The Detroit Red Wings are set to acquire goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman later added that the return will be goaltender Petr Mrazek and two draft picks. The deal was first reported by NHL.com’s Kevin Weekes. There will be no salary retention, and the acquired draft picks are not part of the 2025 draft, per Pierre LeBrun … [Read more...] about Red Wings To Acquire John Gibson From Ducks
Vladislav Gavrikov Expected To Reach Free Agency
The Kings are not expecting to get an extension done with defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov before he reaches unrestricted free agency on Tuesday, general manager Ken Holland told reporters Saturday (including John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor). The news doesn’t rule out Gavrikov returning to L.A. if they dole out the most competitive offer for him on the open market, but it does … [Read more...] about Vladislav Gavrikov Expected To Reach Free Agency
Senators Expected To Show Interest In Tanner Jeannot
With the Kings not expected to offer winger Tanner Jeannot a new contract, he’s expected to hit the open market on Tuesday with teams looking for extra grit being likely to show interest. It appears that the Senators will be one of those as Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that Ottawa is expected to pursue Jeannot in free agency. Jeannot was one of the bigger surprises in … [Read more...] about Senators Expected To Show Interest In Tanner Jeannot
Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire 24th Overall Pick, Select Will Horcoff
According to a team announcement, the Los Angeles Kings have traded the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 31st and 59th overall selections. Using the pick, the Penguins selected Will Horcoff from the University of Michigan. Horcoff, the son of longtime Edmonton Oiler Shawn Horcoff, had a split season during the 2024-25 campaign. He began … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire 24th Overall Pick, Select Will Horcoff
Pacific Notes: Woodcroft, Klingberg, Perry
Although he failed to find a new role as a head coach in this summer’s coaching carousel, Jay Woodcroft will return to the NHL next season. According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff, the Anaheim Ducks are expected to hire Woodcroft as an assistant coach to serve on Joel Quenneville’s staff. It’ll be a few days before the Ducks formalize Woodcroft’s hire. His previous … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Woodcroft, Klingberg, Perry