The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed left wing Evan Polei to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Polei appeared in 52 games with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose last season, posting eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points. Entering his seventh pro season, Polei has played 234 games in the AHL with
Aug 1, 2023, 10:08 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed on a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.1 million, the team announced on Tuesday night. McLeod, 23, bounced around a few lines for Edmonton last season, playing in 57 games. He finished with 11 goals and a
If you’re not sure how excited to get about the Winnipeg Jets’ upcoming season, you’re not alone. The Jets made another early playoff exit last season after a promising first half and are now retooling to some degree. Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded and Blake Wheeler was bought out, but the changes haven’t been as drastic
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Ryan McLeod to a two-year contract worth $2.1 million average annual value (AAV), the team announced Tuesday evening as they avoid arbitration. He will remain a restricted free agent and have his arbitration rights upon the conclusion of this new deal. He was a huge part of the Oilers’
The Colorado Avalanche have hired Steve Konowalchuk as associate head coach of the organization’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Konowalchuk joins Eagles head coach Aaron Schneekloth and assistant Tim Branham on the AHL coaching staff this season. Konowalchuk, 50, returns to the Avalanche organization following two seasons as head coach of Red Deer
The Seattle Kraken have removed TikTok videos marketed to the hockey BookTok community after forward Alex Wennberg and his wife, Felicia, published statements that criticized the objectification of NHL players. “BookTok” is a commonly used TikTok hashtag by content creators who want to discuss, review or promote books. A subset of that community focuses on
Induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame is the highest honor an NHL player can achieve, but for many, it is elusive. Unlike baseball, which has some clear statistical thresholds that virtually guarantee a trip to Cooperstown, hockey’s standards for induction seem to be much more subjective. Stanley Cups carry significant weight, as do individual
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman have completed their arbitration hearing, and a decision will be announced shortly. Meanwhile, Trent Frederic signed a new contract before his arbitration hearing. In other news, The Score’s Josh Wegman discussed five centers who the Bruins could consider targeting to
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Samorukov, 24, skated in 69 games with the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds in 2022-23, setting career highs with four goals, 16 assists and 20 points. He also appeared in two Calder Cup Playoff games, as well as two
Jul 31, 2023, 01:27 PM ET Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract Monday that runs through the 2025-26 season. Gustavsson, who was scheduled for an arbitration hearing Friday, is coming off a breakout season with the Wild. He posted a 22-9-7 record with three shutouts, a 2.10 goals-against average and
In 2014, the Nashville Predators missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year, sparking changes to shake up the team. Head coach Barry Trotz was let go in favor of Peter Laviolette, and general manager David Poile landed forward James Neal in a blockbuster trade. Almost ten years later, Trotz is back in Nashville, and
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a disappointing season that saw them battle through numerous injuries before getting bounced in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the upstart Seattle Kraken. The good news is that the Avs lifted the Cup the season before in 2022. Colorado would like to get closer to
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 31, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Bringing up Jessica Campbell’s name to anyone who has worked with or watched her work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last year will illustrate why she gained a massive amount of
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 31, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Bringing up Jessica Campbell’s name to anyone who has worked with or watched her work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last year will illustrate why she gained a massive amount of
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, both the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals are believed to be interested in Elias Lindholm if the Calgary Flames fail to get him signed to an extension. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are close to finalizing a contract with Filip Gustavsson. Finally, what’s going on between the Philadelphia Flyers, the NHL,
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a number of topics emerging from the organization. First, I’ll review new general manager (GM) Brad Treliving’s tenure after two months. While he still has a couple of important irons in the fire – negotiating contract extensions with Auston Matthews
It may be mid-summer but hockey is on the minds of dozens of Yukon youth this week in Whitehorse. One hundred and twenty-four young players from across the territory are taking part in the Centre Ice Hockey Camp, a camp born during the pandemic and put on by the Council of Yukon First Nations. “Today it’s
Fresh off of his buyout from the Nashville Predators, Matt Duchene has found his new home, signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Dallas Stars. Duchene will provide the Stars with a notable boost in their top six as they aim to have a strong season during 2023-24. Duchene’s 2022-23 Season Although the Predators