Jan. 30 is the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft pick. The Islanders extended Horvat to an eight-year contract in the days that followed, and the first-round selection was flipped a month later to the
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With the New York Islanders in possession of their first-round pick for the first time since 2019 when they took Simon Holmstrom, it is a great time to reflect on their draft history. There have been some great selections and disappointing busts, so who were the best and worst in the team’s recent history? 10.
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but they are down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and optimism is running short. Now seems to be a good time to
Kyle Davidson wasn’t sure what to expect from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline on March 8. The Chicago Blackhawks’ general manager was one year removed from a busy deadline, and his team was in the same position: near the bottom of the standings, with no hope for the playoffs and a number of players with
The Vancouver Canucks are off to a franchise-best 11-3-1 start and have blown the NHL away with their offensive prowess, stout defensive game, and Vezina-caliber goaltending courtesy of Thatcher Demko (minus the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs). Even though the rain has taken over the city of Vancouver, the sun is shining in November
The Vancouver Canucks kicked off the 2023-24 NHL season on Wednesday (Oct. 11) with a dominant performance in front of a packed home crowd at Rogers Arena. Brock Boeser tallied four goals, Elias Pettersson looked like Elias Pettersson, and fans witnessed Quinn Hughes don the ‘C’ in regular season action for the first time –
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a 2023 protected first-round pick from the New York Islanders for captain Bo Horvat. After months of speculation and trade rumors, general manager Patrik Allvin announced the trade Monday afternoon amidst the team’s bye week and just before the 2023 NHL All-Star Game this weekend.
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Could the New York Islanders be a fit a Bo Horvat? Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now: The missing piece for the New York Islanders could be Vancouver Canucks pending UFA forward Bo Horvat. The 27-year-old will be looking for a
The New York Islanders will be looking to put last season’s struggles behind them and return to the playoffs after missing out on the postseason in 2021-22. Before last year, they narrowly missed advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and 2021, and a lot of the roster remains looking to go on another
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Jonathan Dahlen has been talking to several teams after not being qualified by the Sharks Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now: There has been speculation that UFA forward Jonathan Dahlen has an offer from Timra (his hometown) or they were preparing to
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Could a $6.5 million deal work for the Flames and for Mackenzie Weegar? Steve Macfarlane of Calgary Hockey Now: Mackenzie Weegar has said he’s open to signing a long-term deal with the Calgary Flames. Any extension for Weegar would have to be at
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Some potential targets if the Flames are looking to add salary Steve Macfarlane of Calgary Hockey Now: Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic has a year left on his contract and there is no urgent need for the Flames to trade him. Now, if
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The New York Islanders could have four-plus transactions ready to go Kevin Weekes: Not sure about the timeline on when they will be filed, but it shouldn’t be a surprise if the New York Islanders make at least four transactions. Stefen Rosner: It
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Vladimir Tarasenko won’t be moved for nothing … How low would Ryan O’Reilly go on a new contract? Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) The St. Louis Blues need Jordan Binnington to play well for them to have some success this season. Binnington’s
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The Edmonton Oilers will need to move out somebody Jim Matheson: After the Kailer Yamamoto signing, the Edmonton Oilers will have to make a trade to become cap compliant. Ryan McLeod will likely re-sign somewhere between $1 and $1.5 million. Forward Warren Foegele
The Kraken tried to trade for Kevin Fiala TSN: Chris Johnston said that the Seattle Kraken were also trying to acquire Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild and were in until the end. The Kraken have some cap space and are looking to make some moves. “It’s not a problem for them and I think
Andrew Brunette still waiting Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette was a Jack Adams Finalist and was loved by his players according to Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. Yet, Brunette still hasn’t received an endorsement from GM Bill Zito and his future is still in limbo. Is Zito looking at some of
Chiasson not considering Switzerland Rick Dhaliwal: There have been some reports that Vancouver Canucks pending UFA forward Alex Chiasson could sign with HC Lugano in Switzerland. Canucks President Jim Rutherford on Chiasson: “We will not make a decision on him until after free agency.” Rick Dhaliwal: Pat Morris, the agent for Chiasson of the report: