Pro Hockey Rumors

The Detroit Red Wings announced that they’ve traded forward Joe Veleno to the Chicago Blackhawks for netminder Petr Mrázek and forward Craig Smith. Thanks to his performance this season, Veleno became an interesting trade candidate from the Red Wings’ perspective. The former 30th overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft recently achieved back-to-back 20-point campaigns in Detroit in … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Acquire Joe Veleno From Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes announced in the minutes leading up to Thursday night’s game that top-four defenseman Dmitry Orlov would sit out with a day-to-day injury. His last-minute absence forced defenseman Riley Stillman, Carolina’s only extra skater, into the lineup. Stillman was placed on waivers earlier in the day with the intention of being assigned to the minor … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Orlov, Stillman, Mazur, Quinn

2:19 p.m.: Columbus announced they’ve reassigned Pyyhtia as the corresponding move. He has 4-3–7 in 47 games with the Jackets this year with a -11 rating. 1:08 p.m.: The Blue Jackets have claimed winger Christian Fischer off waivers from the Red Wings, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Given that the Blue Jackets didn’t have any additional room on their roster for … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Claim Christian Fischer From Red Wings

March 6, 8:55 a.m.: Watson’s deal carries a $775K cap hit and NHL salary with a $375K minors salary, PuckPedia reports. The contract comes with a $400K guarantee. March 5, 9:51 p.m.: The Red Wings are keeping one of their depth forwards around for a little while longer.  The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Austin Watson To A One-Year Extension