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Teddy Purcell

Can the Bruins Use Veteran Teddy Purcell?

Cam Hasbrouck | September 23, 2017

The 2017-18 preseason is all about the youngsters. If you’ve looked at anything Boston Bruins-related in the last few weeks, it’s probably been centered around the mass of young players…

Categories Boston Bruins

Gagner Is League’s Best Bargain

Shane Sander | January 4, 2017

When Sam Gagner was a member of the Edmonton Oilers, fans were in one of two camps. On the one hand, he was a fan favorite, but the team needed…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Commentary, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Johnson Out Months, Canucks Not Tanking & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | December 4, 2016

The Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson broke his fibula in Saturday’s game against the Stars, the team announced not long after he left the ice. He’s expected to miss six-to-eight…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

The Kings’ Start Isn’t as Bad as It Looks

Walter McLaughlin | October 18, 2016

0-2. Two games, three goals scored, two dispiriting losses. Jeff Carter doesn’t have a point. Devin Setoguchi, Teddy Purcell, and Dustin Brown haven’t reached the score sheet either. Carter, Purcell,…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Can Setoguchi Resurrect His Career in Los Angeles?

Walter McLaughlin | September 14, 2016

Once upon a time in a career far, far away, Devin Setoguchi was on the verge of NHL stardom. After being drafted eighth overall by the San Jose Sharks in…

Categories Editor's Choice, Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings, Trending

5 Offseason Moves Likely to Pay off for the Kings

Walter McLaughlin | July 19, 2016

Summer. For hockey fans, it always seems like an eternity between the end of the last season and the beginning of the next. Case in point: it’s barely been thirty…

Categories Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings

Can Ted Purcell Fill Milan Lucic’s Skates?

Walter McLaughlin | July 12, 2016

I’ve got big feet, so filling someone else’s big shoes doesn’t scare me — Caroline Rhea Last week, the Los Angeles Kings dipped into the bargain bin by signing veteran…

Categories Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings

Filling the Lucic Void in L.A.

Mitch Michals | July 6, 2016

Well the beginning of NHL free agency sure was a whirlwind. In the span of roughly 30 minutes, professional hockey was in a state of unadulterated chaos. Up was down.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Trending

Los Angeles Signs Teddy Purcell to a One-Year Contract

Dan Mount | July 2, 2016

The Los Angeles Kings continue to scoop up veteran players as they reached a one-year, $1.6 million contract with Teddy Purcell as first reported by Pierre LeBrun. The 30-year old…

Categories Free Agents, Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Trending

Flyers’ Free Agency Will Mirror Draft

Wes Herrmann | June 30, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2016 NHL Draft with the purpose of stocking the forward cupboards. However, there was also speculation that the team may move up in the draft…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

4 Options for the Panthers 3rd-Line

Mo Cranker | June 7, 2016

Although the offseason hasn’t even started for some teams, the Florida Panthers have wasted no time with theirs, making numerous front-office changes, as well as changing their logo and redesigning their…

Categories Florida Panthers

Strong Offseason Needed to Keep Panthers Atop Atlantic Division

Mo Cranker | May 4, 2016

Heading into the 2015-16 NHL season, there was very few people who had the Florida Panthers winning the Atlantic Division. To the surprise of many people, they won it and…

Categories Florida Panthers
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