The 2024 Stanley Cup playoff picture in the Eastern Conference was similar to 2023 aside from a few changes to the seeding of the eight teams. The only team switch was the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils with the former making it in as the final wild-card team in the Conference on the last day of the regular season. The 2024-25 season will bring similar hypotheticals … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Non-Playoff Team From The East Will Return In 2024-25?
Poll: Which Team Is The Best Landing Spot For Cam Fowler?
Earlier today it came to light that the Anaheim Ducks and long-time cornerstone defenseman Cam Fowler were working on a trade to move Fowler to a new organization. Fowler has spent nearly 1000 games as a member of the Ducks. Still, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman explained that Anaheim wants to give their young blue-liners more opportunity moving forward. Fowler owns a modified … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Is The Best Landing Spot For Cam Fowler?
Red Wings Working On Long-Term Deal With Seider
Earlier today, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta relayed that the Red Wings were making progress on a long-term contract for RFA winger Lucas Raymond. Later in the day, he added (Twitter link) that Detroit and RFA Moritz Seider are also working away at a long-term pact. The 23-year-old has been a key cog on the back end for the last three seasons, recording at least 42 points … [Read more...] about Red Wings Working On Long-Term Deal With Seider
RFA Notes: Raymond, Berggren, Pelletier, Perfetti
The Detroit Red Wings are making progress on a long-term contract with star forward Lucas Raymond, shares David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Raymond is one of three restricted free agents still awaiting a deal from the Red Wings, alongside winger Jonatan Berggren and defender Moritz Seider. Pagnotta added that talks between Raymond and Detroit have picked up over the last 10 … [Read more...] about RFA Notes: Raymond, Berggren, Pelletier, Perfetti
Marc Staal Retires, Joins Rangers As Development Coach
Veteran defenseman Marc Staal has announced his retirement after 17 seasons. He’s immediately beginning his front office career with the Rangers as a player development assistant, the team announced. For Staal, it’s a return to where his NHL career began nearly two decades ago. The No. 12 pick in the 2005 draft by the Rangers, he was the third Staal brother to reach the NHL, … [Read more...] about Marc Staal Retires, Joins Rangers As Development Coach