Author: Alex Grandy
Sean Durzi Is the Perfect Fit for the Coyotes Needs
- Alex Grandy
- June 24, 2023
Sean Durzi has been traded to the Coyotes for a Montreal 2nd pick. How does the 6’0”, 194lb right-shot defenseman fit into the Coyotes present and future? Sean Durzi Stats Present After rumors started circulating that the Coyotes might be very active buyers, they made their first swing. Sean Durzi is a very offensively inclined […]
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Ryan Johansen Traded to the Colorado Avalanche
- Alex Grandy
- June 24, 2023
The Nashville Predators have traded Ryan Johansen (8 million AAV, two seasons left on contract) at 50% retained salary to the Colorado Avalanche for the signing rights to Alex Galchenyuk(UFA). Predators Take: The Preds save $4 million in cap space for the next two seasons. They are making this trade as they look to get […]
Read MoreTrade Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Will Be Busy Leading Up to the NHL Draft
- Alex Grandy
- June 23, 2023
New GM Daniel Briere wasted no time starting to remake the team with his vision with the Provorov trade, and by all accounts, he is nowhere near done. The Flyers appear to be heading into a long overdue rebuild. Let’s look at some pieces they may have available as they look to stockpile future pieces. […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Profile: Jakub Stancl
- Alex Grandy
- June 21, 2023
Jakub Stancl is the 6’3” 201 pounds Czechia-born forward for the Växjö Lakers U20 team, where he scored 11-6-17 in 35 games. Strengths Jakub comes into the draft with a nearly NHL-ready size. He has a good frame that should be able to add more strength to it. He plays a smart, safe two-way game […]
Read MoreArizona Coyotes buy out Zack Kassian and Patrick Nemeth.
- Alex Grandy
- June 20, 2023
The Coyotes have bought out Zack Kassian and Patrick Nemeth as they are beginning the next phase of their rebuild. What comes next for both team and players? Zack Kassian The Zack Kassian buyout saves the Coyotes $1.53 million in cap space and $767,000 in actual dollars while having a dead cap hit of $1.67 […]
Read MoreOpinion: Coyotes Should Reunite With OEL
- Alex Grandy
- June 18, 2023
Ex-Coyote Captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson was bought out by the Canucks after two lackluster (to say the least) seasons with Vancouver. Despite his several year run of mediocre to bad play, The Coyotes are in a spot in their rebuild where a reunion makes sense. Recent Play As stated already, OEL has not been a good […]
Read MoreArtyom Duda leaves KHL for University of Maine
- Alex Grandy
- June 15, 2023
Artyom Duda, the 6’1”, 187-pound left-shot defenseman from Russia, has left the KHL and its junior leagues to continue his growth and development in North America. What does this mean for him and the team that drafted him? Dudas development and growth Artyom played 14 games in the MHL, scoring five goals and 13 points […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Scott Ratzlaff
- Alex Grandy
- June 7, 2023
Scott Ratzlaff is the 6’1”, 172lb Canadian born goalie who spent the 22/23 season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. 34GP – 2.15GAA – .918 SV% – 25 W – 5SO Strengths He plays a very smart, controlled game and relies on his positioning and skating to stop pucks. He has good rebound control, […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie Stramel
- Alex Grandy
- June 7, 2023
Charlie Stramel is the 6’3”, 216 lb American-born Center currently playing for the Wisconsin Badgers. 33GP-5G-7A-59PIM Related Story: 2023 NHL Draft – Nashville Strengths The first thing that stands out when viewing Stramel’s play is his NHL-ready physical presence and stature. He plays a power forward style game, can crash the net and center lane […]
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