Day: July 21, 2023

Vince Dunn Signs Pre-Arbitration Contract with the Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken announced that they have signed left-shot defenseman Vince Dunn to a new contract. Originally headed to arbitration with a meeting set for Monday, July 24, the Kraken and Dunn agreed to a four-year, $29.5 million deal. Dunn was a restricted free agent before agreeing to the new contract. If the arbitration meeting […]

ECHL: The Return of Aaron Luchuk

Thursday, July 20th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the return of number 91, Aaron Luchuk. Luchuk is 26 years old and has played 103 games for the Solar Bears. This will be the first time Luchuk plays under new head coach Matt Carkner. Solar Bear fans are anxiously awaiting to see a fan favorite back […]

ECHL: Bobby Russell Re-Signs With Greenville

On July 21, 2023, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced another re-signing. Defenseman Bobby Russell returns to Greenville for the 2023-2024 season joining teammates from last year, Ben Freeman, Tanner Eberle, and Ethan Cap. For Russell, this will be his third season playing for the Swamp Rabbits. Russell will be 23 going into the season, coming […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Add Three More Players to the Pond

The Toledo Walleye have added forward Sam Craggs along with defensemen Jake Willets and Thomas Farrell. Sam Craggs, an Elmhurst, Illinois native, will return to Toledo for a third straight season. During the 2022-2023 season, Craggs appeared in 60 games, putting up ten goals and ten assists. Over the final ten games of the season, […]

Nail Yakupov Never Should Have Been A First Overall Pick

Hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes, there are signs that scouts shouldn’t avoid. Now, I’m not saying my opinion is better than NHL scouts. Though seeing how hit and miss the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was, Yakupov never should’ve been in conversation to be selected first overall. The Argument Against Nail Yakupov Being Drafted First Overall […]

Penguins: Top Breakout Candidates For 2023-24

It’s now July 20th. Most of the big moves and signings have already been made, and fans have a basis on what each team is going to look like heading into next season. GM Kyle Dubas has done a great amount of work to reshape the Penguins team that failed to make the playoffs. With […]

ECHL: Frank Hora Headed Overseas

Per Elite Prospects and the HC Banska Bystrica press release, Frank Hora is heading overseas to Slovakia. After spending time in Greenville over the last three seasons, starting in 2020. Frank Hora will be heading overseas to play in Slovakia. In the Tipos Extraliga. Joining the HC (hockey club) Banska Bystrica. Hora will be joining […]

He Was a Dallas Star? Eric Lindros

The Dallas Stars have been consistently competitive, reaching the Western Conference Final in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Though the Stars were eliminated in six games, Stars fans honored a good, if not great, regular season and postseason. If you’re a Stars fan, you might’ve forgotten the past, as several players were once Dallas […]

ECHL: History Of The Norfolk Admirals

The history of the Norfolk Admirals is one of triumphs, challenges, and unwavering dedication to hockey and its fans. As an Airman who got stationed out here in the Norfolk area, I was able to get a feel for the area’s culture pretty quickly. The city of Norfolk embodies a unique blend of passion and […]

Opinion: Did the Maple Leafs Actually Upgrade at Left Wing?

This offseason has been considerably different for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mostly because they have more cap space than in off-seasons prior. Partly due to the fact that a new General Manager operates the Leafs front office. This is also a front office that doesn’t include Kyle Dubas for the first time since July 2014. […]