Milan LucicPhoto from NHL.comJames NealPhoto from NHL.comn The Edmonton Oilers announced today that they had traded forward Milan Lucic and a condition 2020 third round draft pick to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward James Neal. The Oilers retain 12.5% ($750,000 AAV) of Lucic’s remaining contract. The condition on the pick is as follows: … Continue reading The Edmonton Oilers Trade Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames for James Neal
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Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks followed up their busy draft with a relatively busy July 1st, in which they signed three players. This was expected as the team has a lot of young talent and appears to be making all these moves with the hopes of returning to the playoffs as soon as this upcoming season. Their … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Vancouver Canucks
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the San Jose Sharks
Photo taken from NHL.com The San Jose Sharks had an eventful July 1st despite only signing two players. They lost their captain Joe Pavelski to the Dallas Stars, but were able to resign young star Timo Meier to a very team-friendly contract. But, their biggest move of the offseason came exactly two weeks prior on … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the San Jose Sharks
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings had a quiet July 1st, as they signed just one depth player. This was expected after the disastrous season the team had, which showed that it may be time for them to rebuild or at least retool. They desperately need to get younger, and free agency is not the way to … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Los Angeles Kings
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers had a busy July 1st, in which they signed five players. I honestly don’t know if this was expected by most people or not, but I figured they would be busy. However, they have yet to do what they need to, which is to find top six support for Connor McDavid and … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Edmonton Oilers
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames were quiet on July 1st, only making one signing. This was expected as they have several RFAs to sign, most notably forward Matthew Tkachuk, and they will command a lot of money. The Flames also don’t have much cap room considering the players they still have to sign, as they have $9.5 … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Calgary Flames
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes were relatively quiet on July 1st as they only signed depth players. They made their big splash two days earlier when they traded for Phil Kessel. It was expected that they would stay quiet after that, as it ate up most of the rest of their cap space and it wasn’t necessary … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Arizona Coyotes
Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Anaheim Ducks
Photo taken from NHL.com The Anaheim Ducks did not sign any players on July 1st but they did sign two depth players the following day. This wasn’t surprising, as the team was the worst in the NHL playing-wise for long stretches of the season after goaltender John Gibson was no longer able to steal every … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Anaheim Ducks
The San Jose Sharks Sign Forward Timo Meier
Photo taken from NHL.com The Sharks announced today that they have resigned forward Timo Meier to a four-year contract worth $24 million ($6 million AAV). Meier, who plays right wing, recorded 30 goals and added 36 assists in 70 games last season. Drafted ninth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Sharks, Meier … Continue reading The San Jose Sharks Sign Forward Timo Meier
Roberto Luongo Retires
Photo taken from NHL.com On Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, Roberto Luongo announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons. He accomplished much over his career, although he never won the Vezina Trophy (but he should have, at least in 2004) or the Stanley Cup. Regardless, he was a phenomenal goalie over his career and … Continue reading Roberto Luongo Retires