Chicago Blackhawks Face Major Impediment to Future Success Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 The present is unequivocally the best time to be a Blackhawks fan in the franchise’s 88-year existence. Fresh off a memorable playoff run and second Stanley Cup in four seasons, Chicago…
Maple Leafs: Non-Leafs Still Salary Cap Hits Andrew Forbes | September 30, 2013 With the season looming – and rosters being set – some teams are fighting to drop under the cap by moving players to long-term injury reserve or sending others to…
Tomas Vokoun Injury Will Impact Penguins’ Salary Cap Situation Mike Colligan | September 23, 2013 Penguins GM Ray Shero announced on Saturday that goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis.
Andrej Meszaros: The Likely Odd Man Out THW Archives | September 11, 2013 It’s beneficial for a team to have a logjam at any one position. This lends a helping hand in trade discussions for teams in desperate need of help. For the…
Tipping Their Caps: Eastern Conference Team Salary Cap Space Walter McLaughlin | July 15, 2013 There’s no way I can justify my salary level, but I’m learning to live with it — Drew Carey Like intermittent popping kernels in a bag of popcorn that’s just…
Tipping Their Caps: Western Conference Team Salary Cap Space Walter McLaughlin | July 7, 2013 I’m the first to admit this whole salary thing is getting out of control. In the final analysis, it’s still all about the work — Jim Carrey The NHL’s annual…
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…
Pietrangelo’s Contract: What would you give him? Bill Sunshine | June 29, 2013 There has been plenty of worry amongst St. Louis Blues fans over the lack of news regarding their star player Alex Pietrangelo and his next contract; a contract that many…
Why Dustin Penner Is Still Fit for the Kings Sheng Peng | June 28, 2013 The season has barely ended, and the most exciting Los Angeles Kings news this offseason may have already dropped. With Slava Voynov re-signed, Jonathan Bernier traded, and at least five…
Calgary Flames Begin Rebuild with Mixed Results and Message Thomas Strangward | April 4, 2013 The Calgary Flames are certainly correctly proving the adage that March roars in like a lion and peters out like a lamb. Beginning the month as a self-described playoff bubble…
Shero, Botterill Utilize New Salary Cap Rule Mike Colligan | April 3, 2013 The Penguins used the NHL’s new Retained Salary Transaction rule on Wednesday when acquiring Jussi Jokinen.
How is the Penguins’ Dream Team Actually Cap Compliant? Mike Colligan | March 30, 2013 How do Crosby, Malkin, Iginla, Morrow, Neal, Letang, Martin, Fleury, and more fit under the salary cap?