Should the Kings Get Cap Relief During Voynov’s Suspension? Walter McLaughlin | November 18, 2014 It’s one thing for an alleged incident of domestic violence to thrust one’s playing status into limbo. It is another one still when the resulting uncertainty all but freezes an…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Loophole Joshua Weissbock | November 10, 2014 In the cap world of the NHL every team should be looking at every market inefficiency possible to try and maximize the advantage for their team. Being able to exploit…
The Los Angeles Kings’ $160 Problem Walter McLaughlin | November 9, 2014 Brother, can you spare sixteen hundred dimes? Going into Saturday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Los Angeles Kings had a financial problem, triggered by a longer-term salary cap…
Blackhawks Salary Cap Moves Raise More Questions than Answers Steve Sobel | October 8, 2014 (Robin Alam/Icon SMI) In my previous article, I suggested that Chicago Blackhawks Nick Leddy and Kris Versteeg were the most likely candidates to be shipped out of town. That turned…
Stan Bowman Needs to Play Salary Cap Limbo Steve Sobel | August 22, 2014 It’s no secret that Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks are in a bit of a pickle. Less than 8 weeks remain until the NHL opens up its 2014-15 season,…
Salary Cap Crunch May Force Bowman to Get Bold Michael Szwaja | June 30, 2014 General managers are often defined by the boldest of decisions made during their tenures. Bold decisions, both with personnel and coaching, can either lead to a championship or go so…
What If Crosby Pulled a LeBron? Bill Schoeninger | June 25, 2014 Sidney Crosby and LeBron James are seen as the best players in the world at their respective sports. Sure, you may hear the odd person that tries to claim Durant…
Colorado’s Cap Future Colin Mills | May 9, 2014 With the Avalanche season ending in game 7 heartbreak, it is time to look towards the off-season to see what the future holds for the 2014/15 roster. The team currently…
Chicago Blackhawks Face Major Impediment to Future Success Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 The present is unequivocally the best time to be a Blackhawks fan in the franchise’s 88-year existence. Fresh off a memorable playoff run and second Stanley Cup in four seasons, Chicago…
Maple Leafs: Non-Leafs Still Salary Cap Hits Andrew Forbes | September 30, 2013 With the season looming – and rosters being set – some teams are fighting to drop under the cap by moving players to long-term injury reserve or sending others to…
Tomas Vokoun Injury Will Impact Penguins’ Salary Cap Situation Mike Colligan | September 23, 2013 Penguins GM Ray Shero announced on Saturday that goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis.
Andrej Meszaros: The Likely Odd Man Out THW Archives | September 11, 2013 It’s beneficial for a team to have a logjam at any one position. This lends a helping hand in trade discussions for teams in desperate need of help. For the…
