Valtteri Filppula Signing Upgrades Bolts The Hockey Writers | August 2, 2013 There wasn’t a dry eye in the Bay in late June, when the Lightning announced that they would use one of their compliance buy-outs on long-time captain and face of…
The NHL Compliance Buy-Out Loophole Jeff Ponder | July 17, 2013 Mulligans are definitely nice to have in real life. For those that are unfamiliar, a mulligan is a golf term that allows you to have a redo of a poor…
Philadelphia Flyers Mailbag: Lecavalier & The Quest For Defense Kyle Phillippi | July 13, 2013 If Philadelphia Flyers fans have learned anything this season, it’s that their ownership believes they are a few pieces away from making a serious playoff run. The acquisitions of Vinny…
Blues Sign Lapierre, Pass on Others Jeff Ponder | July 5, 2013 Plenty of names were passed around on the first day of free-agency. Stephen Weiss signed with Detroit while Valtteri Filppula ended up in Tampa Bay. The St. Louis Blues were…
Stephen Weiss Asking For How Much Per Year?! Bill Sunshine | July 3, 2013 The big fish has already been reeled in; Vincent Lecavalier is a Philadelphia Flyer for the next 5 years at an annual average value of $4.5 million. With another…
Is Vinny Lecavalier A Good Or Bad Signing for Philadelphia? THW Archives | July 2, 2013 Two days removed from the NHL Entry Draft that saw Paul Holmgren come away with some questionable picks, the Philadelphia Flyers have gone out and reportedly signed Vincent Lecavalier to…
From Suter To Lecavalier: How Seth Jones Ended Up In Nashville Brian Roe | July 1, 2013 The worn-out cliche says timing is everything, and perhaps it rings true today in Nashville. Somehow, the Nashville Predators emerged from the 2013 draft with defenseman Seth Jones, the No.…
Nashville’s Compliance Buyout Shopping List Will Eldredge | June 29, 2013 Buyouts are swelling the ranks of a barren 2013 NHL free agent class, as teams have begun trimming their fat to free up salary and roster space and comply with…
Compliance Buyouts Will Forever Change the NHL Landscape Mike Colligan | June 28, 2013 NHL teams are currently committed to 49 long-term contracts totaling over $2.8 billion.
Vincent Lecavalier Buyout: The Correct Decision Roger Gorbet | June 27, 2013 The Tampa Bay Lightning have decided to use a compliance buyout on Vincent Lecavalier. You read that correctly. Vincent Lecavalier has been bought out by the Lightning. Not often is…
The Oilers should go after Vincent Lecavalier Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers are in the process of putting together a team that can compete for years to come; at least that’s what new GM Craig MacTavish would like. He…
It’s Buyout Time In The NHL S. J. Ientile | June 26, 2013 The glorious day is finally upon us. Teams all around the league can make good on a bad signing or two and reinvigorate their long-term plan under the salary cap…