Field Level Media Jul 15, 2024, 11:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Steven Stamkos bid an emotional farewell to the Tampa Bay community on Monday, penning an article for The Players’ Tribune that recounted going from the No. 1 draft pick to team captain to two-time Stanley Cup champion. “How do you say goodbye to
All successful NHL teams are built through a general manager’s (GM) vision. A blueprint has to be made and executed through trades, signings, drafting, and elsewhere. There is no definitive way to build a Stanley Cup contender, and no blueprint can be completed twice. While GMs typically have longer leashes than head coaches, they still
The Philadelphia Flyers are entering their 2024-25 season with generally low expectations despite barely missing the playoffs in their most recent campaign and adding prospect Matvei Michkov to their roster. As well, they’re destined to have a few bounce-back candidates. Who might those players be? Sean Couturier would be a worthy candidate to include here,
Shane Wright is still feeling the sting of losing Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, lost in the finals, with Wright a part of both playoff runs. Despite the disappointment, the 20-year-old forward learned a lot from both
The Dallas Stars have signed 33-year-old forward Matt Duchene to a one-year contract worth $3 million each season per Chris Johnston. This is a re-up of the deal he signed with them in the 2023 offseason. Matt Duchene’s extension with the #stars is expected to be a one-year deal in the same range as what
Everyone has heard of Eric Lindros. He was the first overall pick in 1991 and started his career with a bang, refusing to sign with the Quebec Nordiques, the team that drafted him. That forced them to trade him to the Philadelphia Flyers, where he went on to be one of the biggest stars of
The Tucson Roadrunners have signed defenseman Robbie Russo to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Russo returns to Tucson, where he served as an alternate captain from 2018 to 2020. Russo played 69 games for the AHL’s Utica Comets in 2023-24, notching four goals and 26 assists for 30 points. He has reached the 30-point
In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded coaching staff to improve special teams or finding a bench boss who can energize the team. This emphasis on effective coaching has led front offices
Free agency has been fairly quiet for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024 as they have opted for the approach of signing bottom six players, and hoping that their core forwards improve strategy. While there are some reasons to be hopeful for that strategy to work, there is still a hole in their lineup that needs
The Milwaukee Admirals have signed defenseman Kyle Marino to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Marino spent the 2023-24 season with the Chicago Wolves, notching one goal, three assists and 114 penalty minutes in 65 games. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., has played 139 AHL games for Chicago and Henderson over his four pro
Associated Press Jul 13, 2024, 03:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday, leaving fellow defenseman Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter
We weren’t sure what to expect from Kyle Davidson. The Chicago Blackhawks had just finished the second of back-to-back seasons where they played so poorly that they “earned” the ability to draft a lottery pick. The team’s general manager couldn’t accept another campaign like that in 2024-25. They needed to add pieces. We can spill
Through all the chaos of the Tampa Bay Lightning offseason, fans may have missed that the organization inked a deal with 24-year-old Jesse Ylonen in free agency. The winger was drafted with the 35th overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2018 but has yet to live up to his full potential in the NHL.
The Springfield Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Scott Harrington to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Harrington, who spent the 2023-24 season playing in Switzerland, has appeared in 255 career contests in the National Hockey League with Pittsburgh, Toronto, Columbus, San Jose and Anaheim, posting 11 goals and 38 assists. He was originally selected by the
The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft and Braden Holtby was chosen by GM George McPhee with the 93rd overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Both
We’re less than three months away from the 2024-25 NHL regular season, meaning that the reality of Matvei Michkov in a Philadelphia Flyers uniform is not too far away. All we’re left with now is speculation, which has brought about some discussions on how the 19-year-old will perform in his rookie campaign. Some people worry
The Belleville Senators have signed forward Keean Washkurak to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Washkurak played 63 games with the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds in 2023-24, tallying four goals and six assists. In 175 career AHL games with Springfield and Utica, Washkurak has totaled 27 goals and 19 assists for 46 points. He also appeared
Associated Press Jul 12, 2024, 04:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Rangers have re-signed veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract. General manager Chris Drury announced the signing Friday in a move that offers 23-year-old Zac Jones competition for a spot on the team’s third pairing. Terms were