The Devils are likely to go “down to the wire” on extension talks with goaltender Jake Allen before the market opens at 11 a.m. CT today, independent insider Frank Seravalli reports. Allen was a spectacular backup option to Jacob Markström in his first full season in Jersey. There’s no surprise that they’ve expressed strong interest in retaining him, but they’ll likely have to … [Read more...] about UFA Notes: Allen, Schmidt, Ceci, Perry, Asplund
Free Agent Notes: Marchand, Gavrikov, Provorov, Granlund, Faksa, Pezzetta
If the Panthers can’t get a deal done to keep Brad Marchand in Florida before the market opens tomorrow, Darren Dreger of TSN expects the Bruins, Mammoth, and Maple Leafs to be his most aggressive suitors in free agency. A Boston reunion would be surprising given there’s been no change in the front office that wasn’t willing to match Marchand’s cheaper requests for an extension … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Marchand, Gavrikov, Provorov, Granlund, Faksa, Pezzetta
Ducks Sign Ville Husso To Two-Year Extension
The Ducks announced Sunday they’ve signed depth netminder Ville Husso to a two-year extension. PuckPedia reports the deal is worth $4.4MM with a $2.2MM cap hit. It’s a peculiar contract for Anaheim to dole out, given they already acquired young starter Lukáš Dostál’s presumed backup for next season. They recouped fellow Czech netminder Petr Mrázek in yesterday’s trade that sent … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Ville Husso To Two-Year Extension
Kings Expected To Sign Hughes
The Kings are expected to sign prospect Jack Hughes to an entry-level contract, Mayor’s Manor reports. The 21-year-old (who has no relation to the New Jersey center with the same name) was a second-round pick by Los Angeles in 2022, going 51st overall. Hughes had 25 points in 40 games in his senior year at Boston University and could have become an unrestricted free agent in … [Read more...] about Kings Expected To Sign Hughes
Canucks, Golden Knights, Kings Interested In Bowen Byram
After sending high-end winger, JJ Peterka, out West a few days ago to the Utah Mammoth, the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly working the phones on another one of their younger roster players. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger on the Barn Burner podcast, the Sabres are receiving consistent interest in defenseman Bowen Byram from the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Los … [Read more...] about Canucks, Golden Knights, Kings Interested In Bowen Byram