Offseason grades for all 32 NHL groups

The NHL offseason has featured impactful trades, shocking contracts and some genuinely stunning moments like the most important free agent obtainable selecting to signal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Some groups aced the offseason check. Different groups … did not. Listed below are the report playing cards for all 32 NHL groups by means of … Read more

Source: Matthew Tkachuk of Calgary Flames won’t sign a long term extension. It is possible that he will be traded

The Calgary Flames Trades are expected to be forward Matthew Tkachuk ESPN was able to confirm that an NHL source had confirmed his statement to the team that he wouldn’t sign a long term extension. The Athletic reported the news first. Tkachuk (24 years old) has been a part of six NHL seasons for Calgary. … Read more

Veteran defenseman Andrej Sekera announces retirement after lengthy NHL career

FRISCO, Texas Andrej Sekera On Tuesday, after nearly two decades in NHL, he announced his resignation. The Slovak defenseman was active for 15 consecutive seasons, since his debut in 2006. Sekera appeared in 888 playoff and regular-season games. Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers And Dallas Stars. He was a vital member … Read more

New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vandecek and the New Jersey Devils agree to a $10.2M 3-year deal

The New Jersey Devils Acquired Vitek Vanecek Compete for the goaltender position. They are now paying him according to these expectations. Vanecek, the team agreed to terms Tuesday was the first day of a $10.2million, three-year contract. This contract counts $3.4m against the salary cap up to 2025. He will earn $3.55million next season after … Read more

NHL teams that have holes left after the first wave in free agency

NHL free agency The season is well underway and teams are taking advantage of the yearly chance to improve. Some teams are. Others, however, have been strangely silent, refusing to make moves to clear caps space, or simply not doing enough when needed. There are also teams in the middle of the field, such as … Read more

Eddie Olczyk leaves Chicago Blackhawks broadcast booth and will likely join the Seattle Kraken

CHICAGO — Eddie Olczyk has left the Chicago Blackhawks After 16 years of being a color commentator for their television broadcasts. He’s expected work Seattle Kraken As an assistant general manager, he will be joining his brother Ricky’s team for the next season. “For 16 seasons we were lucky to have legendary broadcaster Eddie Olczyk … Read more

San Jose Sharks are ‘excited’ to sign Kaapo Kahkonen, 25, a veteran goaltender, to a two year contract

The San Jose Sharks Goaltender resigned Kaapo Kahkonen The team announced that the team had agreed to a two year contract Monday. Kahkonen (25), was purchased last season from The Minnesota Wild, is one the three Sharks veteran goaltenders — including James Reimer And Adin Hill This contract could also be an indication that one … Read more

Fan of Franchises? – Reviving defunct teams in the wake of the Seattle SuperSonics’ anniversary sale

Breakups are difficult, especially in sports. Sometimes fans get lucky and teams relocate within the same metropolitan area to help smooth the transition, à la the Nets moving from New Jersey to Brooklyn. Fans are sometimes not as lucky, such as the Warriors moving from Philadelphia to California. There are many reasons why moves can … Read more

Montreal Canadiens reduce Jeff Petry’s salary and send him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he is 34 years old.

The Montreal Canadiens traded veteran defenseman Jeff PetryForward Ryan PoehlingTo the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, in return for defenseman Mike Matheson A fourth-round draft selection in 2023. Petry is signed with a $6.25 Million salary-cap hit. Montreal did not receive any of Petry’s salary. The veteran of 12 years has been a part of 803 NHL … Read more

New Jersey Devils, acquire John Marino, 25, ‘a competitive, highly mobile defenseman’ in trade

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom FitzgeraldIn a press conference that announced several acquisitions, he told reporters that he is still on the market for a veteran defenceman. He cashed in on his quest by trading a 2023 third round draft choice and a Saturday deal. Ty Smith The Pittsburgh Penguins For John Marino. Marino, … Read more