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Stars' Next Move with Julius Honka

Stars' Next Move with Julius Honka

December 2nd, 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 be playing hockey in the NHL this season. Several teams were said to be in the hunt, but when the restricted free agent (RFA) deadline arrived, no...
Is Marner’s Negotiation Delaying Other RFA Deals?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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...
Michael Del-Zerves Another Deal: Keeping Del Zotto Worth It for Preds

Michael Del-Zerves Another Deal: Keeping Del Zotto Worth It for Preds

May 1st, 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 Zotto has stated more than once that he loves playing in Nashville and he would like to stay. Teammates Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis have spoken up in his defense, citing his...
Do The Flyers Consider Brayden Schenn Expendable?

Do The Flyers Consider Brayden Schenn Expendable?

April 1st, 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 need. So when it comes to Brayden Schenn, the often criticized Holmgren can either give him the payday that he'll inevitably get, or use a secret weapon, which...
Insanity in Nashville, Predators Wasting Shea Weber

Insanity in Nashville, Predators Wasting Shea Weber

March 19th, 2014 The insanity in Nashville has left Shea Weber a very wealthy man. But despite being the game's highest paid player, Weber failed to get what former teammate Ryan Suter got - an escape from Nashville. It didn't and doesn't have to be like this though. Insanity in Nashville - The Offer Sheet When Shea Weber approached restricted free...
Leafs And Franson Playing Dangerous Game Of Chicken

Leafs And Franson Playing Dangerous Game Of Chicken

September 25th, 2013 Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators continued preseason play in Toronto. The Leafs didn't come out with the win, but the fans may have just gotten their first look at what could be their opening night defensive pairings. The top pair? The old reliable pairing of Carl Gunnarson and Dion Phaneuf. 3 and 4? Jake Gardiner...
Seth Jones Selection Heralds Spring Cleaning

Seth Jones Selection Heralds Spring Cleaning

July 3rd, 2013 Seth Jones’ selection at fourth overall has ended at least one career in the Music City today, as David Poille broke out the rubber gloves and windexed all over the Nashville blueline in expectation of the tremendous defenseman.  Not only was recently-extended veteran Hal Gill banished to waivers at 12:05 in the afternoon, but later...
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