The NHL Entry Draft is one of the most exciting hockey events for the fans and one of the most stressful and important couple of days for the teams. There will be plenty of young superstars drafted and there will always be potential busts. Many teams love to build through the draft and develop their
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A lot has happened over the past two weeks; as a result, the Vancouver Canucks team looks a lot different than it did at the beginning of October. In this edition of Canucks News & Rumors, I’ll trace some of those changes and then look at two recent signings by the team. As well, I’ll
6:49 AM ET The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Cody Ceci to a one-year, $1.25 million contract. Pittsburgh had bought out the contract of defenseman Jack Johnson so had an open spot on the blueline. “For me, I really just liked the opportunity there,” Ceci said, according to NHL.com. “I felt the fit was good
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forwards Jeremy Bracco, David Gust and Sheldon Rempal to one-year, two-way contracts. Bracco, 23, registered four goals and a team-leading 30 assists for 34 points in 44 games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies last season, and participated in the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic. In three pro seasons, Bracco has amassed
On the surface, Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen’s extension at the very least delays prospect Cayden Primeau’s emergence as Carey Price’s backup by a few seasons. In actuality, the move gives the Habs much-needed depth at the position. Canadiens Need Allen The initial acquisition of Jake Allen was just as much-needed. In fact, as much
The Western Hockey League says it will resume play on Jan. 8, if it can receive the necessary permissions from health officials in Canada and the United States. The start date of the 2020-2021 season has been pushed back multiple times, first to October, and then to December. The WHL said in a release Wednesday
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, how close are the Chicago Blackhawks to a deal with restricted free agent Dylan Strome? In Philadelphia, the Flyers are looking to do more in this offseason, but are being conservative knowing what deal needs to get done in the future. Who did Joe Thornton talk to when he was
In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Brendan Gallagher signs a long term contract extension to stay with the Habs, Tyler Toffoli speaks to the Montreal media for the first time since inking a four-year deal and Jesperi Kotkaniemi is loaned to the Finnish Liiga for the start of the 2020-21 season. Plus, goaltender
4:49 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The New York Rangers agreed to terms Thursday with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on a new contract. Georgiev was a restricted free agent. The 24-year-old is expected to back up Igor Shesterkin next season after the Rangers bought out longtime face of the franchise Henrik Lundqvist. Georgiev went
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed goaltender Joey Daccord to a three-year contract through the 2022-23 season. The first two years are a two-way deal, and the third year is one-way. Daccord, 24, appeared in 24 games with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2019-20, going 15-6-2 with a 2.61 goals-against average, a .915 save percentage and
The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. Mr. Hockey Makes His Debut
Brian Burke sits on his sofa sipping water, looking exhausted, his tie in trademark fashion — dangling around his neck rather than done up. There is no evidence in his living room or dining room that he has spent a lifetime in hockey as a player, manager, league executive and now as a broadcaster. Not
No. 99? Try number one. On Oct. 15, 1989, Wayne Gretzky tied and then surpassed the NHL’s all-time scoring record. He broke the record during a game against the Edmonton Oilers, the team he’d won four Stanley Cups with before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings the previous year. The game was stopped for a special
“I’m proud to announce from the London Knights, Mitch Marner.” Those were the words spoken by Toronto Maple Leafs co-interim general manager Mark Hunter when he stepped up to the podium at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Yeah, it’s already been that long. No, I can’t believe it either. Related: Maple Leafs Sign Joe Thornton
The Boston Bruins and restricted free agent defender Matt Grzelcyk have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $14.75 million. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $3.687,500 and will keep Grzelcyk under contract until he’s 30 years old. For the Bruins, this deal makes a lot of sense. Grzelcyk has continually
The New York Rangers have signed Alexis Lafreniere, the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Lafreniere will be on an entry-level contract that will pay him just under $1 million a year for three years if he stays with the big club. Most don’t think he’ll be demoted to the minors unless
5:14 PM ET Free-agent center Joe Thornton signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, ending a 15-year run with the San Jose Sharks. Thornton, 41, is currently skating with HC Davos in the Swiss National League in preparation of the 2020-21 NHL season. His contract with the Leafs is for $700,000.
There were talks four years ago between the Springfield Thunderbirds and the St. Louis Blues about a potential partnership, but nothing came of it. Four years later, the Las Vegas Golden Knights purchased the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League, leaving the Blues without an AHL affiliate. That is when talks between the