Barrie’s new contract, the remaining RFAs and MacKinnon getting even more explosive… Tyson Barrie owners can breathe a sigh of relief as he signed a bridge deal yesterday. His deal is for two years at $2.6 million a year. Actually it breaks down as $2 million for the first year and $3.2 million for [...]
Krejci's new contract, regression for Pavelski and Johansen, and more. Man, oh man. What a crazy busy summer. Not necessarily from a hockey perspective but definitely from a forest fire fighting perspective. I feel like I haven’t written a ramblings in at least a month. I apologize for my absence. Hopefully I’m here to [...]
These five forwards seem like cap bargains but probably aren't worth your time anyhow.
Final fantasy hockey grades - all 30 teams. Also outlooks for Bs, Ducks and Avs
The Offseason Fantasy Hockey Outlook - Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators
Looking back to September of 2009, when we thought the BIG four was about to become the BIG five.
Who is the better winger to own in fantasy hockey - Rick Nash or Marian Gaborik?
Bowman to MTL puts end to Penner rumor? Rinaldo's hits per minute; Don't blame Joe Thornton; and more …
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Looking to update the Guide by Friday. The last update was late last week. Updates come almost daily when camps open, but for now you're getting the updates weekly. Buy the ninth annual Fantasy Hockey Guide here.
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No shocker here - but the Panthers have signed Aaron Ekblad to an ELC. I very much believe he will be an NHLer this season, possibly the only 2014 draftee who can say that.
Those who are into advanced stats, two new sites have cropped up. Brand new, but let's give them a boost since we're bored on this fine summer day. Progressive Hockey is one. War on Ice is the other.
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I wonder if the Dustin Penner tryout in Montreal that was hinted at a few days ago is dead in the water now that Drayson Bowman signed a tryout contract. Bowman is only 25 and he's responsible enough defensively. Yes, his 10 points last season really sucked, but he rarely started his shifts in the offensive zone - just 34.70% offensive zone starts, which is terribly low compared to most players league-wide. How would he do if given decent linemates and average zone starts? He could probably hold his own on the second line and become a 40-point guy. However, the Golden Boy rule is in effect here - a tryout contract probably means minor leagues for him, unless there are two or three key injuries on the wing for the Habs. He definitely needs some bounces.
This week the Eastern Edge will look at hot-shot prospects Ryan Strome, Anders Lee as well as long-shot T.J. Brennan and their potential for the coming season.
Heatley, Rinne, the Sharks getting younger, and more
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So Bruce Boudreau wants to play Dany Heatley with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry next season, making him a fairly valuable commodity to have on your roster. Dustin Penner had success there last year posting 13 goals in 49 games and then Patrick Maroon took advantage of ice time with the duo later in the season.
