Category: Sportsnet
West Notes: Markstrom, Jets, Oilers
Eric FrancisThe Calgary Flames aren’t facing much pressure to move top goaltender Jacob Markstrom, with general manager Craig Conroy sharing with Sportsnet’s Eric Francis that the player hasn’t formally requested a trade. Markstrom was wrapped up in trade rumors throughout the season, even continuing into this...
Read moreNew York Rangers place Barclay Goodrow on waivers ahead of start of free agency
Barclay GoodrowThe New York Rangers placed forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers Tuesday to clear some cap space before NHL free agency opens in less than two weeks. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news. A bit more: Clearly, NYR doing this solely for cap reasons, seeing if there is another t...
Read moreSabres Considering Buying Out Jeff Skinner
Elliotte FriedmanThe Sabres are considering exercising a buyout on the final three seasons of Jeff Skinner’s contract, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Skinner has a full no-move clause and is signed through 2026-27 at a $9MM cap hit. Skinner’s tenure in Buffalo has been inconsistent, to say the least, but th...
Read moreBSH Community Draft Board, No. T-26 : Terik Parascak
Terik ParascakAs round one begins to wind down, a prolific WHL point producer enters the fray as a potential scoring threat for the future. Scouts are split on Terik Parascak’s ulitmate upside, but he possesses offensive instincts that are very hard to teach. He isn’t super flashy, but he is effective, and came o...
Read moreBlue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they’ve relieved their head coach Pascal Vincent of his duties. The news reported by Elliotte Freidman of Sportsnet. In a press release, Blue…
Read moreJets Add Davis Payne, Dean Chynoweth To Coaching Staff
Jets’The Jets have added Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne to their coaching staff in assistant roles, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Monday. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Sunday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast that Chynoweth was linked to the Winnipeg bench. The team made the hirings official shortly after...
Read moreSnapshots: Boucher, McDavid, Kraft Hockeyville
TorontoFormer Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Guy Boucher was hoping to be much more of a contender in the team’s head coaching search, shares Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. Toronto parted ways with Boucher on Saturday, ending his tenure in Toronto after just one year with th...
Read moreSharks Notes: Warsofsky, Sturm, Graham, Wiseman, ECHL
Elliotte FriedmanThe threat of losing Ryan Warsofsky to another team was likely a contributing factor in the Sharks’ choice to name him as their next head coach, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet opined on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. Warsofsky, who became the youngest head coach in the league this week at age 36, w...
Read moreInsider Told Golden Knights Open to Big Trade Package For Marner
NHLIt should come as no surprise to hear that the Vegas Golden Knights might be dipping their toes into the Mitch Marner trade waters. A team that regularly gets in…
Read moreWednesday Morning Fly By: No hockey hump day
Alexander BarkovToday’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes.
Read moreNHL’s relationship with CapFriendly was ‘icy’ before Capitals’ purchase, sale has left teams without internal infrastructure ‘scrambling’
WashingtonThe Washington Capitals sent shockwaves through the hockey world when it was revealed on Sunday that they purchased the popular salary-cap site CapFriendly and will be shuttering it for public use. Washington plans to keep the site up through the 2024 NHL Draft and the beginning of free agency but l...
Read moreFlames: 5 Potential Play-By-Play Replacements for Rick Ball
FlamesCalgary Flames fans were dealt a serious blow this past week, as it was announced that play-by-play announcer Rick Ball will be calling games for the Chicago Blackhawks on behalf…
Read moreStars, Matt Duchene Have Mutual Interest In Extension
Chris TanevMatt Duchene wants to remain in the Lone Star State next season, he recently said on The Sweep Spot on Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 the Ticket. The veteran forward said that “money is definitely not the No. 1 bucket,” implying he’d take a discount to sign an extension with the Stars. That follows a repor...
Read moreEvening Notes: Saros, CapFriendly, Dillon
Juuse SarosStar Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros has been deeply entrenched in trade rumors for much of the season, largely thanks to the emergence of top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov in the minor leagues. But the two sides might not be set for the departure many are expecting, with Sportsnet’s E...
Read moreWashington Capitals buying CapFriendly, site shuttering for public use in July
Elliotte FriedmanThe Washington Capitals will reportedly purchase the salary-cap site CapFriendly, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Operating since 2016, CapFriendly shares information on NHL contracts and the salary cap and has been used by fans, teams, and media alike. Friedman reports that both sides o...
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