Washington, which nearly bounced the eventual Cup champs from the playoffs, made a pair of changes that could mean improvement in 2009-10, Wes Goldstein says.
Marian Hossa was the sole Central splash, but no need for a negative reaction to inaction. Wes Goldstein says experience is the young division's big offseason addition.
While the Devils sit in detention, the champ Penguins get great marks for retention. But Wes Goldstein says the Flyers nab high honors this offseason in his Atlantic Division grades.
Blood's in the water, and this time Sharks are the prey. San Jose has been quiet since its latest flame-out, but the Ducks and Kings are having exemplary offseasons, Wes Goldstein says of the Pacific Division.
Top scorer Phil Kessel remains in limbo, but that lingering mystery aside, the Bruins are the team doing the Northeast's best work, Wes Godstein says.
The Predators lost Steve Sullivan for two years. It took a few hours to get reassurance they wouldn't lose him again, Wes Goldstein says. And that's the long and short of it.
First was the GM's awkward dismissal, followed by injury rehab for a $63 million free agent. July has been herky-jerky for the West finalist Blackhawks, Wes Goldstein says.
Saku Koivu would have liked to end his career in Montreal -- despite not being able to speak French -- but it didn't work out that way. Now the veteran center is focused on playing for Anaheim, and taking another shot at the Stanley Cup, Wes Goldstein says.
Brian Burke was sick of watching his Maple Leafs get pushed around so the GM decided to change things in the offseason. The biggest catch may be Jonas Gustavsson, Sweden's top goalie last year, and Toronto isn't done yet, Wes Goldstein says.
His decision to retire comes perhaps one season too late, but Joe Sakic leaves the game as a role model on and off the ice and with accomplishments across the board, Wes Goldstein says.
Two teams, two trade requests, plenty of problems. Dany Heatley wants out of Ottawa, but his baggage and contract are major impediments, Wes Goldstein says.
When assessing the start of NHL free agency, Wes Goldstein says show him the money. Economics is the main factor in determining winners and losers among both players and teams.
The Rangers nab Marian Gaborik from the Wild, who sign Martin Havlat from the Blackhawks, who ink Marian Hossa. Two of those teams scored in the free-agent swap shop, Wes Goldstein says.
The Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal, the Rangers get Marian Gaborik and the Canadian teams enjoy their holiday on Day 1 of the free-agent market. West Goldstein analyzes the biggest moves.
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