John Klingberg

What’s the Deal with Calen Addison’s Contract?

The Minnesota Wild have had the type of off-season everyone expected. They re-signed Freddy Gaudreau and Marcus Johansson at the end of the season. The other trades from last year signed elsewhere. Adding Pat Maroon was unexpected but made sense with losing Ryan Reaves. Brandon Duhaime and Filip Gustavsson re-signed, even if it took a […]

3 Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 23-24 Maple Leaf Season

Doom and gloom. No, wait, actually, this might be our year. We’re done. We’re so back. Up and down are the emotions of Leaf fans every Summer. It is very similar to southern Ontario temperatures lately. A mantra often pushed by coaches and athletes alike is to not get too high in the high moments […]

My Most Anticipated Leafs Games of 2023 – 2024

Going into this upcoming season, there are a handful of games that I’m looking forward to watching. Whether they’re face-offs against old friends or big events that take place on a global scale, these five games should be great entertainment. October 11, 2023, vs Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1) Not only is this the first game of […]

Klingberg on the Leafs : Maybe This Time It’s Different?

The addition of John Klingberg to the Toronto Maple Leafs has certainly come with mixed reviews. Vibes are mostly optimistic around the team, as is with half the teams in the league. We are still well over a month away from training camp and haven’t seen Klingberg skate with the new squad yet, so skepticism […]

Newly Signed Maple Leafs Defenseman John Klingberg Awaits Face-off

Why the Maple Leafs Gamble on John Klingberg Could Be Significant

New Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving has had quite the start to his tenure in Toronto. With the popular additions of Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, and Ryan Reaves, it’s safe to say many fans are excited for what’s to come in 2023-24. However, there’s one addition, in particular, I don’t think is getting enough […]

John Klingberg Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs

John Klingberg and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $4.15 million annually. Klingberg was a fifth-round draft selection at 131st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Dallas found a great defenseman late in the draft. John Klingberg Stats Klingberg has been in the league since the 2014-15 […]

Get to Know Ducks Newest Prospect, Nikita Nesterenko

At 11:58 pst on Friday, March 3rd, the last trade of the 2023 trade deadline was submitted to the NHL offices, narrowly beating the buzzer. That trade sent RHD John Klingberg (50% salary retention) from the Anaheim Ducks to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for RHD Andrej Sustr, F prospect Nikita Nesterenko, and a 2025 […]

Grading All 32 Teams’ Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink FULL NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a wild Trade Deadline week and was an enjoyment for all NHL fans. We have compiled all of the moves for you below and give a small analysis for all 32 teams. If you prefer to listen to a breakdown of all […]

The Ducks Make the Highly Anticipated Trade of John Klingberg

If I’m reading the tea leaves correctly, this is a fan disappointment. Let me get to the actual trade and then give my thoughts. Anaheim Ducks trade to the Minnesota Wild: John Klingberg 2010 5th Round Pick #131 overall 6’3”, 190 lbs, 30 years old 50GP 8G 16A 24P -28 Signed as a Free Agent […]

Ducks Move Kulikov to the Penguins

Have faith, Anaheim Ducks fans; there is some movement finally from General Manager Pat Verbeek. He moves out pending UFA Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for a 2024 3rd Round Pick and veteran Left Wing Brock McGinn, retaining a portion of Kulikov’s salary. Anaheim Ducks Trade to Pittsburgh Penguins: Dmitry Kulikov 2009 1st Round Pick #14 overall […]