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
Evan Rodrigues
The Florida Panthers are one of the strongest teams in the league, ranked second in the Atlantic Division behind the Boston Bruins with a record of 45-19-4 and 94 points. However, they were shut out by the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, 4-0, and one major factor in that loss was their lack of depth.
Over the last couple of seasons, Evan Rodrigues has become a valuable depth piece to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche and at a cheap cost. After one season in Colorado on a one-year, $2 million contract in 2022-23, he is getting a pay raise and joining the Florida Panthers. Rodrigues agreed to a four-year,
The New York Rangers made a splash today, naming Peter Laviolette their new head coach. Although general manager (GM) Chris Drury has now secured his coach, the team remains uncertain as fans wait to see what moves are made to stay under the salary cap while fielding a team that can compete for a Stanley
With many teams expected to lose some useful players to free agency this offseason, we continue to look at how the Calgary Flames might benefit. Next up is the Colorado Avalanche who will be making a sizeable shift with their forward group. J.T. Compher and Evan Rodrigues might be too rich for the Avalanche’s blood
The big contract signing of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason was inking Nathan MacKinnon to a long-term extension. But one of the contracts that flew below the radar was the team signing Evan Rodrigues as a depth forward. With captain Gabriel Landeskog missing extended time thanks to multiple surgeries – and with no timetable for his
Given the injuries they have suffered so far this season, the Colorado Avalanche have been one of the toughest teams to get a real grip on, as to how good they are, and how legitimate their Stanley Cup challenge is. In a bid to put together a contending roster once again this season, the Avs
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The top remaining UFAs Steven Ellis of The Hockey News: Looking at the top remaining unrestricted free agents that are still looking to sign a contract or a PTO. Evan Rodrigues (signed with the Avs yesterday, one-year $2 million) – center/wing – Put
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may already have their deal worked out with RFA Ryan McLeod but need to wait until closer to training camp and to make one more move before announcing that deal. The Vancouver Canucks signed J.T. Miller to an extension, so does that change the way they might
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Do the Oilers have a deal done with Ryan McLeod, targeting Evan Rodrigues on a PTO? Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers have one RFA remaining, Ryan McLeod, and it’s possible he already has a deal in place. The Oilers
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
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Christian Dvorak’s name is out there in the rumor mill again. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks might be looking at a couple of free agents still out there on the market. The Vegas Golden Knights signed Phil Kessel, what does that mean for their goaltending? Finally, the Edmonton Oilers apparently looked
There has been plenty of speculation that Calgary Flames have interest in adding another forward to his roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. General manager Brad Treliving himself has suggested that he may be looking to move a defenseman in the near future, whether that involves bringing a forward back in return or making room
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Christian Dvorak only worth a third- or fourth-round pick Jimmy Murphy of Montreal Hockey Now: Montreal Canadiens Christian Dvorak’s name is back in the rumor mill after the Canadiens acquired Sean Monahan from the Calgary Flames according to one NHL executive. He has
David Pastrnak is not really concerned that he doesn’t have an extension done Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak doesn’t seem too concerned that there haven’t been much contract extension talks this offseason and things seem to be on hold according to a Czech media report. “The Bruins didn’t have
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Could the Edmonton Oilers look to bring in Sam Gagner again? Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Had wondered if the Edmonton Oilers would bring in a veteran defenseman this offseason but get the sense now that that isn’t going to happen. One
Even after a career year in 2021-22, Evan Rodrigues is still a free agent this late into the summer. In 82 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he scored 19 goals and recorded 43 points. Overall, those kinds of numbers certainly make him an appealing option, so it seems inevitable that he will sign
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Oilers still looking to add. The higher the number for Puljujarvi, the harder to trade him Kurt Levins of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers could be able to make Patrick Kane‘s contract fit. If going to give up assets for someone, would