1:37 p.m.: Lafrenière’s deal has a front-loaded structure that includes an $8MM signing bonus when the deal goes into effect next season, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. He’ll have a no-movement and a modified no-trade clause go into effect when he’s eligible for it beginning in 2027-28, he adds. PuckPedia has the full breakdown of the deal, adding it’s an eight-team … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Alexis Lafrenière To Seven-Year Extension
Devils Reassign Daniil Misyul
The Devils have assigned defenseman Daniil Misyul to AHL Utica, per a team release. Misyul earned his first NHL call-up on Monday, a day before his 24th birthday. The Russian-born left-shot made his NHL debut the following night, posting a -1 rating in 12:23 of ice time against the Lightning. With Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce coming off injured reserve and returning to the … [Read more...] about Devils Reassign Daniil Misyul
Rangers Place Chad Ruhwedel On Waivers
The Rangers have placed defenseman Chad Ruhwedel on waivers for assignment to AHL Hartford, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. If Ruhwedel clears and is assigned to Hartford, it will be his first AHL action since the 2018-19 campaign. The 34-year-old has been on NHL rosters as a bottom-pairing/press box option for the better part of the last nine years, spending most of his … [Read more...] about Rangers Place Chad Ruhwedel On Waivers
Devils To Activate Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce
Oct. 24: Hughes and Pesce will make their season debuts tonight against the Red Wings, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed today (via Spaulding). They’ll need to be activated from injured reserve, but with two open roster spots, no corresponding transaction will be necessary. Oct. 23: The New Jersey Devils could be getting a major boost on the blue line before their matchup … [Read more...] about Devils To Activate Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce
Justin Barron Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury, No Supplemental Discipline For Jacob Trouba
After a blowout loss to the New York Rangers last night, the Montreal Canadiens are suffering an additional loss on their blue line. The team announced earlier that defenseman Justin Barron is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is likely to be re-evaluated before the team’s next game against the St. Louis Blues. Barron’s injury stems from a massive body check … [Read more...] about Justin Barron Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury, No Supplemental Discipline For Jacob Trouba