James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now is reporting that New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt turned down Sweden’s invitation for him to play at the World Championships due to injury. The 25-year-old dressed in all 82 games for the Devils this season and had a career year posting 27 goals and 56 assists. Despite the ailment, it is not expected that Bratt will miss an extended … [Read more...] about Bratt Will Not Play At World Championships
Islanders Sign Alex Jefferies, Henrik Tikkanen To Entry-Level Deals
The Islanders have inked left wing Alex Jefferies and goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to two-year entry-level contracts, per a team release. The deals begin in the 2024-25 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. A fourth-round pick by the Isles in 2020, Jefferies spent the last four seasons in collegiate hockey with Merrimack. He leaves the program as its highest-scoring player … [Read more...] about Islanders Sign Alex Jefferies, Henrik Tikkanen To Entry-Level Deals
Charlie Leddy Transfers To Quinnipiac
Devils prospect Charlie Leddy has transferred to Quinnipiac, notes Cameron Levasseur of The Quinnipiac Chronicle (Twitter link). The 20-year-old blueliner was a fourth-round pick by New Jersey two years ago (126th overall) and spent his first two NCAA campaigns at Boston College. This past season, he had eight assists in 39 games. … [Read more...] about Charlie Leddy Transfers To Quinnipiac
Rangers Recall Adam Edstrom And Louis Domingue
Several teams have made roster moves today to add some extra depth for the playoffs. The Rangers are the latest to have done so, announcing (Twitter link) the recalls of forward Adam Edstrom and goaltender Louis Domingue from AHL Hartford. Edstrom is in the second season of his entry-level contract and got his first taste of NHL action this season, getting into 11 games with … [Read more...] about Rangers Recall Adam Edstrom And Louis Domingue
Pageau (Upper Body) Listed As Game-Time Decision For Game One
The Hurricanes will be without one of their wingers for their series opener against the Islanders today. Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer relay that Jesper Fast will be unavailable for the first game of the series at a minimum due to a neck strain suffered on Tuesday in the final game of the regular season. However, the injury isn’t expected … [Read more...] about Pageau (Upper Body) Listed As Game-Time Decision For Game One