The transaction wire is active again today, with many teams hosting their first practices in over a week. The regular season schedule after the 4 Nations Face-Off resumes this weekend, so the players who teams reassigned to the minors over the break to continue playing will be added back to rosters today and tomorrow to make them eligible to practice with their NHL teammates. … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 2/18/25
Sasha Pastujov Emerging As Top Prospect For Ducks
Ducks 2021 third-rounder Sasha Pastujov is among the hottest prospects in hockey this month. The 21-year-old winger sits atop all of the AHL’s active U22 players in per-game scoring, with 14 goals and 33 points through 32 games this season, giving him 1.03 points per game. Pastujov has reached those heights on the back of a dazzling 12 points in his last 10 games, pushing him … [Read more...] about Sasha Pastujov Emerging As Top Prospect For Ducks
Pacific Notes: Kraken, Bordeleau, Terrance
Due to a disappointing 24-29-4 record this season, the Seattle Kraken have been an oft-mentioned potential seller leading up to the trade deadline. With this in mind, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times analyzed some potential trade candidates for the Kraken. There weren’t many surprises in her article as Shefte noted Brandon Tanev, Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kraken, Bordeleau, Terrance
Ducks Terminate SHL Loan Agreement For Damian Clara
Generally, when an NHL-contracted prospect is loaned overseas, that loan is for the duration of the season. However, in rare occasions, the NHL club can try to end it prematurely. That appears to be the case for Ducks prospect Damian Clara. Originally on loan to SHL Farjestad, the team announced that at Anaheim’s request, Clara has been released to play elsewhere. The Ducks … [Read more...] about Ducks Terminate SHL Loan Agreement For Damian Clara
Kings Prioritizing Right-Handed Scorer At Deadline
In today’s edition of ’32 Thoughts’ on Sportsnet, Elliotte Friedman spoke briefly about the Los Angeles Kings’ priority leading up to the trade deadline. Friedman unsurprisingly shared that the Kings’ are engaged in the markets for right-handed scoring forwards. The news is unsurprising for a few reasons. The Kings have a lethargic offense, especially for a playoff-bound team. … [Read more...] about Kings Prioritizing Right-Handed Scorer At Deadline