Day: August 26, 2024

Ryan Hartman wearing a green Minnesota Wild jersey on the ice

Ryan Hartman Must Find His Scoring This Season

In what has become a repeated refrain in looking back on the 2023-24 season, Ryan Hartman was another Minnesota Wild player who fell off his scoring trend and couldn’t get out of his slump. This year, he’s one of the middle six players who will be expected to improve, especially after being called out by […]

Report: Jeremy Swayman’s Reported Asking Price Might Be Steeper Than Originally Expected

Boston Bruins management has made statements in recent days about the likelihood of the team being able to sign restricted free-agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman to a contract extension before training camp begins in mid-September. Reports have indicated that the club and the player are far apart in discussions, and if WEEI Sports Radio’s Rich Keefe’s […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Complete Signing of Matt Stief

The Orlando Solar Bears completed the acquisition of Matt Stief’s playing rights from the Adirondack Thunder as part of the agreement involving defenseman Kurt Gosselin, which was formally disclosed last week. Stief, a native of Boca Raton, Florida previously suited up for both Idaho and Adirondack. The defenseman made significant contributions to the Thunder’s roster […]

Lalonde Not Worried About Lack of Contract Extension for Seider and Raymond

The Detroit Red Wings missed the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the last day of the regular season. The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime to eliminate the Red Wings. This was the closest that the Red Wings have come to making it to the playoffs since they last made it seven seasons […]

ECHL: Maine Mariners Re-Sign Alex Sheehy

The Maine Mariners have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Alex Sheehy for the 2024-25 season. Sheehy, 26, is entering his second season of pro hockey after having an injury-shortened year last season where he played in just 35 games, putting up six assists. Despite playing in just 35 games last season, he currently has […]

LA Kings Extend Erik Portillo for Three Years

Los Angeles, CA — There were considerable discussions regarding Erik Portillo’s potential re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2024-25 season. Given his exceptional goaltending performances with the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League (AHL) from last season, Portillo became the focus of attention regarding whether he would extend his affiliation with […]