Day: July 4, 2022

Bruins Forward Jake DeBrusk Rescinds Trade Request; Likely to Return

Late November was over seven months ago, but it seems closer to an eternity for Jake DeBrusk and the Boston Bruins. Around Thanksgiving, DeBrusk requested a trade from the Bruins while expressing unhappiness with playing in Boston and rumors of a complicated relationship with former Bruins’ Head Coach Bruce Cassidy. DeBrusk would finish the regular […]

Rick Bowness Availability: “If I’m In His Chair, I’m Going After Trotzy Too!”

Welcome to Rick Bowness, the new head coach for the Winnipeg Jets. The team held a press conference on Monday morning to show off their brand new (kind of) coach. I say kind of new because, though not precisely a retread, Bowness has been a 1) player, 2) assistant coach, and 3) head coach for […]

Free Agent Frenzy: Bruins Interested In Vincent Trocheck

The News The Boston Bruins have had fireworks to begin their off-season. They fired head coach Bruce Cassidy, who Jim Montgomery now replaces. The uncertainty surrounding Patrice Bergeron and Don Sweeney was looming. The team will begin the year without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Sweeney has a new contract, and Bergeron is gearing up […]

Canadiens interested in acquiring Colin White from Senators

The Montreal Canadiens are willing to pursue Ottawa Senators centre Colin White at all costs, and even more so if the Senators were to buy him out of his contract. “Prior to the deadline, there were some conversations between the Senators and Canadiens on Colin White,” wrote NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman in his 32 Thoughts […]

Carolina Hurricanes Give Defenseman Permission To Talk To Other Teams

Tony DeAngelo was a prominent figure this past season for the Carolina Hurricanes. The defenseman registered 10-41-51 in 64 games and finished the postseason with 1-9-10 in 14 games as the New York Rangers eliminated the Canes in the second round. The former first-round pick is also known for his edgy play and demeanor. Ironically […]

Trade Rumors: New Jersey Devils Linked To Conor Garland

Overview There is a laundry list of things to do in the coming weeks. Tom Fitzgerald has holes and gaps on the current constructed roster that need to be filled. The rumor mill is churning quickly, and names are being linked to teams left and right. The Fourth Period has reported that the New Jersey […]

Alessio Beglieri moving to Canada to prepare for 22-23 OHL season

O Canada! 18-year-old goaltender Alessio Beglieri, of Switzerland, who was drafted by the OHL’s Missisauga Steelheads on July 1, will move to the capital of hockey by the end of August. Beglieri had already decided to move to Canada prior to the CHL Import Draft. “My agent had been in contact with Mississauga for quite […]

Samuel Girard taking a shot, while a San Jose Shark's skater attempts to check him with his stick

Opinion: Why the Avalanche Shouldn’t Trade Samuel Girard

May 21st, 2022: In game three of the 2nd round, Samuel Girard is injured for the rest of the playoffs. June 26th, 2022: The Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 and are crowned Stanley Cup champions. The Avalanche went 10-3 after Girard’s injury, a truly remarkable run, and shows how incredible a team […]

Three Potential Destinations For Jesse Puljujarvi

Rumors have been swirling that Jesse Puljujarvi has requested a trade out of Edmonton. He has evidently run out of time with the Oilers, and it is clear to both sides that he will be dealt soon. The former 4th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft set career-highs in assists and points this year, […]