Category: Dougie Hamilton
Werenski 'ready to show what I can do' for Blue Jackets without Jones
Seth JonesZach Werenski said he is ready to show what he can do as the top defenseman on the Columbus Blue Jackets after the trade of Seth Jones.
Read moreFree Agent Profile: Tomas Tatar
Jack HughesA closer look at Tomas Tatar's free agent case as the veteran remains unsigned after the flurry of early activity.
Read moreFive Key Stories: 7/26/21 – 8/1/21
Evgenii DadonovA look back at the top stories from what was a very busy week around the NHL from July 26-August 1, 2021.
Read morePoll: Which Team Had The Best Free Agent Frenzy?
Michael RafflAfter nearly $800MM in contracts was handed out on the first day of free agency, and another $133MM the next, things have finally started to quiet down. Just 14 of our top 50 free agents are still available, and several of those names are expected to already be in agreement with the New York Islande...
Read moreContenders, Hopefuls And Rebuilders
Ron Hextallfrom Matt Porter of the Boston Globe, Where the league stands after the dust settled (tiers in alphabetical order): Contenders Boston — Lots of depth up front. Still not sure if they’re better, given Krejci loss. Carolina — Made up for the Alex Nedeljkovic loss by adding Frederik An...
Read moreIn Will Butcher, Sabres add intriguing talent to blue line for nothing
Dougie HamiltonBUFFALO – As NHL general managers scramble to make offseason moves and fit fat contracts under the $81.5 million flat salary cap, they’ve been gifting talented, high-priced players and draft picks to teams willing to accept big money. Prior to free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks acquired a combined...
Read moreFree Agent Frenzy 2021: Day 1 Signings By Team
Brian ElliottThe 2021 offseason saw an incredible amount of player movement before the gates opened in free agency, and it didn’t slow down once players were allowed to sign new contracts. Nearly $800MM in contract dollars were dolled out on day one, with more than 160 players inking new deals. Here are all of t...
Read moreNew Jersey Devils Sign Dougie Hamilton to 7-Year Contract
Dougie HamiltonThe New Jersey Devils have made a splash early in free agency, signing free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton to a seven-year, $63 million contract. Hamilton joins the Devils after spending the…
Read moreDevils Go Big, Grab Dougie Hamilton
Mackenzie BlackwoodNew Jersey wins the services of Hamilton, the best free agent on the market.
Read moreNHL free agency has added wrinkle with salary cap remaining unchanged
Winnipeg JetsThe NHL free agent market opens Wednesday with a unique dynamic: lots of good players available, little space under the NHL salary cap across the League and a new team joining the bidding.
Read moreOffseason Checklist: Montreal Canadiens
David SavardMontreal made a surprising run to get to the Stanley Cup Final but they have a lot of work to do this summer.
Read moreTony DeAngelo Has A New Home
New York RangersRecently bought out defenseman Tony DeAngelo is already set to join a new team. According to Frank Seravalli, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to sign him to a one-year contract.Hearing #Canes are closing in on an agreement with UFA D Tony DeAngelo.Not done yet. But expecting a 1-year deal. Th...
Read moreThe Hockey News Podcast: 2021 Free Agency Preview
SoundCloudPredicting where the top remaining UFAs land, bargains, busts and much more.
Read morePlan For A Busy Week
Dougie Hamiltonfrom Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun, Teams are already trying to determine the course of action with their own pending UFAs so they can either sign them or move on to be better prepared for Wednesday. More than a few GMs went into serious deal mode as of Saturday night once their last draft pi...
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