It's time Bleacher Report had a hockey roundtable, where the best and brightest hockey writers on the website gather around and give their two cents on a particular subject.
In this article, seven of the best NHL writers on Bleacher Report gave us their input on this NHL off season's winners and losers.
I want to thank them all for putting the time in to make this roundtable possible. I hope you enjoy...
Greg Caggiano (New York Rangers Community Leader)
Since this article is going to be long enough, I'll only give the analysis of one team, the team I know best, the New York Rangers. I believe that they were one of the many winners in this off-season, mainly because they said good-bye to captain Jaromir Jagr. No longer do they have to cater to his needs of what he likes and dislikes. Instead, Tom Renney is free to roll four lines without worrying about matching up.
The acquisitions of Markus Naslund and Nikolai Zherdev will help up front with guys like Aaron Voros, Dan Fritsche and Patrick Rissmiller helping on the bottom two lines. The last big signing comes in the name of Wade Redden. Maybe this change of scenery will turn him into the offensive power house he once was. If not, it's going to be a long six years.
Ken Armer (NHL & Anaheim Ducks Community Leader)
Biggest Winners:
Tampa Bay: I think many will disagree here, but read the entire section before freaking out. The Tampa Bay Lightning came out a champion in the free agency, signing great players all over the forward positions, new coaches, and new owners. A season ticket owning source says regardless of wins, the Lightning have new life with fans. "Hockey Bay" may not win now, but they may not be far off either. Signing Vinny Lecavalier to a lifetime contract is a good choice for this program, and Stamkos will be an instant star in Tampa. The team has confidence in its goal and defense, even though the league itself doesn't.
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