Jordan Spence, the first Australian-born player to reach the NHL, has continued to make strides in his professional hockey career since his debut with the Los Angeles Kings in 2022. Born in Manly, Australia, to a Canadian father and Japanese mother, Spence moved to Japan as a toddler before relocating to Canada to pursue hockey. Though he left Australia at a young age, his … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Kings Resign Jordan Spence the First Australian Born NHL Player
NHL Rumors: Western Conference Questions, including Jets Rutger McGroarty
Some offseason questions for some Western Conference teams Sportsnet: Remaining questions for some Western Conference teams Anaheim Ducks – Will the Ducks trade Trevor Zegras – His offensive abilities would interest teams. Injuries limited him to 31 games last season. Calgary Flames – Will they take one or two bad contracts? The Flames could use some extra assets, picks or … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Western Conference Questions, including Jets Rutger McGroarty
NHL News: Kings Give Quinton Byfield Five-Year Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Kings announced they have signed Quinton Byfield to a five-year contract extension worth $31.25 million. The @LAKings have signed forward Quinton Byfield to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $6,250,000 through the 2028-29 season. pic.twitter.com/Tbh0iBkwwE — LA Kings PR (@LAKingsPR) July 15, 2024 Byfield’s new contract with … [Read more...] about NHL News: Kings Give Quinton Byfield Five-Year Contract Extension
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Buffalo Sabres
The New York Islanders willing to find a new home for Oliver Wahlstrom. What about LA? Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News: The New York Islanders qualified forward Oliver Wahlstrom at $917,831 and he was one of 14 players who filed for salary arbitration. Wahlstrom isn’t going to get much more money through arbitration, but it might way to help speed up the process of Wahstrom … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Buffalo Sabres
NHL Rumors: Jake Guentzel and Sleeper Teams
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Crown the Cats episode on Jake Guentzel and there are some sleeper teams who might be interested in signing him. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “Anything new with Jake Guentzel, Elliotte, as we continue Guentzel watch?” Friedman: “I had someone tell me there’s a lot bubbling under the surface there … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Jake Guentzel and Sleeper Teams