The first day of NHL Free Agency began with a bang, perhaps not with quality but with quantity. GMs were relatively cautious on Day 1, with no real Clarkson-esque deals being handed out.
Plenty of guys on the UFA market getting lots of attention...Oduya, Ehrhoff and Franson holding strong and hoping to get long term contracts at 5m or more per season.
Lots of teams still kicking tires. I'm hearing the Stars are trying not to spend a ton on any of the UFA Dman, but we'll see if that changes when the market starts thinning out.
Patrick Sharp sweepstakes drag on...the Blackhawks are in no rush. Whether its tonight, tomorrow or August, Stan Bowman will wait for the right deal. Recall how long it took Columbus to trade Rick Nash to the Rangers back in 2012. It wasn't until July 23rd that it got done.
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Trade chatter is starting to pick up pace for Chicago, who figure to be major players at this year's NHL trade deadline.
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The end of Auston Matthews' 5 year extension with Toronto looms on the horizon. -
There's still plenty of hockey to be played, but the Toews rumours have begun to intensify. -
The bidding war for Claude Giroux has intensified over the past few days.
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With Johnny Gaudreau already out the door, Tkachuk appears set to follow suit. -
A stunning report suggests Mark Scheifele could be playing his last games in a Jets uniform.
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Pending UFA forward Max Domi's name is rising fast up NHL trade bait boards as we get closer to March 21st.
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The draft and free agency will force major decisions on franchise players across the NHL. -
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With the NHL draft and free agency just days away, the rumour mill is cranking up once again.
