The NHL’s version of Christmas morning has arrived! It’s time for the free agent frenzy to begin. All day, we will be keeping track of all of the latest signings or trades, and give analysis on each of the transactions. Be sure to keep checking back here all day. Happy Free Agent Frenzy Day (and…
Last night was a hectic one on the NHL trade front, with the Tampa Bay Lightning making three separate trades. In the first trade, the Lightning sent forward Teddy Purcell to the Edmonton Oilers for forward Sam Gagner, finally putting an end to the Sam Gagner trade saga, or so we thought. About an hour…
Part three of a five-part season review/off-season preview. Part One: Mike Yeo Part Two: The Goaltenders In a season where the Wild saw five different goaltenders start between the pipes, the defensive unit was counted on heavily during the 2013-2014 season. This unit shouldered the burden of carrying a system that finished the regular season in…
A few days ago, the New York Islanders acquired Dan Boyle’s negotiating rights from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional fifth round pick. If Boyle stays with the Isles, that pick will become a fourth rounder – but according to Andy Strickland, it is very unlikely that he will stay. No negotiations between…
The New York Islanders have acquired the signing rights to defenseman Dan Boyle from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional fifth round pick. If Boyle signs with the Islanders, that pick will turn into a fourth rounder. He is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Sharks general manager…
The time has come. After so much speculation and a lot of long and unnecessary speeches, Team Canada has finally revealed their Olympic team. This roster was bound to surprise people, and even disappoint some too, making the anticipation of its announcement that much more exciting. Steve Yzerman, the team’s general manager had the difficult…
After an in-person hearing Friday with the NHL Department of Player Safety, St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended for five regular season games for his hit from behind on San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle during the first period of a game on October 15th. Lapierre was assessed a major penalty for…
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