The Alexander Semin experiment in Montreal—and likely throughout the NHL—has ended. The Canadiens signed the enigmatic forward to a one-year, $1.1 million contract in late July after he was bought out by the Carolina Hurricanes, where he had spent the…
It’s been 22 years counting since Montreal (or any team from Canada) won the Stanley Cup. Last season the team had high expectations and were supposed to contend for another Stanley Cup. But those plans collapsed when they fell behind…
There were 6,997 goals scored in the NHL last season. 6,549 came in the regular season while the other 448 came in the playoffs. It’s harder than you think to score a goal in the best hockey league in the world.…
When a 31-year-old 40-goal scorer hits the free agent market, GMs typically don’t hesitate to open the purse strings and throw money his way. When that player only scored six goals last season in 57 games, GMs hesitate to take…
Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin has been a non-factor during the 2014-15 NHL season, scoring only four goals in 40 games. That’s a far cry from the 22 goals he scored in just 65 games last season, and the 30…
One of the more enigmatic free agents still remaining this summer is former Detroit Red Wings forward Damien Brunner, who played out a one-year deal with the team during last season’s lockout shortened schedule. The 27-year-old Brunner came into the…
With neither side budging, most hope lost if not completely lost for a NHL season, there is little to look forward to for the NHL. That is, except for free agency. NHL contracts are a unique in, unlike what seems…
Losing Alexander Semin to free agency in the off-season could be huge for the Washington Capitals. For seven seasons, Semin has been an offensive threat for the Caps, scoring nearly 200 goals throughout his time in Washington. Semin also comes…
After missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford knew something had to change. Traditionally a small spender under owner Peter Karmanos, Rutherford was given the ability to spend whatever was necessary…
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…