Navigating the salary cap is one of the more important tasks for any GM. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a thorough look … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Minnesota Wild
Summer Synopsis: Minnesota Wild
In 10 out of the last 11 years, the Stanley Cup playoffs have featured the Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately for the Wild, the playoffs have not featured them for very long, as the team has been unable to appear in the Western Conference Finals since the 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs. Still dealing with the financial ramifications of buying out both Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Minnesota Wild
Brad Maxwell Passes Away
Longtime Minnesota North Stars defenseman Brad Maxwell passed away Sunday after a battle with lung cancer, the Minnesota Wild said today. He was 66 years old. Born in 1957 in Brandon, Manitoba, Maxwell played his junior hockey for the WCHL’s New Westminster Bruins before going seventh overall to the North Stars in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. As a rookie the following season, he … [Read more...] about Brad Maxwell Passes Away
Current Projections For Addison’s Contract Would Eliminate Remaining Cap Space
Ian Mendes and Shayna Goldman of The Athletic assess (subscription link) the remaining restricted free agents around the NHL including Wild blueliner Calen Addison. Last month, it was reported that the team hopes Addison would either take his qualifying offer worth $787.5K or sign for close to it. However, the contract various projection models place his value closer to twice … [Read more...] about Current Projections For Addison’s Contract Would Eliminate Remaining Cap Space
August Free Agency Update: Central Division
As even most mid-tier free agents are now off the market, it’s a good time to look at how each team has fared on the free agent market this offseason. We’re publishing a list of one-way signings (i.e., likelier to start the season on the NHL roster) by team, per division, to keep you updated on NHL player movement since the new league year began on July 1. Asterisked players … [Read more...] about August Free Agency Update: Central Division