Category: The Athletic
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Full Participants At Practice
Minnesota WildMinnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek were both full participants in practice today, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. While their participation doesn’t necessarily mean the two stars are close to a return, their continued progress should serve as an encouraging sign...
Read moreWild’s Krill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Full Participants At Practice
Joel Eriksson EkMinnesota Wild forwards Krill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek were both full participants in practice today, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. While their participation doesn’t necessarily mean the two stars are close to a return, their continued progress should serve as an encouraging sign...
Read moreWest Notes: Foligno, Kiviranta, Stephenson
Marcus FolignoMinnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno returned to the lineup last night, dressing for the first time in almost two weeks (as per Michael Russo of The Athletic). The 33-year-old missed five games due to an upper-body injury but suited up against Washington and was +1 in 18:10 of play. The veteran win...
Read moreEast Notes: Hurricanes, Penguins, Sabres
Pierre LeBrunNotes from the East including Carolina aiming to swing big again on a rental down the road plus injury updates from Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Read moreRangers Trade Erik Brännström To Sabres
TSNThe Sabres and Rangers have exchanged depth skaters with NHL experience. Defenseman Erik Brännström is headed to Buffalo, while winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel goes to New York, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Although it’s officially a swap of AHL talent, both players have considerable experi...
Read moreIslanders Have Offered Extension To Kyle Palmieri
TSNThe New York Islanders have reportedly offered a two-year contract extension to pending UFA winger Kyle Palmieri.
Read moreCanadiens Unlikely To Move Both Joel Armia, David Savard
The AthleticThe Canadiens are receiving high interest in pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. With a playoff spot still in reach, though, they’re not likely to sell both players off before this afternoon’s deadline, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic writes. That’s disappointing news for parties like th...
Read moreAvalanche Acquire Brock Nelson From Islanders
Calum RitchieThe Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Brock Nelson and AHL winger William Dufour from the New York Islanders. In return, the Islanders have received top prospect Calum Ritchie, a conditional 2026 or 2027 first-round pick, a conditional 2028 third-round pick, and depth defenseman Oliver Kyling...
Read moreBlue Jackets Claim Christian Fischer From Red Wings
Blue Jackets2:19 p.m.: Columbus announced they’ve reassigned Pyyhtia as the corresponding move. He has 4-3–7 in 47 games with the Jackets this year with a -11 rating. 1:08 p.m.: The Blue Jackets have claimed winger Christian Fischer off waivers from the Red Wings, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Giv...
Read morePredators Claim Jakub Vrána, Jordan Oesterle
The AthleticThe Predators have claimed winger Jakub Vrána off waivers from the Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle off waivers from the Bruins, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Nashville needed some depth after trading winger Gustav Nyquist to the Minnesota Wild a few days ago and moving Thomas N...
Read moreDucks Likely To Retain John Gibson Amid Weak Trade Market
Pierre LeBrunThe Hurricanes and Oilers remain engaged in trade talks with the Ducks regarding netminder John Gibson, but Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that neither team has put forth a particularly appealing offer. With no other buyers looking for goaltending help, it’s looking likely that anothe...
Read moreBlue Jackets Sign Mathieu Olivier To Six-Year Extension
Blue JacketsMarch 5: It took slightly more than 24 hours, but Olivier’s extension in Columbus is done. It’s a six-year, $18MM deal with a $3MM cap hit, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports. It’s a slightly front-loaded contract with a base salary of $4MM in 2025-26 that drops to $2.4MM by the end of th...
Read morePanthers, Jesper Boqvist Agree To Two-Year Extension
The AthleticThe Panthers announced they’ve agreed to terms with pending RFA center Jesper Boqvist on a two-year extension. He’ll remain in South Florida through the 2026-27 season. The contract is worth $3MM with a $1.5MM cap hit, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports. The Falun, Sweden native parlayed...
Read moreMaple Leafs Recall Dakota Mermis, Likely To Activate Calle Järnkrok
The AthleticThe Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman Dakota Mermis from AHL Toronto. Fellow D-man Marshall Rifai is headed back to the minors in a corresponding move, and PuckPedia reports forward Alex Steeves was also returned to the AHL yesterday. The moves leave them with an open roster spot and...
Read moreReport: Flyers "Reluctant" To Move Scott Laughton
Darren DregerThe Philadelphia Flyers remain reluctant to trade Scott Laughton despite strong interest from multiple teams, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. TSN’s Darren Dreger previously reported that the Flyers are asking for a first-round pick or a top prospect in return, but sources within the organiz...
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