F Cutter Gauthier (Ducks) – Gauthier finished with the fewest vote totals for an All-Rookie nod with 79 out of a potential 187. Still, it was enough to earn third place among forwards. Despite being streaky, Gauthier finished fifth in scoring on the Ducks with 20 goals and 44 points in 82 games. Gauthier’s offensive output should improve with increased ice time during the … [Read more...] about Cutter Gauthier Earns All-Rookie Nod
Ducks Sign Lucas Pettersson To Entry-Level Contract
The Anaheim Ducks have signed 2024 second-round draft pick Lucas Pettersson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Pettersson split his season between Sweden’s SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan, and is expected to return to the SHL’s MoDo Hockey next year. Pettersson had a quiet introduction to the pro flight. He earned a call-up to the SHL after netting eight points in eight games in … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Lucas Pettersson To Entry-Level Contract
Friedman: Kings Could Consider Trading Jordan Spence
Although he didn’t specify a specific rumor, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman opined on 32 Thoughts that he believes the Los Angeles Kings could look to move defenseman Jordan Spence this offseason. Friedman believes that the Kings want to give Brandt Clarke a larger role and do not see the need for three top-four defenders on the right side. Spence should be easy to move if … [Read more...] about Friedman: Kings Could Consider Trading Jordan Spence
Kings’ Anže Kopitar Wins 2024-25 Lady Byng Trophy
Kings center Anže Kopitar has won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the 2024-25 season, the NHL announced Thursday. According to the league, the award is given “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” As with most other major trophies, it’s voted on by members of the … [Read more...] about Kings’ Anže Kopitar Wins 2024-25 Lady Byng Trophy
Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
The Ducks and Rangers are in “advanced discussions” on a trade that would send winger Chris Kreider to Anaheim, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports Tuesday. New York is slated to receive a prospect and a pick in return, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA TODAY Sports. The Rangers are not retaining salary on Kreider, who is signed through 2026-27 at a $6.5MM cap hit, … [Read more...] about Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers