The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Scott Hartnell to a 6-year contract extension worth $28.5 million. The amount breaks down to $4.75 million a year. Hartnell, the 30-year old left winger has played 11 seasons in the NHL. He was…
There is some news circulating about a kind-of-a-big-deal contract negotiation between the NHL and the NHLPA. The news is foreshadowing the NHL season not starting on time. If the negotiations headlines have not emphasized the increasing possibility of a lockout,…
There are a lot of things that are a perfect complement to each other: beer and pizza, cake and ice cream, bacon and eggs. Blue Ice Hockey and its sister company, MDgolf have found the ultimate fourth partnership; hockey and…
We are still a few months away before the hockey season starts up, both professionally and recreational. These past few months, for some, have been filled with preparation for the upcoming season. Myself included, this year I purchased a road…
The Carolina Hurricanes have extended young forward Jeff Skinner to a six-year contract extension worth $34.35 million. Skinner will receive $4,350,000 in 2013-14 and $6 million per season thereafter until the 2018-19 season. According to CapGeek.com, Skinner’s cap hit will…
Vancouver Canucks’ forward Ryan Kesler (shoulder) is out at least until December, according to his agent. Canucks’ General Manager Mike Gillis on the other hand, believes Kesler to be “slightly ahead” of schedule. “He’s not ahead of schedule and there’s…
Great news for Ottawa Senators’ fans as the team has announced that their Captain Daniel Alfredsson will return for the 2012-2013 NHL season. “Daniel is an exceptional captain whose commitment to his teammates and to the great City of Ottawa…
Besides some of the free agent signings this summer, your mind has most likely been on other things than hockey. A time where the stinky gear gets aired out while we swing the golf clubs, cursing, and thanking the gods…
Now that the Philadelphia Flyers freed up some cap space by losing out on the Shea Weber bidding war, they have to sign their existing free agents. One such free agent is Jakub Voracek. The 22 year-old Czech Republic was…
Patrick Kane once again finds himself at the center of attention, apologizing for his crude behavior. Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks’ winger is entering his 5th season in the league. At just 23 years of age, playing professional hockey while making…