Ducks winger Frank Vatrano has been a strong performer in his first two years with Anaheim, putting up 41 points in 2021-22 before a breakout 37-goal, 60-point showing last season. He’s now eligible for a contract extension and has made it known his preference is to stay with Anaheim. Derek Lee of The Hockey News assesses Vatrano’s situation, suggesting that the four-year, … [Read more...] about Tyler Bertuzzi’s Contract A Good Comparable For Frank Vatrano?
Summer Synopsis: Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are stuck in the middle of the pond. Their playoff drought has now extended to six seasons, on the back of continuingly disappointing play from the team’s veterans. The Ducks now seems fully focused on building a new identity – one built around hard-hitting defensemen, shoot-first forwards, and new head coach Greg Cronin. Their moves this summer reflected that … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Anaheim Ducks
Projecting Portillo’s Contract
The Kings have two remaining restricted free agents in winger Arthur Kaliyev and goaltender Erik Portillo. Kaliyev is believed to be available on the trade market which could affect the timing of his next deal but Portillo is still in Los Angeles’ plans. John Hoven of Mayors Manor recently examined some comparable netminders, suggesting that Portillo will likely ink a two-year … [Read more...] about Projecting Portillo’s Contract
Poll: Who Will Be The NHL’s Next Captain?
August is finally here, marking the time of year when teams reconvene at their home rink and begin hardy planning for the upcoming season. That step will come with extra work for the six teams around the league who don’t currently have a captain. Many of these teams, including Seattle, Anaheim, and Utah, have gone years without a captain – instead opting to disseminate … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Be The NHL’s Next Captain?
Snapshots: Draisaitl, Zegras, Lee, Preseason Schedule
Leon Draisaitl’s recent eligibility to sign a contract extension will be one of the bigger storylines late in the offseason, but it doesn’t appear there’s much of anything new to report since Stan Bowman took over the reins as general manager a couple of weeks ago, the executive said to NHL.com’s Derek Van Diest. “I had a good conversation (with Draisaitl’s agent Mike Liut) and … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Draisaitl, Zegras, Lee, Preseason Schedule