After hiring Sheldon Keefe to take over head coaching duties for the New Jersey Devils, the General Manager, Tom Fitzgerald is now moving on to the next item on his docket for the offseason. Earlier today, Josh Gold-Smith of TheScore reported that Fitzgerald is entertaining moving on from the team’s 10th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft to acquire a top-tier … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Willing To Trade First-Round Pick
Vesey Skates In Non-Contact Jersey, Wheeler Didn’t Practice Saturday
Rangers winger Jimmy Vesey skated today in a non-contact jersey, notes NHL.com’s Dan Rosen (Twitter link). He has missed the last three games after suffering an upper-body injury in the second game of their series against Florida. At the time of the injury, Vesey was given a week-to-week designation so it remains unlikely that he’ll suit up for the rest of this round. … [Read more...] about Vesey Skates In Non-Contact Jersey, Wheeler Didn’t Practice Saturday
Benoît Allaire To Remain With Rangers As Director Of Goaltending
Last night, Kevin Weekes of ESPN reported that Director of Goaltending of the New York Rangers, Benoît Allaire, would be scaling back his role with the organization after 20 years of service with the organization. However, this morning, Vince Mercogliano of USA Today reported that Allaire will continue to serve as the team’s Director of Goaltending moving forward, but he will … [Read more...] about Benoît Allaire To Remain With Rangers As Director Of Goaltending
Anders Lee Wins 2024 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
As the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs continue, more and more award winners from the 2023-24 NHL season are announced. Today, the league announced that this year’s winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award given to the player that “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community” would be given … [Read more...] about Anders Lee Wins 2024 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Afternoon Notes: Lisowsky, Islanders, Carle
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t expected to sign 2022 seventh-round pick Brandon Lisowsky to his entry-level contract, shares Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun (Twitter link). Lisowsky is one of 47 prospects with rights set to expire this Saturday unless their NHL club signs them to an entry-level deal. Lisowsky recently ended his OHL career, after spending the last four seasons … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Lisowsky, Islanders, Carle