The Kings were busy leading into their game against Tampa Bay today. The team announced that they’ve activated winger Trevor Moore and center Trevor Lewis off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, winger Andre Lee was assigned to AHL Ontario while defenseman Kyle Burroughs was moved to non-roster status. Moore was moved to IR last weekend but last played on December … [Read more...] about Kings Announce Four Roster Moves
Ducks Sign Frank Vatrano To Three-Year Extension
In an announcement from himself and his young daughter, Frank Vatrano is committing to Orange County for another three seasons. In a quick follow-up from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Vatrano’s three-year pact will pay him $16MM in total but carries an uncommon method of deferred salary. LeBrun shares that Vatrano will earn a base salary of $3MM each year of the deal with $9MM deferred. … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Frank Vatrano To Three-Year Extension
Kings Place Arthur Kaliyev On Waivers
The Los Angeles Kings have placed winger Arthur Kaliyev on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Kaliyev sustained a fractured clavicle in the pre-season, and wasn’t activated from season-opening injured reserve until December 28th. He was assigned to the AHL for a conditioning stint on December 10th, and scored two points in five games with the Ontario Reign. But being … [Read more...] about Kings Place Arthur Kaliyev On Waivers
Anaheim Ducks Plan To Shop Brian Dumoulin At Deadline
Despite enjoying a three-game winning streak, the Anaheim Ducks are still expected to be deadline sellers for the seventh consecutive season. They own a fair amount of expiring assets such as Robby Fabbri, Frank Vatrano, and Brock McGinn, and The Fourth Period is adding defenseman Brian Dumoulin to that mix. It’ll be the second time in Dumoulin’s career he will head into the … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Plan To Shop Brian Dumoulin At Deadline
Kings’ Brandt Clarke Proving Long-Term Potential
To be eligible for the Calder Trophy – the NHL’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ title – a player must enter the year with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience under their belt. That puts top Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, who played nine games in 2022-23 and 16 games last year, narrowly outside of eligibility. Without the allure of a yearly title, attention has pulled away … [Read more...] about Kings’ Brandt Clarke Proving Long-Term Potential