There were some good sights mingled with a lot of bad for the San Jose Sharks in their Global Series opener against the Nashville Predators. Last season’s haunting issues lingered into the season-opening series, thus providing no indication that the 2022-23 season will be any different than the previous three. If not for a strong
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The 2022 NHL Free Agency period began on July 13. While numerous top-tier players found homes on shiny new teams, the San Jose Sharks decided to take a low-key approach to their signings. Rather than snag some of the top names on the market, management prioritized depth players. However, while there were no clear steals,
Flyers-Blackhawks talk on DeBrincat may not have gotten serious Pierre LeBrun: Don’t believe the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers have held any serious talks about forward Alex DeBrincat. Things can obviously change, but likely more tire-kicking than serious discussions. NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thought podcast: “What I think happened is that CHI asked
We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of report cards in this Nashville Predators report card series. I started with the players at the top of the lineup, and now I’m going over depth guys that may have had less (or more) of a contribution. Be ready to see some relatively low grades for some players
It’s been just over two weeks since NHL free agency opened up and the Nashville Predators have been quite active. General manager (GM) David Poile promised changes after the team was eliminated from the postseason by the Arizona Coyotes and changes have been made. Poile had roster spots to fill, and after trading Nick Bonino
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is some controversy brewing in Edmonton over the Connor McDavid documentary, the Oilers are welcoming back a defenseman and speculation grows as the team gets ready for their rematch with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. McDavid Documentary Gets Edmonton-Based Media Heated The documentary that covered the
Ken Holland‘s trade deadline strategy with the Edmonton Oilers Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic (Q&A): Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland’s philosophy on the regular season is quite candid but more telling of the upcoming trade deadline. He believes the market is not filled enough right now and likely will not be until closer to the
Ryan’s camp and the Senators looking for another team Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and Bobby Ryan‘s agent are exploring opportunities to try and find Ryan a new home. Given his contract – a $7.25 million salary cap hit for the next two seasons – it is highly unlikely
Canadiens eyeing a Sharks defenseman? Kevin Kurz: The Montreal Canadiens have been scouting the San Jose Sharks this season. Elliotte Friedman reports the Canadiens are looking at left-handed defensemen. The Sharks have a left-handed defenseman who is from Montreal – Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Devils mailbag on Hall, the D, Boyle and Schneider Corey Masisak of The
Let’s not allow that first loss to take the shine off a stellar road trip that started with three straight wins — all in come-from-behind fashion for a record-setting 5-0 start. Sure, coming home 6-and-0 would have been that much better than 5-and-1, but most Edmonton fans would have been content with the Oilers getting
The Lightning finally moved TSN: Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning had been trying to hold strong on a three-year deal at under $5.7 million for Brayden Point. He was never going to sign that. The last year at $9 million was key. He’ll be a $10 million-plus player on his next deal. NHL and
Puljujarvi still likely be to be moved Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Don’t believe that the Edmonton Oilers are interested in any of the remaining ‘high level’ unrestricted free agents. It’s more likely that the Oilers would go the trade route. They may have a little more wiggle room if going that route and
Oilers could be made available Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers have some depth on the blueline. They may need to make some decisions on which veterans to move this offseason to create room for some younger players. Adam Larsson has two years left on his deal and would get some trade interest.