July Shift

UFA Day started slow, and almost continued into Monday with a slew of signings. The big money came from the big markets. Big spending under a cap system might not be what many consider ideal, but the cap is up and the money is out. What is ideal is big markets performing well. The league thrives when teams like Philly and the Rangers do well.

Our news section is packed with all the latest signings and player movement. Thanks to everyone who helped out in the forums. It’s been a couple of busy days.

Videos added

Kelly Chase vs Stu Grimson Dec 26, 1992
Lee Norwood vs Stephane Matteau Dec 26, 1992
Garth Butcher vs Brent Sutter Dec 26, 1992
Martin Lapointe vs Trent Yawney Apr 9, 1994

All for the money

Angela Busch has a great piece in the Bonita Daily News about Florida Everblades (ECHL) players leaving to play in Europe. More money for less games and no one minds saying it. It’s a different perspective than you normally get with the multi-million dollar NHLers and a good reinforcement that everything is relative.

Viewing material

Flyers, Rangers prove money still talks in new NHL
Rangers to be power players
Big, bad Rangers are back – and that’s good
Offseason Heats Up in the NHL (ESPN video)
Bruins have too many men in the crease (with video)
Stars lack wiggle room
Sakic the salesman
Leafs get boost with Blake
Smyth trade was a mistake
Smyth, Blake lead mass exodus off Long Island
New-look Flyers will be big, physical
Capitals Raid the Islanders