Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov believes that he will take a big step in his development this upcoming season and is hoping a change to his training will allow him to do so (as per Flames writer Chris Wahl). The 22-year-old was re-signed to a one-year, two-way deal by the Flames yesterday after making his NHL debut last season, dressing in one game for Calgary. The … [Read more...] about Sam Rosen To Retire At The End Of The Season
Devils Re-Sign Nolan Foote To Two-Way Deal
The Devils have re-signed RFA left winger Nolan Foote to a two-way deal, according to a team release. He’ll cost $825K against the cap if on the NHL roster this season. Foote, who checks in at 6’4″ and 200 lbs, was limited to eight games last season between the NHL and AHL due to a lower back injury. He scored once in his four games with New Jersey, posting a -1 rating and … [Read more...] about Devils Re-Sign Nolan Foote To Two-Way Deal
Islanders Unlikely To Bring Back Matt Martin Or Cal Clutterbuck
A pair of long-time Islanders remain unsigned more than five weeks into free agency with wingers Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck still on the open market. That has led some to wonder if New York might be able to find a way to bring them back into the fold at a lower price tag. Speaking with Ethan Sears of the New York Post, GM Lou Lamoriello tried to pour cold water on that … [Read more...] about Islanders Unlikely To Bring Back Matt Martin Or Cal Clutterbuck
Snapshots: Cotter, World Juniors, Murashov
The Devils were looking for some more size and speed in their bottom six when they gave up former top-10 pick Alexander Holtz in a trade with the Golden Knights to acquire Paul Cotter, general manager Tom Fitzgerald told James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now. “For us today and what we wanted to accomplish, adding a guy like Paul Cotter, who we believe has upside and has a … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Cotter, World Juniors, Murashov
Snapshots: Draisaitl, Zegras, Lee, Preseason Schedule
Leon Draisaitl’s recent eligibility to sign a contract extension will be one of the bigger storylines late in the offseason, but it doesn’t appear there’s much of anything new to report since Stan Bowman took over the reins as general manager a couple of weeks ago, the executive said to NHL.com’s Derek Van Diest. “I had a good conversation (with Draisaitl’s agent Mike Liut) and … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Draisaitl, Zegras, Lee, Preseason Schedule