

In November 2008, Paul Stastny signed a five-year $33 million extension, making his pay comparable to that of Anze Kopitar and Patrick Kane. This came after Stastny’s 24-goal, 71-point rookie…

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The Buffalo Sabres’ One Goal Come July 1st, Lock Up Tyler Ennis Long Term

Eric Roberts | June 24, 2012

Now that the dust has settled on the NHL Draft, the time has come for teams to look forward to the NHL Free Agency, which opens on July 1st. The…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Free Agents

What to Expect from The Avalanche in Free Agency

Michael Bannigan | June 20, 2012

The Colorado Avalanche continued a busy off-season by signing forward David Jones to a 4-year, $16 million contract. They also resigned defenseman Matt Hunwick with a 2-year, $3.2 million deal.…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

Defense – The Lightning’s Revolving Door

Justin Godfrey | June 19, 2012

        The last time the Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice before Steve Yzerman was named general manager was April 11th, 2010. The players who lined up…

Categories Free Agents, Tampa Bay Lightning

New York Rangers Should Make a Play for Jaromir Jagr

Michael Rappaport | June 19, 2012

After playing with the Philadelphia Flyers last year, Jaromir Jagr is looking to play at least one more in the NHL. However, after a report from Darren Dreger at TSN,…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions

TWTW: Anaheim Ducks Cut Loose Hagman, Blake; Sign Friberg

Collin Insley | June 16, 2012

This is a weekly column that aims to be your one-stop shop for all the notable Anaheim Ducks news that occurred over the course of a given week. Rather than just regurgitate…

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NHL Free Agency: Which New York Rangers Will Return?

Michael Rappaport | June 15, 2012

In the 2011-12 season, the New York Rangers established themselves as one of the best teams in the NHL. They recorded 51 wins and 109 points during the regular season,…

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New York Rangers: Who Should They Target?

Michael Rappaport | June 14, 2012

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the New York Rangers have the assets and financial resources to acquire Rick Nash, Ryan Suter, or Shea Weber, and are actively looking to…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Previews and Predictions, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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