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Capitals’ Free Agency Signings Fill All Their Needs

Carl Knauf | July 17, 2022

NHL free agency has been busy for the Washington Capitals as the team made splashy moves, but also some very practical signings. Of course, some were out of necessity. Needless…

Sabres Weekly: First Game in Two Weeks, Missing Pieces & New Faces

Brandon Seltenrich | February 16, 2021

The Buffalo Sabres played their first game in 15 days, marking the end of the team’s COVID-19 pause following their weekend series against the New Jersey Devils in the last…

Predators Convert on Capital Opportunity

George Matarangas | April 6, 2018

For as much as I like to stress five on five play, special teams are just as important. Thursday night was a great example as four of the total goals…

Predators Gaining Ground Despite Depleted Defense

Chance Humphrey | January 20, 2017

For those determined to keep track of the Nashville Predators‘ active roster on a day-to-day basis, it’s okay to step back, take a deep breath and give the ol’ thumbs…

Predators Scratching & Clawing at Halfway

Peter Ferrell | January 20, 2017

Following their trip to Game 7 in the second round of the playoffs last season, much was expected of the Nashville Predators heading into this one. For example, both Puck…

Hall Faces Oilers, Irwin Extended & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 7, 2017

After being traded to the New Jersey Devils last offseason, Taylor Hall is set to face off against the Edmonton Oilers for the first time in his career. Hall, of…

Matt Irwin Signs With the Nashville Predators

Dan Mount | July 1, 2016

The Nashville Predators have added Matt Irwin on a one-year, two-way deal according to multiple reports. The contract will come with a salary guarantee according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/748934042884706304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw…

3 Takeaways From The Bruins First Two Preseason Games

Joe Marraccino | September 23, 2015

After five long months of hibernation, hockey is back in Boston. All of the moves and chatter that took place in a rollercoaster offseason on Causeway Street is (mostly) over.…

Hockey Headlines: Ryan Whitney Retires; Bruins Best Devils in Preseason Opener

Jeff Ponder | September 21, 2015

Preseason is officially underway in the NHL. Check out news and notes from around the league and all of hockey: Ryan Whitney has officially retired from the NHL. [Puck Daddy]…

Who Will Be The Bruins Sixth Defenseman?

Joe Marraccino | August 14, 2015

It’s not often you hear about an intriguing battle for the role of sixth defenseman in training camp. However when mid-September rolls around, the Boston Bruins will have several players…

Grading The Boston Bruins Offseason Moves: Part Three

Joe Marraccino | July 15, 2015

Note: If you missed the previous articles, you can read part one here and part two here. If there is anything that Boston Bruins’ General Manager Don Sweeney has shown…

Boston Bruins Sign Matt Irwin to 1-Year Deal

Dustin Nelson | July 10, 2015

The Boston Bruins have signed free agent defenseman Matt Irwin to a one-year contract. The deal is worth $800K, according to the team who, unlike most teams, has started to…

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