Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers made a monster offer sheet to restricted free agent Shea Weber for 14 years and $110 million. After a week of speculation of will they or won't they, the Nashville Predators decided to match the offer sheet, which means Weber will stay with the only team he has known through his entire NHL career. After losing unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet
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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
After months of will he or won't he, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally pulled the trigger on a Rick Nash trade, sending him to the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets will get forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Erixon, and a the Rangers' 2013 first round pick. For more info about the trade, and how this will affect both teams going … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
Minnesota Wild Sign Zach Parise AND Ryan Suter
Happy birthday America! The Minnesota Wild started the fireworks early on the Fourth of July by announcing matching contracts for free agent forward Zach Parise, and free agent defenseman Ryan Suter. Both players were clearly the best available at their position in the free agent market, and in the end decided to join forces and come to the State of Hockey. Each … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Sign Zach Parise AND Ryan Suter
Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again
The Minnesota Wild are providing a glimmer of hope for the suffering fans of the State of Hockey as winter falls upon us. After a dramatic shootout win in Edmonton on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Wild now have their best start in the 11 year history of the franchise. "You're now f-ing with the best in the world" as Minnesota has flirted with the top of the NHL … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again
2011-12 NHL Northwest Division Rankings and Fantansy Projections
The 2011-12 NHL season is already under way, and the action on the ice is already heating up. After a summer filled with lots of on and off ice movement, but also much tragedy, the hockey world looks towards a new quest toward Lord Stanley's Cup. How do the teams in each division compare to one another? Who will be the big fantasy players this season? We take a … [Read more...] about 2011-12 NHL Northwest Division Rankings and Fantansy Projections
Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks Make Second Blockbuster Trade
MARTIN HAVLAT TRADED FOR DANY HEATLEY The Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks have made a second blockbuster trade in just over a week. The Wild send last year's leading scorer Martin Havlat to the Sharks for former Wisconsin Badger star Dany Heatley. The trade was an old school one for one player swap, something rarely seen in these days of mega contracts. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks Make Second Blockbuster Trade
What Should A New Winnipeg NHL Team Be Named?
What Should A Winnipeg NHL Team Be Named? With all the recent talk of the potential sale of the Atlanta Thrashers and possible move to Winnipeg, the biggest question being asked by fans is: what will the team be named? The rumors seem to suggest that the Manitoba Moose is the current front runner, thanks to the interests of potential owners True … [Read more...] about What Should A New Winnipeg NHL Team Be Named?
Possible NHL Division Realignment
NHL Division Realignment With the potential sale of the Atlanta Thrashers, and possible relocation of the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,the NHL is looking at the potential need to realign a few teams into new divisions. While the rumors are out there for a simple realignment plan, with only one team switching conferences besides the Atlanta/Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Possible NHL Division Realignment