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Bobby Holik Gets More Undeserved Cash

Robert "Bobby" Holik is known for two things: (1) Being a hard-nosed defensive center in the mold of Joel Otto, and (2) being one of the most overpaid players in NHL history.It speaks to the stupidity and desperation for SIZE that certain NHL GM's were convinced to part with mega millions for a 2nd-3rd line center just...

Isles GM Garth Snow Calls out University of Minnesota Coach Lucia

It seems that the New York Islanders signing of top prospect Kyle Okposo wasn't simply about filling the hole left by Chris Simon's suspension. At least, that is what the Isles would like you to think.In the usual amount of class shown by the New York Islanders organization, GM "Party On!" Garth Snow took the low road, and...

How is that Free Agent Doing for You?

Every July, various team owners and GM's, despite their better judgment, lustily rush out to sign whatever slab of UFA meat they can catch to the biggest, longest contract that they possibly can afford. Salary inflation? Dimishing returns? Chemistry concerns? Cap issues? Those factors mean little when a fairly good player...

Nashville Extends Magic Legwand for Six Seasons

David Legwand had the blessing and curse of being the first player ever NHL Entry selected by the Nashville Predators, 2nd overall waaaaaaay back in 1998.Despite the fact that the sale of the Preds is in limbo, and many other contracts were slashed and traded to greatly reduce payroll, the Preds seemingly had no problem...

Ducks Give Getzlaf Great Extension

Brian Burke is a man of action, and avoided any potential Dustin Penner-like debacles by locking down Ryan Getzlaf, who was set to become a restricted free agent, to a hefty five-year contract extension worth $26.625 million US. "We are extremely pleased to be able to sign Ryan to a long-term deal," Burke said in a...