Blackhawks Expected To Sign Teuvo Teravainen
2024/07/blackhawks-expected-to-sign-teuvo-teravainen.htmlHe'll now get a shot at potentially playing with Connor Bedard in a first-line role and is a major boon to their wing depth, joining Tyler Bertuzzi as their high-profile additions today.
Offseason Checklist: Washington Capitals
2024/05/offseason-checklist-washington-capitals-4.htmlGenerally speaking, this is the type of player profile where it makes a lot of sense to do a bridge contract. … By the time they re-sign McMichael and their other free agents, they’re basically going to primarily have just Backstrom’s (and maybe Oshie’s) money to play with.
Hurricanes Notes: Offseason Priorities, Nikishin, DeAngelo
2024/05/hurricanes-notes-offseason-priorities-nikishin-deangelo.htmlHe's already got one big-ticket item checked off after the team got head coach Rod Brind'Amour and his staff locked into long-term extensions over the weekend, allowing him to focus on retooling a roster with multiple high-profile pending free agents.
Evening Notes: Russian Showcase, Hague, Karlsson, Raymond
2024/04/evening-notes-russian-showcase-hague-karlsson-raymond.htmlBeing the most high-profile Russian prospect available at this year's draft, it is unlikely that forward Ivan Demidov will usurp Macklin Celebrini as the top player in this year's class due to the showcase.
Lightning Sign Dylan Duke To Entry-Level Deal
2024/04/lightning-sign-dylan-duke-to-entry-level-deal.htmlHe's the second high-profile Michigan player to turn pro in recent days, joining Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar.
2024 College Free Agency Preview: Wingers
2024/03/2024-college-free-agency-preview-wingers.htmlThat said, the 23-year-old has been an effective scorer with the man advantage and a profile of a fourth liner who can play the power play has some value in today’s NHL which should have him on the radar of some teams. … With the college regular season over and the Frozen Four tournament upon us, activity on the college free agent front will pick up in the near future.
Bruce Boudreau Interested In New Jersey, Other Coaching Opportunities
2024/03/bruce-boudreau-interested-in-new-jersey-other-coaching-opportunities.htmlHowever, he will not be handed the position and will have to compete with several other high-profile coaching candidates this summer.
2024 College Free Agency Preview: Centers
2024/03/2024-college-free-agency-preview-centers.htmlAn active checker, Breen profiles best toward the bottom of the lineup. … With the college regular season over and the Frozen Four tournament upon us, activity on the college free agent front will pick up in the near future.
2024 College Free Agency Preview: Defensemen
2024/03/2024-college-free-agency-preview-defensemen.htmlThat said, his profile is more of a depth defender than one that projects to play in an NHL top six. … With the college regular seasons ending and the Frozen Four tournament on the horizon, there will be some activity on the college free agent front in the coming weeks; we’ve already seen a handful of players sign.
Devils Listening To Offers For Depth Defensemen
2024/03/devils-listening-to-offers-for-depth-defensemen.htmlIt will be an active day for the Devils on all fronts, as they remain in pursuit of long-term goaltending help and have reportedly inquired about multiple high-profile targets, including the Flames' Jacob Markstrom, the Bruins' Linus Ullmark, and the Predators' Juuse Saros. … The Stars signed him to a two-year, $3.7MM contract in free agency in 2022, but a cap crunch in Dallas forced him out after one season.
Canucks Reassign Vasily Podkolzin
2024/03/canucks-reassign-vasily-podkolzin.htmlThe Canucks remain embroiled in trade talks for high-profile deadline targets like Jake Guentzel, and without a full-time NHL role, he's a natural candidate to increase the value of their offers. … Sending him to Abbotsford frees up a necessary roster spot for Vancouver, who was at the 23-player maximum on their active roster.
Penguins Receiving Strong Interest In Reilly Smith
2024/03/penguins-receiving-strong-interest-in-reilly-smith.htmlIn terms of a player profile, Smith is the type of player a lot of teams can use.
Trade Deadline Primer: Tampa Bay Lightning
2024/03/trade-deadline-primer-tampa-bay-lightning-5.htmlUp front, Waltteri Merela comes to mind as someone who fits that profile. … A restricted free agent this summer, Merela should land somewhere close to the league minimum with a one-way offer.
Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens
2024/02/trade-deadline-primer-montreal-canadiens-5.htmlThe NHL is currently witnessing the ascension of the Philadelphia Flyers, who sit comfortably in a playoff spot after the All-Star Break, and Montreal could look to mimic that success next season with a healthy lineup and high-profile additions.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Pittsburgh Penguins
2024/02/salary-cap-deep-dive-pittsburgh-penguins-7.htmlThis contract is a bit pricey for someone with that profile but it’s not a significant overpayment either. … There haven’t been any substantive discussions about a new deal but the 29-year-old is set to be one of the top forwards available in free agency this summer and will be eyeing a multi-million-dollar raise on a long-term agreement.
Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Rafferty, Newhook, Bertuzzi, McMann
2024/01/atlantic-notes-johnson-rafferty-newhook-bertuzzi-mcmann.htmlIt's unlikely they ship out any high-profile names, either, but Johnson's role on the team has already dried up, and they could get some value back for him by retaining 50% of his cap hit. … The 35-year-old is in his first season with Buffalo after signing a one-year, $3.25MM contract in free agency last summer.
Atlantic Notes: Reaves, Bertuzzi, Johnson, Rafferty, Cernak
2024/01/atlantic-notes-reaves-bertuzzi-johnson-rafferty-cernak.htmlIn preparation for the team's high-profile game against the Winnipeg Jets tomorrow night, the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs will look a bit different. … Suffice it to say, after having acquired both forwards in the offseason as unrestricted free agents, the Maple Leafs have not gotten a particularly good return on investment in either player.
Vegas Golden Knights Reassign Daniil Miromanov, Jiri Patera
2024/01/vegas-golden-knights-reassign-daniil-miromanov-jiri-patera.htmlWith plenty of high-profile injuries to their typical active roster, Miromanov is not necessarily a game-changing reinforcement to inject back into the lineup. … As an undrafted free agent, Miromanov came to the Vegas organization in 2022, signing away from HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Left Wingers
2024/01/free-agent-stock-watch-left-wingers-2.htmlBut is his recent form befitting of someone of that high of a profile? That's a different question. … In a multi-part series, we’ll take a look at each position group of the upcoming free agent class, and do a rundown on how those upcoming unrestricted free agents have performed this year.
What Your Team Is Thankful For: Florida Panthers
2023/12/what-your-team-is-thankful-for-florida-panthers-7.htmlAs was mentioned earlier, the Tkachuk trade was an absolute thing of beauty for the Panthers, It was high profile and high risk, but some of their sneakier trades are almost as impressive. … That trade could go either way though as Reinhart is a free agent at year's end and Devon Levi has shown glimpses of being a star in the making, despite his struggles this season.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Carolina Hurricanes
2023/12/salary-cap-deep-dive-carolina-hurricanes-7.htmlHis typical offensive profile is one that should see him signing for a bit less than this, especially if he’s able to secure another multi-year agreement. … Lemieux had to take a $550K pay cut in free agency this past summer and has found himself out of the lineup more often than not this year which doesn’t bode well for his next contract.
Big Hype Prospects: Bains, Fowler, Sandin-Pellikka, Atanasov, Buium
2023/12/big-hype-prospects-bains-fowler-sandin-pellikka-atanasov-buium.htmlAtanasov possesses a similar physical profile to Canucks star Andrei Kuzmenko, who did not become a point-per-game KHL scorer until his mid-twenties. … Seeing as Kuzmenko turned a 53-point KHL campaign into a 39-goal, 74-point NHL rookie season the following year, if Atanasov can keep up his scoring pace he'll likely be a highly in-demand free agent the moment he offers his services to NHL clubs.
Calgary Flames Recall Ilya Solovyov
2023/12/calgary-flames-recall-ilya-solovyov-2.htmlThe 23-year-old blueliner in somewhat similar to Zadorov in terms of profile.
Snapshots: Kane, Perry, Near
2023/11/snapshots-kane-perry-near.htmlYesterday, in a rare high-profile signing in the month of November, the Patrick Kane free agency saga finally came to its conclusion as the former MVP decided to sign with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year, $2.75MM prorated contract for the remainder of the season. … After having been on unconditional waivers for the last 24 hours, Chris Johnston of TSN is reporting that Perry has officially cleared, and is now an unrestricted free agent.
Panthers To Focus On Extending Pending Free Agents
2023/11/panthers-to-focus-on-extending-pending-free-agents.htmlForsling is the final high-profile free agent the Panthers will need to sign next summer and after a pair of solid seasons in Florida will be looking to cash in. … ESPN’s Kevin Weekes tweeted today that he expects the Florida Panthers to turn their attention to their pending unrestricted free agents after missing out on signing forward Patrick Kane.