Capped: A blind test to assess recent signings
July 1st should need no introduction. It is Canadian celebrations in full force, as well as NHL GMs tossing as much money as they can at mostly mediocre players. Looking back at previous years, we all know there are some good, but mostly bad deals signed in the first week of July. Let’s sort [...]
Ramblings: Dissecting the Kadri/Barrie swap; Rangers line combos; Dubois – July 4
The trade of Tyson Barrie has a lot of ramifications all around. It was less than a week ago in these very Ramblings where I discussed the Colorado blue line. The future of Barrie, the brief preview of Cale Makar, and the emergence of Sam Girard were all covered. Now, we have to review [...]
Eastern Edge: Reviewing free agency winners and losers
In this week’s instalment, we’ll take a look at how the Eastern Conference landscape has changed early on in the offseason. While you’re here, check out our Moving Day Tracker for some really insightful analysis as to how moves around the league affect fantasy hockey value. Boston Bruins On a day that saw [...]
Ramblings: Thoughts on Free Agent Frenzy
Did everyone catch their breath? With the advent of the talking period, it seems like most deals are ready to go as soon as the clock strikes noon on July 1st. That was pretty much the situation this year as most of the contracts were known a day or two beforehand, and we got [...]
July 1 MOVING DAY Tracker, 2019
Writers: Ian Gooding, Michael Clifford, Dobber FANTASY TAKES - Varlamov Joins Isles In Four-year Deal - Hawks Ink Lehner For One Year - Simmonds Joins The Devils - Duchene Riding To Nashville - Bobrovsky Takes Talents To Florida - Panik Goes To Washington - Talbot With Flames, Smith With Oilers - Pavelski, Perry now Stars [...]