The Calgary Flames’ decision to place Jakob Pelletier on waivers has sparked an immediate reaction from fans and analysts, many of whom are questioning the team’s roster management. A somewhat surprising move, there is real concern that a team will claim the forward. The Flames announced on Sunday that Pelletier, along with Cole Schwindt and…
Jeremy Swayman signed a massive eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins, carrying an average annual value of $8.25 million through the 2031-32 season. The 25-year-old goaltender, previously a restricted free agent, had come off a one-year, $3.475 million deal awarded by an arbitrator in August 2023. However, as contract talks were ongoing, Swayman…
On October 4th, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres kicked off their seasons in the opening game of the NHL Global Series, held this year in Prague, Czechia. The Devils secured a strong 4-1 victory over the Sabres. The rest of the NHL won’t start its season until October 8th. With only one preseason…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ final preseason game of the season saw them home to a Detroit Red Wings team that iced mostly prospects and players fighting for a roster spot. It was also the Red Wings’ third game in three nights. With the expanded preseason roster, the players themselves didn’t play all three games, but…
The Edmonton Oilers made some tough decisions on Sunday, electing to make several roster cuts. They chose not to keep prospect center Noah Philp with the big club, despite having a standout performance at camp and in preseason for the Oilers. The Oilers have also placed goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, defenseman Josh Brown, and forwards Raphael…
The Edmonton Oilers don’t have to worry about a contract extension for goaltender Stuart Skinner for at least two seasons. That said, the eight-year deal Jeremy Swayman just struck with the Boston Bruins is not ideal news for the Oilers when it comes to predicting what Skinner’s next contract could look like. Swayman just pushed…
The Boston Bruins have locked up goaltender Jeremy Swayman on an eight-year, $66 million contract extension, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $8.25 million. This significant deal, which includes $23 million in bonuses and a no-trade clause, makes a strong statement about the Bruins’ belief in Swayman as a cornerstone for the future. It…
Photo: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Skyler Brind’Amour to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 season. Brind’Amour made his professional debut with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2023-24, registering three goals and five assists in 54 appearances. He had been in training camp with the Hurricanes on a tryout. Brind’Amour…
The NHL’s Global Series in Prague featured a new-look New Jersey Devils team led by former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe. With two decisive victories against the Buffalo Sabres, Keefe’s Devils are off to a strong start. Is it possible that New Jersey is the real deal this season? Here are three critical takeaways…
Kevin Labanc has signed a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The forward signed a professional tryout with the New Jersey Devils, only to go on and score six goals in the preseason and earn himself a contract with another team. As Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff wrote on Saturday, “Not often you see…
