Category: Sportsnet
Inside Jake DeBrusk's journey from WHL longshot to big-league star
SportsnetThe smallest kid on every team growing up, Jake DeBrusk was an NHL longshot. Now, he arrives in Vancouver a big-league vet and a bona fide threat.
Read moreAfter Verhaeghe, Florida Panthers Looking at Locking Up Yet Another Key Member
SportsnetThe Florida Panthers opened up defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, while at the same time getting star forward Carter Verhaeghe to agree to long-term team-friendly deal, following Sam Reinhart doing the same this past summer.Next up? According...
Read moreKraken Extend Joey Daccord
SportsnetThe Kraken announced they’ve put pen to paper with goaltender Joey Daccord on a contract extension. It’s a five-year deal worth $25MM, adds Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, keeping him in Seattle through the 2029-30 season. The 28-year-old will earn an average of $5MM per year. Daccord was slated to...
Read moreKraken Nearing Extension With Joey Daccord
Joey DaccordThe Kraken and goaltender Joey Daccord are nearing a contract extension, per Kevin Weekes of ESPN. It’s a five-year deal worth $25MM, adds Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, keeping him in Seattle through the 2029-30 season. The 28-year-old will earn an average of $5MM per year. Daccord was slated to h...
Read moreUPDATE: Canucks vs. Flames Game Day: Once again rookie Aatu Raty is centre of attention
Aatu RatyFinnish pivot is expected to slot in tonight in place of an ailing Pius Suter as the Canucks open their regular-season schedule
Read moreFlorida Panthers Extend Carter Verhaeghe
Carter VerhaegheThe Florida Panthers have come to terms on an extension with one of their best forwards from their run to a Stanley Cup championship a season ago. The team announces they have agreed to an eight-year extension with forward Carter Verhaeghe beginning next season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporte...
Read moreRed Wings Sign, Waive Auston Watson
Red Wings’1:14 p.m.: Detroit placed Watson on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Since he’s been signed and waived on the same day, he can be designated non-roster and not count against the cap for the Red Wings’ opening-night submission. 10:02 a.m.: Winger Austin Watson has converted on...
Read moreGolden Knights Claim Raphael Lavoie, Cole Schwindt
SportsnetThe Oilers and Flames have each lost a forward to the Golden Knights on waivers. Raphael Lavoie is heading from Edmonton to Vegas, while the Knights also claimed Cole Schwindt from Calgary, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Both enter a competition with recent veteran pickup Tanner Pearson to begin...
Read moreAvalanche Claim John Ludvig Off Waivers
Elliotte FriedmanThe Colorado Avalanche have claimed defenseman John Ludvig off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Read moreWashington Capitals place Ethan Bear and Mike Sgarbossa on NHL waivers
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals placed three players, Ethan Bear, Mike Sgarbossa, and Luke Philp, on waivers Friday. They are all now free to be claimed by any team over the next 24 hours. If they are not claimed, they will be free to join up with the AHL’s Hershey Bears at their Training Camp. A portion of
Read moreLess NHL Preseason Games Are Coming But Will It Reduce Injuries?
Elliotte FriedmanThe NHL is looking at reducing the number of preseason games, but will that reduce the amount of injuries we are seeing.
Read moreLess NHL Preseason Games Are Coming But Will It Reduce Injuries?
Dave PagnottaThe NHL is looking at reducing the number of preseason games, but will that reduce the amount of injuries we are seeing.
Read moreInsider: Jake McCabe & Maple Leafs Extension Talk Numbers Revealed
Jake McCabeIn a season and a half, Jake McCabe has made himself indispensable on the Toronto Maple Leafs blueline. So much so, that according to insider Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet, the team is working on a six-year extension for the impending unrestricted free agent.@RealKyper says the #LeafsForever and Jake M...
Read moreSharks’ Macklin Celebrini Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
SportsnetThe San Jose Sharks have avoided the worst news with reigning first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, after careening into the boards in San Jose’s Tuesday night matchup. The injury forced Celebrini out of the game midway th...
Read moreAtlantic Notes: Canadiens-Senators, Guhle, Red Wings
Arber XhekajNo supplemental discipline is expected after a flurry of controversial hits and injuries in last night’s Canadiens-Senators preseason tilt, reports Sportsnet’s Eric Engels. The fireworks started late in the first period when Ottawa forward Ridly Greig elevated his arms to lay a blindside hit on Mont...
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