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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.
Taking a look around the league, by position, at some of the best available players at noon on July 1st.
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.
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.
As one of the NHL’s most active weekends, the Entry Draft often rivals the trade deadline in terms of transactions. Inside, find some of the more prominent trade rumors leading up to the draft, as well as a team-by-team breakdown of what could be on general managers’ agendas.
The NHL is considering having two Winter Classic outdoor games during the 2009-10 season. One is now confirmed, according to a Pennsylvania newspaper.
During the Stanley Cup Final, I received an e-mail from my sister in Pittsburgh. She is what you might call a casual fan, a relative newcomer to the sport. Only the excitement of the Cup run lured her to the television to watch hockey. Unlike most of us who frequent this site, she isn’t terribly well-versed in the rules of the game.
Get the latest on transactions, coaching moves, and the Winter Classic.
Lightning owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie are having a spat that is further adding to the embarrassment endured during their one-year tenure.
The Paul Coffey Award is an award presented to the player who excels at the offensive aspects of the game from the defensive position… or at least it should be presented.
And just like Sidney Crosby did the year prior, you should wait for the champions to finish celebrating before you bolt for the dressing room.
A quick synopsis of game 5, a look at the revolving door at the Pittsburgh penalty box, and quotes from the Detroit Red Wings.
Summary of Game 4, and a look at the return of Pavel Datsyuk.
Not to be confused with the Faceoff Factor.
As we approach the conclusion of the off-day between Games Three and Four, the big story may be the Red Wings’ focus on officiating.
A quick summary of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and some quotes from the Detroit Red Wings.
Last year, I compiled a list of media member predictions. This year, I simply don’t have the time to do this on my own.
That’s where you step in. If you read, see or hear a media member’s prediction (winner and series length), post a comment inside this story and I’ll make a chart that will update with each new prediction.
We’ve got a rematch on our hands and we want to know who you think will win, how many games it will take, and who will win the Conn Smythe!
A quick injury update on the Western Conference series between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. With Detroit leading the series 3-1, the Blackhawks look to stave off elimination in game 5, tonight (Wednesday), May 27 at 7:30 PM ET.
Also: Patrick Roy snubs former team; turns down offer to become head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.
That’s right…we’re going back to the old format for one last time.
Signs of life followed by being utterly dominated: the Chicago Blackhawks defend home ice in game 3, their first home Western Conference Final game since 1995 and follow it up by being blown out by the Detroit Red Wings in game 4. Detroit leads the series 3-1. Game 5 in Detroit Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
As the series shifts back to the United Center in Chicago, IL, the Chicago Blackhawks look to protect their home ice while the Detroit Red Wings look to take a strangle hold on the series. Game 3 is tonight (5/22/09) at 8:00 PM ET. Detroit leads the series 2-0. Bonus: could Patrick Roy become an NHL head coach? Bonus II – Electric Boogaloo: The Continuing Saga of the Phoenix Coyotes. Breaking news: Calgary Flames head coach Mike Keenan FIRED.
“It’s not likely (Ruutu and Cole) will play (on Thursday),” Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford told NHL.com. “Definitely not Ruutu; Cole’s probably a little better than Ruutu, but whatever the case may be, we do have some time left before Game 2, so we’ll have to see.”
In this week’s edition: The Hump-day Hater, HCMT Floating “A”, Tap/Drop, Head-to-head, It’s debatable, and a Barrel of Monkeys.
The Cinderella post season run for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks ends as Detroit wins 4-3 in game 7. The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks renew an “Original Six” rivalry in the Western Conference Final, starting today (Sunday, May 17). Series preview available.
Anaheim comes up big at home, forcing a decisive game 7 against the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings (05.14.09). Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks fall in 6 games to the Chicago Blackhawks (05.11.09), who advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1995.
The “New” generation of Capitals fans need to wake up and realize that they need to become educated and that the ice at the Verizon Center is not a garbage can.
We all know there are lies, damn lies, and statistics. Here are some interesting statistics from the playoffs so far.
In this week’s edition: the Hump-day hater, Tap of the stick/drop of the gloves, Not so fast!, Barrel of Monkeys, and a Killer Whale.
Anaheim wins triple overtime thriller (May 3), and Chicago storms back from 2-0 deficit to win 6-3 (May 2). Both the Anaheim/Detroit series and Chicago/Vancouver series are tied at 1 game a piece heading into Tuesday night’s action.
The New York Islanders are having their issues on the ice and off, but could an ambitious new project save them?
The Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues came out of relative anonymity to earn berths in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As these two squads have learned, the ride there is slightly less difficult than the actual postseason games.
A quick breakdown and evaluation of the eight first-round playoff series.
After today’s embarrassing loss to the Rangers, we take a look at Ovechkin’s “sure-thing MVP award” this season.
Philadelphia winger Daniel Carcillo has been suspended by the league for game two of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff round after making head contact on Maxime Talbot with time winding down in game one. Head coach John Stevens was also fined ten thousand dollars.
See who your favorite FF writer thinks will win each of the eight first-round matchups.
Final standings wrap-up and a look series-by-series at the Western Conference
Inside this week’s report: the Hump-day Hater, Tap of the Stick/Drop of the Gloves, I did what?, and a final Stanley’s Dishwasher.
With the season over, I’ll take a look at some of the surprises over the course of the year – teams and players alike.
“We will be active and aggressive on our blue line once again this summer.”
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