In a bold move that signals their commitment to long-term success, the Edmonton Oilers have recently made a significant addition to their front office. The team announced the hiring of Jeff Jackson, Connor McDavid’s longtime agent, as their new CEO of hockey operations. This decision is expected to bring tremendous industry insight, knowledge, and leadership
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The Boston Bruins announced on Tuesday that goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been awarded a $3.475 million contract for next season through arbitration. This decision comes after a hearing held on Sunday, in which the Bruins opted for a one-year contract instead of a two-year deal. It is evident that Swayman’s performance during the previous season,
Minnesota Wild’s general manager, Bill Guerin, made a bold move by signing goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year contract worth $11.25 million. This deal not only ensures Gustavsson’s place in the team but also showcases the Wild’s commitment to his growth and potential. With limited salary cap space, the Wild are placing their trust in
The Ottawa Senators made a significant move to address their offseason concerns by signing Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year deal worth $5 million. This signing was a crucial step in replacing the void left by Alex DeBrincat, who departed the team in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. Tarasenko, a six-time 30-goal scorer, brings
Rocky Wirtz, the owner of the Chicago Blackhawks who led the team to three Stanley Cup championships, has died at the age of 70. The Blackhawks announced his “sudden passing” on Tuesday, leaving many in shock. Rocky Wirtz’s son, Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz, expressed the heaviness in their hearts and the significant loss felt by
Tanner Jeannot, a forward who was acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning in a trade with the Nashville Predators last season, has officially signed a two-year contract with the team. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the signing, revealing that the deal has an average annual value of $2.665 million. This contract ensures that the Lightning’s
The Philadelphia Flyers have made the decision to buy out defenseman Tony DeAngelo’s contract, effectively making him an unrestricted free agent and ending his tumultuous tenure with the team. General manager Daniel Briere announced on Friday that DeAngelo had been placed on unconditional waivers. DeAngelo was set to earn $5 million in the final season
Members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA), including Akim Aliu, express their disappointment and confusion regarding the NHL’s decision to launch an inclusion committee. They question why the league is duplicating efforts that have already been made and wonder what happened to the partnership announced three years ago with the HDA. The HDA raises concerns
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a significant acquisition this offseason by signing free agent forward Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year contract. Bertuzzi, who was highly sought after in the market, agreed to the deal on Sunday. The team announced in a news release that the contract will have a salary cap hit of $5.5
The Nashville Predators have made the decision to buy out their star center, Matt Duchene. This comes after he was placed on unconditional waivers on Friday. Duchene, who is 32 years old, still had three years remaining on his seven-year, $56 million contract that he signed with the Predators in July 2019. The contract had
The New Jersey Devils had a strong regular season, finishing as the third-best team in the NHL standings for the 2022-23 campaign. However, their playoff run came to an end in the second round when they faced off against the second-ranked Carolina Hurricanes and lost in five games. Looking to improve their chances in the
The Calgary Flames made a significant move on Tuesday, trading their leading scorer Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils. In return, the Flames received Yegor Sharangovich and the 80th overall pick in the 2023 draft. This trade comes as no surprise, following a recent report that Toffoli, who has one year left on his