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Math Made Easy?: The 2012 NHL Free Agent Frenzy

Chris Wassel | July 5, 2012

Here we go. This is a time of year where money is tossed around like it is made of paper. The amount of contracts after two days is not surprising…

Categories Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Blues Add Depth But Are Not Finished

Jeff Ponder | July 1, 2012

On a very quiet July 1, the Blues were almost dead silent. The Blues made deals, but national coverage of the big names kept them from making headlines.  The Blues…

Categories AHL, Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Ville Pokka – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile

Christopher Ralph | June 12, 2012

Ville Pokka THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 06/03/1994 Place of birth: Tornio, FIN Ht:  6’0″ Wt: 198 Shoots: Right Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May):…

Categories International Hockey, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Red Wings Will Need More Than Parise And Suter

Andrew Johnson | June 6, 2012

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a series of “future planning” meetings on Tuesday, and while there is every indication that they plan on meeting at least once more before…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Potential Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Targets

Carl Maloney | June 4, 2012

  With less than a month to go before the start of free agency, there are many highly sought after players out there that have not been resigned by their respective clubs. …

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Which Free Agents Will the Flyers Resign?

Ryan OShaughnessy | June 3, 2012

After falling in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row, the Flyers are going to have some work to do. The team…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On

Lukas Hardonk | May 13, 2012

NHL free agency is quickly approaching and the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to be active in the defence market this summer. There are plenty of defencemen for the Leafs to bid on this summer, but there are five that really stand out. Here they are.

Categories Free Agents, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Are the Penguins Now in Control of the Series?

Ryan OShaughnessy | April 21, 2012

Coming into the series, the Pittsburgh Penguins were the overwhelming favorite to not only win this series but were also the popular choice to go and win the Stanley Cup.…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Breaking Bad: Dissecting the Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors

Michael Wagner | February 26, 2012

As we enter the final 24  hours before the trade deadline we as hockey fans now know it is the season of rumors, sources and hatred of the anonymous hockey…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Previews and Predictions

Flyers Defense Not As Bad As They Look

Justin Johnson | February 25, 2012

The Flyers defensive corps which has had many downs this season isn’t as horrid as it may seem. Really, it’s not. Just look at how things shake out on paper.…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy

Walter McLaughlin | August 21, 2011

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Six Flyers Who Could Be Trade Bait This Summer

Tim Kolupanowich | June 8, 2011

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a big step in their two-decade long search for a true starting goalie, securing the negotiating rights to Ilya Bryzgalov by sending left wing Matt…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers
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