Carolina Hurricanes Sign Brendan Lemieux
2023/07/carolina-hurricanes-expected-to-sign-brendan-lemieux.htmlWith the team linked to higher-profile names such as Erik Karlsson and Vladimir Tarasenko in recent days, as well as a rumored trade for Anthony DeAngelo (a former teammate of Lemieux's with the New York Rangers), many thought the Hurricanes were in a holding pattern until they were able to fit in one more big move, one that will require some creative money management with the team boasting just $3.3MM in projected cap space, per CapFriendly. … 9:49 AM: Unrestricted free agent forward Brendan Lemieux is preparing to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes on a one-year contract worth $800K, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports Tuesday.
Prospect Notes: Korchinski, Dvorsky, Reinbacher
2023/07/prospect-notes-korchinski-dvorsky-reinbacher.htmlEmphasizing Reinbacher's solid pro play and well-rounded analytical profile, Bobrov did have an interesting comment regarding concerns about the team's lack of scoring: "So I would push back against the notion that we have no scoring.
Looking At Five 2023 Non-Qualified UFA Targets
2023/06/looking-at-five-2023-non-qualified-ufa-targets.htmlThe 2023 unrestricted free agent class may be disappointing, especially with some high-profile names like Stanley Cup champions Ivan Barbashev and Adin Hill coming off the board in recent days. … However, the market did get a bit of a boost in the last 24 hours thanks to a slew of buyouts and the qualifying offer deadline, which saw over 100 restricted free agents get released by their teams to unrestricted status tomorrow.
Calgary Flames Sign Yegor Sharangovich
2023/06/calgary-flames-sign-yegor-sharangovich.htmlThe guard is changing in Calgary, with rumors swirling about several high-profile players. … Sharangovich, 25, was a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights.
PHR Mailbag: Keller, Salary Cap, Free Agents, Josi, Konecny, Draft, Rulebook
2023/06/phr-mailbag-keller-salary-cap-free-agents-josi-konecny-draft-rulebook.htmlSeveral of the rankings (which can be seen by clicking his profile link) have him around the 20s. … He’s not taking himself off the free agent list for an underpayment; he might not even do it for a fair-market deal.
Penguins Notes: First Round Pick, Buyouts, Free Agency
2023/06/penguins-notes-first-round-pick-buyouts-free-agency.htmlDubas also says the team won't be going after any high-profile free agents, instead aiming to hit on some value bets – something he had a great deal of success doing during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Free Agent Focus: Winnipeg Jets
2023/06/free-agent-focus-winnipeg-jets-4.htmlDoes he have the profile of a top-of-the-lineup, face-of-the-franchise first-line center? Maybe not, although he has shown the ability to play like one at certain moments, such as the 2019-20 Stanley Cup playoffs. … There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well.
Free Agent Focus: Toronto Maple Leafs
2023/06/free-agent-focus-toronto-maple-leafs-6.htmlAbruzzese, 24, fits that profile after a strong first season as a full-time pro. … There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well.
Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Shane Doan
2023/06/toronto-maple-leafs-expected-to-hire-shane-doan.htmlHowever, given that the future of the club is up in the air it makes sense for Doan to move on to a high profile position in which someone he knows is at the helm.
Vegas Golden Knights Have Had Extension Talks With Adin Hill
2023/06/vegas-golden-knights-have-had-extension-talks-with-adin-hill.htmlToday, The Athletic's Joe Smith released an extensive profile piece on the 27-year-old, in which he noted Vegas made an extension offer to Hill in March after he sustained a lower-body injury that kept him out for the rest of the regular season. … One of them is their goaltending situation – breakout netminder Adin Hill is an unrestricted free agent at season's end.
Free Agent Focus: Chicago Blackhawks
2023/05/free-agent-focus-chicago-blackhawks-7.htmlEven if the team makes a splash by bringing in another high-profile player to slot up next to Bedard, Chicago will still have ample space to take on a bad contract or too from cap-strapped teams. … There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well.
NHLPA Investigating Kyle Dubas’ Relationship With Agent
2023/05/nhlpa-investigating-kyle-dubas-relationship-with-agent.htmlWasserman Sports represents approximately 10 percent of the NHL's total player pool, including high-profile stars such as Toronto's own Auston Matthews. … The NHLPA confirmed to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli today that it's conducting a review of the relationship between former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas and his agent, Chris Armstrong of Wasserman Sports.
Coaching Notes: Gallant, Roy, Blue Jackets
2023/05/coaching-notes-gallant-roy-blue-jackets.htmlOne team with a high profile opening behind the bench is the Calgary Flames. … He will be behind their bench at the upcoming Memorial Cup which begins Friday, but LeBrun mentions he recently changed agents and NHL teams have already reached out to gauge interest in having Roy return to an NHL bench.
Examining Some Remaining CHL Free Agent Options
2023/05/examining-some-remaining-chl-free-agent-options.htmlThe 20-year-old doesn’t have high-end offensive stats but is a steady two-way defender and fared relatively well in the playoffs for the second straight year which should boost his profile. … He signed a tryout agreement in the ECHL with Buffalo’s affiliate but remains a free agent.
Latest On Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe
2023/05/latest-on-kyle-dubas-sheldon-keefe.htmlMirtle reports that if the Maple Leafs do end up with a new general manager, "it's hard to see [Keefe] retained, after four consecutive playoff losses." But even if Dubas remains in place, Mirtle reports that "there will be a lot of pressure to make a change" behind the bench, especially given some of the high-profile names currently available to be hired as a team's new head coach.
Minor Transactions: 04/30/23
2023/04/minor-transactions-04-30-23.htmlThe 27-year-old Moscow native emerged as one of the better wingers in the KHL this past season, and could now be looking to parlay his goal-scoring success into a lucrative contract with a higher-profile KHL club. … Elsewhere in Europe, today is a major day for the KHL as many teams are announcing the expiry of contracts for soon-to-be free agents.
Travis Hamonic Hopes To Re-Sign With Senators
2023/04/travis-hamonic-hopes-to-re-sign-with-senators.htmlAlex DeBrincat is a high-profile restricted free agent who will eat up most of that cap room as he’s owed a $9MM qualifying offer if they can’t reach an agreement on a long-term pact before then. … While Hamonic is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, he’s hoping it doesn’t come to that point, telling Ian Mendes of The Athletic (subscription link) that he wants to re-sign with the Sens before getting to the open market.
Gary Bettman Discusses Ottawa Senators Sale Process
2023/03/gary-bettman-discusses-ottawa-senators-sale-process.htmlSeveral of the bidders will be in Ottawa over the next few weeks, including arguably the most high-profile bidder The Remington Group.
Previewing The 2023 College Free Agent Market: Forwards
2023/03/previewing-the-2023-college-free-agent-market-forwards.htmlThe 22-year-old hasn’t been the most prolific of scorers throughout his four-year college career (his seven tallies this season are a career-high) but he has a strong defensive pedigree that gives him a possible fourth-line profile in the pros. … With the NCAA playoffs in full force and the Frozen Four coming soon, there should be some activity on the college free agent front in the coming weeks.
Tyler Seguin Leaves Game With Cut On Leg
2023/03/tyler-seguin-leaves-game-with-cut-on-leg.htmlSeguin becomes the third high profile NHLer to suffer a severe cut this season after Ryan Johansen was cut by a blade on his ankle, and Evander Kane had a frightening scene when he had wrist cut against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Deadline Notes: Miller, Oilers, Ekholm
2023/02/deadline-notes-miller-oilers-ekholm.htmlThe Edmonton Oilers have a busy day ahead of them, with talks planned on several high-profile defensemen.
Trade Deadline Primer: Ottawa Senators
2023/02/trade-deadline-primer-ottawa-senators-4.htmlAfter a flurry of high-profile acquisitions in the summer of 2022, expectations were that the Ottawa Senators would compete for a playoff spot. … Between injuries and poor play, he has significantly hurt his stock as he heads to free agency this summer.
Vancouver Canucks To Scratch Luke Schenn
2023/02/vancouver-canucks-expected-to-scratch-luke-schenn.htmlHe won't be going anywhere for his offense, but a three-assist game a few days ago only would have helped his profile around the league.
Snapshots: Sharks, DeBrusk, Smith
2023/02/snapshots-sharks-debrusk-smith.htmlQuinn emphasized that both of the Sharks' high-profile trade targets, Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson, are currently under contract or team control for the next season, and the team is not obligated to trade them by the March 3 trade deadline. … While the financial hurdles to a Karlsson trade are understandable, Meier's status as a pending restricted free agent gives his acquiring team some control in dictating his financial future, and a trade seems inevitable.
Trade Rumors: Meier, Gavrikov, Demko
2023/02/trade-rumors-meier-gavrikov-demko.htmlThe latest edition of TSN's Insider Trading saw analysts such as Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston discuss some of the highest-profile names available on the market ahead of the trade deadline. … Meier's status as a pending restricted free agent is likely jamming up the works in getting a trade finalized, though, as LeBrun reports the Devils' interest in Meier hinges on an extension as part of the trade.