The penultimate day of the NHL Rookie Faceoff began with the battle of the two most recent expansion teams as the Seattle Kraken took on the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams made a considerable number of changes heading into the matchup: notably, the eighth-overall selection of the 2024 Draft, Berkly Catton, was in Seattle’s lineup.
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly interested in James van Riemsdyk on a PTO before agreeing to bring in Max Pacioretty. Will they still look at the veteran or have things changed? And, did Pacioretty coming in change the way Nicholas Robertson felt about holding out for a trade? What
Late last week, we looked at five NHL teams who could regress this coming season. Today, we’ll look at five teams who struggled a season ago and have bounce-back potential in 2024-25. Let’s get right to it. Seattle Kraken 2023-24 season: 34-35-13, 81 points, 6th in Pacific The Seattle Kraken took a significant step back
The Seattle Kraken continue to be one of the biggest spenders of the 2024 offseason even in its late stages. They gave 31-year-old defenseman Adam Larsson a four-year extension with a $5.25 million average annual value (AAV), taking him through the 2028-29 season. Hearing Adam Larsson extension with Seattle will be 4x$5.25M when done. —
Last but not least in our offseason division roundup is the Pacific. The race in the top four was one of the most competitive in 2023-24, but some of the league’s worst teams were also in the Pacific. While many teams improved, it might not necessarily lead to change in what looks like a top-heavy
Every season, we expect certain teams to perform to certain standards based on their roster. However, a few teams always decide to turn the tables on our predictions. Last season, the Vancouver Canucks, who, after missing the playoffs by 12 points in 2022-23, took the league by storm, winning the Pacific Division and making it
It looks as though there will be a bit of everything in the Pacific Division this coming season. The Edmonton Oilers are considered the Stanley Cup favourite, while the Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights also figure to be legitimate threats. The LA Kings have a strong chance at making the playoffs for the fourth-straight
The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber
NHL teams revealed their regular season calendars in July. Every one of a club’s 82 dates is important. But beyond such platitudes, it is fair to highlight certain nights and special sequences. It might be because one’s preferred franchise plays a historical or regional rival, because it’s a playoff rematch from the previous season, or
Last week, we looked at which teams fared best in free agency. Today, we’ll look at some teams who took the wrong approach or maybe didn’t improve their rosters as much as it may seem. Of note, this article only includes UFA signings, so if your favorite team made some trades, those transactions will not
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators continue to interview coaches. Who is the latest name they’ve spoken to? The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired associate coach Todd Reirden. What does this mean for head coach Mike Sullivan? Will the Los Angeles Kings consider buying out Pierre-Luc Dubois? Finally, was the report of players in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this was a player-led decision. In Washington, there is uncertainty about the future of TJ Oshie and whether he’ll return to the NHL. Did Jon Cooper
Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship. Related: 10
The Seattle Kraken began a California road trip on Monday night by visiting the lowly San Jose Sharks. Although Wednesday is the big one in Los Angeles to face the Kings – the nearest team they can mathematically catch to make the playoffs – it was important to not overlook the Sharks. This was especially
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s a quick hit of trade deadline rumors with teams having only hours to make their final moves. The focus is on the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, and more. Finally, coming off the trade board is Jordan Eberle, who signed a two-year extension with
If the Seattle Kraken complete a successful push for the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, they can look back with pride on victories like the 4-3 nail-biter versus the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. While Andre Burakovsky got the headlines for scoring the late winner, the Kraken’s surprise weapon this season played a crucial role. Rising
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are getting a ton of interest in forward Vladimir Tarasenko, with the Florida Panthers emerging as the frontrunners. What does this mean for the Edmonton Oilers, who are starting to find out their top targets aren’t available to them? Did Linus Ullmark hear he was about to
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