The Dallas Stars are working through their plan for their new-look defence pairings entering the 2024-25 season. There are three new free-agent additions joining the fold and still other young players who vied for permanent spots on the NHL roster during the preseason. Figuring out the overall makeup of the new group has been a challenge. And some good players may end up on the … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Navigate New Defence Pairings
Boston Bruins Goaltender Signs New Deal
Jeremy Swayman has ended his holdout. News recently emerged that Boston Bruins have signed the goalie on Sunday morning. Swayman got himself an eight-year deal worth worth $66 million. This works out to an average cap hit of $8.25 million per season. The long saga is over as the Jeremy Swayman contract is finally signed. Confirming #NHLBruins have a deal done with Jeremy … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Goaltender Signs New Deal
Rangers Injuries Have Them Facing Interesting Alternatives
The league has been dealing with a slew of injuries during the 2024-25 preseason, and the New York Rangers are no exception. Good teams are meant to weather such adversities, even this early in the year. As the Rangers’ preseason closed out, they have some interesting options at their disposal to fill the voids left by Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey, and possibly Artemi … [Read more...] about Rangers Injuries Have Them Facing Interesting Alternatives
The Carolina Hurricanes Competitive Goaltending Battle
The Carolina Hurricanes goaltending the last few seasons has been a rotation between Frederik Andersen, Antti Raanta, Pyotr Kochetkov and to a lesser degree Spencer Martin. And largely in that order even though there has been some pretty consistent rotation. However, things now have changed. Raanta has gone back to Europe. Martin is a solid number-three goalie and recently … [Read more...] about The Carolina Hurricanes Competitive Goaltending Battle
Major NCAA Hockey Player Eligibility Decision Looming
It may not be major news yet, but it could lead to something groundbreaking. Today the NCAA, the organization that regulates university sports in the USA, announced that they will hold a vote to decide whether or not to allow major junior hockey players to play in the NCAA. NCAA conference commissioners have a meeting planned for Monday. One of the hot ticket items for them to … [Read more...] about Major NCAA Hockey Player Eligibility Decision Looming