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Blackhawks pad their center depth, sign Brad Richards
Hitting free agency after being amnestied, Brad Richards inked with a contender in Chicago.Brad Richards' Rangers tenure came to an end based on a horrid contract. While Richards was still a productive...
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Florida Panthers sign UFA defenseman Willie Mitchell
37 year-old two-time Stanley Cup champion inks two-year deal with CatsIn what is likely the last move by the Panthers on this first day of the 2014 free agent signing period, the team inked UFA...
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A New York Rangers fan remarks on Anton Stralman and Brian Boyle
Just what did the Tampa Bay Lightning get by signing Anton Stralman and Brian Boyle? Mike Murphy from Blueshirt Banter gives you an idea. Follow @DigDeepBSB [Editor's Note: Mike Murphy is a regular...
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LEAKED: Los Angeles Kings Internal Acquisition Discussions
One of my close associates, Dwight King who will remain unnamed, gained access to the Kings' player discussions over the last several years and shared it with me. Let's take a look!Recently you may...
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Ducks sign Jason LaBarbera
Ducks pick up a veteran goalie to support their rookie tandem. The Ducks goalie tandem of Frederik Andersen and John Gibson are going have a combined 42 regular season and playoff games between them....
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2014 NHL Offseason: Dallas Stars Salary Cap Picture On July 2nd
The cap space. It's gone.The Dallas Stars added Jason Spezza, Ales Hemsky, Anders Lindback, and Patrick Eaves on day one of the July roster movement bonanza. The salary cap situation is quite a bit...
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Kings Links - Free Agent Frenzy Hangover
Yesterday was nuts. What's in store today?The most surprising news from yesterday was probably that Mikhail Grabovksi didn't get picked up by anyone. Seriously? Any team looking for solid center depth...
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Forward Usage and PDO
How does a forward's usage affect his on-ice shooting and save percentage at even strength? I was having a conversation on twitter with Jesse Marshall (a must follow) about Brandon Sutter, and we were...
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The NHL and Hybrid Icing: One-Year Later
We've played a full season using hybrid icing in the NHL, and for the most part it has been a success, but is it the final answer?The 2013-14 NHL Season has been over for 3 weeks now, we've seen the...
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Puck Polemics: On The Stoner Signing
There has been much haranguing of the Clayton Stoner signing. While the numbers aren't great, for argument's sake some context is necessary.You've seen the reactions.Fans that sang the praises of...
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Season Review: Dustin Brown
LA's captain enjoyed another controversy-free seasondCorsi Chart (from @MimicoHero)PositivesBrown was an effective two-way player. He posted good possession numbers on Kopitar's wing (59.4%) and also...
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Season Review: Zone Entries
WHICH KINGS CARRIED THE PUCK IN? Who dumped it? Robyn Regehr is a dump. If you've read Jewels from the Crown all season, then you'll have an idea of what this post will be about. If you have not then...
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Staff Report Cards : Kris Versteeg
Tonight we discuss the disappointing season of Kris Versteeg. All situations5 on 5 on-iceEV5 on 5GPGAPTOI/60S/60Sh%PenDCF%CF% relGF%GF% relSh%Sv%PDOZS%ZS% relEVTOI%PPTOI%SHTOI%QoC TOI%QoT TOI%Regular...
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2014 Report Card: Derek Dorsett the Wrecking Ball
Did we miss something?I get the feeling that we didn't get to see enough of Derek Dorsett in a Rangers jersey. Dorsett, who was one of the pieces the Rangers acquired in the deal that sent Gaborik to...
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Through a patient approach, the Rangers and Glen Sather show they've learned...
While the Rangers have been fairly inactive this offseason, it could just be a sign that organization has truly undergone a philosophical change.The New York Rangers, organizationally, have been a work...
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Season Review: Jeff Carter
dCorsi Chart (from @Mimicohero)(Be careful about the 2011-12 number. I'm not sure if dCorsi can properly account for an in-season team change.)PositivesJeff Carter was a very good possession player in...
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(POLL) Will Anze Kopitar Be a Ten-Million-Dollar Player?
With Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane breaking the $10 million salary barrier, we can't help but notice a looming contract in the distance...Yesterday, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews signed matching...
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Staff Report Cards: Michal Handzus
The White Walker in the red sweater.All situations5 on 5 on-iceEV5 on 5GPGAPTOI/60S/60Sh%PenDCF%CF% relGF%GF% relSh%Sv%PDOZS%ZS% relEVTOI%PPTOI%SHTOI%QoC TOI%QoT TOI%Regular...
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2014 Season Review: Kyle Clifford
He ended his season perfectly, but what happened before the final play?dCorsi TableClifford's dCorsi (2011-14)YEAREXPECTED CORSI FORACTUAL CORSI...
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Staff Report Cards: Johnny Oduya
All situations5 on 5 on-iceEV5 on 5GPGAPTOI/60S/60Sh%PenDCF%CF% relGF%GF% relSh%Sv%PDOZS%ZS% relEVTOI%PPTOI%SHTOI%QoC TOI%QoT TOI%Regular...
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