Monthly Archives: July 2014

Toews and Kane latest superstars to avoid July 1

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Derek

By show of hands, who’s actually surprised that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane agreed to identical eight-year $84 million extensions that’ll keep them in Chicago through 2022-23? A year away from unrestricted free agency, the Blackhawks dynamic duo will stay … Continue reading →

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Devils ink Schneider to seven-year extension

Posted on July 9, 2014 by hasan4978

Just another quiet summer afternoon turned into a pivotal day for the New Jersey Devils, given that just over two hours ago GM Lou Lamoriello announced the team has signed goaltender Cory Schnieder to a long-term extension for seven years … Continue reading →

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Future Watch 2015 Draft

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Derek

Following last month’s draft, prospect camps have opened up. Some have already been held with the Rangers holding theirs prior to the Fourth Of July weekend. Day 3 concluded with the shootout highlighted by some fancy moves and finishes from … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Rangers Cap Situation

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Derek

A week into July, the Rangers find themselves with a few players left to re-sign. Key restricted free agents Derick Brassard, Chris Kreider and Mats Zuccarello have all elected to go to salary arbitration. In doing so, it guarantees that … Continue reading →

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New Additions Improve Islanders

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Derek

For the Islanders, it’s hard to compete with other teams on July 1. Even with them making offers to some of the big names, they signed elsewhere leaving GM Garth Snow searching for other options. The fiery executive who pulled … Continue reading →

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Devils free agency – a wild ride (and it may not be over yet)

Posted on July 2, 2014 by hasan4978

Usually our July 1 drama is all about who we lose as opposed to who we bring in. Although we lost defenseman Mark Fayne as expected, to a contract that wasn’t quite as high as expected by the Oilers (apparently they were … Continue reading →

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As expected, Stralman lands in Tampa

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It really is no shock that Anton Stralman landed in Tampa. I called it yesterday here. A team that also used their compliance buyout on Ryan Malone and re-signed Ryan Callahan and dealt for Jason Garrison needed to subtract salary. … Continue reading →

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Devils add Marty Havlat

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

Devils architect Lou Lamoriello wasn’t done on the first day of the frenzy. After signing Mike Cammalleri for five years, $25 million, he added veteran forward Marty Havlat inking him to a one-year $1.5 million deal. The 33-year old Havlat … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Dominic Moore, add Tanner Glass

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

In what’s best been described as a chaotic Day 1 of the Free Agent Frenzy, the Rangers at least were able to keep one player re-signing Dominic Moore for two years, $3 million. GM Glen Sather also signed forward Tanner Glass for three … Continue reading →

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Sabres trade for Gorges, sign Moulson and add Gionta

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It’s not often the Sabres are proactive on the first day of the free agency. For once, they have a GM who isn’t afraid to roll the dice. Tim Murray not only acquired vet defenseman Josh Gorges in a trade … Continue reading →

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