Kings Should Trade For Kraken’s Oliver Bjorkstrand
The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated in Round 1 of the 2024 Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers, and changes are needed. After promoting interim head coach Jim Hiller to permanent…
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Maple Leafs Extending Goalie Woll for 3 Years According to Weekes
Kevin Weekes reported the Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in on a three-year contract extension with goaltender Joseph Woll at around $3.5 to 4 million annual average that is set…
Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets’ Dubois for Laine Trade
On Jan. 23, 2021, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic. This blockbuster saw two rising…
Ranking the Islanders’ 10 Most Recent 1st-Round Draft Picks
With the New York Islanders in possession of their first-round pick for the first time since 2019 when they took Simon Holmstrom, it is a great time to reflect on…
Islanders’ Focus Needs to Be on Historic 2025 Free Agent Class
The New York Islanders fell in Round 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes, and it is clear change is needed for the team to return…
Islanders Need to Target Jets’ Rutger McGroarty in a Trade
On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman discussed Winnipeg Jets’ prospect and University of Michigan star, Rutger McGroarty. Friedman states he has heard McGroarty’s name in trade talks due to his…
Kings Extend Alex Turcotte to 3-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Kings announced they have extended Alex Turcotte to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of $775,000. Turcotte, a center, was selected fifth overall by the…
Analyzing the Capitals & Kings Dubois-for-Kuemper Trade
In what was expected to be a boring Wednesday, the NHL has seen two massive trades in the goaltending market occur. The Los Angeles Kings have traded center Pierre-Luc Dubois…
Islanders Need to Go All-In During 2024 Offseason
The New York Islanders have been stuck in mediocrity for the entirety of the Lou Lamoriello era. Since John Tavares’ departure, the Islanders have had a few deep playoff runs,…
Predicting Brock Nelson’s Next Contract With the Islanders
Brock Nelson has been one of the New York Islanders’ best players in recent seasons. He continuously finds the scoresheet, scores key goals, and drives offense from a line that…