Day: September 6, 2023

Michael Del Zotto Retires From Professional Hockey

Michael Del Zotto has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons in the National Hockey League. Del Zotto had been selected No. 20 overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, making his debut in 2009 when he stepped onto the ice with the New York Rangers at the age of 19. At that time, […]

ECHL: South Carolina Adds Veteran to Blue Line

The Stingrays continue to strengthen their back end, even MOORE now, as the club has agreed to terms with 26-year-old Connor Moore. The veteran defenseman has accumulated 70 points in 150 games in his four seasons with the club. The Georgia native has spent his entire professional career in a Stingrays sweater and has sported […]

ECHL: Kalamazoo Wings Sign Frozen Four Champ

The Kalamazoo Wings have added three more players to the roster! Jacob Nordqvist begins his first professional season following an astounding season at Quinnipiac University. Nordqvist played 38 games where he notched 11 assists and 20 penalty minutes with a +15 rating. Hailing from Goteborg, SWE at 5’9, 185 pounds, this 25-year-old defenseman brings great […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Ben Carroll and Louka Henault

Today, September 6th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the signings of Ben Carroll and Louka Henault for the 2023-24 season. Defenseman Ben Carroll has played five professional seasons and four of those with the ECHL. Carroll stands at 6-foot, 190 pounds, and has appeared in 134 regular-season games and 12 playoff games for the Allen […]

Penguins Add A Big Name To Their Front Office

The Pittsburgh Penguins added a new man to their front office staff today. GM Kyle Dubas announced that Doug Wilson, who was most notably the longtime GM of the San Jose Sharks, has joined the Pens as the senior adviser to hockey operations. Per the Pens, he will provide counsel, opinions, and expertise to hockey […]

Oskar Lindblom Season Preview

Out of all of Mike Grier’s first crop of free agents, no one disappointed more than Oskar Lindblom last season. After being bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, Mike Grier quickly signed Lindblom to a two-year $5 million contract. Lindblom was expected to come in and compete for the vacant winger position on the second […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Re-Sign Patrick Polino

The Cincinnati Cyclones announced earlier today that the team has re-signed forward Patrick Polino for the 2023-24 season. Patrick Polino, 28, returns to Cincinnati for a third consecutive season. The Buffalo, New York native finished fourth in scoring on the Cyclones last year, registering 23 goals and 31 assists for a 54-point campaign. Polino and […]

ECHL: Indy Fuel Offseason Signings so far

The Indy Fuel have signed 11 players for the 2023-24 ECHL season. Seven players are returning, and four are new to the team. The returning players include forwards Matus Spodniak, Darby Llewellyn, Andrew Bellant, Chase Lang, and Luc Brown, and defensemen Trevor Zins and Chris Cameron. The new players are forwards Samuel Ruffin and Jordan […]

Matthew Knies suits up for playoff game against Florida Panthers

This Is Why Matthew Knies Is Due for a Monster Season

Matthew Knies, a player who fans have claimed was massively overhyped before finally signing and making his NHL debut at the end of the 2022-23 season. Knies came into the National Hockey League and was a massive contributor to the Leafs overcoming their first-round curse. With Knies recovering from a concussion, he will look to […]

The LA Kings Need Young Defensemen to Step Up This Season

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have come out of their rebuild and become a playoff contender. They’ve made the postseason each of the previous two years but lost in the first round. In 2023-24, the Kings are looking to take the next step and finally have success in the playoffs. To […]