[ad_1] The New Jersey Devils have strengthened their defense by acquiring Johnathan Kovacevic from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. Kovacevic, a 26-year-old two-way defenseman, has shown his skills as a reliable puck carrier and penalty killer, making valuable contributions for Montreal in a third-pairing role. He is expected to serve…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured defenseman Timothy Liljegren with a two-year contract extension worth $3 million per season. Liljegren has shown significant promise as a second-pairing, two-way puck-moving defenseman. Last season, he demonstrated his ability to handle an increased role before a high ankle sprain interrupted his progress. The Leafs hope he can…
[ad_1] Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a non-contact, lower-body injury at the end of Game 2. According to Luke DeCock of The News & Observer, Pesce is likely to miss the rest of the Hurricanes first-round series with the New York Islanders. DeCock adds, “Timeframe beyond that still unclear, looks like a couple of…
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Kyle Capobianco of the Manitoba Moose is the winner of the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s outstanding defenseman for the 2023-24 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players, and members of the media in each of the league’s 32 cities. Capobianco…
[ad_1] The league has announced that Washington Capitals’ defenseman Ethan Bear has been admitted into the NHL/NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program. He will be away from the team for an undisclosed period. The 26-year-old was raised on Ochapowance First Nation near Regina and was drafted in the fifth round by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs secured the services of right-shot defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks through the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. However, despite this acquisition, speculation continues about the Leafs’ pursuit of additional blue-line talent. General manager Brad Treliving is eyeing more reinforcements. The Maple Leafs are not done looking and there…
[ad_1] The speculation about the Flames’ blue line changes started with reports about Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev being potential trade targets, but according to Kevin Weekes, another name has entered the conversation. It seems that Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is now attracting interest from other NHL teams. Weekes revealed, “I’m told another one…
[ad_1] After Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer hinted that Brett Kulak might be the defenseman the team is considering moving to make an upgrade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline (he didn’t say Kulak’s name), more rumors are surrounding the useful blueliner. It’s not clear if the Edmonton Oilers are open to the idea of…
[ad_1] The original deadline strategy for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season seemingly revolved around trying to go big and add to the blue line. Based on comments from Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, it sounds like that plan didn’t turn out as hoped. As a result, the team went ahead and…
[ad_1] In the latest episode of the Ray & Dregs Podcast, the potential trade plans of the Calgary Flames took center stage, with a particular focus on defenseman Noah Hanifin. Analyst Ray Ferraro sparked speculation by pointing out Hanifin’s situation, especially in light of his rejection of an eight-year, $60 million deal. Darren Dreger chimed…
