What an Offer Sheet Will Cost in 2016 Dustin Nelson | May 18, 2016 If you’re a team planning on placing an offer sheet for another team’s restricted free agent this summer — or a fan who loves speculating — than you’ll want to…
Milan Lucic: “I Would Love Nothing More than to Remain a King” Walter McLaughlin | January 25, 2016 Milan Lucic plays big. He talks big. At 6’3″ and 223 pounds, he is big. Taking everything into consideration, he was one of the biggest names to change uniforms this…
Rumor Roundup (Dec. 31): Trade Market, Jets, Kings and More! Michael Straw | December 31, 2015 The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler. The…
The Hockey Writers Announce Partnership with CapFriendly Michael Straw | September 2, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Hockey Writers announced on Wednesday that the media outlet has agreed to a deal with salary cap database website CapFriendly to make the website the…
Examining if NBA-Style Salary Cap Exceptions Could Work in the NHL Dan Mount | August 5, 2015 The National Hockey League offseason has once again forced front offices to make hard choices and let go of some key personnel. The Chicago Blackhawks were once again forced to…
Performance Bonus Overages for the 2015-16 Season Mike Colligan | July 28, 2015 The Boston Bruins lead a list of nine teams that will have performance bonus overages in 2015-16.
Salary Cap Set for 2014-15 Season Dustin Nelson | June 23, 2015 Gentlemen, start your calculators. The NHL salary cap for the 2015-16 season has been set. The salary cap will increase to $71.4 million next season, with the floor rising to…
Dynasty Cup-Check for the Kings Cole Querry | June 23, 2015 On Monday June 15 of last week, the Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup championship in six years. The debate of whether Chicago is a dynasty had already been…
NHL Trade Winds Are Blowing Michael Straw | June 5, 2015 The NHL offseason, lately, has been the busiest time of the league calendar when it comes to trades. From the draft to the start of free agency on July 1,…
Flames Poised to Continue Success for Seasons to Come The Hockey Writers | April 18, 2015 The Calgary Flames organization can rest easy knowing this season has been a success. While the players and coaches continue to pursue Lord Stanley’s Cup, the front office can look…
NHL Escrow: A Tricky Dynamic Mike Colligan | February 12, 2015 Escrow dynamics pit NHL stars against aging veterans in a battle for where the salary cap should be set next year.
It’s Time For the Kings to Go Back to the Future Walter McLaughlin | February 7, 2015 Three straight Western Conference Finals appearances. Two Cups on the mantle. If there were ever an NHL franchise with little right to complain about their current state or uncertain future,…
