Category: Hockey
Oilers to Add Travis Dermott to Roster Following Strategic Salary Cap Maneuvers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly set to sign defenseman Travis Dermott to a two-way contract. PuckPedia reports that the team will formally get a deal done with the defenseman, who was in camp on a PTO, but only after they do some roster juggling for salary cap purposes. PuckPedia notes: “Expecting #LetsGoOilers to formally…
Extension Secures Stability for T-Birds and Blues | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Springfield Thunderbirds president Nathan Costa had a goal coming into October – give his fans some much-welcome news and get the season off to a good start. On Friday, the Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues announced a long-term extension of their affiliation, shooing away any concerns about the team’s…
Shesterkin Turns Down Record-Breaking Goalie Contract Offer in NHL
[ad_1] ESPN analyst and NHL insider Kevin Weekes reports that goaltender Igor Shesterkin has turned down another offer from the New York Rangers—this time a substantial deal worth $11 million per season. Weekes writes, “Igor has rejected the highest Goalie contract in @NHL history.” There were previous reports the Rangers have offered to better the…
Campbell poised to make groundbreaking history with Kraken as first female coach in NHL
[ad_1] SEATTLE — Jessica Campbell has a tattoo on the back of her right hand of the Finnish word “Ytimessa,” which became a mantra while she was assistant coach for the German men’s national team in 2021-22. “It’s flow, essentially. Your flow state,” said Campbell, who also has a Swedish Crown on the outside of…
Boston Bruins Set Roster and Consider Signing Tyler Johnson Following PTO
[ad_1] Despite earlier speculation he would get a deal, the Boston Bruins have not signed two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson off of his professional tryout (PTO) contract. Initial reports suggested that the veteran forward, known for his experience and playoff success, might be a candidate for a one-year deal, but nothing came ahead of…
IHUK and EHL Come to Mutual Agreement
[ad_1] Ice Hockey UK (IHUK) and England Ice Hockey (EIH) are excited to officially announce a new agreement, which will see executive expertise and resources shared between the two organisations. This initiative will further improve the connection between IHUK and EIH, particularly around administration, governance improvements and alignment of the performance pathway – bringing a…
Crunch sign first-round draft pick Brown | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images The Syracuse Crunch have signed forward Logan Brown to an American Hockey League contract. Brown, who missed the 2023-24 season due to injury, attended training camp on a tryout with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He spent the previous two seasons with the St. Louis Blues organization. A first-round…
Allvin is confident that Erik Brannstrom has a promising future with the Canucks.
[ad_1] Patrik Allvin, GM of the Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Brannstrom, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Colorado after Ottawa chose not to extend a qualifying offer, recorded three goals, 20 points, 77 shots, and…
Edmonton Oilers Lose Prospect Raphael Lavoie as Vegas Golden Knights Claim Forward Off Waivers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have lost forward Raphael Lavoie to the Vegas Golden Knights after the 24-year-old was claimed off waivers. Despite being a promising talent, Lavoie struggled to secure a permanent spot on the Oilers’ roster and made his NHL debut last season, playing just seven games and recording no points. He averaged 7:17…
Analysis of NHL Waiver Claims: Schwindt, Reimer, Lavoie, and More
[ad_1] Several NHL players found new homes after being claimed off waivers on Monday, adding depth and flexibility to various rosters around the league. The most notable moves involved the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Waiver claims: Aston-Reese from VGK to CBJReimer from BUF to ANAPatera from BOS to VANSchwindt from…