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FA Frenzy: The Madness has Begun

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

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Free Agent Frenzy: Clowe Signs With Devils

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

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4th Of July Fireworks: Bruins send Seguin to Dallas for Eriksson in blockbuster

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

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Asham and Powe on waivers could signal youth movement

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

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Elias re-signs in NJ for three more years, Hedberg on waivers

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

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Devils face uncertainty on the cusp of FA

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

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Glendale Votes Yes to Keep Coyotes

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

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Flyers Sign Lecavalier

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

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Rangers and Canadiens Swap Prospects: Danny Kristo for Christian Thomas

UNDSports.com  In a welcome surprise, Rangers general manager Glen Sather has struck again. The wheeler and dealer swapped prospects with the Canadiens sending Christian Thomas to Montreal for Danny Kristo. It’s an interesting move. Each are former second round picks. … Continue reading

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Is this it for Mike Sauer?

On Monday, the Rangers qualified offers to five of six restricted free agents. The five that were qualified were Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin, Mats Zuccarello and newly acquired Justin Falk. None of this was a revelation. It’s no secret … Continue reading

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