Pro Hockey Rumors

Although player transactions rightfully take up most of the attention in the offseason, a team’s additions to their coaching staff and hockey operations department can also play a significant role in whether the organization finds success. Today, the Carolina Hurricanes made three additions to their hockey operations department. The team hired Earl Schwartz as a compliance … [Read more...] about Offseason Notes: Hurricanes, Lundqvist, Doan

Aston-Reese, 28, is likely the name Oilers fans would most want to see on their roster out of that group of three. Aston-Reese, whose free agency our John Gilroy profiled last month, is a capable defensive winger and someone who could chip in as a safe, reliable bottom-six option. Nash, 33, represents the most experienced option, as he has over 600 NHL games under his belt. … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Announce Rookie Tournament Roster

After being originally reported by Sportsnet’s Eric Engels last week, his colleague Elliotte Friedman confirmed the original report today on the 32 Thoughts podcast. Echoing the fact that the Canadiens and Dach are close to signing Dach to a four-year contract, he added that the team is likely working on other moves before making the deal official. Cap implications aside, the … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Dach, Sharks Rookie Tournament, Stadium Series

When the calendar flips to September, it’s time to start paying some attention to who’s left unsigned in restricted free agency.  Usually at this point, two months have elapsed since the start of free agency (it’s six weeks this summer) which is typically more than enough time to get a deal done. There are currently 13 remaining RFAs that haven’t signed elsewhere for next … [Read more...] about Classifying The Remaining Restricted Free Agents

The Arizona Coyotes have promoted long-time NHL forward Lee Stempniak to director of player development, after he joined the front office last year as a hockey data strategist. General manager Bill Armstrong released the following: We are very pleased to name Lee as our new director of player development. Lee was a hard-working player who had a very good career. He understands … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Promote Lee Stempniak