2009 Free Agency Tracker

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday July 13, 2009

Your one-stop shop for any and all transactions during the 2009 free agency period. Find out who players are signing with, how long their contracts are, and what they will be making.

Updated: 07/13/09 – 5:39 PM – Updated signings, updated previous numbers

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What's Available on the Market at Noon

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Wednesday July 1, 2009

Taking a look around the league, by position, at some of the best available players at noon on July 1st.

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The Quiet Before the Storm, Replaced with the Eye Today

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday June 30, 2009

June 30th saw an influx of moves with maybe more to follow, read on to catch up on a synopsis of the day’s big and not-so-big news.

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Qualifying Offer Deadline - Transactions Today

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday June 29, 2009

A look at the free agents that were not offered qualfying offers. A list of who was waived with the intent to buyout their contract and a few notable re-signings for the day.

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NHL Entry Draft LiveBlog

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 27, 2009

It’s D-Day. Follow along live at all the rumors, all the trades, all the draft picks and analysis right here at Faceoff-Factor. Check out the three round mock draft that was created by Jesse, Alex and myself.

Day two is underway.

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Open Mike Night - 6/8/09

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Monday June 8, 2009

A look at the NHL Draft Scouting Combine.

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Open Mike Night - 5/25/09

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Monday May 25, 2009

How did the 2009 draft eligible players affect their stock after the Memorial Cup’s completion.

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Open Mike Night - 5/18/09

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Tuesday May 19, 2009

The Memorial Cup is underway and while the action is intense, but how will the players’ performances affect their draft status in 2009? I look back at past Memorial Cups and how they correlate to draft position.

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Open Mike Night - 5/4/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday May 4, 2009

The New York Islanders are having their issues on the ice and off, but could an ambitious new project save them?

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Open Mike Night - 4/27/09

Michael Farkas | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)

Monday April 27, 2009

The NHL playoffs are in full swing, but the world’s eyes may be set on another tournament.

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Open Mike Night - 4/20/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday April 20, 2009

A quick breakdown and evaluation of the eight first-round playoff series.

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Open Mike Night - 4/13/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday April 14, 2009

With the season over, I’ll take a look at some of the surprises over the course of the year – teams and players alike.

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Open Mike Night - 3/7/09

Michael Farkas | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)

Tuesday April 7, 2009

An update on the WHL playoffs first round.

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Follow Up: OHL Playoff Update

Michael Farkas | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)

Wednesday April 1, 2009

The OHL is through the first round as well, here’s a look at the all the series.

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Open Mike Night - 3/30/09

Michael Farkas | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)

Tuesday March 31, 2009

A look at the QMJHL playoffs in a series that looks in at playoffs from around the world.

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Open Mike Night - 3/23/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday March 23, 2009

It’s not about numbers for Martin Brodeur, it’s just about skill. He’s got it and, really, most others just don’t.

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Open Mike Night - 3/9/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday March 9, 2009

A complete evaluation of every trade deadline trade. Winners, losers and some info on the assets exchanged.

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2009 Trade Deadline LiveBlog

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Wednesday March 4, 2009

Coverage has begun. Enter the thread and periodically hit refresh to get updates throughout the day.

But don’t forget to check the front page of FF, as we’ll be updating regularly with rumors and analysis of transactions.

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Trade Deadline Top to Bottom: Eastern Conference

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday March 3, 2009

Everything you need to know about the trade deadline, including players that were waived today and what to expect from the Eastern Conference.

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Trade Deadline Top to Bottom: Western Conference

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday March 3, 2009

Everything you need to know heading into the trade deadline – Western Conference edition.

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Open Mike Night - 2/16/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday February 17, 2009

It’s getting to that time of the year, let’s talk trades and the trade deadline.

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Open Mike Night - 2/9/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday February 9, 2009

The main portion of this week’s piece explains the Jussi Jokinen trade, plus some sidebar.

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Open Mike Night - 2/2/09

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday February 2, 2009

A touch of news from around the league and a story about a team on a two game winning streak – after releasing all of their players.

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Open Mike Night

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday January 26, 2009

I make my not-so-triumphant return to Faceoff Factor for some and my unheralded debut for others. Either way, I’m talking about the All Star Weekend in a tentatively titled new column.

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Two Trades Just Before Training Camp

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Friday September 12, 2008

The Canadiens and Blackhawks make a fairly significant splash. While the Devils and Coyotes swap youngsters.

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Part 2: Competition Is The Tradition

Michael Farkas | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday September 12, 2008

Now that the roster has been reviewed, part two of the preseason package will examine the competitions for positions on the NHL roster.

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The Latest Rumors From Around the League

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday August 19, 2008

Bryan McCabe appears to have finally been traded. The latest on Mats Sundin, Marian Gaborik and Brendan Shanahan. Where Ladislav Nagy is playing this season and much more.

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Recent NHL and European Transactions

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Thursday August 14, 2008

The latest NHL signings and moves, along with training camp invites and players coming to and from Europe.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Pacific

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday August 5, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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The Last of July's NHL Transactions

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Friday August 1, 2008

As July concludes, with it, go some bigger signings and, already, the conclusion of the arbitration period. A period that usually brings out some anxiousness as we patiently wait the 48 hours for a decision to be rendered — but they’re already done. I’ll take a look at the last week around the league and what might be in store during the month of August.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Northwest

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Wednesday July 30, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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AHL's Iowa to Offer Contract to Favre

Michael Farkas | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Friday July 25, 2008

A revamped AHL franchise, that is affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks, has a new logo of a rather ornery looking boar with its mouth wide open ready to fight and/or bite. Similarly, Chops President Steve Nitzel is ready to make a similar effort in the public spotlight.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Central

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Thursday July 24, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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Penguins Re-sign Filewich, Taffe

Michael Farkas | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday July 21, 2008

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially announced the re-signing of unrestricted free agent center Jeff Taffe and restricted free agent winger Jonathan Filewich.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Southeast

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Sunday July 20, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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Sabres Actually Retain an Impending UFA?

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Friday July 18, 2008

Believe it or not, it’s true. The Buffalo Sabres, who have become synonymous with foot-plodding mismanagement in regards to expiring contracts, have actually kept a core player around for the long haul.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Northeast

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Wednesday July 16, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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Evaluating Teams Post-Free Agency: Atlantic

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Sunday July 13, 2008

A look at the “new” teams forged after free agency. Includes who was gained, lost, what is still on the agenda, what rumors are associated with the team, approximate remaining cap space, current lineup and a short evaluation.

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Lecavalier Becomes a Lightning for Life, Take Two

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Saturday July 12, 2008

As previously reported, Tampa Bay Lightning superstar center Vincent Lecavalier was inked to a nine-year, $77 million extension a few weeks ago. Apparently, that deal never came to fruition despite it seeming to be a, proverbial, done deal. There’s a new deal on the table that’s even larger…

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2008 Free Agency LiveBlog

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Friday July 11, 2008

Most recent transactions:
Updated (7/26 – 3:39 pm)

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