6 Players Who Recently Rejected the Maple Leafs in Free Agency
It has become a growing trend to turn down the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency. Over the last few seasons, several players have done so and this offseason, it…
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Juuse Saros’ Lack of Playoff Success Saved Nashville Predators Millions on Contract
Saros hasn't proven he is elite in the playoffs yet, lowering the AAV on his long-term deal and saving Nashville a lot of money.
Around the League: What Does Michkov’s Arrival Tell Us about the Draft and the Flyers?
After defying expectations and signing in the NHL just a year after being drafted, Matvei Michkov has the chance to dramatically alter the Flyers short-term fortunes. What does that mean for the rest of the league?
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, another rumored candidate for the GM position in Edmonton has emerged. But, is that candidate being promoted by another team? Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings…
Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015
The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past nine years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History
It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six”
In March 1965, a formal process began headed by then NHL President Clarence Campbell so that the league would expand its operation to include a second division of six teams. Gone…
Today in Hockey History: July 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 24 A pair of “Original 6” National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July…
Michkov has landed — Flyers’ top prospect arrives to team (in a Phillies hat)
Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov has landed in the United States a little over three weeks after signing his entry-level contract.
Promising Avalanche forward named Calder Trophy candidate
This Colorado Avalanche forward is being viewed as a Calder Trophy candidate.