Category: NHL

Marleau Returns to Sharks

In a move that doesn't really shock anyone, but the San Jose Sharks have announced that Patrick Marleau has signed with the team for the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1316046361092128768?s=20 The contract is a one year deal worth $700k. Marleau, 41, will be returning to the Sharks after being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Trade … Continue reading Marleau Returns to Sharks →

Taylor Hall Signs with the Sabres

Tonight on the third day of free agency the Buffalo Sabres made a splash with the signing of forward Taylor Hall. https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1315437200901894144?s=20 Hall, 28, signed a one year deal worth $8 million. The breakdown of his contract would see him paid $7 million in salary and $1 million in bonuses. Hall's deal also includes both … Continue reading Taylor Hall Signs with the Sabres →

Devils acquire Andreas Johnsson from cap tight Maple Leafs

After making a very good move to sign Corey Crawford yesterday on the first day of free agency, Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils make another one by trading for Toronto Maple Leafs winger Andreas Johnsson in exchange for Joey Anderson. This is a salary cap space room trade for Toronto as they are right up … Continue reading Devils acquire Andreas Johnsson from cap tight Maple Leafs →

Corey Crawford makes a deal with the Devils

Last night it was announced that the New Jersey Devils have signed former Chicago Blackhawk and two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Corey Crawford. The terms of the agreement is for two years with an annual average value of 3.9 million per season. Crawford’s signing comes a day after the Devils bought our former goalie Cory … Continue reading Corey Crawford makes a deal with the Devils →

Free Agency – Let the Frenzy Begin

Today in the National Hockey League Free Agency officially began at 12p ET. Here are the signings that took place today. Trade! The Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets made a trade. The Knights acquired defenseman Carl Dahlstrom and a Conditional 2022 4th Round Pick. The Jets acquired forward Paul Stastny. https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights/status/1314585360836386822?s=20 https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1314585176165486594?s=20 Signings!! All … Continue reading Free Agency – Let the Frenzy Begin →

Lundqvist Officially a Capital

The Washington Capitals made their first splash of free agency as they signed goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to pair up with sophomore goaltender Ilya Samsonov. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1314626481717424129?s=20 With Braden Holtby signing with the Vancouver Canucks in free agency, the Capitals needed to address the need in net. Lundqvist will serve that need as he has stated that … Continue reading Lundqvist Officially a Capital →

Getting to know the Rangers 2020 draft class

Alexis Lafreniere stole the show and was the focal point of the New York Rangers draft class but the Rangers also drafted really well with their second first round pick and with their later round picks on day two. They took a rugged smooth skating defenseman, an in-your-face winger with a hard shot, a few … Continue reading Getting to know the Rangers 2020 draft class →

NJ Devils buying out G Cory Schneider

This afternoon the New Jersey Devils announced that they are placing goaltender Cory Schneider on waivers for the purpose of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. Please see the official announcement from the New Jersey Devils: Announcement from the New Jersey Devils https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1314234138120126465?s=21 What does this mean? For starters, the New Jersey … Continue reading NJ Devils buying out G Cory Schneider →