marian-hossa Stories - The Copper & Blue
I Think I Have An Ulcer: Red Wings 4, Kings 3 (SO)
Whenever the Kings play the Detroit Red Wings, there is always a feeling of dread that accompanies that thought. But, first off, I must say how glad I am to have watched this gave live instead of at home on the Rinkside View, which is horrific! In my very quick (a.k.a. lazy) search, I couldn't find...
Rangers GameDay: News and Notes, Scouting the Blackhawks
Some news and notes heading into tonight's game with Chicago: The NY Daily News today talks about Sean Avery going back to the top line: The initial reason was that a two-game audition on the first line for Artem Anisimov showed the rookie center, while improving, isn't ready to handle that sort...
Ranger Analysis: Why all of the fuss over Gaborik?
On July 1stthe Rangers made a splash in the free agency by signing Marian Gaborik to a 5 year deal work 7.5 per year. Now why everyone is under the assumption that the Rangers were stupid for signing Gaborik is anyone’s guess, but today I found something that I just cannot ignore....
How does your salary stack up with Marian Gaborik's?
ESPN has this chart on their website where you can compare your yearly salary with some of the big free agents that have been signed. Here is the link to compare your salary with Marian Gaborik's. It will take me over 150 years to make his salary.
NHL News: Free Agency Day One Open Thread
Time to go shopping! We will use this thread for any NHL deals that go down today, feel free to talk about them here. Any Ranger deals that go down will be posted on the main page, just like any other Ranger news. Any Free Agent signings I will update in this window, and you guys can discuss them...
Marian Hossa's Cup comes up empty
Well now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, with the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisting the cup, there is a shining lesson to be seen by the rest of the league. And no it has nothing to do with the Penguins. Marian Hossa, perennial superstar, signed a one year deal with the Red Wings in order to get...
Scouting the Free Agents: Marian Hossa
It’s no surprise that the talk of last year’s free agency will once again be a hot topic come July 1st. In today's sports its downright shocking that a player in his prime would sign a one year deal, especially when they had to turn down an 8 year 90 million dollar contract in order to...
UFA Option: Marian Hossa
Marian Hossa is a guy that is widely regarded as the cream of the UFA crop this season, and as such, will be getting a salary a 7M+/yr, and likely for a term that is way too long. It's a nice situation for a player who only managed 66 points this past season. Still, Hossa is a very good...
Kevin Lowe, Stay Clear, Please.
News today, news that's probably worth taking to the bank, since it comes from Dan Barnes and to date Eklund hasn't picked it up. To quote Barnes:A well-placed source said it would take a "minor miracle" for Hossa to be anything more than another one that got away, but the Oilers are baiting the...
Marian Hossa Signs In Detroit
Ken Holland is a super-genius, and the rest of the Hockey World knows it and caters to him accordingly. There is no other explanation for Marian Hossa's decision to leave money and term on the table (beyond Rich Winter's dislike for big commisions that in anyway connect him to Kevin Lowe) and sign...
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