Posts tagged with "RFA"
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...
Gustav Nyquist: Red Wings' Most Important Free Agent
May 13th, 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 offseason. On the current roster, the Red Wings have eight free agents, four restricted and four unrestricted. Of all eight, there is one that the Red Wings should...
Optimus-Reim: Maple Leaf Extinction?
July 11th, 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 stages of NHL Free-Agency. The discussion was fairly positive, and in the end, we both liked the general direction and feel for the Blue & White. My friend is a goalie, and over the...
It's Time To Do Away With Offer Sheets
July 9th, 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 potential perennial Stanley Cup contender. You’ve exhausted all possible trade options and turn your focus to free agency. On the open market sits an unsigned...
