With the regular season coming to an end, it is the perfect time to look back on how the top free agents from the 2023 offseason performed in their first season with their new clubs. In analyzing the 2023 NHL free agency signings, some players have reignited their careers by joining teams poised to redefine
Dmitry Orlov
The Carolina Hurricanes have a system in place that works. Every player buys into the defensive structure that’s in place and goal scoring comes from everyone. There is not just one player that is relied on for goals, as all four lines have key contributors. However, one area that the team relies on more is
Training camp is in full swing, and preseason games have already begun. It is the best time of the year as hockey is again in full swing. The Carolina Hurricanes have new faces in the fold and, with their new personnel, will have a new look power play (PP). After examining the first potential unit
Hockey season is nearing the start, and training camp is officially underway. The Carolina Hurricanes are a team to watch for and one of the more dangerous teams in the entire league. With critical additions made during the offseason, the time is now to capture the Stanley Cup. In what can be labeled as a
On Friday (June 9), the NHL saw its second true sign-and-trade in league history. The New Jersey Devils traded defenseman Damon Severson to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he immediately inked an eight-year, $50 million deal with the club. With this move, the Devils received a third-round pick for the previously pending unrestricted free agent
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Tyler Bertuzzi and the Bruins have not had any extension talks. Meanwhile, it appears that Dmitry Orlov’s preference in free agency is to sign with another team. In other news, veteran Bruins forward David Krejci discussed his playing future. Lastly,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, with pending UFA veterans and little cap space, the Tampa Bay Lightning may have little choice in retooling his roster. Meanwhile, Dmitry Orlov is open to staying with the Boston Bruins but reports are that his priority would be to go back to the Washington Capitals. Reports are there are
After their embarrassing first-round collapse, the 65-win Bruins are now set for an offseason of changes. The Bruins have several pending unrestricted free agents and limited cap space due to the $4.5 million cap hit penalty for the Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci bonuses. As a result, we could see Dmitry Orlov leave the Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Dallas Stars pursue Tyler Bertuzzi in the offseason? What are the Columbus Blue Jackets making their offseason priority? And, in both of these situations, could the Boston Bruins lose two significant players? Finally, Rasmus Sandin clears the air about his exit from Toronto. Bertuzzi on Stars’ Radar? Jeff
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins want to keep all three new trade deadline acquisitions. Can they afford it? Meanwhile, will the Edmonton Oilers entertain the idea of trading Brett Kulak in the offseason? The Ottawa Senators have chosen a few bidders to get past the first round of buyers and an interesting
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone all-in, acquiring Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari in a trade from the St. Louis Blues. The move runs counter to what GM Kyle Dubas spoke of when he said he wasn’t likely to give up huge assets for rentals. Why did the Leafs pull
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Quick hits on the Rangers, Capitals, Senators and Canucks Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The New York Rangers are believed to be one of the potential landing spots for Chicago Blackhawks pending UFA Patrick Kane. Kane holds the hammer with his
The Edmonton Oilers have issues scoring goals, they have issues in net, and they have issues keeping the puck out of their own net. When it comes to the last of those three problems, the absence of a veteran defender like Duncan Keith is becoming more and more evident by the game. Fans were critical
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The Winnipeg Jets could use some help upfront Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet: Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers will be out indefinitely after he has his sports hernia surgery. The Jets are without three of their top-nine forwards, and likely for long-term.
Following news that Jake Muzzin will be out indefinitely, the Toronto Maple Leafs say they’re going to give opportunities to defensemen already on the roster. Not everyone is buying into the idea that Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren can effectively step up and fill the minutes left by Muzzin’s absence, but for now, that’s the
It has been 10 days since the Washington Capitals lost four key players to the NHL’s COVID Unavailability List. These players are Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov and rookie netminder, Ilya Samsonov, who tested positive for COVID-19. After missing four games and having not been on the ice for those 10 days, both Ovechkin
The Washington Capitals have been active in free agency this offseason. They acquired a new backup goalie in Henrik Lundqvist and added some defensive depth that they did not have previously. Although these were necessary moves, the solutions to their problems have created new issues that must be dealt with before the Capitals resume play