The Vancouver CanucksTraded veteran defenseman Travis HamonicThe Ottawa SenatorsFor a 2022 draft pick in the third round. Hamonic, 31 years old, is a defensive-first hockey player. He had seven points in 24 games with the Canucks and averaged 18:22 minutes per game. Hamonic, who previously played for the Canucks, is now in his 12th NHL … Read more
BOSTON — BruinsA defenseman and I have agreed to an $8-year, $52 Million contract extension Hampus LindholmSunday was one day after acquiring him at the Anaheim DucksIn a trade. Lindholm arrived in Boston Saturday night as part of a deal which sent a package containing draft picks and defensemen to the Ducks. John MooreAnd Urho … Read more
The Florida PanthersHave acquired Ben ChiarotThe following are the Montreal CanadiensBefore Monday’s NHL trade deadline, he was taken off the market as one of the most sought-after defensemen. Wednesday’s Panthers trade saw their 2023 first-round selection, unsigned college prospect Tyler Smilanic and a 2022 fourth round pick go to the Canadiens. Smilanic was to be … Read more
When Moritz SeiderIt has an exotic sound to it when he pronounces his first name. He uses the “R” to bring the sound to his throat. This deemphasizes the sharpness of the letter used when non-German speakers try to say it. He has heard “MorEETZ” for over 20 years. His constant confusion was compounded by … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said defenseman Tony DeAngeloA serious injury can cause you to miss up to a month. Brind’Amour said Thursday that he only “did something to his midsection” and didn’t give any details. Brind’Amour stated that the injury would take time to heal, and called it “long-term.” DeAngelo was … Read more
Zdeno CharaStands alone. The New York IslandersWhen blueliner skated in his 1,652nd career contest in San Jose, he set a new record for the most NHL games played by a defenseman. Hall of Fame Defender Chris CheliosChara held the mark until 2010, when he retired from the NHL after 26 seasons. Chara now holds the … Read more
GLENDALE Ariz. — The Arizona CoyotesHave signed defenseman Dysin MayoA three-year contract. The terms of the Friday deal have not been released. Mayo, 25, has scored three goals and three assists this season in 42 games played with Arizona. Mayo was a fifth-round NHL draft choice in 2014. He became the eighth defenseman in franchise … Read more
Don’t underestimate the power and importance of blocked shots in your fantasy team. These stats have helped to create many highly-rated defensemen who play an aggressive game and are often overlooked by fantasy players. Let’s take a look at fantasy points since January 1st to show how this works. Kris LetangLeads all NHLers with 71.4 … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh PenguinsSigned defenseman Chad RuhwedelTo a two-year contract extension Saturday. The deal is worth an average of $800,000. It will be valid until the 2023-24 season. The extension gives the 31 year-old some stability. He was a reserve player for most of his five first seasons in Pittsburgh, often only playing when other … Read more
ELMONT, N.Y. — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith YandleHe became the NHL’s new Iron Man on Tuesday night. He skated in his 965th consecutive regular season game to break Doug Jarvis’s all time record. Yandle broke the record by setting the puck drop for the opening faceoff against Yandle New York Islanders. The NHL stated that … Read more