NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The NHL announced today that jersey advertisements will be starting for the 2022-23 season. NHL Jersey ads were unanimously approved based on a vote by the league’s 32 teams, and clubs can now start discussing sponsorship with companies. For the shortened 2020-21 season, the NHL introduced the idea of helmet ads. At first, most fans […] READ MORE
Just days after acquiring defenceman Jake Bean in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed the restricted free agent. Bean and the Jackets agree on a three-year deal worth $7 million ($2.33 million AAV). The deal carries him through the 2023-24 season. Chris Johnston was first with the news. Jake […] READ MORE
Goalie David Rittich has signed with the Nashville Predators on a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. David Rittich to NSH, one year, $1.25M. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 28, 2021 David Rittich Leaves Toronto Maple Leafs for Nashville Predators In the signing with the Predators, Rittich leaves the team that took him on as a […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes have traded defenceman Jake Bean to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick (44th overall). Jake Bean Heading to Columbus Before playing in the NHL, Jake Bean spent two seasons with the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina’s AHL affiliate team). In the 2018-19 season, Bean captured the Calder Cup with […] READ MORE
While he only appeared in 13 games in 2020-21, Jake McCabe has shown the NHL that he is a pivotal shutdown defender. With his pending status as an unrestricted free agent, McCabe is set to hit the free agency this July. The steady defenceman has spent his entire career with the Buffalo Sabres, recording 18 […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward, Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract extension. The Penguins announced the signing via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, the one-way contract carries an average annual value of $2.2 million through the 2022-23 season. Teddy Blueger Re-Signs with Pittsburgh Blueger has yet to play a full 82-game season over his […] READ MORE
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced Alex Killorn will not play game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Killorn suffered a lower-body injury after blocking a shot from Jeff Petry. Killorn went to the bench crouched over in pain. He received great appreciation from his teammates. TB coach Jon Cooper says Alex Killorn […] READ MORE
Per the New York Rangers Twitter, former 2018 first-round selection Nils Lundkvist has signed his ELC. The 20-year-old defenceman played in 52 games with Luleau in the SHL (Swedish Hockey League) this past season, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. As well as 30 penalty minutes. In addition, Lundkvist was named the […] READ MORE
NHL fans have now started to kick their statistics knowledge into gear when evaluating players in the modern-day league. NHL statistics can consist of base numbers, charts, or even fancy visuals. Some of the best NHL statistics can be found online. Evolving-Hockey, Moneypuck.com, and Hockeyviz are some of the best websites for NHL data. They […] READ MORE
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that defenceman Zach Werenski is going on the IR due to an sports hernia. Werenski will have surgery next week and is done for the season. The Blue Jackets sit seventh in the Discover Central Division, seven points back of the Nashville Predators. Zach Werenski Sidelined With Sports Hernia So […] READ MORE