Casey Mittelstadt proved to be one of the most impactful acquisitions of the Trade Deadline, joining the Avalanche in a one-for-one swap with defenseman Bowen Byram. Mittelstadt immediately stepped into a role as Colorado’s second-line center, scoring a confident 19 points in 29 games with the Avalanche between the regular season and playoffs. He was just what the doctor … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Mittelstadt, Sabres, Goodrow
Shesterkin’s Next AAV Likely To Be Record-Setting
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is extension-eligible this summer as he’ll be entering the final year of his contract in July. It’s well-known he’s in line for a sizable raise from his current $5.667MM AAV; Mollie Walker of the New York Post posits that it’s possible the 28-year-old doubles that amount. She pegs $10.5MM as the likely floor for discussions, an AAV that … [Read more...] about Shesterkin’s Next AAV Likely To Be Record-Setting
Devils Have A Long Wishlist This Summer
It’s well-known that the Devils are looking to upgrade between the pipes this summer. However, as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports (video link), that’s hardly the only thing on their wish list. In addition to searching for a starting goalie, Seravalli relays that New Jersey is also looking for a top-six forward, a bottom-six forward, a top-four defenseman, and a … [Read more...] about Devils Have A Long Wishlist This Summer
Rangers RFA Olof Lindbom Signs In Finland
Goaltender Olof Lindbom’s time in the Rangers organization may be coming to an end. The pending restricted free agent is heading to Europe next season, signing a one-year deal with Pelicans of the Finnish Liiga with a one-year option. Lindbom, 23, was the first goaltender taken in the 2018 NHL Draft, taken off the board in the early second round with the 39th overall pick. … [Read more...] about Rangers RFA Olof Lindbom Signs In Finland
Karl Henriksson Linked To SHL
It looks like pending Rangers RFA Karl Henriksson could be heading back overseas next season. Smalandsposten in Sweden reports that SHL Vaxjo is showing interest in signing the 23-year-old. Henriksson has spent the last two seasons with AHL Hartford and had 11 goals and 13 assists in 64 games in 2023-24. He already has a fair bit of experience in Sweden’s top level, playing … [Read more...] about Karl Henriksson Linked To SHL