Posts About "RFA"
Is Marner’s Negotiation Delaying Other RFA Deals?
July 23rd, 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 number of the league’s best young RFAs might be waiting on the outcome of the Mitch Marner negotiation before finalizing new deals of their own. Among...
Maple Leafs, Red Wings & Wild Vulnerable to Offer Sheets
July 9th, 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 for the year, and, in part, for next year. They know what they have left versus the salary cap. It’s the perfect time to snare a player via an offer...
Comparables for Re-Signing Connor Brown
May 31st, 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 and the future of the team. So it's easy to push the NHL's re-signing period to the back of our minds. That excitement that the draft and free agency have just doesn't...
Capitals Sending Marcus Johansson a Message?
August 9th, 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 of those homegrown young talents the Wings would plug in for the next five to seven years to play a key role in helping continue that franchise’s...
Capitals Re-sign UFA Galiev
July 1st, 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 last season, and is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. The contract is two way in the first year and one way in year...
5 Players Every GM Should Offer Sheet
May 31st, 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: Brandon Saad Brandon Saad should top every General Manager's list of off-season targets. The 22-year-old left-winger has 126 points in 208 NHL games...
