Contracts

Where Will Elvis Merzlikins Land?

Setting the Scene Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has been making headlines with his recent comments that he and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to “Find a new scenario.” These quotes come after the goaltender has had to sit for the past six games in a row as either a backup on the bench or a […]

Anaheim Ducks: Preseason Takeaways

The Anaheim Ducks wrapped up their eight-game preseason slate on Sunday with a 4-4-0 record. Although the Ducks have been adjusting to significant changes within the organization since the first day of the off-season, they continued to face obstacles well into the final week of the preseason. While the team continues to familiarize themselves with […]

Flames announce Mikael Backlund as captain (Photo Credit: CTV News)

Backlund’s Back, Alright!

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work with training camp and the 2023-24 preseason. At the same time, the Flames and current general manager Craig Conroy aren’t going to be looking too heavily at their contracts and salary cap situation right now. Mikael Backlund was among the few players with a contract expiring at the […]

Winnipeg Jets Sign Final RFA to One-Year Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed their last restricted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000. The 23-year-old Declan Chisholm was selected in the fifth round at 150th overall during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Chisholm officially the Manitoba Moose in the 2020-21 season, where he posted two goals and 11 assists for 13 […]

ECHL: Jack Van Boekel Joins Icemen Blueline

The newest Icemen roster addition has been announced. On Wednesday, the Jacksonville Icemen made it known that defenseman Jack Van Boekel has agreed to terms on a deal for the 2023-24 season. The 27-year-old, 6’7” 203, 203-pound blueliner spent last season with the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL’s Central Division, where he played 30 games […]

Evan Bouchard Signs Two-Year Contract With Edmonton Oilers

While the Edmonton Oilers have not officially announced it, Elliotte Friedman is back in business, posting on X that the Oilers and Evan Bouchard are closing in on a two-year contract. The contract would carry an average annual value of $3.9 million per season. The Oilers’ 2018 10th overall selection has taken on a major […]

ECHL: Craig Martin Returns To Jacksonville

Offseason roster building for the Jacksonville Icemen roster continues, as the team announced today that forward Craig Martin would be returning to the team for the 2023-24 season. Martin and the Icemen made a one-year deal official, bringing back the forward for a fifth season in the River City. Martin is the latest player to […]

Logan Stanley Signs One-Year Contract With the Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have re-signed Logan Stanley to a one-year, one-way contract worth $1 million dollars. Stanley appeared in 19 games for the Winnipeg Jets during the 2022-23 season, where he scored one goal and two assists. Related: Logan Stanley Stats The 18th overall selection in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft […]

ECHL: Icemen Sign Forward Van Wyhe

The Jacksonville Icemen added one more player to their 2023-24 roster on Thursday. The team announced they have signed forward Garrett Van Wyhe to a one-year deal. Van Wyhe is a 6’2″, 201 pound centerman that joins the team after having split last season between the Adirondack Thunder and the Fort Wayne Komets. Before being […]

Auston Matthews, Future San Jose Shark?

As Auston Matthews approaches the end of his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his future with the team, prompting speculation about his potential departure next year. If he hits the open market, it begs the question: Could we see Matthews rock Sharks’ teal? Let The Fun […]