Like Stooges and celebrity deaths, Ron Francis signings come in threes. On the first day of Free Agent Insanity, the Hurricanes re-signed Jiri Tlusty, and added Brad Malone and Drew MacIntyre (spelling truly counts here, as there’s also Drew McIntyre).
While hockey fans near and far (myself included) were amazed at some of the big names on the move and how teams like Dallas are now much better on paper, Ron Francis stuck to his earlier statements and focused on depth. It’s not a sexy move, but for this team, this year, it’s the right one.
With the dog days of summer upon us and the thrill of the World Cup in full effect, I thought that this would be a perfect time to talk about what everybody is thinking about anyways, NHL free agency.
It’s true that the NHL’s hot stove doesn’t get quite as much hubbub as the NFL or MLB but I assure you, this year’s free agency is rather interesting.
Certainly all 30 teams will be trolling the wire to enhance their chances for the 2014-15 campaign, some will have success and some will have buyer’s remorse. It’s a little different on the player’s side of things. Free agency is something that is earned; it’s a rite of passage for tenured players where they get to look into the crystal ball and go to the best place suitable for themselves. This “decision” is often botched and what were once promising careers simply float down the commode only to be remembered as the disappointment that they have become.
Here is a list of our “Dirty Half-Dozen” free agents and some advice that may help them along the way. After all, making the right decision is a process of eliminating the poor decisions, am I right? Continue reading A Little Advice For Some Free-Agents→
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