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…
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 Islanders sent a 4th round pick to Washington for pending UFA Jaroslav Halak, but it was well worth it as Halak has agreed to a 4 year deal worth $18 million with the Isles. #ISLES TRANSACTION: Jaroslav Halak Agrees to Four-Year Deal – http://t.co/9P23bEmWWY pic.twitter.com/KwsfF7PNSe — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 22, 2014 Halak…
Today former NHL forward Miroslav Satan announced his retirement from the game of hockey at age 39 after playing in his final game for team Slovakia at the World Championship Tournament in Belarus. He was a Stanley Cup champion and a two-time all-star during his NHL career. “I hardly believe it, but I am not going…
Jaroslav Halak has racked up some “Frequent Flyer Miles” this season going from St. Louis, to Sochi (Slovakian National Team), to Buffalo, to Washington, and now to Long Island after the Capitals have agreed to send Halak to the Isles for a fourth round draft pick. Halak is an unrestricted free agent (UFA) so the…
After suffering through an incredibly dry trade deadline last year, hockey fans were in for a treat this time around. Over the last 48 hours, we have seen a flurry of action involving many of the NHL’s star players. While much of the focus is on how these players will perform with their new clubs,…
Today the New York Islanders received devastating news as team captain and leading scorer John Tavares will miss the rest of the season with a torn MCL and a torn meniscus in his knee. He sustained the injury in the second period of Canada’s quarterfinal game against Latvia in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. After taking…
It appears that Thomas Vanek’s time in Long Island will be short-lived after all. This morning, it was reported that Vanek rejected a long-term contract similar to his current deal (7 years, $50 million) from the Islanders. The team acquired the 30 year-old forward in late October in exchange for Matt Moulson, a 1st-round pick…
A few hours ago, I sent out this tweet, which really got some people going: “Calling it now: Ryan Miller will be in a Rangers jersey next season and Henrik Lundqvist will not. #BoldPredictions“ There has been a lot of speculation over what will happen with Henrik Lundqvist, who is slated to be an unrestricted…
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