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On the first day of free agency, the Islanders took care of business re-signing two key players. Between the post 4th Of July carnival that saw nearly $400 million spent, general manager Garth Snow brought back goalie Evgeni Nabokov and … Continue reading →

On a wild Day One of the frenzy, the Rangers went for bargains. With not much room left, they signed Dominic Moore, Benoit Pouliot and Aaron Johnson. Moore returns to where his career started under Tom Renney. He took the … Continue reading →

Getty Images If you didn’t already know, the first official day of free agency has the hockey world buzzing. Despite a lockout shortened season, the insanity continues. General managers continue to hand out risky long-term deals on free agents. None … Continue reading →

Getty Images The free agent frenzy has begun. Already it’s absurd. Before we get to that, Ryane Clowe has signed with the Devils, reaching agreement on a five-year $24.25 million contract. At 30, he becomes the latest player to cross … Continue reading →

Copyright imsegsyandiknowit.tumblr.com Who says things don’t get done on Independence Day? In what’s a special year due to the late finish to the season, the Bruins and Stars sent off some early fireworks on the Fourth of July by completing … Continue reading →

Arron Asham and Darroll Powe were put on waivers by the Rangers. Nothing earth shattering here. Just Glen Sather clearing space at the expense of fourth liners. Asham and Powe each had a year left on their contracts. The cost … Continue reading →

At least this Fourth Of July looks a lot better for the Devils than the last one did. For it was one year ago today that captain Zach Parise left NJ to get hometown money in Minnesota. This year though, … Continue reading →

With less than two days before the NHL’s annual free agent free-for all, the Devils – like most of the NHL – have many questions that need to be addressed heading into 2013-14. Although GM Lou Lamoriello followed his stunning … Continue reading →

The Republic/Aaron Lavinsky After four hours of lengthy discussions, the Glendale Council City voted yes on the Phoenix Coyotes arena deal. Despite intense debate, they agreed to a $15 million-per-year contract the city-owned Jobing.com Arena. During a roll call, the … Continue reading →

In the biggest news of the day, the Flyers have won the Vinny Lecavalier sweepstakes. The former Lightning star center has agreed to a five-year deal worth $22.5 million. It averages out to $4.5 million-per-year. On paper, it’s not bad. … Continue reading →