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Tatar and Red Wings Remain Far Apart in Contract Talks

Red Wings fans should be more than slightly concerned at this point about the future of Tomas Tatar with the organization. According to a recent report from Elliote Friedman, Tatar is looking for $5.3 million per year in a long…

Matt
July 18, 2017

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Brian Campbell announces retirement

Defenseman Brian Campbell announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons and will serve as a special adviser for the Hawks on both the hockey and business sides of the club. “I’m excited to transition into the next step…

Chris
July 18, 2017

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Could the Hurricanes Face a Change in Ownership?

News broke Thursday that an offer to buy Carolina Hurricanes has been made and the offer to keep the team in Raleigh was included. We know that team owner Peter Karmanos Jr has been exploring his options regarding a sale…

Eddie
July 15, 2017

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5 Exercises for Hockey Players that Improve Skating Speed

A common weakness shared among hockey players is this: Their skating speed is robbed by the shallowness of their skating stride. Whether you are chasing your opponent around the rink, or you are trying to get down the ice as…

Chris
July 14, 2017

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Coyotes Hire Rick Tocchet as New Head Coach

The Arizona Coyotes hired Rick Tocchet to be the head coach on Tuesday. Tocchet comes into his new position on the heels of two Stanley Cup Championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He worked as an assistant coach with the Penguins…

Matt
July 11, 2017

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Red Wings Could Lose Star Player After Unsuccessful Contract Talks

It’s beginning to look more and more like the Detroit Red Wings might be without one of their star players when the 2018-19 season rolls around. As Ken Holland and company turn their attention to the team’s own restricted…

Matt
July 11, 2017

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Shattenkirk signs with Rangers for 4 years

It appears as if the New York Rangers have landed coveted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk nearly two hours after the beginning of the 2017 free agency period with a four-year contract worth $26.6 million. Shattenkirk, 28, has spent a…

Chris
July 1, 2017

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Jets add Kulikov, Mason

The Winnipeg Jets moved quickly in free agency today to add left-handed defenseman Dmitri Kulikov for three years at $4.33 million per season. The team also added goaltender Steve Mason, who spent the previous five seasons laying for the Philadelphia…

Chris
July 1, 2017

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Red Wings sign Trevor Daley to three-year contract, add Witkowski

The Detroit Red Wings disparately needed to address their defensive deficiencies this offseason, which led them to aggressively pursue Trevor Daley in the days leading up to free agency. And it looks like the Red Wings got their man. Coming…

Chris
July 1, 2017

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Golden Knights trade Marc Methot to Dallas Stars

It’s been a busy week for Marc Methot. The 32-year-old defenseman was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights from the Ottawa Senators during last week’s Expansion Draft. The Golden Knights then flipped Methot to the Dallas Stars in exchange for…

Chris
June 28, 2017