The Buffalo Sabres have reportedly come to terms with diminutive scoring forward Tyler Ennis on a five-year, $23 million contract extension. Ennis has some of the best hands in the league and is a super elite stick-handler, but from what I've seen over the years, he still struggles to really use his teammates well and [...]
Keep Calm and avoid damaging mistakes during the free agent frenzy.
The Detroit Red Wings were left out in the cold by UFA defensemen during the free agent frenzy and as general manager Ken Holland's comments would indicate, not to mention the exorbitant contract the club handed out to Kyle Quincey, the team is still desperate to add a right-handed shooting defender. According to reports, [...]
On bad behavior, chemistry issues, and managing risk with wild cards.
It was an interesting NHL draft this weekend, albeit one marked with a bit less player movement than expected. The price of trading into the first round proved particularly exorbitant on Friday. To wit: Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray was unable to move three second round picks for a first, Bryan Murray couldn't [...]
A second look at how the Columbus Blue Jackets evaluate draft eligible prospects.
It's rumour and transaction season, really the most wonderful time of the year! Though I'd probably trade the giddy din of hockey's silly season for another 3 hours of a Los Angeles Kings v. Chicago Blackhawks playoff game, short of that, the buyout period, draft, and free agency is just the best. * [...]
The Los Angeles Kings hoisted the Stanley Cup on Friday, and are now back-to-back full season champions. Just as a fan of trash talk generally, I believe the Chicago Blackhawks should get more guff for their asterisk 2013 Stanley Cup. I mean, they would if Phil Jackson were a hockey coach... * By [...]
A draft prospect doesn't have to be an Adonis to change the fate of a franchise.
It took five periods of hockey, a controversial goaltender interference call in the third period, and a historic comeback; but the Los Angeles Kings polished off the Rangers in Game 2 of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, and are now just two wins away from winning the second Stanley Cup in franchise [...]
