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The San Jose Sharks have found a trade partner for seven time all-star Erik Karlsson. The reigning Norris Trophy winner will be joining the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2023-24 season. The Penguins acquired Karlsson as part of a three team trade that also included the Montreal Canadiens. What the Penguins Get The centerpiece of this…
NHL free agency continues to move along with a number of quality players still available. However there is also a tremendous amount of value in the current trade market. Several high profile players have been made available for offseason trades ahead of the 2023-24 season. Let’s take a look at some of the top targets…
In 2019, Bruins defenseman, Charlie McAvoy signed a three-year bridge deal. What that means is that the Bruins were going to give him a big payday, just later. With next season being the final one on this bridge deal, the time for McAvoy’s payday is almost here. But with the recent signings of his fellow…
It’s official. Joel Eriksson Ek will continue playing for the Minnesota Wild, at least for the next eight years. The NHL forward inked the contract yesterday (July 2), which is worth $42 million. Why Eriksson Ek is the Right Guy for the Wild There’s no doubt that the Wild made the perfect decision when picking…
Connor McDavid hasn’t played professional hockey for a long time, but out on the ice, it seems as if he’s a veteran. He has only been a part of the Edmonton Oilers for six years, but it looks like he’s a well-seasoned NHL star who has been playing for 16. Who is Connor McDavid? McDavid…
It was announced on June 18 that Liam Kirk signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Arizona Coyotes. Kirk recently made hockey headlines with his success on the Great Britain team in the IIHF world championship. He is still, however, relatively unknown to many hockey fans. Let’s take a look at Kirk’s hockey career…
Auston Matthews is notably one of the best NHL players in the league. Matthews has only played with the Toronto Maple Leafs for nearly five years. Every year, Matthews has made significant contributions to his team and he keeps improving. Career Overview of Matthews Selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Matthews was…
Edmonton Oilers’ center Connor McDavid has proven time after time again that he is a one-of-a-kind NHL player. He is certainly a crucial asset to the Oilers’ roster. McDavid has been a key player for the Oilers and there is no question that he will have a critical role to play during the upcoming season.…
Chara is Now a Part of the Washington Capitals A new hockey season begins in two weeks. There have been many changes to the NHL season. In addition to those changes include an abundance of roster moves by many respective NHL teams. One roster move, however, could be especially interesting. Long-time Boston Bruins’ defenseman Zdeno…
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced on July 16 that the team signed Jack Dugan to a two-year entry-level contract. Jack Dugan’s Profile Position: Forward Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185-pounds Draft: Selected by the Golden Knights in the fifth round (142nd pick) of the 2017 NHL Draft Shoots: Right From Pittsburgh…
The Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced on July 13 that the team signed Logan Thompson to a two-year entry level contract. The Calgary, Alberta native and goaltender appeared in 32 games during the 2019-20 season with the South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL. He recorded a 2.25 goals-against average and .929 save…
Ilya Sorokin was signed as a future goaltender with the New York Islanders on Tuesday. New York stands in the qualifiers as the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. Joining the Islanders Sorokin agreed to the terms of a one year, entry-level contract and a one-year contract extension for the 2020-21 season for $1…
Fans have waited for months to find out if the NHL will ever resume play this season. Well, now there is an answer. Hockey is coming back on Aug. 1. The NHL and NHLPA announced the approval of the CBA extension and the return to play plan for phases three and four on July 10.…
The Vegas Golden Knights signed Ryan Reaves for two more years. Reaves and the Golden Knights have agreed to a two-year extension worth an AAV of $1.75 million. Reaves also went on the Golden Knights’ social media accounts to announce the news. Some may say that it’s a bit pricey for a player like Reaves,…
8 MORE YEARS OF #9! 🔥 DETAILS: https://t.co/3t71KHLVTz pic.twitter.com/3FuDblwFbu — Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) September 4, 2019 The 21-year old led the Coyotes in scoring last season with 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) and made the 2019 All-Star Game. In the previous season, he scored 67 points (23 goals, 44 assists) as a rookie.…
The Nashville Predators signed center Colton Sissons to a seven-year, $20 million contract. The average annual value (AAV) of the contract will be $2.68 million. Sissons and the Predators avoid arbitration, which was scheduled for July 26. Colton Sissons #Preds 7 years / $2,857,143 AAV 2019-20: $3.45M Base 2020-21: $2.5M Base 2021-22: $3.65M Base 2022-23:…
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed defenseman Erik Karlsson to an 8-year, $88 million contract extension ($11 million AAV). According to multiple reports, Karlsson is now the highest-paid defenseman in the league. His contract matches Drew Doughty’s 8-year, $11 million deal he got last season. His deal is the largest in Sharks history. Because Karlsson…
The Washington Capitals and forward Carl Hagelin agreed to a four year, $11 million contract. The contract extension will have an average annual value of $2.75 million. Hagelin, 30, was traded to the Capitals on Feb. 21 from the Los Angeles Kings, who acquired him from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 14, 2018. He was…
