Free Agency
ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Hire Key Assistant, Announce Season-Ending Roster
Coralville, Iowa- On June 18th, Derek Damon made his first new hiring since having his coaching staff poached. His associate, Joe Exter, was poached by a junior hockey club, and training staff got promoted to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Kevin Schmidt will complete the coaching staff, joining Damon and Video Coach Eric Michaud as the […]
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PWHL Toronto Scores Big with Daryl Watts Signing, Raises Team Canada Questions
PWHL Toronto made headlines with their recent signing of Daryl Watts, a standout forward known for her prolific scoring and dynamic play. This acquisition not only boosts Toronto’s roster but also raises intriguing questions about the implications for PWHL Ottawa, which now faces the challenge of filling the void left by one of their key […]
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The Best Landing Spots for Jake DeBrusk
Boston Bruins Left Wing Jake DeBrusk is on the verge of free agency. DeBrusk just completed the final year of his contract, but the Edmonton, Alberta native and the Bruins have not made any substantial progress toward a new deal. Related Post: The Best Landing Spots for Chandler Stephenson DeBrusk has had an up-and-down 7-year […]
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5 PWHL Free Agents Ottawa Should Target
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is gearing up for a thrilling second season, and Ottawa’s team is determined to build a roster capable of championship success. Here are five standout players, including two who were part of Ottawa’s roster last season, that General Manager Mike Hirshfeld should prioritize when free agency opens on Friday, […]
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Jake Debrusk on the Move to Edmonton?
Jake Debrusk’s future with the Boston Bruins is uncertain following their elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers in Round 2 last week. The left-winger has been with the Bruins for 7 seasons and was a standout player, leading the team with 5 goals and 6 assists (11 points) in this year’s […]
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Carolina Hurricanes Begin a Heartbreaking Offseason
RALEIGH, NC: After Thursday’s unexpected second-round 5-3 elimination loss against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes begin an offseason with heartbreak and loss.
The Hurricanes began the playoffs knowing that this season would likely be their last with the core group fans have come to know – and love dearly. The organization has nine UFAs and fan-favorite RFAs. Coach Rod Brind’Amour is on the final year of his contract. The offseason is one to watch in Carolina.
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Evaluating the Anaheim Ducks Pending RFAs
“I want [the Anaheim Ducks] to start taking a step and building toward being in a playoff race next season.” The Ducks’ general manager, Pat Verbeek, has a busy summer ahead of him to make good on this promise from the March 2024 Duck Migration event. Following a disappointing season riddled with injuries, penalties, and […]
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Bargain Bin: The Offseason Continues
This series has fallen under the radar, but I’m back writing a Bargain Bin. Buckle up for a lengthier piece. Otherwise, this Bargain Bin is jam-packed with news, rumors, opinions, and more. Let’s get into today’s edition of the Bargain Bin. Players Signing Overseas: I should mention that this list doesn’t include every single player […]
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Troy Terry Signs a Seven-Year Contract With The Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks and Troy Terry agreed on a seven-year, $49 million contract on Wednesday morning, avoiding an arbitration hearing that was set to take place later in the day. Terry was set to enter his penultimate restricted free agency (RFA) season, and now the two-time all-star right winger is signed through the 2029-30 season […]
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Winnipeg Jets July Offseason Roundup
We’re a month removed from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville and nearly a month removed from free agency. The Winnipeg Jets have had their highs and lows when it comes to moving talent and bringing in other talent. From trading Pierre-Luc Dubois to settling with two restricted free agents in arbitration cases, let’s […]
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