Sam Montembeault, the 27-year-old goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, made a strong start to the 2024-25 NHL season by stopping all 48 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This marked his second career shutout and sets high expectations for him in the upcoming season. A Season of Increased Expectations…
Sam Montembeault made history on the opening night of the 2024-25 regular season, setting an NHL record for the most saves in a season-opening shutout with 47 as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. The 27-year-old netminder was unbeatable, frustrating Toronto’s offense and helping the Canadiens kick off the season in style….
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 deal…
The Boston Bruins are in a delicate negotiation with goaltender Jeremy Swayman, whose contract discussions have hit an impasse. Bruins president Cam Neely remains optimistic a deal will be reached. However, the situation raises important questions about Swayman’s future with the team. In this post, we’ll review the most recent interview with the Bruins leadership…
Mikko Koskinen‘s career was full of twists and turns, from being drafted by the New York Islanders in 2009 to becoming a key goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers. While he never became a full-time starter in the NHL, Koskinen left a lasting impression. Now, at 36, the towering six-foot-seven Finnish goaltender has officially retired and…
Contract negotiations between Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins are ongoing, but no deal has been reached yet. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, there is ongoing dialogue between the two sides, though they remain apart in terms of agreement. LeBrun suggests Swayman has drawn a line in the sand, and has a number in mind,…
NHL Network: Jamie Hersch and Stu Grimson talking about veteran free agents who are still looking to catch on to a team for the 2024-25 NHL season. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamie Hersch: “There are also guys who remain unsigned. These are guys who have made great careers for themselves, but now find themselves 35 years…
Annually, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler publishes his NHL-drafted prospect rankings, providing a detailed analysis of up-and-coming NHL talent. Since 2020, these rankings have been split into two separate lists – one for skaters and one for goalies. The lists highlight the best young prospects in each category. Easton Cowan made the skaters’ top prospect list….
Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography The Colorado Avalanche have acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Kevin Mandolese, along with a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Colorado’s sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Mandolese made 23 appearances with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2023-24, going…
NHL Now: David Pagnotta on NHL Now when asked about the goalie market after Jacob Markstrom and Darcy Kuemper were traded this week. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Bill Pidto: “So Kuemper’s a King. Markstrom’s a Devil. How about the rest of the goalie trade market? Linus Ulmark may be on the move soon, from the Bruins….
