The Edmonton Oilers are currently sporting the worst penalty kill in the league and the 26th ranked powerplay (as per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic). These special teams’ issues have left the Oilers in an early season funk as the reigning Western Conference Champions have started the season 6-6-1. Edmonton’s penalty kill has a success rate of 60%, while the powerplay has … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Oilers, Clarke, Salary Deferrals
Ducks Reassign Tristan Luneau
The Ducks announced Friday that they sent defenseman Tristan Luneau down to AHL San Diego. The move opens up a roster spot, one they’ll need to take goaltender John Gibson off injured reserve when he’s fully recovered from his preseason appendectomy surgery. Gibson’s return is likely imminent, but even without the roster math, Luneau heading down to the minors is likely best … [Read more...] about Ducks Reassign Tristan Luneau
Agent Change For Danault
Kings center Phillip Danault has changed agents. Octagon’s Allan Walsh announced (Twitter link) that he is now representing the 31-year-old who was previously repped by Newport’s Don Meehan. Walsh won’t be having to worry about contract talks for a while, however, as Danault is signed through the 2026-27 season at a $5.5MM AAV. He’s off to a bit of a quiet start offensively … [Read more...] about Agent Change For Danault
Kings Activate Darcy Kuemper, Reassign Pheonix Copley
Netminder Darcy Kuemper’s time on the injured reserve is ending. The Los Angeles Kings announced they’ve activated Kuemper off injured reserve and reassigned goaltender Pheonix Copley in a corresponding roster move. This move puts Kuemper in line to make the start tonight as the Kings take on their rivals, the San Jose Sharks. Kuemper’s been on the injured reserve with a … [Read more...] about Kings Activate Darcy Kuemper, Reassign Pheonix Copley
Harkins Sent Back To San Diego; Vatrano Reinstated To Active Roster
The Ducks have re-assigned forward Jansen Harkins to AHL San Diego, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 27-year-old is in his first season with Anaheim after signing with them in free agency but cleared waivers at the end of training camp. Harkins was brought up yesterday following the injury to Isac Lundestrom and Frank Vatrano’s absence from the team for paternity leave and … [Read more...] about Harkins Sent Back To San Diego; Vatrano Reinstated To Active Roster