Dilemma in Dallas?
Since assuming GM responsibilities for the Dallas Stars, GM Trevor Jarrett has been evaluating the fate of the franchise given the state of his roster and stable of prospects. Needless to say, his was not overly impressed and felt the team was destined for mediocrity…
Blockbuster on Broadway
Only 24 hours after announcing the signing of prized UFA center Mike Ribeiro, the New York Rangers have made another big splash that is sure to cause controversy. "The New York Rangers are proud to announce that we have reached a trade agreement with the…
New York State of Mind
With Wave 1 of UFA coming to a close NY Rangers GM Todd Westacott went out and landed the top forward available by offering a signing bonus just north of $20 million to Mike Ribeiro for the next two years. "We felt that we were…
Tampa Misses out on Anderson and Riberio
In his first go around as GM of the Lightning, Ryan Torrie, has failed to sign either players he put a bid on. The Lightning placed bids on forward Mike Riberio and goalie Craig Anderson. The Lightning did not get passed round 1 in the…
UFA Wave 1 Insider Info
Reports around the league suggest that at least two veteran forwards have found homes with new teams. Details will be made public here as soon as they become available. Sources are saying that despite talking seriously with a couple of other teams, Norris Trophy winner,…
Money, Money, Money, Money, Money!
2013 unrestricted free agency has begun. Where will the Big Z, Zdeno Chara land? How about the group's top goalie, Craig Anderson? Or the under appreciated, but very nicely rated, Mike Ribeiro? We'll find out soon enough. While this group might not be the most…
Pittsbrugh gets top grade in SHL draft grading.
Stole the show Pittsburgh – A+. No question here, brought in two elite talents and a lot of other greatness. Offensively there is no question this draft is a franchise changer, on the back end it’s a very good draft and with all those picks…
Penguins change franchise face
Hell of a draft for the 2nd worst Team from last season. "The Expansion wasnt a good thing for us, as our picks slipped down. But despite these Problems our draft has been tremendous for the Franchise. We were able to add a lot of talent…
It’s Not A Democracy Anymore
It's been difficult a last few weeks for us here in Uniondale as the new fences around the Coliseum make it seem more like a prison than a hockey rink, but this intrepid Newsday reporter finally found a way in and was able to sit…
Wild shaping up, traded for Burns
The Minnesota Wild don't tend to really excite people or gain much attention, at least not in recent years, post-Patrick Marleau and playoff contention. For example, last season, Wild fell apart and finished with 60 points and, more pressingly, a minus-78 goal differential, the third…