We are now three weeks away from training camp opening up in the NHL with preseason games coming quickly after. We recently checked in on several free-agent players looking for new homes shortly before preseason action and we’ll now pivot to notable restricted free agents still looking to re-up with their current clubs. Goalies One of the most oft-mentioned restricted free … [Read more...] about Checking In On Notable Remaining Restricted Free Agents
Red Wings Sign Austin Watson To PTO
The Detroit Red Wings have reportedly signed forward Austin Watson to a professional tryout (as per Watson’s agency WD Sports & Entertainment). This will be the second fall in a row that Watson has to enter training camp on a PTO after the 32-year-old turned last year’s PTO into a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $776,665. Watson dressed in 33 regular … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Austin Watson To PTO
East Notes: Slafkovsky, Cernak, Mazur, Savard
For 12 countries on the fringes of the IIHF World Ranking, their performance in a round-robin tournament at the end of this month will decide whether or not they punch a ticket to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Slovakia is one of these countries, and after releasing their official roster today, it was confirmed that top Canadiens youngster Juraj Slafkovsky and Lightning … [Read more...] about East Notes: Slafkovsky, Cernak, Mazur, Savard
Red Wings’ Goaltending Future Seems Clear
The Detroit Red Wings did little to solidify their goaltending room this summer, after a confusing 2023-24 campaign in net. Starter Ville Husso was besieged by injury and cold streaks last season. He was replaced by 31-year-old Alex Lyon, who performed admirably in what was the first full NHL season of his career. But both goalies are set for free agency in 2025 and, rather … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Goaltending Future Seems Clear
Sandin Pellikka Won’t Attend Red Wings Training Camp
Despite recent speculation to the contrary, Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka will not attend training camp with Detroit next month, relays Norran’s Robin Lindgren. The 19-year-old was the 17th pick in the 2023 draft and is coming off a solid showing with SHL Skelleftea, notching ten goals and eight assists in 39 games, impressive numbers for a young blueliner. … [Read more...] about Sandin Pellikka Won’t Attend Red Wings Training Camp