Colorado Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Signed the richest contract for the NHL salary cap era Tuesday saw the signing of an $8-year extension to their contract worth $100.8 million. The average annual value of the 27-year old center is $12.6 million. This is more than the $20.8 million that was agreed to in 2005. Edmonton … Read more
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff HENDERSON (Nev.) — The offseason was a busy one for NHL players. There were many high-profile trades, and some surprising free-agent signings. There are also weddings, bucket-list golf outings, and scooter rides along Amalfi Coast. Ryan Clark, Kristen Shilton, Greg Wyshynski and Greg Wyshynski, ESPN reporters, met up with over … Read more
Business is picking up in the NHL. General managers are returning to their offices to start re-connecting with agents. One team has begun to assemble its coaching staff in preparation for training camp that begins on Sept. 21. This is good news to the players who are still on the open market and have contracts. … Read more
In four weeks, training camps will open. After a fun start to free agency, July has seen the market cool. After teams settled on their rosters, everyone went back to their summer homes. Only the execs who left questions unanswered were left. We are here to take up the slack. The next month will be … Read more
The dust of NHL free agency Continue to settle. We’ve thoroughly analyzed the deals and most of the big-name players that we have been analyzing for weeks are now signed up. We want to discuss the more subtle moves. Those that may have slipped by the radar. Or were caught up in the shuffle of … Read more
The NHL free agency frenzy Recent days have seen a calmer climate as general managers retreat back to their cottages, while teams calculate the remaining salary-cap space. There are still some significant names available in the unrestricted market for free agents, including some who could make a difference for the right team. They will they … Read more
Nazem Kadri Stanley Cup champion, who scored 87 points in 71 games for the Stanley Cup last season. Colorado Avalanche. He had never scored more than 61 points during a season before and turns 32 in October. He is looking for a large payday on a new deal. All of these factors make Kadri a … Read more
8:10 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The NHL offseason is well underway, with the 2022 draft completed and free agency starting July 13. The NHL offseason is in full swing with teams already making trades, particularly in the area of the 2022 draft. Chicago Blackhawks Who sent forward? Alex DeBrincat Kirby … Read more
The Calgary Flames Florida Panthers Swapped 100-point scorers a blockbuster trade That was done late on July 22, The Flames traded in the forward Matthew Tkachuk The Panthers will also receive a conditional fourth round draft pick in the future Jonathan Huberdeau, defenseman MacKenzie WeegarPanthers prospect Cole Schwindt Florida’s lottery-protected first round selection in the … Read more
Some NHL general managers seem to find peace in the offseason. Calgary Flames Brad Treliving, General Manager, has seen the foundations of his championship-caliber roster fall into dust. Highest scorer Johnny Gaudreau Signed with the as a free agent Columbus Blue JacketsThe Flames were unable to keep the winger, due to family reasons. It’s now … Read more