Anaheim Ducks 2013-14 Season Preview
Head coach Bruce Boudreau needed just one full season to take the Anaheim Ducks from worst to first in the Pacific Division, and west coast puck-heads can’t wait to see his follow-up act. Boudreau righted the ship that Randy Carlyle had veered far off course, but a first round playoff exit leaves major questions for […]
New Jersey Devils Ink Jaromir Jagr in Puzzling Move
The New Jersey Devils wild offseason offered up yet another headline Monday when future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr agreed to a one year deal. The 41-year-old Jagr is the third right winger to sign with the Devils this month, joining Michael Ryder and Ryane Clowe. The agreement comes in the wake of David Clarkson‘s […]
What Ilya Kovalchuk’s Retirement Means for the New Jersey Devils
Just one year removed from an Eastern Conference championship, the New Jersey Devils have made headlines numerous times this offseason. Though preceded by a blockbuster draft-day trade and a pair of major free agent moves, Ilya Kovalchuk‘s shocking retirement is by far the biggest news out of Newark this summer. The franchise forward’s departure raises […]
Hockey Hall of Fame Set to Induct Chelios, Shanahan and Niedermayer
Three NHL legends were voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with Chris Chelios, Brendan Shanahan and Scott Niedermayer joining the hallowed fraternity of former players. The trio combined for a grand total of 10 Stanley Cup Championships, and their postseason success proved to differentiate them from well-qualified snubs Eric Lindros, Keith […]
NHL Free Agency: Ranking the Best Players Left On the Market
Although much of the big name talent signed on the dotted line in the first few hours of free agency on July 5th, there are plenty of quality NHL players still looking for new homes. Now that the high-risk mega deals are out of the way, GM’s can slow down and pick up a role player or […]
NHL Free Agency Week One: Five Worst Contracts Signed
Despite costing the National Hockey League nearly half a season with a lockout intended to end the era of reckless long term contracts, amnesiac owners lined up with their checkbooks open to mortgage the future of their franchises for a shot to sign major talent. Even with the salary cap dropping by nearly six million […]
NHL Free Agency: Senators and Bruins Makes Headlines As Market Opens
The NHL’s free agent market opened up at noon on Friday, leading to a wild flurry of moves that put plenty of old faces in new places. Much of the top talent put pen to paper early in the afternoon, but big moves continued to be made throughout the day. Long-time Ottawa Senators captain Daniel […]
Boston Bruins Deal Tyler Seguin to Dallas Stars
Despite rumors that Tyler Seguin trade talks fell silent after Nathan Horton‘s departure from Boston, the Bruins have now struck a deal to send the 21-year old winger to Dallas. Seguin will head to the Stars in a seven player deal. He will be joined in Dallas by winger Rich Peverley and prospect Ryan Button, […]