The Rangers’ defense core from last season is largely returning, minus Erik Gustafsson, who departed for the Red Wings in free agency. But the big stars and supporting cast are largely back, even down to seventh defenseman Chad Ruhwedel. All that likely means more opportunity for the younger Zachary Jones, who’s spent the last few seasons in a fringe role. But as Peter Baugh of … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Rangers, Montgomery, Nadeau, Daws
NHL Teams Facing Fall Cap Crunches
There’s still plenty of time for NHL teams to sort out their active rosters and salary cap pictures this summer. After all, teams can exceed the $88MM upper limit by up to 10% during the offseason, and training camps are still nearly two months away. Still, this year’s early July rush means that all the notable contracts for this season, at least in terms of salary cap impact, … [Read more...] about NHL Teams Facing Fall Cap Crunches
2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
It has been a quieter year on the salary arbitration front across the NHL. After 23 players filed last summer, just 14 did this time around. As expected, most have settled so far with a few hearings still pending. Here’s a rundown of who has settled and who still needs to sign. Contracts Settled D Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets) – one year, $775K (two-way agreement) F … [Read more...] about 2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
Devils Making Progress On Re-Signing Daws
The Devils have three restricted free agents still to sign, one of which is goaltender Nico Daws. His agent, Quartexx’s Paul Capizzano, told Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News that the two sides are getting closer to a resolution on a new deal. The 23-year-old posted a 3.15 GAA with a .894 SV% in 21 starts with New Jersey last season, numbers were nearly identical to his 25 … [Read more...] about Devils Making Progress On Re-Signing Daws
Trade, Waivers Still Options For Oliver Wahlstrom Following Settlement
Yesterday, Islanders winger Oliver Wahlstrom landed a new contract for this season, signing a one-year, $1MM pact to avoid an arbitration hearing next month. But that doesn’t do much to change the likelihood that he’ll be on their roster come opening night, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post. It appears not much has changed since general manager Lou Lamoriello said … [Read more...] about Trade, Waivers Still Options For Oliver Wahlstrom Following Settlement