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There are often a few players that will split a lot of hairs when going into the NHL drafts. Some will see them as a top 10 pick while others have them out of their top 50. This year one of those players is 6-foot-5 Russian winger, Danill But. But he had a brilliant season […]
In the offensive zone, his stickhandling allows him to control the puck and open up passing and shooting lanes. He has good vision and the ability to set up teammates for scoring chances. Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. As we have now reached […]
Main Photo: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Hurricanes selected Russian defenceman Alexander Nikishin out of the KHL in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft. While Carolina may lack elite-level prospects in an otherwise fairly deep prospect pool, Nikishin has risen to the top of that list. However, complications between the NHL […]
In the offensive zone, his stickhandling allows him to control the puck and open up passing and shooting lanes. He has good vision and the ability to set up teammates for scoring chances. Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. As we have now reached […]
Since the firing of veteran coach Barry Trotz, the New York Islanders continue to restructure their staff members. Associate coach Lane Lambert was promoted, but assistant coaches John Gruden and Jim Hiller were dismissed. Director of goaltending Mitch Korn and goaltending coach Piero Greco are still unsure of the conditions of their positions. Lou Lamoriello, […]
Andrei Kuzmenko isn’t officially signed just yet, but it’s coming. When July 13th arrives, the Vancouver Canucks will have one extra forward that they won’t consider a prospect. How the Canucks Won Andrei Kuzmenko Kuzmenko has never played in North America. Not only was he undrafted, but he also has never played with any team […]
The Vancouver Canucks signed free agent left winger Andrei Kuzmenko to an NHL contract. The details of the contract have not yet been disclosed. Andrei Kuzmenko has chosen the #Canucks, according to his instagram page. pic.twitter.com/7yK2EBggdh — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 20, 2022 Andrei Kuzmenko Contract Signed, Leaves KHL Kuzmenko, 26, played solely overseas thus […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]
With an ailing Calvin Pickard still listed as day-to-day, it made sense that the Detroit Red Wings went out and inked a deal to help shore up the goaltending duties for their AHL affiliates, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The solution they had settled on came in the form of 6’6″, 212 pound Magnus Hellberg. Detroit […]
Top prospect in the upcoming 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Ivan Miroshnichenko, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and could miss the entirety of the 2022-23 season. Miroshnichenko is currently receiving treatment in Germany. This comes days after fellow countryman and future NHL hopeful Rodion Amirov was diagnosed with a brain tumour. This comes from the […]
Dinamo Riga has withdrawn from all structures within the KHL. They cite the invasion of Ukraine by Russia as their primary reason. For now, the club has decided to withdraw for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. There is no comment yet on whether they will return after the season. Reaģējot uz Krievijas agresiju Ukrainā, […]
Notable Finnish team Jokerit Helsinki quits the Russian-based KHL after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jokerit has competed in the KHL since 2014 and previously competed in Finland’s top league (Liiga, 1 Divisioona, SM-Sarja) since 1967. Jokerit Helsinki Quits KHL Over Ukranian Invasion MTV reporting that Finnish ice hockey team Jokerit have quit the Russian-dominated Kontinental […]
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While the Carolina Hurricanes season ended in disappointment, the team had a lot to be proud of. Now in the offseason, tough decisions will be made, and management will work to put the team in a place to succeed next season. In the meantime, we will take a look back at individual players’ seasons and […]
The New York Rangers offseason grades list is complete. With the Stanley Cup final underway, the offseason is in full swing for the rest of the league. The draft will take place soon and as well as free agency. Here is a New York Rangers priority list as things get deeper into the summer. New […]
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to come out of their rebuild as fast as possible. Having Andreas Athanasiou re-signed is one of the many steps that will be taken to achieve this goal. The UFA was signed to a two-year, $2.25 million deal, carrying him through the 2023-24 season. Andreas Athanasiou returns to Chicago. https://t.co/FHqksZ9XcT […]
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenceman, Vladislav Gavrikov to a two-year contract extension. Additionally, the one-way contract carries an average annual value of $5.875 million until his UFA year in 2025-26. $5.875 M AAV x 2 years https://t.co/giLvIu4T26 — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 7, 2023 Vladislav Gavrikov Lands Extension with Los Angeles Gavrikov was […]
The offseason is in full swing. Today we focus on the trade market. The first significant trade of the offseason was made, and it was quite the haul. Numerous teams can explore the trade market this summer. One team that could be busy is the Winnipeg Jets. For today’s latest rumours, the focus is a […]
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Final is currently going on, but plenty of other teams are making news. Last year’s championship was won by the Colorado Avalanche. However, injuries and the Seattle Kraken stopped the quest for a repeat. Centre depth proved to be a massive problem for former […]
It is not too early to begin contract extensions. The league has already seen one splash made for a contract extension. Another is on the horizon. Today we focus on a Timo Meier contract extension. Tom Fitzgerald has said talks will begin soon. Timo Meier Extension Talks To Heat Up Rumour: Mike Zeisberger from NHL.com […]
The Montreal Canadiens goalie history is rich. It has become almost a tradition for this club to have a top-tier goaltender. Carey Price, Jose Theodore, Jacques Plantes, Ken Dryden, and Patrick Roy are just some of the many names to come out of the golden age in the Habs’ net. Now, it’s time to look […]
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Frederik Frandsen is a hockey fan from Denmark, who grew up watching hockey in Aalborg with his dad since he was 8 years old. In 2015 he started following and supporting the Minnesota Wild, often staying up till 5 am to watch. Eventually, his love for hockey drove him to write and share his love for the game with others. Follow him on twitter @Mr_frans2603