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
Kyle Okposo Announces Retirement
Longtime New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement from the NHL in an open letter, released by agency CAA Hockey. In the letter, Okposo recounted his dreams of pursuing the NHL and the deep relationships he was able to form around the league. Okposo will be ending a decorated career, encompassing 17 NHL seasons, 1,051 games, and as of … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo Announces Retirement
Adam Beckman Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Adam Beckman’s first preseason with the New Jersey Devils is off to a slow start with James Nicholas of New Jersey Hockey Now reporting he is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Beckman was acquired by the Devils from the Minnesota Wild a few days before Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final in late June. He’s not expected to be a part of New Jersey’s roster for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Adam Beckman Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Metropolitan Notes: Ovechkin, Sandin, Mayfield, Karlsson
While Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin avoided a new injury when he left an informal skate earlier this week, he’s still not 100%. Washington head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Ovi is still “a little bit nicked up” from a minor injury he sustained while training over the summer and was slightly limited during the Caps’ first full camp practices yesterday (via NHL.com’s … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Ovechkin, Sandin, Mayfield, Karlsson
Devils Notes: Pesce, Mercer, Haula, Nemec
New Devils defenseman Brett Pesce is still recovering from season-ending surgery and isn’t on the ice with his teammates as training camp begins, the team’s Amanda Stein relays. Pesce, 29, is listed as week-to-week. That designation doubts his availability for the Devils’ season opener, their Global Series matchup against the Sabres in Prague on Oct. 4. The former Hurricane … [Read more...] about Devils Notes: Pesce, Mercer, Haula, Nemec