The Seattle Kraken avoided an arbitration hearing with defenseman Vince Dunn as the two sides agreed to a four-year contract for $29.4 million Friday night, locking up a key piece of their defense. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $7.35 million and it is a deserved upgrade for the blueliner who is
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Victor Olofsson and his camp are expecting a trade this offseason Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: Multiple sources said at the Scouting Combine that Buffalo Sabres forward Victor Olofsson and his camp are expecting a trade this offseason. Olofsson has a year left on his contract at a $4.75 million cap and will be
The New Jersey Devils have found their way back into the win column. They have picked up four straight victories and will search for their fifth in a row against the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 P.M. at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Devils are 29-12-3 and have 61 points, second in the Metropolitan Division
The Seattle Kraken have officially hit the halfway point of the 2022-23 season, and what a 41-game stretch it has been. The organization is currently on a seven-game winning streak, and their 54 points in 41 games is just six off their total from the 2021-22 season. From strong team performances to surprise individual efforts,
When the Vegas Golden Knights began play in the 2017-18 season, expectations were very low. In fact, media and fans alike predicted that the team would finish in the league basement for at least a few years before entering contention. However, the Knights shockingly won the Pacific Division before putting together an improbable run to
In today’s NHL rumors, Elliotte Friedman offers a number of updates on some of the lingering stories coming out of NHL free agency. There is talk the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse are close on a long-term extension, the New York Rangers might be nearing a deal with Igor Shesterkin and the Columbus Blue Jackets
As we approach a month left of the 2020-21 season and nine days before the NHL Trade Deadline we take a look at the Arizona Coyotes who currently sit in fourth place in the Honda West Division with a record of 17-15-5 for 39 points. Given their record now and their remaining schedule ahead, should
The NHL Trade deadline on April 12th is fast approaching, and Montreal Canadiens’ general manager Marc Bergevin is feeling the pressure to act. After two losses to the Calgary Flames on the road, social media and Montreal’s mainstream media was abuzz with anger that the season is getting away from them. However, as of March
Darren Dreger recently revealed on TSN’s Insider Trading what Los Angeles Kings’ general manager Rob Blake is looking for as the trade deadline approaches. Dreger stated that the team is looking for a “dynamic” defenseman, who is 25 years old or younger, and shoots left. Blake and the rest of the team’s management will have
Successful drafting makes or breaks an NHL franchise. Since Doug Armstrong took over as the St. Louis Blues general manager in 2010, they have built very successfully from within. Several key draft selections have developed into cornerstones of the team, playing a major role in securing the club’s first-ever Stanley Cup Championship in 2019. But
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports that Tony DeAngelo is getting a ton of interest from teams around the NHL. Does that mean the New York Rangers will be able to move the defenseman in the next couple of days? Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman drops a few newsworthy notes regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, with the sudden resignation of general manager Jim Rutherford on Wednesday, what’s next for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Who might be a long-term GM candidate? Meanwhile, could the Boston Bruins be thinking about moving a forward and if so, when will they do so? The St. Louis Blues have been in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, after signing college prospect Philip Kemp, the Edmonton Oilers have finally found him a place to play overseas. In Toronto, there is some debate about pending free agents Morgan Rielly, Zach Hyman and Frederik Andersen. Are there any developments in Tampa Bay when it comes to Anthony Cirelli? What’s happening
Over the last three days, the Vancouver Canucks have lost Chris Tanev and Troy Stecher to the Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings respectively. They also lost out on their backup plan of Tyson Barrie, who general manager Jim Benning was in talks with before he signed with the Edmonton Oilers. To make matters worse,
Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19 Edmonton Oilers: Statement from the team on Connor McDavid “Earlier today, Oilers captain Connor McDavid underwent medical testing that revealed a positive result for the COVID-19 virus. Since that time, he has been in voluntary self-quarantine at his home. He will continue to be monitored and will follow all
The cornerstone of the recent success for the St. Louis Blues has been their blue line. And that could all change depending on what happens with captain Alex Pietrangelo this offseason. Related: St. Louis Blues’ Mt. Rushmore There are scenarios where the blue line virtually stays the same and there are ones where it changes
There are so many players that you could call “unsung heroes” for this St. Louis Blues team, but I think there are three that are above it all when it comes to players who have been absolutely excellent for this team and aren’t talked about enough. Tyler Bozak Early in the season, we saw Tyler
Latest on the Taylor Hall situation Pierre LeBrun: Things can always change, but have been hearing this morning that the Florida Panthers are no longer in the mix. Their interested in Hall may have been tied to the idea of being able to, or thinking they could sign him to a long-term extension. The price