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OPINION
7/16/22
STAN FISCHLER: Looking Back at the Frenzy
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Could the Islanders Revisit Their Interest in J.T. Miller?
(The Hockey News)
CATHAL KELLY: The Maple Leafs didn’t lose free-agency week; they helped the Senators win it
(Globe & Mail)
LUKE DeCOCK: With all eyes on Scott Morrow, Hurricanes’ top prospect looks the part in summer glimpse
(Raleigh News & Observer)
MIKE SIELSKI: Blame Chuck Fletcher all you want, but the Flyers’ problems predate his arrival
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
MARK MADDEN: Flyers continue to look foolish with offseason decisions
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Juraj Slafkovsky, Filip Mesar ready to grow with Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: For Sabres draftee Jake Richard, it's a long way from Florida youth leagues to an NHL development camp
(Buffalo News)
DAVE FESCHUK: Change in hockey, and in Hockey Canada, will require more than to-do lists
(Toronto Star)
7/15/22
ADAM PROTEAU: Teams With Top High-Risk, High-Reward Moves
(The Hockey News)
MIKE STEPHENS: The Maple Leafs Made an Era-Defining Bet in Net
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Are the Canadiens and Jets Working On a Pierre-Luc Dubois Trade?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: As other teams rush into free agency, Canadiens stay committed to long-term vision
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks, Mikheyev defy expectations, but understand a good fit when they see it
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Columbus? Really? Gaudreau won't ever be viewed the same in Calgary
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Flames must learn lessons from Gaudreau exit as Tkachuk future looms
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Could Auston Matthews pull a 'Gaudreau' and walk away from the Maple Leafs in a couple of years?
(National Post)
MICHAEL ARACE: Blue Jackets' signing of Gaudreau sends tremors through NHL
(Columbus Dispatch)
WES GILBERTSON: Gaudreau offers little explanation for leaving Calgary
(Calgary Sun)
JOHN NIYO: Yzerman, Red Wings finally find their depth — and some light — in rebuild
(Detroit News)
JOHN DIETZ: Here's what will likely happen with Blackhawks' Toews and Kane
(Chicago Daily Herald)
MIKE SIELSKI: The 2022-23 Flyers will be ‘hard to play against’ under John Tortorella. And harder to watch.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
MARK KISZLA: In quest for legit No. 2 center, Avs should consider trading Sam Girard
(Denver Post)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Johnny Gaudreau’s stunning move and other takeaways from Day 1 of NHL free agency
(Toronto Star)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Cam Talbot excited about chance to help Senators get to next level
(Ottawa Sun)
SHAWN WINDSOR: Yzerman puts his money where Wings' mouth is with free-agent spree
(Detroit Free Press)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Even though he's not on the ice, Matthew Savoie already finding his comfort zone with the Sabres
(Buffalo News)
BEN FREDERICKSON: David Perron's piece of Blues puzzle could be hard to replicate
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers GM needs to give cushion for potential deadline deals
(New York Post)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Senators sign Josh Norris to eight-year, $63.5-million deal
(Ottawa Sun)
STU COWAN: Canadiens GM Kent Hughes plays long game with Jeff Petry
(Montreal Gazette)
TIM BENZ: Deciding on Tristan Jarry's contract may be on a shorter timeline than we think
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
7/14/22
STEVEN ELLIS: Gaudreau Signing Shows that Blue Jackets aren't Messing Around
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Is Jack Campbell the Answer in Edmonton?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: After emotional breakup, Flames must find a way to move on without Gaudreau
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers poised to become powerhouse in West after big-ticket signings
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks investing a lot of money and faith in Mikheyev while defence remains a priority
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Oilers, Senators and Leafs big winners in free agency, while Calgary and Vancouver losing out so far
(National Post)
LUKE DeCOCK: Carolina Hurricanes defense even deeper after trade with San Jose Sharks for Brent Burns
(Raleigh News & Observer)
MIKE HARRINGTON: It's tough to see Ottawa and Detroit going for it, but Kevyn Adams is staying on his own course
(Buffalo News)
DIETER KURTENBACH: Welcome to the rebuild — the Sharks’ trade of Brent Burns marks the real start of the Mike Grier era
(San Jose Mercury News)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers' big free agency score brings more of what they need
(New York Post)
TIM BENZ: Steelers fans are sure that they hate Acrisure Stadium; Penguins fans aren't thrilled with free agency
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Claude Giroux will be the hometown hero for the Ottawa Senators
(Ottawa Sun)
BOB WOJNOWSKI: Chris Ilitch talks Tigers, Wings rebuilds; being judged against his father
(Detroit News)
STU COWAN: Defenceman Lane Hutson shines at Canadiens development camp
(Montreal Gazette)
MARK KISZLA: Are slim shoulders of goalie Alexandar Georgiev sturdy enough to support dreams of Avalanche dynasty?
(Denver Post)
DAVE FESCHUK: Are the Maple Leafs paying more for less in goal?
(Toronto Star)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets stuck in holding pattern
(Winnipeg Free Press)
TIM BENZ: NHL moves that impact the Penguins; Steelers player that may help you win money
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
JOHN ROMANO: Say goodbye to Ondrej Palat, and hello to a different Lightning future
(Tampa Bay Times)
7/13/22
LYLE RICHARDSON: What Does The Blackhawks Rebuild Mean For Patrick Kane?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: As Gaudreau makes emotional departure, Flames look to avoid knee-jerk response
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: How Keith's impact on Blackhawks' glory years, Oilers' youth left lasting mark
(Sportsnet)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: NHL market buzz: What comes next for Johnny Gaudreau?
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Gaudreau opts for free agency; Flames ‘have to move on’
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Leafs betting on goalie 'fixer' will get Matt Murray to believe in himself again
(National Post)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Who will replace Gaudreau? Who will backup Murray? And why are the Senators worth keeping an eye on?
(National Post)
TIM BENZ: Evgeni Malkin's decision to stay in Pittsburgh softens focus on Rickard Rakell's contract
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
GEOFF BAKER: Drafting Shane Wright was great, but Kraken’s more immediate future could be shaped in free agency
(Seattle Times)
JEFF GORDON: Blues GM Armstrong makes tough decisions needed to keep Blues in chase
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
DAMIEN COX: Leafs fans may not like it but Matt Murray was as good a choice as any other goalie out there
(Toronto Star)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: What can we expect from the Bruins when NHL free agency opens?
(Boston Globe)
RON COOK: Ron Cook: Re-signing Evgeni Malkin might not turn out to be the best decision for Penguins
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
JOHN NIYO: Steve Yzerman has room to move, but can he make free-agent splash?
(Detroit News)
MIKE McINTYRE Don’t expect big Jets moves in free agency
(Winnipeg Free Press)
STEVE SIMMONS: Leafs' Kyle Dubas playing dangerous guessing game on goalie Matt Murray
(Toronto Sun)
STU COWAN: Second chance begins for Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE SIELSKI: Johnny Gaudreau is great. Can he save the Flyers? He’s not that great.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers continue to be linked to top free agent — here's how they can pull it off
(New York Post)
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER: Clearly, Bruins ownership supports its management team. Here’s the problem with that.
(Boston Globe)
TIM BENZ: Le'Veon Bell will give up any football this year for boxing; Owen Pickering's hidden music talent
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
7/12/22
ADAM PROTEAU: Matt Murray's Future and Matt Moulson's NHL Career
(The Hockey News)
STAN FISCHLER: Itchy Issues to Think About Before NHL Free Agency
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Goaltending Market Heats Up As NHL Free Agency Approaches
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks development camp begins with notable Swedish flavour
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Flames might want to think twice before signing Johnny Gaudreau
(National Post)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Jack Campbell and Johnny Gaudreau highlight an impressive crop of free agents heading to the open market
(National Post)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Blackhawks intent on burning things to the ground — and smoking out Toews and Kane in the process
(National Post)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Goaltender Murray sent to Maple Leafs
(Ottawa Sun)
MARK MADDEN: From Evgeni Malkin to Heinz Field, fans' priorities are out of whack
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Juraj Slafkovsky makes big impression at Canadiens camp
(Montreal Gazette)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Matt Murray trade is an act of desperation by the Leafs — with Soo bloodlines, of course
(Toronto Star)
TIM BENZ: Evgeni Malkin has been playing hardball on the contract front; it's clear the Penguins are willing as well
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
7/11/22
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Why the rebuilding Senators, Sabres and Red Wings could be the big-time buyers in free agency
(National Post)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Scout says Habs, Jets, Leafs were big Canadian team winners at NHL draft
(National Post)
JACK TODD: Slafkovsky a greater risk for Habs, but potentially a greater reward
(Montreal Gazette)
PHIL THOMPSON: Uncertain futures of Patrick Kane and Willson Contreras are just the way of the world in the age of the rebuild
(Chicago Tribune)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Matt Murray could be crossing enemy lines in the Battle of Ontario
(Ottawa Sun)
TIM BENZ: Penguins 1st-round draft pick Owen Pickering's amazing growth spurt — and how it could shape his progress
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators will get a first-hand look at their prospects this week
(Ottawa Sun)
TIM BENZ: Kris Letang's contract a good one for Penguins, but there are flaws in team's big-picture plan
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
7/10/22
RYAN KENNEDY: Seattle Had the Perfect Draft
(The Hockey News)
SALIM VALJI: Treliving optimistic about Flames re-signing Gaudreau, but contingency plans must be considered
(TSN)
GENTRY ESTES: Preds hitched themselves to Filip Forsberg. Better hope it works
(The Tennessean)
LARRY BROOKS: NHL teams attempting to tank will likely pay heavy price
(New York Post)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Even after draft, plenty of 'to do' items for Senators
(Ottawa Sun)
STEVE SIMMONS: Maple Leafs' cupboard looking rather bare
(Toronto Sun)
TARA SULLIVAN: Word is out that Bruins players had their say in Bruce Cassidy’s firing. It’s a risky revelation.
(Boston Globe)
DAVE FESCHUK: How do the Leafs solve the problem in the blue paint?
(Toronto Star)
MARK MADDEN: A 3-year deal for Evgeni Malkin makes perfect sense
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Big names will fetch big prices when free agency opens
(Buffalo News)
MATT PORTER: Management runs in the family for new Sharks GM Mike Grier
(Boston Globe)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: A look at the nine prospects the Senators selected in the 2022 NHL draft
(Ottawa Sun)