As per Elliotte Friedman in his most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Carolina Hurricanes took a run at trying to acquire defenseman Mario Ferraro from the San Jose Sharks. He noted, “The rumour was Carolina took a big run at him and really tried to get him.” It’s interesting considering the Hurricanes’…
ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes dropped some interesting information as it pertains to the goaltending situation in Montreal. Speaking about Sam Montembeault’s new contract extension and the three-headed goalie dilemma the team now faces, a decision is coming. Specifically, Weekes believes that decision has to do with the future of Cayden Primeau. He wonders if Montreal…
According to NHL insider Kevin Weeks, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom took a puck to an unprotected part under his blocker. Weekes writes, “from experience those can be tricky.” He then projects that the Flames might call goaltender Dustin Wolf up from the AHL Calgary Wranglers team in the short-term. It appears Markstrom may be…
Bob Stauffer and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli spoke about the goaltending situation in Edmonton on Stauffer’s Oilers Now show. Specifically speaking about the prospect of adding Elvis Merzlikins in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Stauffer dropped an interesting nugget, saying the players would be in favor of bringing the netminder in. Both me…
As the NHL trade landscape unfolds, a spotlight turns to defenseman Sean Walker of the Philadelphia Flyers. Walker, despite not being the most high-profile name on the trade board, carries value. He has found success in a top-four role with the Flyers, showcasing a noteworthy two-way impact and an impressive 58 percent expected goals rate…
With American Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the trade chatter has picked up in a major way across the NHL. We’ve already seen a flurry of moves the last week or so and the transactions are expected to continue before the NHL roster freeze over the Christmas holidays. While we’ve already showcased a few goaltenders…
The Arizona Coyotes are reportedly eyeing Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed this intriguing development on the 32 Thoughts podcast, noting that the Coyotes have expressed significant interest. With Arizona currently leading the Western Conference wild-card race and trailing the Winnipeg Jets by just two points for the third spot in the…
As a result of Perry’s contract being terminated in Chicago due to his poor behavior within the organization, we can certainly presume that Ken Holland, the current general manager of the Oilers, is keeping an eye on the forward, as would be the case with other clubs in need of role-player assistance, such as Florida…
The Ottawa Senators, once poised to be a contender this season, find themselves struggling with a 9-10-0 record, placing them 30th in the NHL standings. Despite boasting nine skaters with 10 or more points, the team ranks 28th in goals-for, a surprising turn of events for a roster that appeared promising at the start of…
Pavel Bure was one of the best players ever to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks. He was widely known as the “Russian Rocket.” And, could he ever skate. Like a rocket. During his time with the Canucks, he left a memorable mark with both fans and opponents – but in different ways. He had…
