We've entered an absolute snooze fest for offseason activity. The highlights include Jimmy Hayes, Brett Connolly and Evgeny Kuznetsov signing deals. All stick with the same team, all have been covered plenty. Here is the short take … Kuznetsov will be over drafted. Yes, he has fabulous offensive gifts, and [...]
From Hot Dogs to Prime Rib: A Phil Kessel love Story ...
Caps and Flames talk, 23-and-under All-Star team, Darnell Nurse and more … *** Yesterday I suggested the Edmonton Oilers were the most improved team since the end of last season thus far since. There was a vote for the Buffalo Sabres, too. Here are two teams who look a [...]
Paydays for Ryan O'Reilly and Brandon Saad, Hot Dogs, and did anyone top Edmonton? *** The biggest news Friday was the long-term, big-money contracts signed by Ryan O'Reilly and Brandon Saad. *** O'Reilly's deal is super interesting, and to be honest, I don't fully understand it. [...]
Minor signings, Mike Richards, the Dallas Stars and more … *** It is definitely the calm before the storm. So with that in mind, I'll pick up a couple thoughts from where Dobber left off in yesterday's ramblings … First, I agree with his assessment for Sam [...]
Torey Krug a winner, Edmonton adds their defenseman and skill and speed trump the draft board … *** It isn't that difficult to start this morning, despite the oodles of news. Mike was a beast yesterday. My rough count is 5,251 words of fantasy hockey. I've been [...]
Ehlers being fast tracked? A Talbot road block and Galchenyuk's agent cliff'ed … *** How high should we be aiming for Nikolaj Ehlers next fall? Of course, he'll have to make the club first, but with 205 points -- 86 goals -- over his past 114 games in [...]
I was extremely disappointed when everyone jumped all over Dobber earlier this week. I felt sort of special believing I was the only one being smeared in the comments. Alas, so I'll beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past … *** It is [...]
Taking a look at the Blackhawks success formula, and how the Leafs could learn from it. And more... *** Everything lined up quite well last night. The Cubs were rained out, so I could pay full attention to Game 6. Jake Arrieta was starting for the North Siders, and [...]
Let Steven Stamkos loose already and stop overpaying mid-tier players … *** There are a few newsworthy quick hits worth noting to kick things off. A little housekeeping run through the happenings we'll call it. Then, there were a couple things on my hockey mind, and we can [...]
