NHL News and Notes Thread.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hope Urho Vaakanainen is okay. Was carted off the ice after going hard into the end boards in game vs San Jose. Nasty tumble <a href="https://t.co/zhZpz5qMbO">pic.twitter.com/zhZpz5qMbO</a></p>&mdash; Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/HackswithHaggs/status/1576040980217667584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ouch!

Ducks’ Urho Vaakanainen crashes into boards, leaves on stretcher (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ducks-urho-vaakanainen-crashes-boards-202353624.html)

[JATMtheJATM]

Ok.. stay with me.

Kevin weekes tweeted out to keep an eye on Dallas today. WGR just tweeted out IF a sabres/stars trade is pending. I feel like they wouldn't have tweeted that out unless there's some smoke there.

[Night Train]

RIP Dave Dryden. One of our Goalies the first 4 years of the franchise in the 1970's and older brother of HOF goalie Ken Dryden. Age 81. Godspeed.

https://www.nhl.com/news/dave-dryden-dead-at-81/c-336146198

[JATMtheJATM]

Ok.. stay with me.

Kevin weekes tweeted out to keep an eye on Dallas today. WGR just tweeted out IF a sabres/stars trade is pending. I feel like they wouldn't have tweeted that out unless there's some smoke there.

Well this was a huge bust. LOL

Re signs with Stars

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Landeskog out 12 weeks!

[JATMtheJATM]

Bruins sign Mitchell Miller.

You may remember him being drafted by the coyotes, and the yotes denouncing the pick after it came to light he bullied a black, disabled fellow student for years, including repeated use of horrific racial slurs.

The outcry was so bad, the bruins reneged the pick, especially after the NHL said he will probably never be eligible to play in the league.

What a **** show

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Bruins sign Mitchell Miller.

You may remember him being drafted by the coyotes, and the yotes denouncing the pick after it came to light he bullied a black, disabled fellow student for years, including repeated use of horrific racial slurs.

The outcry was so bad, the bruins reneged the pick, especially after the NHL said he will probably never be eligible to play in the league.

What a **** show

Ken Campbell, who pens the Hockey Unfiltered newsletter on Substack, ripped into that mess; unfortunately, you have to be a paying subscriber to read the whole thing.

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Bruins did not sign him. Or rather, decided to abandon the idea.

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Bruins did not sign him. Or rather, decided to abandon the idea.

They did, but yanked the contract

"Boston Bruins cut ties with Mitchell Miller, who bullied a Black classmate : NPR" https://www.npr.org/2022/11/07/1134761991/mitchell-miller-boston-bruins-canceled-contract-bullying

[JATMtheJATM]

Former rangers first round pick, and OHL 50 goal scorer Brennen Othmann was traded from the Flint Firebirds. My dad, who is a season ticket holder was shocked. Byf further reading, apparently Othmann was toxic in the locker room and the FBs just wanted him gone

[JATMtheJATM]

Apparently the NHL considering going back to an 84 game regular season

[JATMtheJATM]

Alexis lafreniere is a healthy scratch for the Rangers.

Things are not going well for him and the rangers.

[JATMtheJATM]

Jakub vrana on waivers. Do it, KA

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Tage Thompson signs a big contract and explodes on the ice.

JT Miller signs a big contract and gets lazy and brings the lame.

These two videos are telling about how Miller has done recently in Vancouver. The Canucks wishing they signed Horvat and not Miller, I'm guessing:

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Jakub vrana on waivers. Do it, KA

No.

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-news-the-detroit-red-wings-place-jakub-vrana-on-waivers/2023/01/03/

[JATMtheJATM]

No.

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-news-the-detroit-red-wings-place-jakub-vrana-on-waivers/2023/01/03/

Why

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Well that he cleared waivers means word is out on him w/in NHL inner circles.


Someone may be interested in trading for Jakub Vrana

Colton David of Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli and Steven Ellis on Daily Faceoff Live on if Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana will get trade interest after he cleared waivers.

Seravalli notes that there were a lot of people surprised that Vrana didn’t get claimed off waivers.

Ellis adds that you have to wonder what the relationship is between the Wings and Vrana now. Is there something else going on behind the scenes? He’s been through the players assistance program. Will they give him another shot as he was an important player for them before?

Seravalli’s adds that teams are intrigued and spoke to one team who internally talked about trading for him.

“The suggestion I made was, it sort of feels like that relationship is indeed broken; why not offer up a deal that involves Detroit retaining $1.8 or $1.9 million or whatever the number is that equates to a buyout for Vrana?

Maybe that’s something that would be palatable for Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings if they could get something back in return for him. So for that team you don’t take Vrana on at full price, you get him for a bit of a discount on the cap and a player that can contribute in a big way if you treat him the right when it comes to Stanley Cup playoff time. ”

If Yzerman wants to part ways with a "good" player, there must be more to the story. The Sabres have spent a lot of time creating a locker room culture from within. I don't think they will risk spoiling it by taking such a chance on an outside player such as this. I just don't see it happening. Although, it will be interesting to see where he lands. Don't the Islanders still need scoring (LINK (https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-rumors-who-knows-what-the-islanders-are-thinking-and-will-the-panthers-hit-sell-mode/2023/01/06/))?

Jakub Vrana (https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/v/vranaja01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-01-06_hr)

https://twitter.com/DailyFaceoff/status/1611079597717868544

[JATMtheJATM]

He cleared waivers.

The thought was there was a gentleman's agreement that no team would claim Vrana, as it was believed he needed more time in the AHL.

That, and with his recovery, the league decided no one would claim. That's the story

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That's a rumor that someone in the media or on Twitter assumed...

[JATMtheJATM]

That's a rumor that someone in the media or on Twitter assumed...

Media, for sure. I think the thought was someone who just went through the assistance program shouldn't be claimed when their life is in settling chaos, if that makes sense.

That said, I think him coming into the lockerroom like the sabres would have been great for him. It's such a great locker room

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Eichel played Reinhart Thursday night.

Eichel took 10 shots. I've watched a lot of hockey over the years. I can't remember one player taking 10 shots in one game. How often does that happen?

https://www.espn.com/nhl/boxscore/_/gameId/401459262

3 of 6 goals by former Sabres (Eichel, Reinhart, Carrier)

21 of 71 total shots by ex-Sabres [Eichel (10), Carrier (2), Reinhart (3), Montour (6)].

[Night Train]

Holy hell

Former Sabres Goalie Robin Lehner files for Chpt. 7. May owe 50 Mil.

https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2023/01/16/robin-lehner-files-for-bankruptcy-cites-50m-debt/

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Holy hell

Former Sabres Goalie Robin Lehner files for Chpt. 7. May owe 50 Mil.

https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2023/01/16/robin-lehner-files-for-bankruptcy-cites-50m-debt/

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

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F.U. Robin Lehner. I hope you burn in hell AFTER you pay back the money you stole from others. The Buffalo hockey fans know you for what you are. A huge dickhead.

https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/robin-lehner-gives-fans-in-buffalo-a-piece-of-his-mind

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https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1615801277337767953?t=it1PMLC-TEKCTJfwOiP6rw&s=19

Minor trade between Detroit and San Jose

[mightysimi]

Eichel played Reinhart Thursday night.

Eichel took 10 shots. I've watched a lot of hockey over the years. I can't remember one player taking 10 shots in one game. How often does that happen?

https://www.espn.com/nhl/boxscore/_/gameId/401459262

3 of 6 goals by former Sabres (Eichel, Reinhart, Carrier)

21 of 71 total shots by ex-Sabres [Eichel (10), Carrier (2), Reinhart (3), Montour (6)].
Without looking I would bet Ovie has done it plenty of times. He touches the puck inside the blue line, it's going towards the net.

[mightysimi]

Just checked, 24 times more than 10. I didn't want to go through all the guys that had 10 in a game. All time leader was surprising, Ray Bourque with 19, 3 more than anyone else.

https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/most-shots-in-one-game-by-nhl-players.html

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Just checked, 24 times more than 10. I didn't want to go through all the guys that had 10 in a game. All time leader was surprising, Ray Bourque with 19, 3 more than anyone else.

https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/most-shots-in-one-game-by-nhl-players.html

Dave Andreychuk with 15 & 12

Also Rene Robert & Jim Schonfeld with 12

Interesting list.

[Night Train]

Must be something in the water. Reading Evander Kane declaring Chpt. 7 . Borrowed 48 Mil between 2014-2019. Had a few rape accusations against him.

Yikes.

[mightysimi]

Dave Andreychuk with 15 & 12

Also Rene Robert & Jim Schonfeld with 12

Interesting list.
Yeah I thought that too. Way more pucks went to the net back in the day apparently.

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Looks like Las Vegas unloaded the right contract when they traded Max Pacioretty to the Carolina Hurricanes. Pacioretty collapsed in a game with a non-contact injury. A Damar Hamlin-type of collapse (although he didn't lose consciousness). Turns out it is the 2nd time he ruptured his achilles tendon. Carolina trying to put pressure on the Boston Bruins and needed his scoring touch. Now rumors have them interested in Bo Horvat (https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-rumors-the-vancouver-canucks-bo-horvat-and-who-are-we-talking-about-here/2023/01/20/). Although there are also rumors the Bruins have interest in the same player.

Hurricanes' Max Pacioretty put on IR with torn Achilles (https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35491507/hurricanes-max-pacioretty-put-ir-noncontact-injury)

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Must be something in the water. Reading Evander Kane declaring Chpt. 7 . Borrowed 48 Mil between 2014-2019. Had a few rape accusations against him.

Yikes.

Both passed through Buffalo at the same time, no?

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Top locker room cancers:

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[mightysimi]

Jack got called out by his coach last night.

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Bruce Boudreau fired in Vancouver.

Rick Tocchet hiring announced.

Retreads abound.

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Boudreau was with his fourth NHL team after stints with Washington, Anaheim and Minnesota. He won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year in 2007-08 when he was elevated from the minors to coach the Capitals on Thanksgiving and got them to the playoffs.

Teams coached by Boudreau for a full season have made the playoffs nine out of 10 times. His .626 points percentage ranks fourth among coaches with at least 500 games behind the bench, and his 617 wins are tied for 20th in league history with Hall of Famer Jacques Lemaire.

But a Canucks team in disarray did not give him much of a chance to keep that success going. Rutherford in a news conference Monday said big changes would be coming in the offseason, citing the need for the team to get younger.

They could happen before that, especially with captain Bo Horvat unsigned beyond this season and attracting attention ahead of the March 3 trade deadline.

Tocchet is 178-200-60 as a head coach after leading the Tampa Bay Lightning for parts of two seasons from 2008 to 2010 and the Arizona Coyotes for four years from 2017 to 2021. He won the Stanley Cup as a player with the Pittsburgh Penguins and then twice as an assistant for them.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35503172/canucks-fire-bruce-boudreau-hire-rick-tocchet-replacement

[JATMtheJATM]

Bo horvat to isles for raty, beauvillier, and a conditional first


Wow. Islanders just upped the anty

[JATMtheJATM]

Jacob chychrun is sitting tonight for trade related reasons.

It'll be coming soon

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Jacob chychrun is sitting tonight for trade related reasons.

It'll be coming soon


Jeff Marek on Sportsnet touched on those rumors tonight; he noted that so far Edmonton, Toronto & Los Angeles have all thrown cold water on it(the Kings had a good reason to do so, since tonight they were retiring Dustin Brown's #23). The Oilers are also said to be in pursuit of San Jose D Erik Karlsson.
Also of note: apparently, scouts for Arizona were at the Sabres game today.

[JATMtheJATM]

Jeff Marek on Sportsnet touched on those rumors tonight; he noted that so far Edmonton, Toronto & Los Angeles have all thrown cold water on it(the Kings had a good reason to do so, since tonight they were retiring Dustin Brown's #23). The Oilers are also said to be in pursuit of San Jose D Erik Karlsson.
Also of note: apparently, scouts for Arizona were at the Sabres game today.

Holy ****. Arizona got a HAUL for chick and karel

[JATMtheJATM]

Holy ****. Arizona got a HAUL for chick and karel

Guess not.

Toronto did, however, land ROR last night

[ckg927]

Guess not.

Toronto did, however, land ROR last night


AND Noel Acciari, too. Now, whether that will be enough to get Toronto out of the first is TBD. That said, Ken Campbell of Hockey Unfiltered noted that it does allow the Leafs to make better use of their 4 forward lines.

[JATMtheJATM]

Shea webers contract and a 5th to Arizona for Dysin mayo. The world's most pointless trade. Odds are you're not going to get a better player than mayo in the 5th and it's not like Mayo is any good.

But Vegas got cap space.

[JATMtheJATM]

Word is pat Kane will be traded within 24 hours.

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1629177499925065730?t=DVL_LBacv3CUOMU6oP3XQg&s=19

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Word is pat Kane will be traded within 24 hours.

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1629177499925065730?t=DVL_LBacv3CUOMU6oP3XQg&s=19

The Rangers are up to something holding out Leschyshyn and Krasvtsov:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Further to the NYR sitting Kravtsov and Leschyshyn last night. The Rangers continue to talk to teams about brokering. Perhaps, a deal similar to what we’ve witnessed in the past week.</p>&mdash; Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1629113701834928128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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There is a very good hockey game going on right now between the Rangers & Capitals. A lot of skill on display and, better, they are beating the hell out of each other. Hopefully the Capitals will all be sore and worn out tomorrow.

[Woodman]

Go Rangers Go!!

1-1 in the 2nd early.

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2-1 Caps .... damn!

[Woodman]

Later Blues vs. Penguins

[Woodman]

Rangers down 3-1 at the halfway point.

[JATMtheJATM]

Rangers trade vitali kravtsov to Canucks. Depending on the cost, that's a move I would have wanted the Sabres to consider

[JATMtheJATM]

Meier to devils

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Meier to devils

And you can also add Ivan Barbashev heading from St. Louis to Vegas, with a prospect heading to the Blues. The Golden Knights likely did this move because Mark Stone is on LTIR due to his second back surgery inside of a year. Granted, this is more dire news than Tuch's current injury woes, but this might have worked for Buffalo.

[JATMtheJATM]

And you can also add Ivan Barbashev heading from St. Louis to Vegas, with a prospect heading to the Blues. The Golden Knights likely did this move because Mark Stone is on LTIR due to his second back surgery inside of a year. Granted, this is more dire news than Tuch's current injury woes, but this might have worked for Buffalo.

Possibly could have traded a second plus for him

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More on the Meier to NJ trade:

NJ gets 4 prospects and a 5th round pick in '24. San Jose gets the Devils' 1st round this year, a conditional 1st AND 2nd round pick NEXT year, 4 prospects AND a 7th round pick next year.

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Toronto pulled off ANOTHER trade, this time with Chicago(per TSN, Sportsnet, etc.)....

To the Leafs: D Jake McCabe as well as F Sam Lafferty, and 2 5th round picks(I THINK the Hawks are on the hook for half of McCabe's remaining salary for the season)

To the Hawks: A 2025 1st, a 2026 2nd, and a pair of prospects(Joey Anderson & Pavel Gogolev)

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Toronto pulled off ANOTHER trade, this time with Chicago(per TSN, Sportsnet, etc.)....

To the Leafs: D Jake McCabe as well as F Sam Lafferty, and 2 5th round picks(I THINK the Hawks are on the hook for half of McCabe's remaining salary for the season)

To the Hawks: A 2025 1st, a 2026 2nd, and a pair of prospects(Joey Anderson & Pavel Gogolev)

Saw that. That's a nice trade for them. Would have liked to get both those players.

[Woodman]

Stillman traded to Sabres by Canucks

Stillman traded to Sabres by Canucks (https://www.nhl.com/news/sabres-acquire-riley-stillman-in-trade-with-canucks/c-341587194?tid=278542340)

[mightysimi]

That Jeannot trade to Tampa was a doozy. Tampa gives up D Cal Foote, 1st round pick in 25, 2nd in 24, 3rd, 4th and 5th next year. That is more draft compensation than I think I have ever seen in a hockey trade.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/lightning-acquiring-forward-tanner-jeannot-from-predators/

[ckg927]

Saw that. That's a nice trade for them. Would have liked to get both those players.

From what I've seen on HFBoards, the consensus is that they're thinking Kyle Dubas is not long for the GM post, so he has to roll the dice and get the Leafs to the second round.


The East is going to be a BLOODBATH come playoff time.

[JATMtheJATM]

Wow. The rags are getting Kane for a second (that has conditions to become a first) and a fourth rounder.

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1630655440403963912?t=5QktlpIfCIUD9kqz9nV8JA&s=09

Likely waiting to make the trade call till after 5 as that's when the new days cap hits

[ckg927]

And Toronto's dealing AGAIN.

This time(per CBC Sports, and no doubt other outlets), young D Rasmus Sandin is heading to Washington for another D, Erik Gustafsson-as well as a first round pick(that one was originally Boston's).

But, wait, there's MORE! Per Sportsnet, Pierre Engvall is heading to the Islanders for a '24 3rd round pick. AND from CBC's Elliotte Friedman, Vancouver's Luke Schenn is heading to Toronto as well; the 'Nucks get a 3rd round pick this year.

Via Sportsnet: Jesse Puljujarvi was dealt by Edmonton to Carolina; that clears some cap space for the Oilers.

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The Wild got Nyquist for just a 5th from Columbus????

Who wouldn't have jumped at that?

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The Blackhawks got hosed in that Patrick Kane deal. Kane, a little *****, had far too much leverage in that move.

[mightysimi]

The Blackhawks got hosed in that Patrick Kane deal. Kane, a little *****, had far too much leverage in that move.
I think they were just trying to do right by a franchise superstar who has won them 3 cups. He only wanted the Rangers and that really reduces the leverage they had but they still made the deal for Kane.

[JATMtheJATM]

Insane to think that quick is not a king anymore

[JATMtheJATM]

Lars Eller to aves

[mightysimi]

Insane to think that quick is not a king anymore
apparently wasn't happy and had to fly back from Winnipeg on the team plane. That doesn't sound like a fun flight.

[JATMtheJATM]

Larkin re-signed with the wings 8x8.7

Makes me more excited for Tages contract

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Blue Jackets shopping Jonathan Quick. Upgrade for Sabres?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blue Jackets will try to quickly explore the market before Friday&#39;s deadline to see if there&#39;s interest on a playoff team for pending UFA Jonathan Quick. Which has has been communicated to the veteran goalie, and well, no doubt would be a desirable outcome for him.</p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) <a href="https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1630947813516353536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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apparently wasn't happy and had to fly back from Winnipeg on the team plane. That doesn't sound like a fun flight.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To say Jonathan Quick is unhappy with the trade, I&#39;m told, is &quot;an understatement.&quot; <br><br>The entire <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAKings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAKings</a> team was a bit down after the game, a win, and you could understandably see it in Anze Kopitar&#39;s face after a 4-goal night.<br><br>Tough deal, Kings trading a franchise legend.</p>&mdash; Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) <a href="https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1630804420421201922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ckg927]

Insane to think that quick is not a king anymore

Seconded.

[mightysimi]

Blue Jackets shopping Jonathan Quick. Upgrade for Sabres?


Blue Jackets will try to quickly explore the market before Friday's deadline to see if there's interest on a playoff team for pending UFA Jonathan Quick. Which has has been communicated to the veteran goalie, and well, no doubt would be a desirable outcome for him.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 1, 2023 (https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1630947813516353536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I would stay away. There was a reason that Copley was playing instead of Quick. This isn't the cup winning Quick you would be getting.

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David Pastrnak has reupped with Boston for 8 years, $90 million(per ESPN and other outlets).

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I would stay away. There was a reason that Copley was playing instead of Quick. This isn't the cup winning Quick you would be getting.

What about Cam Talbot? If memory serves, he's available.

[ckg927]

Boston picks up Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit-and the Red Wings get a 2024 1st and a 2025 5th; the pending UFA is likely little more than a rental player considering that Boston just extended Pastrnak.

[ckg927]

To keep up on all the trades.... http://tsn.ca/tradecentre/trade-tracker

[mightysimi]

David Pastrnak has reupped with Boston for 8 years, $90 million(per ESPN and other outlets).

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What about Cam Talbot? If memory serves, he's available.
An older goalie but has his moments and can get hot which is really all you need but the chances are low IMO. You have to wonder about a guy that couldn't stick with the Senators. The Wild also thought he was done. So that is one basement team and one contending team both saying bye. I would target goalie prospects on a team with a entrenched starter in a long term deal. Or you can throw the bank at Hellebuyck in a year and a half when the jets have to probably start shedding assets.

Still with Ottawa but looking to move him like you had said.

[mightysimi]

Quick to Vegas for G Michael Hutchinson and a 7th. So basically for free.

[JATMtheJATM]

Max domi to Dallas.

I wonder if buffalo has any moves coming?

I feel like with so many picks, they could snag a youngish player that will help for years.

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Winners & Losers @ trade deadline. Fairly accurate take on where teams are going into the play-offs.

https://news.yahoo.com/2023-nhl-trade-deadline-winners-223650168.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADoLh4bJyEWntRWqq_ONQo7TtJ-HPn4IhPz9Nz1eKHWTSH2Wnuke4F_YgyE-m0-dib_-mrcphFMSdI0nPWZwnadlf_-0Gi4aK-n0fTRIaJ5jhSo24sHAreLz1C68jWPBlkFyWwk8WXY2wla9IurchQ39ZSBERUfk-FOx9dgoUX9B

[mightysimi]

Connor McDavid is so good. Currently has a 10 goal and 28 point lead on the next player. Of course he can't be the best player in the league as I have heard only championships matter.

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Fletcher fired as GM in Philadelphia. Daniel Briere takes over as interim GM.

[JATMtheJATM]

Danny Brieres son Carson is being investigated for pushing a girls unattended wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a bar. The bathrooms are downstairs and she had to be CARRIED down the stairs, so her chair was unattended for a few moments.

Carson plays for Mercyhurst hockey and was kicked off Arizona States team for behavioral issues last year.

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Danny Brieres son Carson is being investigated for pushing a girls unattended wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a bar. The bathrooms are downstairs and she had to be CARRIED down the stairs, so her chair was unattended for a few moments.

Carson plays for Mercyhurst hockey and was kicked off Arizona States team for behavioral issues last year.

Yeesh. Sounds like an entitled little twit.

[Woodman]

Thompson looking to spark Sabres in crucial game against Panthers (https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-tage-thompson-playing-status/c-343083334)

Forward, who has 44 goals, could return after missing 3 games with upper-body injury

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Bruins' Game 7 goalie in air amid Linus Ullmark's struggles (https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/36316980/bruins-game-7-goalie-air-amid-linus-ullmark-struggles)



The Boston Bruins aren't ruling out a goalie change for Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers.

In fact, Boston coach Jim Montgomery thought about pulling starter Linus Ullmark during Game 6 on Friday night, a 7-5 loss for the Bruins in which Ullmark gave up six goals on 32 shots. Now the Bruins face elimination when they clash with Florida for a final time Sunday -- and every player is under review.

Montgomery ultimately chose to stick with Ullmark in Game 6, but he didn't say whether Ullmark or backup Jeremy Swayman would get the call in Game 7.

[sukie]

Bruins lose in oooovvvveeerrrrrttimmmmmmme.

I hate when Boston fans are sad. NOT.

[JATMtheJATM]

One of the rare times I wish spiked was here LOL

[ckg927]

Winning the President's Trophy is a curse in the NHL. Barely 1/4th of the teams that do it go on to hoist the Cup.

Boston's the latest team to find THAT out.

Bergeron might have played his last game for the B's.

I would not be surprised to see Tampa Bay slip a bit in the Atlantic Division next season and MAYBE Boston as well.

[ckg927]

I'll be honest: You know what kind of business would really work well in Buffalo? A hockey-themed bar...restaurant...pub, whatever you wish to call it. In my travels, I've been fortunate enough to have stopped in to The Flying Puck, which was a hockey pub in the shadow of Madison Square Garden(sadly, it's no longer in business). In Seattle, they have The Angry Beaver-which is just as legendary(they serve poutine, fish, chicken, burgers, sandwiches and more; and they also sell merchandise).

[JATMtheJATM]

Bergeron got individual daps from every teammate on the way off the ice. He then saluted the crowd.

That's almost certainly it for him. Another step in the bruins inevitable decline

[sukie]

44 pts. That’s the difference between Bruins and Panthers. Biggest point differential making this the biggest upset.

[mightysimi]

That division will change soon, I want to say between Tor, TB and Bos there is like 2 1st round picks until 2025 between the three teams. Tampa has nothing before the 6th this year. They traded a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 I think for Jeannot and then scratched him in game 6.

[swiper]

Congratulations to Lindy Ruff. He's got quite a team. His stock has never been higher:


The Devils surprised a lot of hockey experts in going from an NHL also-ran to one of the top teams in the league.

Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Hurricanes in second round (https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2023/05/02/devils-blank-rangers-in-game-7-face-hurricanes-in-second-round/)

[JATMtheJATM]

Congratulations to Lindy Ruff. He's got quite a team. His stock has never been higher:



Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Hurricanes in second round (https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2023/05/02/devils-blank-rangers-in-game-7-face-hurricanes-in-second-round/)

I don't know. He took his team to back to back conference finals twice within a decade. His stock was pretty high back then

[swiper]

I don't know. He took his team to back to back conference finals twice within a decade. His stock was pretty high back then

Then got ridden out of town on a shameless rail.

[JATMtheJATM]

Then got ridden out of town on a shameless rail.

Yeah, six years later

[ckg927]

That division will change soon, I want to say between Tor, TB and Bos there is like 2 1st round picks until 2025 between the three teams. Tampa has nothing before the 6th this year. They traded a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 I think for Jeannot and then scratched him in game 6.

I won't be surprised if this upcoming season starts the changing of the guard.

[mightysimi]

I won't be surprised if this upcoming season starts the changing of the guard.
Boston is done for sure IMO. I think the Leafs have all their core under contract so not sure there. Tampa might be able to hold on for a year before the cupboard is bare.

[sukie]

TO down 2 games … love it

[mightysimi]

If you like hating on the leafs, I have found your heroes. Guy and his daughter have season tickets to the leafs but wear the opposing jersey to every game because they are habs fans. Just a beauty troll job.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9671841/toronto-maple-leafs-trolls-round-2-jerseys/

[sukie]

That is awesome and pricey trolling

[sukie]

Leafs down 3-0… hee hee

[JATMtheJATM]

Draft lottery is tonight

[swiper]

Draft lottery is tonight

Sabres can move up as high as 3rd. They have a 4.2% chance to do that.

https://s22929.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tankathon-draft-lottery-image.jpg

[JATMtheJATM]

Hawks win lottery

[ticatfan]

Nice. Go Hawks!

[ckg927]

The saltiness by a LOT of people who watched the Draft Lottery is SO amusing to see...they think it was a CONSPIRACY! for Chicago to win.

I ain't got time for that garbage.

Hell, I'd bet a lot of 'em never watched an NHL game in their LIVES.

[Mike13]

Leafs down 3-0… hee hee

I thought the Leafs fans wanted Florida?

[swiper]

The saltiness by a LOT of people who watched the Draft Lottery is SO amusing to see...they think it was a CONSPIRACY! for Chicago to win.

I ain't got time for that garbage.

Hell, I'd bet a lot of 'em never watched an NHL game in their LIVES.

Well the small market Blue Jackets have some justification in feeling like the big market team was given this gift with a big red bow wrapped around it.

Glad the Sabres are in front of the Penguins.

[swiper]

2023 NHL Draft Order

1. Chicago Blackhawks

2. Anaheim Ducks

3. Columbus Blue Jackets

4. San Jose Sharks

5. Montreal Canadiens

6. Arizona Coyotes

7. Philadelphia Flyers

8. Washington Capitals

9. Detroit Red Wings

10. St. Louis Blues

11. Vancouver Canucks

12. Arizona Coyotes (via Ottawa Senators)

13. Buffalo Sabres

14. Pittsburgh Penguins

15. Nashville Predators

16. Calgary Flames

[JATMtheJATM]

Arizona failing to win is great. I know their odds weren't astronomical or anything but LOL

Glad bedard is staying out West

Don't forget, 13OA isn't a bad slot. This draft is expected to be of 2003 caliber. Most years, 13 is a crap shoot at best.

[swiper]

Arizona failing to win is great. I know their odds weren't astronomical or anything but LOL

Glad bedard is staying out West

Don't forget, 13OA isn't a bad slot. This draft is expected to be of 2003 caliber. Most years, 13 is a crap shoot at best.

Looking at the media "experts" and some of their mock drafts, the Sabres could walk away with the best or 2nd best defenseman at that #13 spot. The first 12 picks are predicted to be forwards by most.

[JATMtheJATM]

Looking at the media "experts" and some of their mock drafts, the Sabres could walk away with the best or 2nd best defenseman at that #13 spot. The first 12 picks are predicted to be forwards by most.

Yeah, I saw that too. But defenseman always seem to go higher than anticipated.

[swiper]

Yeah, I saw that too. But defenseman always seem to go higher than anticipated.

The good news is the Sabres will have good players available at that spot. Do your homework Mr. Adams.

[JATMtheJATM]

Dubas is out as GM of the leafs. They won't offer him a contract

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Dubas is out as GM of the leafs. They won't offer him a contract

He did a good job there. Shanahan even said so. Wasn't his fault, the early bow out.


In a statement released by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor said:

“I would like to thank Kyle for his unwavering dedication over these last nine seasons with the organization, including his last five as General Manager. Kyle fostered a great culture within our dressing room and staff, and consistently pushed to make our team better season over season. We wish Kyle and his family the best moving forward and thank him for his valuable contributions.”

The Maple Leafs also announced that Shanahan will be holding a press cofnerence at 3 pm on Friday afternoon.

Dubas spent the last five seasons as the Maple Leafs general manager. The best result came this year when the Maple Leafs made it to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs before losing to the Florida Panthers in five games.

During that time he signed John Tavares, signed Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Morgan Reilly to new deals.

Had his best trade deadline as a general manager as he went all in acquiring Ryan O’Reilly, Noel Acciari, Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, Luke Schenn, and Erik Gustafsson.

But again, the Maple Leafs came up short.

[JATMtheJATM]

https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2023/05/22/nhlpa-reportedly-willing-to-talk-about-an-expanded-84-game-schedule-if-league-agrees-to-higher-than-expected-salary-cap-next-season/

NHL may expand regular season back to 84 games in exchange for a higher cap

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Paul Maurice raves about Sergei Bobrovsky after Game 3 shutout against Carolina (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/news/maurice-raves-about-sergei-bobrovsky-after-game-3-shutout)

[sukie]

Another big performance for Bobro and Tkachuk… Rats all over the ice… having flashbacks.

[Woodman]

Vegas takes game 1 ...... 5-2

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Vegas takes game 1 ...... 5-2

The two worst teams in the league. NHL is a joke. Expansion is a joke.

[Woodman]

Vegas takes game 2.

7-2

[Woodman]

Gudas expected to play for Panthers in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final (https://www.nhl.com/news/radko-gudas-expected-to-play-for-florida-panthers-in-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final/c-344767574?tid=344544256)

[Woodman]

Gavrikov signs 2-year, $11.75 million contract to remain with Kings (https://www.nhl.com/news/vladislav-gavrikov-signs-2-year-contract-with-los-angeles-kings/c-344767594)

[Woodman]

Barbashev fitting in with Golden Knights entering Game 3 of Cup Final (https://www.nhl.com/news/ivan-barbashev-fitting-in-with-vegas-golden-knights-entering-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final/c-344771758?tid=344544256)

[Woodman]

Montour flew home for son's birth, was back for Game 2 with Panthers (https://www.nhl.com/news/florida-panthers-brandon-montour-present-for-son-birth-during-stanley-cup-final/c-344768686?tid=344544256)

He had just played in the first Stanley Cup Final game of his career, Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, something that might have left him restless and sleepless anyway. But instead of hopping on the Florida Panthers team bus postgame to return to their Las Vegas hotel, Montour was sitting alone on a private plane jetting across the country.
Just after the game ended, coach Paul Maurice and general manager Bill Zito informed Montour that his wife, Ryian, due with the couple's first baby on June 18 and expected to be induced June 14, had gone into labor just before the game started.

[Woodman]

Provorov goes to Blue Jackets in 3-team trade with Flyers, Kings (https://www.nhl.com/news/ivan-provorov-traded-to-columbus-in-3-team-trade/c-344759764?tid=278542340)

Ivan Provorov (https://www.nhl.com/player/ivan-provorov-8478500) was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday in a three-team deal also involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings.

Provorov, along with forward Hayden Hodgson (https://www.nhl.com/player/hayden-hodgson-8478173), were traded to the Kings for goalie Cal Petersen (https://www.nhl.com/player/cal-petersen-8477361), defenseman Sean Walker (https://www.nhl.com/player/sean-walker-8480336), defenseman prospect Helge Grans (https://www.nhl.com/player/helge-grans-8482169) and a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The Flyers also traded defenseman Kevin Connauton (https://www.nhl.com/player/kevin-connauton-8475246) to the Blue Jackets for the Kings' first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2024 or 2025 NHL Draft.

Provorov was then traded to the Blue Jackets for Connauton.

[Woodman]

Devils to begin contract talks with Meier this week, GM says (https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-timo-meier-to-begin-contract-talks-this-week/c-344762790)

BUFFALO -- The New Jersey Devils this week will begin serious discussions to lock up Timo Meier (https://www.nhl.com/player/timo-meier-8478414) long term, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Tuesday.

Fitzgerald said the plan is to speak with Meier's agent, Claude Lemieux, in the coming days in an attempt to woo the forward into signing a multiyear pact. The 26-year-old becomes a restricted free agent July 1 and is one year away from unrestricted free agency, a scenario New Jersey would like to avoid.

"We would love nothing better to tie him up long term," Fitzgerald told NHL.com at the NHL Scouting Combine. "That's our goal. That's what Claude and I will go through.

"I want them to understand what New Jersey is, what the organization is, the living -- I think New Jersey is a diamond in the rough -- the travel, all the positive things. Give him a chance to settle in and go: 'OK, I hope you want to be here.' Those are some of the things we'll go through."

[Woodman]

Panthers finally get one ..... 3-2 in ....... O. V. E. R. T. I. M. E.

[JATMtheJATM]

Severson is working on a sign and trade to end up in Columbus according to EF

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1667161155251367937?t=95XtV9tb4M2I3kDclLfS8Q&s=19

[mightysimi]

I'm hoping the Jets can get a sign and trade with Dubois. They have very little leverage so we will see.

[sukie]

Explain the need for a sign and trade? Surely the top FA is worth more than what you’re getting back.

[mightysimi]

Explain the need for a sign and trade? Surely the top FA is worth more than what you’re getting back.
current team is the only one that can offer 8 years. A UFA can only sign 7. The sign and trade gets the new team the extra year and the old team gets a little sweetener to not lose the player for nothing.

This under the assumption the player or the team don't want to continue their relationship for whatever reason (cap, family, etc)

[ckg927]

I'm hoping the Jets can get a sign and trade with Dubois. They have very little leverage so we will see.

Dubois has asked for trades twice in his career and he's not even in his mid 20s. Seems to me he's not exactly the type of teammate you'd want to be on your squad.

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The two worst teams in the league. NHL is a joke. Expansion is a joke.

That's how the Stanley Cup playoffs works.

[swiper]

Severson is working on a sign and trade to end up in Columbus according to EF

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1667161155251367937?t=95XtV9tb4M2I3kDclLfS8Q&s=19

A big to-do over this signing. Like the Blue Jackets are the second coming. The main stream hockey media seems to love this. But Severson who? Here's the truth:


Vince Z. Mercogliano: “Nothing at all against Severson, who is a fine player, but I’m seeing multiple people refer to him as the top free agent available in this summer’s class…?

He was a bottom-pair guy in NJ and now he’s one of the 40 highest-paid D-men in the league. Am I missing something?”


Charlie O’Connor: “Here’s the thing with Columbus. While I am not at all convinced that they are ready to turn the corner into contention, they signed a 29-year old Johnny Gaudreau to a 7 year deal last summer & are going to hire Mike friggin Babcock. It’s not like this win-now philosophy is new.”


@domluszczyszyn: Columbus makes a big splash with Damon Severson, paying him like a top pair defenseman with eight years of term. He's an underrated player now, but he's now far from an underpaid one.

The NJ Devils don't tend to make poor trades. The Blue Jackets took a 3rd-line pairing guy and paid him as a top-pairing guy. He'll end up being a 2nd line defender. You don't look smart paying all that money to a player in that position.


Puck Pedia: salary breakdown.

2023-24: $6 million salary and a $2 million signing bonus
2024-25: $6 million salary and a $2 million signing bonus
2025-26: $5.5 million salary and a $2 million signing bonus
2026-27: $4.1 million salary and a $2 million signing bonus
2027-28: $3.3 million salary and a $1.8 million signing bonus
2028-29: $4.1 million salary and a $1 million signing bonus
2029-30: $5.1 million salary
2030-31: $5.1 million salary

He’ll have a no-trade clause for the first four years, a 20-team no-trade in year five, and a 12-team no-trade for the final three years of the contract.

[swiper]

Ask yourself how you'd feel if the Sabres threw that money and term at a 3rd-line defender, while giving up a 3rd round pick. It may work for Columbus, it may not and will tie up a lot of money for 5-6 years -and the no-trade clause for this type of player is just hilarious. They are stuck with him.

[swiper]

I'm hoping the Jets can get a sign and trade with Dubois. They have very little leverage so we will see.


Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Elliotte Friedman on The Jeff Marek Show on the offseason ahead for the Winnipeg Jets.

Marek: “One team I want to throw in there quickly, I think we’re all expecting something big at some point. I don’t know which domino is going to be the first, but I mentioned the Winnipeg Jets a couple seconds ago.’

We all now and suspect what the moves are going to be and whose names are on the front burner here.

How quickly do you think (GM Kevin) Cheveldayoff gets to work now that it seems like, to be blunt, trade season is kind of on here?”

Friedman: “Really, honestly, I think it starts and ends with (Connor) Hellebuyck. I shouldn’t say ends with Hellebuyck. I think it starts with Hellebuyck because I think he’s the one you’re probably going to get the most return for.

As you and I have talked about, there’s a really interesting goalie market out there. I think there’s teams looking. And so, I think people are kind of talking about who’s the goalie we want to go after and what’s that going to look like. So, I think a lot of this starts with Hellebuyck.

I think Winnipeg’s big challenge with (Pierre-Luc) Dubois is going to be, can you convince other teams out there, that there’s a market for him beyond Montreal? I don’t think it’s only Montreal for Dubois but I think we all believe it is his vast preference is to end up there.

So if you’re Montreal and you think that’s the case, you’re not paying a ransom for him. I think the most interesting thing there is, I think there’s teams out there looking at this like, we’ve got one more year of a really tight cap. If we’re a good team and if we think he can help us for a year, let’s go for it.

NHL Rumors: Carter Hart – Flyers, Sharks and Canadiens

Like I know last year, there were teams that looked at Dubois and said, ‘Hey, if we only get him for two years, we’ll take it.’

But what’s that trade look like? I think that’s one of the biggest questions. “

As Sabres fans, many of us are keeping one eye on this situation. I think we all have this UPL-plus for Hellebuyck fanatasy.

[swiper]

Dubois has asked for trades twice in his career and he's not even in his mid 20s. Seems to me he's not exactly the type of teammate you'd want to be on your squad.


AND... he has said he only wants Montreal, which was stupid for him to do. Now Montreal will definitely not over-commit for him and this will scare off other teams. That GM has some work to do. Mark Scheifele is an ******* and locker room cancer (just ask Patrick Laine), Dubois is a shiny prima donna (as is Scheifele). They should jettison those two, IMO. But they have some good players to rebuild around: Morrissey, Connor, Ehlers... Niederreiter will turn out to be a solid addition. Not sure about Wheeler. I seem to remember Laine complaining about Scheifele & Wheeler in the locker room.

[sukie]

current team is the only one that can offer 8 years. A UFA can only sign 7. The sign and trade gets the new team the extra year and the old team gets a little sweetener to not lose the player for nothing.

This under the assumption the player or the team don't want to continue their relationship for whatever reason (cap, family, etc)

I thought a new team signed him then immediately traded him… thus the three team deal.

[mightysimi]

Dubois has asked for trades twice in his career and he's not even in his mid 20s. Seems to me he's not exactly the type of teammate you'd want to be on your squad.


That is very true but being a 6'3" C is always going to be in demand. Rumors are he wants to be in Montreal.

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I thought a new team signed him then immediately traded him… thus the three team deal.

No the 3rd team was to retain salary. Traded to that team, traded out with retained salary to the end team.

[notacon]

BIGGEST news in the NHL today is that the Vegas Golden Knights are on the cusp of winning the Stanley Cup TONIGHT!!!!

Quickest an expansion team has ever won the Stanley Cup....only their sixth year in the league..

The sad sack Buffalo Sabres are STILL waiting after FIFTY THREE YEARS!!!

My adopted hometown is ready to explode!!!! They are doing it with the help of Buffalo’s cast off, Jack Eichel. By all accounts a good trade for both teams. Hope the Sabres finally make it back to the playoffs and relevance next season.

Worse is the fact that the probable winner of the Conn Smythe trophy is going to be Jonathan Marchessault, who Florida stupidly left him exposed in the Vegas expansion draft. The Athletic has the full story....

Jonathan Marchessault’s postseason a reminder of Florida Panthers’ ‘Computer Boys’ era (https://theathletic.com/4602120/2023/06/12/jonathan-marchessault-florida-panthers-golden-knights/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=7021127)


Exciting day here in Vegas!!! GO KNIGHTS!!!!!

[sukie]

Sabres coulda been quicker… Damn Flyers.

[sukie]

Marchesseault as a popular player down here. Panthers had to leave him unprotected to keep someone else. He was a good player that I believe started with the Lightening. Having a great post season.

[notacon]

Sabres coulda been quicker… Damn Flyers.

All Buffalonians remember the “fog” game. What a disappointment.

[JATMtheJATM]

Former Sabre Taylor Hall to Chicago. Boston gets it's cap relief

Report: Blackhawks acquire Hall from Bruins
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2669442

[swiper]

Mattie Berniers wins Calder Trophy. Owen Power comes in 3rd.

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-power-comes-in-third-for-the-calder-trophy

[JATMtheJATM]

Sounds like Pierre Luc Dubois is going to the kings in a monster deal. I'm chasing this one.

https://illegalcurve.com/dreger-update-indicates-that-pierre-luc-dubois-prefers-the-l-a-option/

[JATMtheJATM]

Report: Kings acquire Dubois on 8-year, $68M pact in trade with Jets


https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2669846

[swiper]

Now Sabres, do this...

LINK (https://illegalcurve.com/tsn-five-potential-destinations-for-winnipeg-jets-goalie-connor-hellebuyck/)

[mightysimi]

Report: Kings acquire Dubois on 8-year, $68M pact in trade with Jets
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2669846

About as good as can be expected for a guy that wasn't going to sign.

[swiper]

Wow. The Devils are a very good team. They just traded for Tyler Toffoli, who just had his best year ever scoring 34 goals and 73 points, leading the Flames in both categories. The Devils just got better.


Devils acquire Tyler Toffoli from Flames for Yegor Sharangovich, draft pick (https://nypost.com/2023/06/27/devils-acquire-tyler-toffoli-from-flames-for-yegor-sharangovich/)

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Flyers trade 6' 5" RW Kevin Hayes (https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/hayeske01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-06-27_hr), another 50+ point scorer, to the St. Louis Blues for a 6th round pick in 2024. They retain 50% of his salary - that is $3.5 million for the next 3 years.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bob Murray, Hayes' agent: &quot;It's been stressful for Kev. He really liked Philadelphia, he liked the city, he liked his teammates ... everything was good until December-ish when things started to go the other way. It's been a difficult, stressful time for him. (1/2)</p>&mdash; Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) <a href="https://twitter.com/jprutherford/status/1673747587017367565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[swiper]

Free agent day.

Elliotte Friedman musings.

Thoughts ahead of NHL free agency: All eyes on Toronto for Ryan Reaves (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/thoughts-ahead-of-nhl-free-agency-all-eyes-on-toronto-for-ryan-reaves/)

Toronto plans to get tough? Reaves & Bertuzzi coming?

[swiper]

Word is flat cap and a lot of so-so offerings in free agency. A lot of 30-something NHLers looking to continue their careers at a good salary. Looks like some will be out of luck. GMs deciding who still has gas left in the tank, who's worth paying north of $5 million on a short-term deal.

The Devils already ahead of the curve (Toffoli, Timo Meier). Will see if they get Hellebuyck. If so, they have to be a cup favorite for 2024. Watching the Maple Leafs. Bruins will take a step back this year. Who wouldn't after that last season? Jonathan Quick headed to NYC they say. A lot of shuffling of deck chairs looking for a good fit. Where are all those Patrick Kane to Buffalo rumors now?

Pesce & Mayfield not yet re-signed. Hmmmm.

[swiper]

Friday saw a welcome curveball, with Matt Duchene, Mike Reilly, Blake Wheeler, and Kailer Yamamoto all joining the UFA lot due to buyouts.

NHL’s top 11 UFAs of 2023: Latest rumours, reports (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhls-top-12-ufas-of-2023-latest-rumours-reports/)

Did Duchene just become the newer, better Ryan O'Reilly? Both 32 year old veteran centers for somebody'e 3rd line. Both make about the same money. Duchene with more gas in the tank, less beat up.

[JATMtheJATM]

Zadina waived by Detroit.

Do it, Adams

[swiper]

Seems there is a huge backlog of UFAs yet to sign. It seems all the signings are hinged on what happens to DeBrincat. Where he signs will dictate where Tarasenko goes, then all the other pieces fall in place behind - like Kane, Karlsson, even Pesce. Not enough teams with money to spend on these guys.

[JATMtheJATM]

Debrincat traded to Detroit

[ckg927]

Debrincat traded to Detroit
AND signed to a 4 year contract with an AAV of $7.875M.

Compared to that, Tage Thompson's making peanuts.

BTW: DeBrincat was traded for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 1st and a 2024 4th.

[swiper]

Cap Friendly: DeBrincat signs a four-year contract with a salary cap hit of $7.875 million.

2023-24: $8.25 million
2024-25: $8.25 million (M-NTC)
2025-26: $8.25 million (M-NTC)
2026-27: $6.75 million (M-NTC)

He’ll have a 16-team trade list


Ian Mendes: Condition on the pick – The Red Wings have the option of sending their own 2024 first-round pick or the 2024 first-round pick they acquired from the Boston Bruins.

If the Bruins pick is in the top 10, the Bruins have the right to retain the pick and send the Red Wings their 2025 first-round pick, unprotected. The Red Wings would have the option to send the 2024 first-round or Boston’s 2025 first-round pick under that scenario.


J.D. Burke: “On the one hand, can’t really complain about what Detroit paid to bring DeBrincat into the fold, especially on that team friendly contract. On the other, feels like Ottawa got off easy given the shape of the market right now for DeBrincat-type players.”


Kristen Shilton: “This is everything Detroit needed. A team starved for high-end scorers lands exactly that. And DeBrincat should be pleased playing alongside Detroit’s other talents. Tidy work.”


Ian Mendes: “Getting a first-round pick and Dominik Kubalik for Alex DeBrincat is an okay return for Ottawa. Not a home run, but not a swing-and-a-miss IMO. The key for me: What does Ottawa do with the cap space now? If they add another significant piece, this could turn out okay.”

Sean Shapiro: “Unless the Senators have seen something I haven’t in Sebrango, it feels like Ottawa should have just taken him to arbitration and at least tried to get something at deadline. Nice work by Detroit”

Cam Robinson: “Overall, really solid value by DET nabbing DeBrincat. The cost to acquire is very palatable, and the 4-year extension seems to bake in his upside while acknowledging the limited two-way game and inconsistencies. I like it.”

[swiper]

Agree with this Tweet. DeBrincat is not all that. He's ok, not great... so why all the hubbub over him? He was just in the right place at the right time. Yzerman only on the hook for 4 years, not 8 if he doesn't turn out to be all that.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some notes about DeBrincat: Sounds like Yzerman doesn&#39;t want to give him 8-year term. Actually, we agree with Yzerman on this. In our eyes, DeBrincat is a bit overrated player. Although that he&#39;s a fun to watch player with great shot, he&#39;s not an elite winger in our eyes. <a href="https://t.co/IBqaKj4XP5">pic.twitter.com/IBqaKj4XP5</a></p>&mdash; Andy &amp; Rono (@ARHockeyStats) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARHockeyStats/status/1678090894765850626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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AND signed to a 4 year contract with an AAV of $7.875M.

Compared to that, Tage Thompson's making peanuts.

BTW: DeBrincat was traded for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 1st and a 2024 4th.


Cory Lavalette: “What Ottawa gave up a year and two days ago to get DeBrincat:

* 2022 first round pick (#7-Kevin Korchinski)
• 2022 second round pick (#39-Paul Ludwinski)
• 2024 third round pick”

[swiper]

Alex Galchenyuk cut two weeks after signing in Arizona after getting into some trouble.

Coyotes place newly signed Alex Galchenyuk on waivers following his arrest on multiple charges (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/coyotes-place-newly-signed-alex-galchenyuk-on-waivers-following-his-arrest-on-multiple-charges/ar-AA1dPVaA)

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1dPXsa.img?w=768&h=512&m=6&x=473&y=164&s=111&d=111


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers and plan to terminate his contract following his arrest on multiple charges over the weekend.

A Scottsdale Police Department spokesperson said Thursday that Galchenyuk was arrested Sunday on charges of private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest, and threatening or intimidating. The spokesperson said the hit and run was only property damage and no injuries occurred.

Galchenyuk was booked into the Scottsdale city jail on misdemeanor charges and released the next day on his own recognizance.

“The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers for purposes of terminating his contract,” the team said in a statement Thursday. “The Club will have no further comment at this time.”

The NHL Players Association said it is reviewing the matter.

The Coyotes signed Galchenyuk to a one-year, $775,000 contract July 1, the opening of free agency, for his third stint with the team.

The 29-year-old had 19 goals and 22 assists with the Coyotes in 2018-19 and returned in 2021-22, finishing with six goals and 15 assists in 60 games.

Montreal selected Galchenyuk with the third overall pick of the 2012 NHL Draft and he played his first six seasons with the Canadiens, starting in 2012. He had 30 goals and 26 assists in 2015-16, but has been more of a journeyman the past few years, playing in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Ottawa, Toronto and Colorado.

[swiper]

WGR suggests the K'Andre Miller bridge deal may be a model for Kevyn Adams to get Owen Power signed this summer.

Rangers give restricted free agent defenseman K’Andre Miller a 2-year extension (https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/rangers-give-restricted-free-agent-defenseman-kandre-miller-a-2-year-extension)

Such a deal would allow Power to continue to develop his NHL game while paying him properly, then could sign a long-term deal after this shorter one.

Miller was the 22nd overall pick of the 2018 draft (sandwiched between the Sabres getting Dahlin & Samuelsson). He was a great pick (when he's not spitting on Drew Doughty (https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35742698/rangers-kandre-miller-ejected-game-spitting-incident)) - see:


NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman K’Andre Miller on a two-year, $7.7 million contract extension.

General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Tuesday that will keep the 23-year-old with the Rangers through the 2024-25 season. He has been a mainstay in the lineup since joining the team for the start of the 2020-21 season.

Miller established career-highs in goals (9), assists (34) and points (43) in 2022-23, ranking second among Blueshirts defensemen in all three categories. He also played a role on special teams, being on the ice for 149 minutes of shorthanded time.

The St. Paul, Minnesota, native has 21 goals and 54 assists in 214 career NHL games, all with New York, and has a career plus-44 rating. Since his rookie season in 2020-21, Miller ranks seventh among NHL defensemen in takeaways with 153.

Miller was drafted by New York with the 22nd overall pick in the 2018 draft. Among defensemen taken that year, he ranks first in plus/minus, third in ice time per game (21:14) and fourth in games played.

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Bookmark this article and check it around Christmas time for accuracy:

Every NHL Team's Secret Weapon for the 2023-24 Seas (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10082374-every-nhl-teams-secret-weapon-for-the-2023-24-season)o (https://spankbang.com/8hhgh/video/anna+r)n (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10082374-every-nhl-teams-secret-weapon-for-the-2023-24-season)

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Alex Galchenyuk cut two weeks after signing in Arizona after getting into some trouble.

Coyotes place newly signed Alex Galchenyuk on waivers following his arrest on multiple charges (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/coyotes-place-newly-signed-alex-galchenyuk-on-waivers-following-his-arrest-on-multiple-charges/ar-AA1dPVaA)

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1dPXsa.img?w=768&h=512&m=6&x=473&y=164&s=111&d=111


A Scottsdale Police Department report said Galchenyuk was erratic and aggressive toward officers after apparently crashing a car into a sign.

Galchenyuk cited connections in Moscow while saying "I'm gunna chop you, your wife, your daughter" and "One phone call and you're all dead, your whole family, your blood line is dead," police said in the report.

Galchenyuk, who was born in the U.S. to Belarusian parents, but spent much of his childhood in Russia, uttered a racial slur several times while referring to the officer in training, the report said.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38012141/police-report-galchenyuk-repeatedly-hurled-racial-slurs-made-threats-kill-officers-stop

[Skooby]

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38012141/police-report-galchenyuk-repeatedly-hurled-racial-slurs-made-threats-kill-officers-stop
Cops had my Dad saying stuff like that to them, it’s drunk talk.

[JATMtheJATM]

Patrice Bergeron retires.

[JATMtheJATM]

Tarasenko signs with Ottawa for one year

[JATMtheJATM]

Patrice Bergeron retires.

Krejci retires now.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/david-krejci-announces-retirement-nhl-bruins/

Bruins are cooked

[ckg927]

Krejci retires now.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/david-krejci-announces-retirement-nhl-bruins/

Bruins are cooked
I wouldn't say they cooked-not as long as Pastrnak's around-but Boston's star is on the decline. I think you're going to see a changing of the guard in the Atlantic Division starting this season.

[ckg927]

Per multiple outlets, Mike Babcock has resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets less than three months after taking the post. Allegedly, he violated players' privacy during the off season by insisting that they show him personal photos from their phones.

Assistant coach Pascal Vincent has become the new head coach.

[DetoxTent]

I guess I post this here. List of rookies set to start for their 2023 NHL team that had zero games last year. True rookies. Cross match with the draft, I guess.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Players on season opening rosters who played 0 regular season games in the NHL last year:<br><br>Leo Carlsson (ANA)<br>Pavel Mintyukov (ANA)<br>Tristan Luneau (ANA)<br>Logan Cooley (ARZ)<br>Matthew Poitras (BOS)<br>John Beecher (BOS)<br>Zach Benson (BUF)<br>Connor Bedard (CHI)<br>Kevin Korchinski (CHI)…</p>&mdash; CapFriendly Depth Charts (@CF_DepthCharts) <a href="https://twitter.com/CF_DepthCharts/status/1711565214234120268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

Kirby Dach tore his ACL and is out for the rest of the regular season.https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38684070/canadiens-kirby-dach-done-season-torn-acl-mcl?platform=amp

[JATMtheJATM]

Sens player Shane Pinto suspended 41 games for gambling.

[ckg927]

Sens player Shane Pinto suspended 41 games for gambling.

There HAS to be more to the story than this. And none of this is going to reflect well on the NHL.

[JATMtheJATM]

Agree with this Tweet. DeBrincat is not all that. He's ok, not great... so why all the hubbub over him? He was just in the right place at the right time. Yzerman only on the hook for 4 years, not 8 if he doesn't turn out to be all that.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some notes about DeBrincat: Sounds like Yzerman doesn&#39;t want to give him 8-year term. Actually, we agree with Yzerman on this. In our eyes, DeBrincat is a bit overrated player. Although that he&#39;s a fun to watch player with great shot, he&#39;s not an elite winger in our eyes. <a href="https://t.co/IBqaKj4XP5">pic.twitter.com/IBqaKj4XP5</a></p>&mdash; Andy &amp; Rono (@ARHockeyStats) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARHockeyStats/status/1678090894765850626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So far this season, he's been outstanding

[mightysimi]

There HAS to be more to the story than this. And none of this is going to reflect well on the NHL.
I had heard he didn't bet on hockey but was using a 3rd party proxy instead of doing it himself. Not sure what that entails but to me he was using a bookie or someone was gambling with his money in his name.

However, this was a bargained and agreed to suspension so he obviously in the wrong according to the current policy. Maybe they change it or update it like football did.

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So far this season, he's been outstanding
Larkin too. I think he is still on a point streak to start the year. Only about 43 more to catch Wayner.

[JATMtheJATM]

I had heard he didn't bet on hockey but was using a 3rd party proxy instead of doing it himself. Not sure what that entails but to me he was using a bookie or someone was gambling with his money in his name.

However, this was a bargained and agreed to suspension so he obviously in the wrong according to the current policy. Maybe they change it or update it like football did.

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Larkin too. I think he is still on a point streak to start the year. Only about 43 more to catch Wayner.

It's hard for me to side with the league when it advertises sports betting at such a heavy degree. Unless he was betting on the NHL, I couldnt care less

[Skooby]

It has been confirmed that Prospect Adam Johnson for the Pittsburgh Penguins has passed away due to taking a skate to the throat.

This is terrible.

[JATMtheJATM]

Nick backstrom is stepping away from hockey for the time being due to injury

[JATMtheJATM]

Ottawa will forfeit a first round pick for the voided dadonov trade.

[JATMtheJATM]

Ottawa will forfeit a first round pick for the voided dadonov trade.

And now Dorian has been fired

[JATMtheJATM]

Roman cechmanek died. You may remember him being the flyers goalie on the 2001 playoffs

[ckg927]

Coaching change in Edmonton: head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson have been fired. Kris Knoblauch, head coach of the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, is the new head coach-with Paul Coffey assisting him. Knoblauch coached Connor McDavid when they both were with the OHL's Erie Otters.

[JATMtheJATM]

In a very in brand thing for the Bruins and Lucic, Lucic is taking a leave from the Bruins after being alleged for domestic violence

[Skooby]

In a very in brand thing for the Bruins and Lucic, Lucic is taking a leave from the Bruins after being alleged for domestic violence


https://nypost.com/2023/11/18/sports/bruins-milan-lucic-arrested-after-alleged-domestic-incident/ (https://nypost.com/2023/11/18/sports/bruins-milan-lucic-arrested-after-alleged-domestic-incident/)

[DetoxTent]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sure Milan Lucic got arrested for hitting his wife. <br><br>But she cheated on him <br><br>Cheaters justice ? Some say YES <a href="https://t.co/C7mYODGExq">pic.twitter.com/C7mYODGExq</a></p>&mdash; Nick Gerr (Alpha Male) (@nickgerrplease1) <a href="https://twitter.com/nickgerrplease1/status/1725923706952941978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Actual footage of Milan Lucic&#39;s arrest ����<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/Ru9PTNdlY9">pic.twitter.com/Ru9PTNdlY9</a></p>&mdash; �� �� A.T. �� (@atropos) <a href="https://twitter.com/atropos/status/1726368802269458433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DetoxTent]

LOL. Can someone please explain what the Blue Jackets were doing making Patrick Laine a healthy scracth? Isn't he their best overall player?

Laine laments 'embarrassing' healthy scratch, voices discontent with decision (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/laine-laments-embarrassing-healthy-scratch-voices-discontent-with-decision~2812270)

[JATMtheJATM]

LOL. Can someone please explain what the Blue Jackets were doing making Patrick Laine a healthy scracth? Isn't he their best overall player?

Laine laments 'embarrassing' healthy scratch, voices discontent with decision (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/laine-laments-embarrassing-healthy-scratch-voices-discontent-with-decision~2812270)

No. He's severely in decline for whatever reason. He's having a TERRIBLE season and it's just gotten really bad for him. Even johnny hockey is having a terrible season.

[JATMtheJATM]

Leafs meeting with Kane

https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-among-teams-to-meet-with-fa-patrick-kane-1.2039202?fbclid=IwAR04PSo5o6zmQuzU13ks_zQo9_ax0Gf_Chig83CrI3rT527RZtaA9ku6r9A

[ckg927]

I love hockey in spite of the people that run it. The latest example: Minnesota GK Marc-Andre Fleury, long considered one of the class acts in the league, decided to design a new mask in honor of Native American Heritage Night(his wife has indigenous ancestry). Here's the problem: The NHL has said he cannot wear that mask, even in warm-ups(which would have been for tonight's game against Colorado), and threatened to fine him if he does so. Fleury was prepared to pay that fine(per his agent, Allan Walsh), but the league threatened to fine the Wild an even larger amount. Fleury didn't want to put the team in a bind, so he autographed the mask and it's going to be auctioned off to benefit a couple of charities-one of them Native American.

[JATMtheJATM]

Kaapo kakko is on LTIR for a knee injury.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/new-york-rangers-to-place-forward-kaapo-kakko-lower-body-injury-on-long-term-injured-reserve-1.2041752

[JATMtheJATM]

Corey Perrys contract terminated over unacceptable conduct. I'm curious to hear this story

[ckg927]

Corey Perrys contract terminated over unacceptable conduct. I'm curious to hear this story

There have been rumors over what exactly happened, and due to the nature of some of them I'm not repeating them. Having said that, it's good to see that the Hawks acted quickly in this case.

[JATMtheJATM]

He didn't bang bedards mom

[DetoxTent]

Former Sabres draft choice, Zadorov, traded from Calgary to Vancouver for 2 midling draft choices.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39015936/flames-trade-nikita-zadorov-canucks-two-draft-picks

[DetoxTent]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark it down!<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flames</a> have signed defenceman Mark Pysyk to a two-way deal: <a href="https://t.co/VU81vHO0vi">https://t.co/VU81vHO0vi</a> <a href="https://t.co/RYxGczuPt1">pic.twitter.com/RYxGczuPt1</a></p>&mdash; Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1731024399967637929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DetoxTent]

Canucks team Zadharov with Tyler Myers. That's 13' of former Sabers #1 draft choices.

[DetoxTent]

Tony Granato has NHL. Not that NHL, the other NHL... Wishing him well.

He's my age.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39088598/ex-nhl-player-coach-tony-granato-diagnosed-non-hodgkin-lymphoma

[JATMtheJATM]

Berube fired by blues

Caps announce plans for new arena in Virginia.

I know the sabres are doing upgrades to the bank, but maybe this pushes them towards a new arena sooner rather than later

[mightysimi]

Kyle Connor to miss 6-8 weeks after a knee on knee hit from Strom of the Ducks. Strome got 5 min with no further suspension. Don't really like the 5 min for 8 weeks trade off but at least he should be back for the stretch run.

[JATMtheJATM]

Kaapo kakko is on LTIR for a knee injury.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/new-york-rangers-to-place-forward-kaapo-kakko-lower-body-injury-on-long-term-injured-reserve-1.2041752

And now the rumor has it the rangers are trying to shop him. Man, what a bust

[DetoxTent]

Test?

Lindhom goes to Vancouver. Did the Canucks pay too much for the player?

[JATMtheJATM]

https://thehockeywriters.com/oilers-kane-reportedly-causing-locker-room-rift/

Allegedly evander Kane is causing issues in the Oilers lockerroom

[mightysimi]

https://thehockeywriters.com/oilers-kane-reportedly-causing-locker-room-rift/

Allegedly evander Kane is causing issues in the Oilers lockerroom

I've seen this episode before! After clawing their way out of the basement into a playoff spot, now is definitely the time to make it about yourself. I would think he needs the paychecks and should just shut up.

[DetoxTent]

If you haven't heard... learn about Rempemania here! NY City is on fire.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39631880/new-york-rangers-matt-rempe-fights-hits-penalty-minutes

6' 8" NOT wearing his skates. More pim that toi. 3 fights. Ejection. Goal. He's been all the talk of NYC lately.

[JATMtheJATM]

Elias Pettersson was extended.

I was hoping he would be a Sabres target this summer

[DetoxTent]

Elias Pettersson was extended.
I was hoping he would be a Sabres target this summer

There was no way the Canucks were letting him go. He was trade in a lot of trade talk before the Vancouver in-season turnaround, but he's been the best guy on the team since then. He's part of their core now. So the extension was predicted and now done. Very good player. Would have loved to have him.

[JATMtheJATM]

Lindy ruff fired by the devils

[jamze132]

Wonder if Pegs entertains bringing Lindy back to kickstart these youngsters. I’m not sure Granato is going ever get much more out of them.

[mightysimi]

3rd time's the charm!

[JATMtheJATM]

Pens shopping Guentzel hard and hope to have him moved by tomorrow evening, per a push notification I got from The Score

[JATMtheJATM]

Mantha to knights for a second and fourth

[JATMtheJATM]

Tarasenko to Florida. Return expected to be picks.

[JATMtheJATM]

Henrique and Carrick to Oilers

[JATMtheJATM]

Hanifan to Vegas. It sounded like the Bruins were going to make. Push for him. Never happened or materialized

[ckg927]

Pens shopping Guentzel hard and hope to have him moved by tomorrow evening, per a push notification I got from The Score
He's close to being traded to the Hurricanes; there's still some details to be worked out.

[ckg927]

I should also note that-per TSN-there was a trade some weeks ago between Buffalo & Montreal which was more for AHL depth than anything else; Filip Cederqvist heads to Montreal(he'll likely be playing for the AHL's Laval Rocket)and Buffalo will get future considerations.

[ckg927]

And one more thing: Tomorrow's trade deadline coverage will be a lot of show and not much happening in terms of major names getting traded. That's the way it always works.

[JATMtheJATM]

Guentzel to canes for bunting and picks

[JATMtheJATM]

Vegas signs Hanifan to a long term deal. It was rumored that the Bruins *really* wanted him and was going to be one of their major targets this offseason

[JATMtheJATM]

31 year old Ryan Johansen likely done with hockey

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flyers-daniel-briere-doesnt-think-ryan-johansen-can-play-hockey-again/

Huge bummer, that guy was a horse for Columbus and Nashville for a few years. I liked him as a possible depth C option for the Sabres

[JATMtheJATM]

https://detroithockeynow.com/2024/04/23/red-wings-cap-space-outlook-tight-too-many-free-agents-moritz-seider-lucas-raymond/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3kTiO-hLrATHMVqaiXw8y_H6aCw9Pr9Bbl008SnSCoZHVAOn-wk1ji8PI_aem_AeL0Psw-CjUtiTg6IsAhWSWSM5mOzyXNdTRxuqvJu1RYul5-aiRdx1Zfk7mtmj7Y2-OIDvoEDIXQQbVjQ8qEiz7X

An interesting read about the Red Wings offseason. Depending on extensions, they're going to be in cap trouble. Since they are a team I expect Buffalo to compete with, it's worth a read in the lean off season months