Don’t Punish NHL Players to Close LTIR Loophole
For the second straight year, the Vegas Golden Knights placed captain Mark Stone on long-term injury reserve, freeing up his $9.5 million cap hit to bolster their roster at the trade deadline. Stone was sidelined last season by back surgery, returning for the start of...
Sidney Crosby Will Stay In Pittsburgh
Speculation arose about Sidney Crosby's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins after general manager Kyle Dubas shipped Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes before the March 8 trade deadline. Guentzel spent most of his career in Pittsburgh as Crosby's left winger....
Vancouver Canucks Sign Elias Pettersson To A Contract Extension
The Vancouver Canucks announced they've signed Elias Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension. The average annual value is $11.6 million. SPECTOR'S NOTE: TSN's Chris Johnston reports Pettersson will carry the NHL's fifth-highest cap hit starting...
Revisiting My Concerns Regarding The Winnipeg Jets’ Future
SPECTOR'S NOTE: The following was written on May 31, 2011, following the rebirth of the Winnipeg Jets following the sale and relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers. I felt it worthwhile to revisit this piece after Jets owner Mark Chipman raised concerns earlier this week...