Revisiting the 2021 Expansion Roster & Evaluating Beniers' Contract Situation
Plus, should the big ticket signings be considered a win or a miss?
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9 NHL Teams That Missed in Free Agency
July 22, 2024 by Alex Chauvancy
Last week, we looked at which teams fared best in free agency. Today, we’ll look at some teams who took the wrong approach or maybe didn’t improve their rosters as much as it may seem. Of note, this article only includes UFA signings, so if your favorite team made some trades, those transactions will not be discussed in great detail.
Today in Hockey History: July 21
July 21, 2024 by Matthew Zator
July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional contract, new head coaches were hired and the Seattle Kraken got its inaugural roster via the expansion draft. So, let’s begin our daily trip through the decades to relive all the great memories from this date.
Seattle Kraken Contract News: Beniers Remains Unsigned & ELCs
July 20, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
It’s the middle of the summer and the only ice most people are probably interested in are the cubes floating in their libation of choice. There is some hockey-related activity during these days of sunshine and pool parties, even though it doesn’t directly involve puck battles and goals. Things have been a bit quiet in the Pacific Northwest since the first days of free agency a couple of weeks ago, but a few developments have come to the surface. There is another bit of news people who follow the team are waiting for with bated breath. Let’s discuss.
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