Litter Box Cats Jul 19, 2017
New Panthers right wing Radim Vrbata could be an upgrade over Jaromir Jagr
Veteran will likely serve as a stopgap for a future prospect’s accession. Jaromir Jagr was admired by many fans of the Florida Panthers for the past two and a half seasons. One can argue though that we saw Jagr’s weakness during the 2015-16 playoffs when he looked more like his age. With Bob Boughner stepping into the head coaching carousel, he preaches a faster, shoot-first mentality out of his forwards. Maybe the addition of unrestricted free-agent Radim Vrbata will serve it’s purpose by the end of the season. When looking at Vrbata’s stats, he is known as a consistent 40-50...
Five For Howling Jul 2, 2017
Free agency departures more visible than arrivals so far for Coyotes
Arizona made one important acquisition on the first day of free agency, other moves met with mixed reception With the Free Agent Frenzy well under way in the NHL and the busiest day of the FA period over, the situation in Arizona has seen the FA headlines dominated more by departures in FA than arrivals. Shane Doan and Radim Vrbata are the key departures, but the list of players leaving is far longer than that of those arriving as John Chayka looks to re-tool his team and depth in the organization. So, as the first weekend of free agency ends, here's a rundown of all the moves in Arizona...
The Hockey Writers Jul 1, 2017
Panthers Sign Radim Vrbata and Micheal Haley
The Florida Panthers have signed winger Radim Vrbata to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, per TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. The deal also includes $1.25 million in potential bonuses. The Panthers’ official Twitter account also announced the signing, albeit without the salary details. Vrbata in Florida: one year, $2.5 M base salary plus $1.25 M in […]
