Recent NHL Features

Oilers Acquire F Frederic Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 04, 2025
Valuing Top NHL Free Agents With the Stanley Cup finals now in the books, the focus now turns to full offseason mode in the NHL, beginning with the upcoming draft (June 28-29), and free agency (July 1st). We’ve identified a few notable pending unrestricted free agents, including projected pricepoints for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 25, 2024
High Cap Hit NHL Expansion Exposures A look at players who were exposed to the Seattle Kraken expansion draft while carrying a current cap hit at or above $3.5 million. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 18, 2021
2021-22 NHL Financial Offseason Previews Breaking down the upcoming offseason for each 2021-22 NHL team, including cap space figures, free agents, draft pick scenarios, thoughts on potential trades, & plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 08, 2021
NHL Free Agency The NHL offseason has brought us 100 signings, a dozen trades, & a new draft class all in a matter of days. We're tracking all the movement and numbers here. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 12, 2020
Americans Abound in the First Round The 1st round of the 2016 NHL Draft from Buffalo, NY included 12 young stars from the United States - the most ever. Our look at all the picks by position, country, former team and more... Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 25, 2016
Financially Assessing the 2014-15 NHL Playoff Teams Assessing how each playoff team spent their cap dollars in 2014-15, and a look ahead to the 2015-16 season, including future payrolls and free agents. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 15, 2015
Evgeni Malkin's Next Contract A deep run into the 2012-13 postseason, & 12 more years of Sidney Crosby may only be the tip of the iceberg in Pittsburgh, with 4 major contracts set to expire in the next 12 months. We forecast a new deal for Malkin, and its impact on the Penguins. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 06, 2013
Contract Evaluation: NHL Long Term Deals Spotrac compares the points per game prior to and following a player signing a 10-plus year contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2012
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