Top 10 Worst 2016 Free Agency Contracts
Huge money is often thrown around during Free Agent Frenzy, as general managers rush to sign big-time players they feel can improve their squads. However, in the scramble to ink…
2016 Free Agency
Versteeg PTO Increases Pressure on Yakupov
The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed forward Kris Versteeg to a professional tryout (PTO), creating an intriguing battle for third-line minutes for training camp. Versteeg has a real chance at…
Where Could Vesey Fit?
As the calendar creeps toward Aug. 15, Jimmy Vesey gives the hockey world one more possible playing destination: Chicago. According to his agent Peter Donatelli, the Blackhawks are on the…
Rangers Rundown: Free Agency Failures
Since NHL Free Agency has been going on for eleven days now, New York Rangers front office brass has essentially struck out. This isn’t all that unusual for Rangers fans to…
Despite Stamkos and Hedman Extensions, Yzerman’s Work Continues
Being an NHL general manager is a full-time job, but Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is working overtime this summer. Earlier this off-season, Yzerman was able to ink Steven…
Panthers Interested in Signing Kris Russell: Report
The Florida Panthers are interested in signing unrestricted free agent defenseman Kris Russell, according to Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinel. Panthers are showing interest in FA D Kris Russell…
Fantasy Spin: Opening Weekend of Free Agency
Well it was an exciting few days leading up to and including the start of free agency last week in the NHL. We saw quite possibly the craziest half-hour of…
Free Agency First Day Transactions for Every Team
Team-by-team transactions from Friday’s activity: (As of July 2, 2016, 1:00 am ET in alphabetical order) Arizona Coyotes Sign forward Jamie McGinn — 3 years, $10 million Re-sign defenseman Kevin…
NHL GMs: Think Twice Before Making That Offer
The hockey world turned on its head Wednesday afternoon as the first big pieces began to move prior to the beginning of the 2016 free-agency period. Nashville and Montreal swapped…
Flyers’ Free Agency Will Mirror Draft
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…
Stamkos’ Decision Shows Loyalty to Lightning Runs Deep
With just under two days before the start of the NHL’s free agency period, Steven Stamkos and Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman ended their silence and the hockey…
Jason Demers Visits Edmonton, Tours City and New Arena
Milan Lucic wasn’t the only unrestricted free agent sighting in Edmonton this week. UFA blue-liner Jason Demers — a right-handed shot defenceman the Oilers have been desperately coveting — visited…