Stars’ Next Move with Julius Honka David Harris | December 2, 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…
Is Marner’s Negotiation Delaying Other RFA Deals? Leo Bond | July 23, 2019 With several high-end restricted free agent (RFA) negotiations dragging on past the July 1 opening of the NHL’s free agency period, it’s beginning to look more and more like a…
Maple Leafs, Red Wings & Wild Vulnerable to Offer Sheets Jeff Seide | July 9, 2018 The NHL Entry Draft is over. Several major trades have been completed. And while technically the free agency window remains open, it’s pretty much done. Teams have had to budget…
Comparables for Re-Signing Connor Brown Will Billinghurst | May 31, 2017 When thinking about the offseason, the two main things that come to mind are the NHL Entry Draft and free agency. Both are about bringing new faces to the organization…
Capitals Sending Marcus Johansson a Message? Scott Lowe | August 9, 2015 If Marcus Johansson played for another team, let’s say the Detroit Red Wings for instance, the soon-to-be 25-year-old forward coming off his best year likely would be considered as one…
Capitals Re-sign UFA Galiev Scott Lowe | July 1, 2015 The Washington Capitals have signed restricted free agent Stanislav Galiev to a two-year, $1.15 million contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Galiev appeared in two games with the team late…
5 Players Every GM Should Offer Sheet Colton Praill | May 31, 2015 The ability to poach RFA’s from cash-strapped and cap-maxed teams is one of the most underused tools in the General Manager’s toolbox. Here are five players to make them reconsider:…
Gustav Nyquist: Red Wings’ Most Important Free Agent Anthony Pucik | May 13, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings were eliminated in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, and now all attention turns to the…
Optimus-Reim: Maple Leaf Extinction? Nicco Cardarelli | July 11, 2014 The other day a buddy and I were chatting about some of the various decisions the Toronto Maple Leafs had made in regard to the NHL Draft and the early…
It’s Time To Do Away With Offer Sheets THW Archives | July 9, 2014 You’re a general manager overlooking your roster for the upcoming season and you notice a gaping hole in your lineup. Your team is one #1 defenseman away from being a…
Michael Del-Zerves Another Deal: Keeping Del Zotto Worth It for Preds Hannah Stuart | May 1, 2014 Michael Del Zotto’s future with the Predators is up in the air. Thus far, there has been no news about a potential new contract for the restricted free agent. Del…
Do The Flyers Consider Brayden Schenn Expendable? Andy Dudones | April 1, 2014 Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has proven he’s not afraid to make unpopular decisions. Trading the cornerstones of the franchise in Mike Richards and Jeff Carter is all the proof you…