http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/5344 Recent articles about Wade Redden en-us Good article about how screwed up the NHL salary structure is getting. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:37:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286293 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286293 According to TSN, the Rangers have signed 31-year-old Wade Redden to a six-year deal worth $6.5 million per. The deal comes just hours after the team announced it had re-signed Michal Rozsival to a four-year, $20 million contract. Meanwhile, it was only moments ago that I got through telling you good people that Rozsival's deal reduced the chances of the team adding another top-tier defenseman. I guess next time I should wait for these things to play out… Redden should help fill a huge void on the blueline, where the Rangers have lacked a true point man for the powerplay since the NHL emerged from its lockout. Of course, the question becomes whether or not Redden can fill that void to the tune of $39 million. The answer? Probably not. Redden's 38 points last season tied him for 21st among NHL defenseman with Atlanta's Tobias Enstrom and - guess who - the Rangers' Michal Rozsival. Those aren't numbers that cry out 'SIX YEARS' or '39 MILLION' to me. Still, the Rangers had a need and it seems they've been aggressive here in addressing it. The money only becomes a factor if the offseason progresses and the team finds itself struggling to squeeze under the cap. I don't love it, I don't hate it. Most of all, I'm anxious to see what's coming next. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:20:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284798 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284798 Why wait until July 1st? Read now where Marian Hossa, Brian Campbell, Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin, Ryan Malone, Sean Avery and all the other big free agents are going to sign when free agency kicks off in less than a week. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:57:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282463 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282463 What will the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins be up to come July 1st? Will the Flyers be able to keep their young talent? How many players will the Penguins manage to keep in tow? Who will the Rangers overpay this year? Will the Devils finally find some offense? Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:20:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280173 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280173 What does July 1st hold for the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs? Will Mats Sundin remain a Leaf? Can Ottawa reload, or do they need to rebuild? Can Montreal make the moves necessary to stay on top of the division? Can the Sabres find a replacement for Brian Campbell? Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:24:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279675 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279675 Ryan Whitney of the Pittsburgh Penguins came out and made a statement last night to the Ottawa Senators, don't touch their captain. In the 2nd period, Senators defensemen Wade Redden tried to get under Sidney Crosby's skin and got into a little scuffle with him by the Ottawa net. Whitney didn't like this, so he stepped in, dropped the gloves with Redden and Whitney proceeded to thump Redden to the ice and sent a clear message to everyone. The Sen's will have a tough time doing anything against one the 3 teams they knocked out of the playoffs only a season ago. This is a more mature Penguin lineup and they showed it by dominating every facet of this game and look to do the same all series. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:52:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234676 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234676 Thoughts and reactions to the Penguins Game 1 demolition of the Ottawa Senators. Gary Roberts, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury and company took it to their rivals from the north. Highlights included. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:55:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234626 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234626 The turkey hunter has set his sights again.....see who he has snared this week. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:12:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/143932 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/143932 Breaking down and analyzing the trade between Ottawa and Carolina that saw Cory Stillman and Mike Commodore join the Senators in exchange for Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves. What is the impact of the trade? Which team came out on top? Are Carolina's playoff hopes dashed as a result? Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:29:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140419 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140419 After Ottawa's recent struggles, it appears a trip down to Florida and some tough talk has helped the Sens get it back together and none too soon really...thanks to Dan for the latest!! Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:46:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/42722 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/42722 Allen Panzeri of The Ottawa Citizen speculates that the four-year, $13.72 million contract extension signed by San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Carle could have a major impact on the Ottawa Senators. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:52:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/38495 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/38495 Which teams were scouting the Sharks and Canucks last Friday? Have Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne made up their minds about playing this season? Are the Panthers still trying to sign Bouwmeester? Do the Maple Leafs want to sign Dave Scatchard? Which teams are still interested in Danny Markov? Have the Senators discussed a new deal with Wade Redden? Why did the Flyers place Denis Gauthier on waivers? Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:16:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/30120 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/30120 In an interview with Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray explains that he would like to sign pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Wade Redden to a contract extension, in addition to forwards Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:11:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28193 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28193 FIO staff writer Greg Gibeault jumps on to the scene with his introductory article detailing the Top 10 fantasy forces when it comes to plus/minus. Plus/Minus tends to be a forgotten stat, but can definitely help you come out on top in your fantasy league. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:24:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/27410 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/27410 Last Wednesday (8/29/07), FIO staff writer Tim Hays took part in an experts fantasy hockey mock draft run thru Mock Draft Central. Among some of the participants were reps from Yahoo! Sports, RotoWire, FantasyHockey.com, and others. To get your mind in fantasy hockey mode, check out the results from this mock, and the commentary and analysis provided by Hays in this article. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:02:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/25720 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/25720