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Free Agency

What to Do With Elliott?

Glenn Eberth | December 15, 2016

After an abysmal mess of a season in goal last year, where the Flames saw their rotation of goaltenders cost the team games night after night, Brad Treliving took major strides…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending

Sharks Have Cap Space to Deal

Michael Miller | December 13, 2016

The long-term contract signed by Brent Burns, well-earned by the player and well-structured for the benefit of both player and team, represents only a $2.24 million-per-year raise over Burns’ current…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Transactions

Islanders Struggling to Replace Nielsen

Gil Martin | December 6, 2016

The New York Islanders lost three free agents last summer and all were a big part of the team’s recent success, but the one player they miss the most is…

Categories New York Islanders

Is Gustavsson the Right Backup for the Oilers?

Shane Sander | October 6, 2016

As the Edmonton Oilers inch closer to the regular season, they’ve made some critical decisions and created clear distinction in goal. Cam Talbot will be Edmonton’s starter, Jonas Gustavsson will…

Categories Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton Oilers

Red Wings Offseason Recap

Tony Wolak | August 1, 2016

Now that August has rolled around, Detroit Red Wings hockey is in the near future. You can officially say training camp is next month. Red Wings prospects and players will…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Transactions, Trending

Blackhawks Sign Jordin Tootoo

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 6, 2016

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Jordin Tootoo to a one-year contract worth $750,000. More-so than other teams, the Blackhawks are a team that desperately needs NHL-caliber players on contracts such…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agents, NHL News

Sceviour, Demers Move to Florida

Matt Pryor | July 4, 2016

It’s the beginning of July, and the Florida Panthers have already had a busy summer. Off-ice changes aside, the Panthers entered last Friday’s “free agent frenzy” seemingly with plenty of…

Categories Florida Panthers

Bruins & Free Agency: Sweeney’s Smart Shopping

Kyle Benson | July 3, 2016

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney is now in his second offseason, and his second July 1st ‘free agency frenzy’ has now come and gone. Both last year and this year…

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agents

Stars Stay Above the Fray on Free Agent Day

Matt Pryor | July 2, 2016

At high noon (Eastern time) on July 1, the NHL’s free agent flood gates opened wide. Within minutes, the biggest UFA names signed multi-year, eight-figure deals. Twitter, as well as…

Categories Dallas Stars

Canadiens Sign Al Montoya

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 1, 2016

The Montreal Canadiens and Al Montoya have come to terms on a one year contract worth $950 thousand. The deal comes off of a season where first-year goalie Mike Condon…

Categories Free Agents, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

St. Louis Blues Sign David Perron

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 1, 2016

The St. Louis Blues and David Perron have re-united on a two year contract worth $7.5 million. The deal will pay the 28-year-old forward $3.75 million per season. Perron was drafted…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News, St Louis Blues, Trending

Islanders Sign Andrew Ladd

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 1, 2016

Andrew Ladd has come to terms with the New York Islanders on a seven-year deal that will see the left winger be paid $5.5 million per season. Ladd brings veteran…

Categories Free Agents, New York Islanders, NHL News, Trending
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