Category Archives: July 1 Frenzy

Devils make incremental progress in FA week, still work to be done

Posted on July 4, 2025 by hasan4978

As far as expected outcomes, I suppose this free agency weekend was the best-case scenario for the Devils, all things considered. I wasn’t expecting any big moves given the Devils don’t seem to be in any hurry to clear up … Continue reading →

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Rangers Land Gavrikov, Sign Cuylle, and trade K’Andre Miller to Hurricanes

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Derek

It was an eventful Canada Day in the hockey world. While the Golden Knights made the biggest splash by trading and signing former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner, the area locals were quieter by comparison. Even as the Rangers landed their … Continue reading →

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Devils’ hat trick of signings (perhaps) caps off a busy week after inking Pesce, Dillon and Noesen

Posted on July 1, 2024 by hasan4978

Where to start after yet another head-spinning day by Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils? Might as well start with the obvious, the big signing of the day that was rumored for the last couple of weeks seemingly, with … Continue reading →

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Free agency hits on July 1st

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Derek

Following a crazy week that kicked off with the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in a memorable Game 7, and was followed up by a busy NHL Draft that saw several players move, the madness … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko finally signs with the Senators, a look at the Atlantic Division

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Derek

After a long wait, Vladimir Tarasenko has a new team. He agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Senators yesterday. The contract includes a no-trade clause. Welcome to the Tarasenk-Show! 🤩 The #Sens have signed forward, Vladimir Tarasenko … Continue reading →

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Derek

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading →

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Rangers add former Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler, add veteran depth

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Derek

It’s July 1st. Happy Canada Day! For the hockey fanatics, today’s the official start of free agency. The FA Frenzy has been hectic. There have been a lot of moves made. I’ll have more on the highlights later. For now, … Continue reading →

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Day One of the Free Agent Frenzy: As predicted, Trocheck signs with the Rangers, Halak the new backup, Copp heads home and Strome out West, Gaudreau turns down Devils for Blue Jackets, The best contracts of July 13th

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Derek

Day One of free agency didn’t disappoint. The July 13th FA Frenzy featured almost every big name. There were so many signings that it may as well have been a carnival. Even with the late news that Evander Kane stayed … Continue reading →

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Devils’ UFA day starts with promise and ends with frustration – or maybe not?

Posted on July 13, 2022 by hasan4978

Predictably after a UFA day for the Devils that saw their biggest acquisitions be a third-line center (Erik Haula) and a seventh defenseman (Brendan Smith), there was no end-of-the day presser from GM Tom Fitzgerald about what can only be … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Predictions

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Derek

For fun, I decided to make some free agent predictions for the July 13th class. The NHL FA Frenzy period officially kicks off at 12 noon. Before I get to guessing where players will land, Evander Kane is staying put … Continue reading →

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