Free Agent Profile: Noah Gregor
2023/08/free-agent-profile-noah-gregor.htmlWe’re at the point of free agency where the word bargain starts to come into play a little more.
Best Of The Rest: What’s Left In Unrestricted Free Agency
2023/08/best-of-the-rest-whats-left-in-unrestricted-free-agency.html20) Zach Aston-Reese – We finish with another player in that physical fourth-liner profile. … That presents an opportunity to take a closer look at who’s left on the unrestricted free agent market.
Crafting A Hypothetical Erik Karlsson Trade To Penguins
2023/08/crafting-a-hypothetical-erik-karlsson-trade-to-penguins.htmlIn terms of which prospects and draft capital should be expected to head back to San Jose, let's consider General Manager Mike Grier's first high-profile trade, moving Timo Meier to the New Jersey Devils at last season's trade deadline.
Free Agent Profile: Adam Erne
2023/08/free-agent-profile-adam-erne.htmlThe only drawback to Erne joining the Avalanche is the fact that he does not profile as a player being able to fit into Colorado's high-speed offensive approach.
Edmonton Oilers Name Jeff Jackson CEO Of Hockey Operations
2023/08/edmonton-oilers-name-jeff-jackson-ceo-of-hockey-operations.htmlAccording to PuckPedia, the total contract value of Jackson's clients is over $218MM, including some high-profile clients such as Aaron Ekblad, Alex DeBrincat, and Quinton Byfield. … The Edmonton Oilers have named former player agent Jeff Jackson their CEO of hockey operations, according to a team release.
Free Agent Profile: Jaroslav Halak
2023/08/free-agent-profile-jaroslav-halak.htmlHalak reportedly talked about an extension with the New York Rangers prior to free agency, but ultimately the Rangers decided to sign Jonathan Quick to be their backup, which is a definite downgrade from Halak at this point.
Free Agent Profile: Paul Stastny
2023/08/free-agent-profile-paul-stastny-2.htmlBy the time he signed a four-year $28MM contract as a free agent with the St. … The height of free agency ended a little less than a month ago and once again veteran center Paul Stastny finds himself without an NHL contract heading into next season.
Islanders Notes: Nelson, AHL Goalie Depth, Salo
2023/08/islanders-notes-nelson-ahl-goalie-depth-salo.htmlHe's one of the team's most valuable forwards, often overlooked in favor of higher-profile names like Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal.
Free Agent Profile: Martin Jones
2023/07/free-agent-profile-martin-jones.htmlLike many of the remaining unrestricted free agents, Jones is likely going to take a significant pay cut for the upcoming season. … Last summer, after all the initial excitement of free agency had cleared, Jones signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Kraken in a move that was largely without any fanfare.
Examining Maple Leafs Bargain Bin Free Agent Targets
2023/07/examining-maple-leafs-bargain-bin-free-agent-targets.htmlWe profiled the Staten Island, New York native just days ago in our Free Agent Profile series and highlighted that the 28-year-old has some of the best defensive analytics in the league but offers very little offensively. … Joshua Kloke of The Athletic wrote an article today highlighting seven bargain bin free agent targets that could help the Toronto Maple Leafs next season.
Free Agent Profile: Caleb Jones
2023/07/free-agent-profile-caleb-jones.htmlIt was surprising to see Jones go unqualified, as the Chicago Blackhawks elected to let him become a free agent rather than offer him a qualifying offer. … Chicago needed to tender the 26-year-old at $1.35MM, but he was made a free agent when Chicago didn’t make the offer.
Examining An Upcoming Winnipeg Jets Roster Crunch
2023/07/examining-an-upcoming-winnipeg-jets-roster-crunch.htmlDespite seeing some high-profile players depart their franchise this offseason, including former captain Blake Wheeler and second-line center Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Winnipeg Jets have every intention of returning to the playoffs in 2023-24. … The two 2024 unrestricted free agents, veterans Brenden Dillon and Dylan DeMelo, are each possible candidates to be moved in theory, but in reality are likely staying put.
Free Agent Profile: Nick Ritchie
2023/07/free-agent-profile-nick-ritchie.htmlGenerally speaking, those players have some value despite Ritchie having a career profile that has been a bit underwhelming relative to his draft stock. … This belief has played a big role in free agent winger Nick Ritchie’s career.
Free Agent Profile: Zach Aston-Reese
2023/07/free-agent-profile-zach-aston-reese-2.htmlWhile most of these people are gearing up for another season, there are still quite a few remaining free agents who don’t know what uniform they will don come October. … Today we will look at one of those free agents, Zach Aston-Reese.
Free Agent Profile: Josh Bailey
2023/07/free-agent-profile-josh-bailey.htmlOften overlooked among a given year's unrestricted free agent class are the late additions – unqualified RFAs and bought-out players.
Central Notes: Wild, Savoie, Moose
2023/07/central-notes-wild-savoie-moose.htmlThe most high-profile promotion will go to Matt Majka, most recently serving as the President and Alternate Governor of the Wild organization, who will now serve as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing all the properties in the Minnesota Sports & Entertainment conglomerate.
Free Agent Profile: Danton Heinen
2023/07/free-agent-profile-danton-heinen.htmlFor the unrestricted free agents who remain unsigned, it must be a stressful time of year, it’s almost like a game of musical chairs, everyone has their seat, and only a select few are left standing. … Heinen wasn’t mentioned as one of our Top 50 Unrestricted Free Agents before free agency began.
Free Agent Profile: Matt Dumba
2023/07/free-agent-profile-matt-dumba.htmlDespite that, he has continually logged heavy minutes for the Wild and entered free agency as arguably the top right-shot defender available after Damon Severson reached a sign-and-trade deal with Columbus, taking his name off the free agent list in the process. … Generally speaking, impact defensemen are snapped up quickly in free agency.
Arbitration Breakdown: Philipp Kurashev
2023/07/arbitration-breakdown-philipp-kurashev.htmlTexier was a bit younger than Kurashev is now (just about one month separates their birthdays in 1999) but his profile was similar. … Comparable contracts are restricted to those signed within restricted free agency, which means UFA deals and entry-level pacts are ineligible to be used.
Free Agent Profile: Phil Kessel
2023/07/free-agent-profile-phil-kessel-2.htmlAt this point in the summer, most teams are looking to make small tweaks to their lineups and settle with their restricted free-agent class. … The Lightning have seen their depth decimated by free agency and a flat-cap world as they have had to watch some terrific depth pieces walk out the door or be traded due to cap constraints.
Free Agent Profile: Pius Suter
2023/07/free-agent-profile-pius-suter.htmlWhile this isn’t necessarily the most exciting profile, Suter has scored at least 14 goals in each of his first three years, can kill penalties, and is a natural center. … At this point in free agency, many teams are looking for bargains, trying to find a certain role player that fits a need while also fitting within their tight salary structure.
Latest On Connor Hellebuyck Trade Rumors
2023/07/latest-on-connor-hellebuyck-trade-rumors.htmlOne of the highest-profile trade candidates who hasn't yet been dealt to another team, outside of Norris trophy winner Erik Karlsson, is Winnipeg Jets starter Connor Hellebuyck. … But the Michigan native is a pending unrestricted free agent who reportedly wants a contract extension at a $9.5MM AAV, which would put him among the highest-paid goalies in the NHL.
Free Agent Profile: Tomas Tatar
2023/07/free-agent-profile-tomas-tatar-2.htmlNext to Vladimir Tarasenko he's one of the few goal scorers and proven NHL commodities left on the market, though there are certain elements of his profile that could give contending teams pause. … The type of player perhaps most negatively impacted by the leaguewide lack of cap space is the NHL's "middle-class" of free agents.
Ondrej Kase Signs In Czechia
2023/07/ondrej-kase-signs-in-czechia.htmlHe immediately becomes the highest-profile player on Litvinov and the only one with any extended NHL experience.
Free Agent Profile: Vladimir Tarasenko
2023/07/free-agent-profile-vladimir-tarasenko.htmlThis year's free agent market was a tough one to gauge for teams and players alike. … He didn't get far into extension discussions with the cap-strapped Boston Bruins because he wanted a long-term deal but signed a one-year pact with the Toronto Maple Leafs just a few days into free agency.