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What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs?

All photos taken from NHL.com The Bruins only have three unrestricted free agents this offseason, which is good news considering they have to resign restricted free agents Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Danton Heinen. Potentially hitting the open market from the Bruins July 1st are UFAs Noel Acciari, Steven Kampfer, and Marcus Johannson. Here’s what … Continue reading What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs? →

Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk

Phil Kessel (left) was traded for Alex Galchenyuk (right) last night in a package deal.Photo taken from NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes just broke twitter. The Penguins acquired forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph in exchange for forward Phil Kessel,  defenseman Dane Birks, and a 2021 4th round pick. This trade has … Continue reading Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk →

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 →

An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason

(photo from penguins.nhl.com) The Penguins had a rough postseason. They got  swept by the Islanders and only scored six goals while giving up 12 over the course of the four games. It was a postseason Pens fans knew was coming but didn’t want to happen. However, this could be the little reboot the team needs. … Continue reading An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason →

Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame

Jim Rutherford.(photo from NHL.com)Sergei Zubov(photo from NHL.com) The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was announced yesterday with a couple of familiar names in it, the biggest for the Penguins being General Manager Jim Rutherford. Rutherford will be inducted into the HHOF under the builders category. The Hall of Fame’s website states this about … Continue reading Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame →

Penguins Resign Two Defensemen

Zach Czuczman (left) and Zach Trotman (right) sign two year deals. (photo from Penguins twitter) Yesterday, Pittsburgh resigned defenseman Zach Trotman and defenseman Zach Czuczman to two year, two way contracts with an AAV of $700,000. These signing take care of two minor UFAs that the Penguins still need to be sign.  At 28 years … Continue reading Penguins Resign Two Defensemen →

The Bruins Sign Steven Kampfer to a Two-Year Extension

Kampfer celebrating his first playoff goal. Photo taken from NHL.com The Bruins signed defenseman Steven Kampfer to a two-year contract yesterday worth $1.6 million dollars, which means it will carry a cap hit of $800,000 per season. Kampfer played well in his role as an extra defenseman last season, playing in 35 games and recording … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Steven Kampfer to a Two-Year Extension →