Patrik Laine: Bridge Deal or Long-Term Contract? Ryan Goethals | July 24, 2019 Patrik Laine has been a hot topic for the Winnipeg Jets this off-season, and for good reason. The 21-year-old is currently a restricted free agent and coming off a season…
Projecting Senators’ Colin White’s Next Contract Daniel Gagnon | July 24, 2019 Colin White impressed in his rookie season with the Ottawa Senators. He has always been a promising center prospect, but after his 2017-18 season, there were some doubts about whether…
Jets and Copp Reached Reasonable Solution Declan Schroeder | July 24, 2019 After a reportedly marathon-length hearing Sunday, an NHL arbitrator has finally decided — after going well-over the 48-hour decision window and forcing writers to sit on their hands all day…
Bruins Need to Avoid Bridge Deal with McAvoy Tim Chiasson | July 24, 2019 When the latest CBA was agreed to, they forgot about the Charlie McAvoys of the world. The Boston Bruins have total control over McAvoy, and it’s probably the main reason…
Golden Knights Sign Engelland to 1-Year Deal The Canadian Press | July 23, 2019 LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights signed defenceman Deryk Engelland on Tuesday to a one-year deal for the upcoming season. The contract includes a $700,000 base salary and incentives that could bring the total value of the deal to $1.5 million. The …
Jets’ Copp Awarded 2-Year, $4.56-Million Contract by Arbitrator The Canadian Press | July 23, 2019 Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp has been awarded a two-year, US$4.56 million contract by an arbitrator. The Jets can accept the contract or allow Copp to become an unrestricted free agent. The 25-year-old Copp scored 11 goals and had 25 points f…
Predicting Islanders’ Anthony Beauvillier’s Next Contract Bill Afonso | July 23, 2019 At this point of the summer, most teams have conducted the bulk of their offseason business. As the draft fades into the background and the majority of unrestricted free agents…
Is Marner’s Negotiation Delaying Other RFA Deals? Leo Bond | July 23, 2019 With several high-end restricted free agent (RFA) negotiations dragging on past the July 1 opening of the NHL’s free agency period, it’s beginning to look more and more like a…
Predators Sign Colton Sissons to 7-Year, $20 Million Contract The Canadian Press | July 23, 2019 NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with Colton Sissons by signing the forward to a seven-year, $20 million contract. Predators general manager David Poile announced the signing Tuesday and called Sissons “an up-and-coming lead…
Sabres PTO Targets Jordan Deshane | July 20, 2019 It’s that time of year. The sun is hot. The days are long. Many are enjoying holidays. Even those in charge of the on-ice product of their respective NHL teams…
Marner Silent on Contract Talks at Charity Event The Canadian Press | July 19, 2019 VAUGHAN, Ont. — Mitch Marner’s summer has already included wakesurfing tricks and throwing a big-time charity event. What’s yet to materialize for the restricted free agent winger is a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-ol…
Avalanche Sign J.T. Compher to 4-Year Deal The Canadian Press | July 17, 2019 DENVER — J.T. Compher has signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche that runs through the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old forward had 16 goals and 16 assists for Colorado last season. He added four goals and two assists in a dozen playoff…