Monthly Archives: July 2017

HARD HITS: Johansen gets paid, Crosby biggest bargain

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Derek

The latest big contract was handed out by the Predators. They gave an eight year deal worth $64 million to restricted free agent Ryan Johansen. The top center becomes one of the highest paid players. He’ll make an average of … Continue reading →

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Rangers, Zibanejad agree on new five year contract worth $5.35 million per season

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Derek

As the clock passed 9 AM this morning, nothing had happened yet. However, the Rangers and Mika Zibanejad were able to agree during salary arbitration on a new five year contract that’ll pay him an average of $5.35 million per … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hot summer continues, Zibanejad comparables, Canadiens con fans, Hischier can change Devils

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Derek

On another balmy July summer afternoon in the Big Apple 🍎, the longest month of the hockey offseason continues. One which seems to be crawling along like the 90 degree temps and 100 heat index with sticky humidity. Indeed, a … Continue reading →

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Long hot summer continues in quiet hockey off-season

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Derek

As we near the end of July, the temperatures continue to hit a feverish 90 degree pitch with humidity levels skyrocketing. They don’t call it the dog days of summer for nothing. Speaking of which, did anyone else enjoy ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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Devils ink #1 overall Hischier to max ELC

Posted on July 15, 2017 by hasan4978

In a fitting conclusion to the Devils’ development camp week, GM Ray Shero announced an ELC agreement with top overall pick Nico Hischier, and also showed the number he would be wearing going forward (he was #33 this week but … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: A boring NHL summer

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Derek

Even in a dull summer, there are plenty of NYR thoughts and hockey ones. Continue reading →

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A Fast resolution for Rangers

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers and restricted free agent Jesper Fast reached agreement on a new contract. It was a Fast resolution with the 25-year old checking right wing and the club agreeing to a new three-year deal worth an average … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th! Rangers sign Desharnais, Kovalchuk stays home

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Derek

On the 4th of July, the Rangers filled one spot by signing David Desharnais for one year, $1 million. It’s a low risk move in hopes that the undersized, speedy veteran center can play fourth line. There once was a … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Devils acquire Marcus Johansson from Caps

Posted on July 2, 2017 by hasan4978

Well I gotta hand it to Devils GM Ray Shero, he turned a day one UFA hangover into a day two post-hangover party in one fell swoop, trading 2018 2nd and 3rd round picks to the Capitals for talented C/W … Continue reading →

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A wild Canada Day: Shattenkirk chooses Rangers, Devils sign Boyle, Sabres add Pouliot, Johnson

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Derek

Day One has come and gone. On a wild Canada Day, there was plenty of activity on the first day of NHL free agency. July 1 was as busy as expected. Even if this year’s class isn’t loaded with stars, … Continue reading →

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