At long last, Islanders forward Simon Holmström appears ready to push for a top-six role. Head coach Patrick Roy thinks so, at least, he told The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. Holmström, the Isles’ 2019 first-round pick, has established himself as a full-time NHLer over the past two seasons. But he’s been used almost exclusively as a bottom-six option at even strength with some … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Holmström, Martin, Flyers, Nadeau
Training Camp Cuts: 9/24/24
Training camps have been ongoing across the league for almost a week already. With the preseason schedule now officially in full swing, teams will begin to think about making more sweeping cuts to their rosters. We’re keeping track as teams continue to trim their rosters on Tuesday. This article will be updated throughout the day as more transactions come in. Boston Bruins (per … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/24/24
Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/24
Training camp cuts continue Monday across the league, mostly involving fringe prospects being returned to their junior teams. As always, we’re keeping track of today’s moves with this article, which will be updated throughout the day. Los Angeles Kings (per team announcement) F Cole Davis (released from ATO to OHL Windsor) F Ethan Neutens (released from ATO to WHL … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/24
Poll: Who Will Win The Metropolitan Division In 2024-25?
A three-headed monster for much of the past few years, the Metropolitan Division only had two serious contenders last season. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers and second-place Hurricanes ran away with things, creating a 17-point gap between them and the third-place Islanders. There are question marks around whether the Metro will return to its former level of … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The Metropolitan Division In 2024-25?
Morning Notes: Shesterkin, Ovechkin, Chychrun, Clifford
Superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin spoke highly of the Rangers organization, but added that you never know what can happen, when asked about his looming contract year shares Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Talks around Shesterkin’s next deal will be the contract negotiations to watch this season, likely to be the deal that sets the bar for goalie salaries. That’s an apt … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Shesterkin, Ovechkin, Chychrun, Clifford