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Per the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast: “It sounds like Evan Bouchard has told the Edmonton Oilers his ask is 8 years with an AAV of $ 10M. Oilers know that an arbitrator will give Bouchard $10M this summer, so they would like to get a deal done ASAP, as Bouchard only wants to play in…
With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft just a couple of days away, all eyes are understandably on the Montreal Canadiens’ early picks. The Habs hold two first-round selections, and two more in the second round. But as history reminds us, the latter rounds are just as important. After all, Brendan Gallagher, the heart and soul…
As Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs hangs in the balance, Luke Fox joined The FAN Hockey Show to break down what losing a franchise forward really means—and how, or if, the team can recover. Related: Depth Over Stars: Maple Leafs Should Target Several Underrated UFAs It’s not just about losing a 100-point…
Julius Saari 2024-25 Team: Jokerit (Mestis)Date of Birth: Mar 7, 2007Place of Birth: Vantaa, FinlandHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Julius Saari is a defensive defenseman who skates well for his size. He tends to play back to prevent the breakout on him and doesn’t do too much in the…
*This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11… Source link
Of the numerous reasons for the decade of futility that was the 2010s for the Buffalo Sabres, their constant inability to cultivate their own talent was perhaps the biggest. With three separate general managers (GMs) at the helm at various points from 2010 to 2019, the team either drafted well but failed to develop players,…
The Washington Capitals enter the 2025 NHL Draft next weekend with five picks in the decentralized process. The Capitals hold one choice in each of the first five rounds, including a pair of picks inside the top 40 selections at No. 27 and No. 37 (via the Boston Bruins). Barring a trade, it’ll be a…
Nearly two years ago, before the horn even sounded, all the players, coaching staff, and fans alike were celebrating. It was a monumental moment for a franchise that had only existed for six seasons and after a resonating 9-3 win over the Florida Panthers, the Vegas Golden Knights were crowned Stanley Cup champions. Las Vegas…
The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t waste much time after the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Florida Panthers to get to work on their offseason moves. The re-signed one of their top players from the 2024-25 season, made a trade with the Seattle Kraken, and are working on a buyout. Plus, two Blackhawks’ legends make the…
Frank Nazar had an impressive stint with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. After being called up to the NHL on Dec. 13, he skated in 53 games and registered 12 goals and 14 assists. The 21-year-old forward impressed with his explosive skating and high hockey IQ. Of course, he’s hardly scratched the surface of his…
