For Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson, the trade rumors have persisted for years as the team has undergone a deep rebuild. Gibson was once among the NHL’s elite netminders but hasn’t been part of the upper echelon of goaltenders for the past half-decade despite being compensated like one. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native has two years left on his contract with a $6.4MM … [Read more...] about Is This The Year The Ducks Finally Trade John Gibson?
Kings Re-Sign Pheonix Copley
11:59 a.m.: It’s a one-way deal for Copley, per the team’s Zach Dooley. That could be an indication the team is open to him starting the season as Kuemper’s backup. 11:31 a.m.: The Kings have re-signed pending UFA goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one-year deal that will pay him the league minimum of $775K next season, per a club announcement. It’s unclear whether it’s a one-way … [Read more...] about Kings Re-Sign Pheonix Copley
Cutter Gauthier Earns All-Rookie Nod
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