NHL news: Devils sign Santini

                 The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Steven Santini to a three year deal, with an AAV of about $1.4 million.                  Santini was one of the Devils two roster players that were still RFAs (Miles Wood is the other one), and since he is only fighting for the 7th D spot, they signedContinue reading “NHL news: Devils sign Santini”

NHL trade review: Flames, Hurricanes make blockbuster trade

            The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defensemen Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox, plus forward Michael Ferland from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Noah Hanifin and forward Elias Lindholm.             For the Hurricanes, they need a big shake up. New owner Tom Dundon said he\’d chance things around town, and he did just thatContinue reading “NHL trade review: Flames, Hurricanes make blockbuster trade”

NHL trade review: Avalanche acquires Grubauer, Orpik

             The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goalie Phillip Grubauer and defenseman Brooks Orpik from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick in the 2018 NHL draft (47th overall).                For the Avalanche, Semyon Varlamov and Jonathan Bernier could be on the move, and that wouldContinue reading “NHL trade review: Avalanche acquires Grubauer, Orpik”

NHL trade review: Hoffman flipped, traded to Panthers

                    The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Mike Hoffman and a 2018 7th round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2019 2nd round pick, and a 4th and 5th round pick, both in 2018.                     For the Panthers, their expansion draft blunders last year left them without two scoring wingers inContinue reading “NHL trade review: Hoffman flipped, traded to Panthers”