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THN.com Blog: Time to eliminate no-trade clauses.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 10, 2008   2 related          

The NHL introduced a salary cap to protect foolish, free spending GMs from themselves. Review some of the contracts that have been handed out since and debate whether or not you think it has worked to expectations. When the...                    

From The Point: Tampa turnaround.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 10, 2008          

Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the midway point of the season in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. JJ Dynamite A belated congratulations to New York Rangers superstar Jaromir Jagr, who recently became the...                    

Campbell's Cuts: News and views from around the NHL.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 10, 2008          

One of the beauties of the Internet is that, with a couple of clicks, you can look up the lyrics to "Blinded by the Light" by Manfred Man and finally discover the exact words of those two lines that go: "Some baritone Andy Sack...                    

THN.com Blog: Early observations.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 10, 2008          

It's early, but… • It looks like Jason Spezza will win the Art Ross Trophy with no goals and 128 assists. • The Bill Guerin, Mike Comrie and Ruslan Fedotenko signings look better, and, perhaps, more significant, than the Scott...                    

Mark Seidel's Blog: How the first round of the draft will go.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 9, 2008   3 related          

Mock drafts have always been difficult to formulate because a single trade - or thousands of other variables - can make the most accurate projection look flawed, but I’ll take a stab at this year’s draft anyway. Tampa Bay...                    

Maple Leafs Blog: Awards and Predictions.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 9, 2008   1 related          

These are the winners. Jiri Tlusty scoring his first NHL goal off his butt and proceeding to score his second on a legitimate effort with a blast. Round One Predictions (1) Detroit v (8) Nashville A potential upset waiting to...                    

Jay Feaster's Blog: To buy or sell at the trade deadline?.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 9, 2008          

In Tampa Bay, we’ve thrived on stability. I honestly believe if you’re going to make a deal, doing it well in advance of the trade deadline makes it easier for the player you bring in to have an impact. When the trade deadline...                    

At some point, Tampa Bay might want to get a little defensive

yahoo.com     Jul 8, 2008          

As there can never be a dull moment with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bolts have signed 40-year-old (!) free-agent winger Mark Recchi to a one-year deal that could be worth $1.5 million with bonuses; they have a contract deal...                    

Lightning help Sharks win big in free agency (The Sporting News)

yahoo.com     Jul 7, 2008   5 related          

The Sporting News - In the first few hours of the NHL free agent signing period, it would have been easy to conclude that the Tampa Bay Lightning were the big winners this year. With the period only a few hours old, the...                    

Rumor Roundup: Blueliner swap talk

thehockeynews.com     Jul 7, 2008   1 related          

This summer’s free agent spending frenzy may be in full swing, but that hasn’t put a stop to trade rumors. In fact, the unusually high number of trades at this point in the off-season has fueled further speculation of more...