Truthfully, this was the last thing I wanted to talk about as my first post back in pre-season writing mode. My original plan for this week was to come back with a piece on Auston Matthews on Monday, but I…
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State of the Me: The Faceoff Circle Turns Two
I think we’re skipping the birthday cake for this one. It’s a ceremonious time at the Faceoff Circle offices (read: my laptop), but as of right now, I’m being food-conscious as one of many general lifestyle changes that have come…
How teams are balancing Salary and AAV in 2019/20
A lot is being made of the Ottawa Senators’ cap management right now, and for very good reason. The team’s financial struggles – both directly and indirectly through owner Eugene Melnyk’s balance sheet adventures – have put a spotlight on…
Breaking down the unorthodox Sparks for Clarkson trade
In July 2013, then-Leafs General Manager Dave Nonis said of the contract he gave his big signing, David Clarkson: “I’m not worried about years six and seven”. Nonis is gone, but as it turns out, the Leafs will be worrying…
Nylander’s number change isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a big deal
You might be wondering why NHL legend Eric Lindros is trending on Twitter in Canada today. No, don’t worry, nothing bad happened to him – much like Wayne Gretzky trending four days ago, this is the result of Toronto Maple…