Pavel Datsyuk returning to Russia, profile of Auston Matthews & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE DETROIT NEWS: Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk made it official by announcing he will be returning to Russia next season to finish his playing career. He’s making this move to be closer to his teenage daughter. […]
The Anaheim Ducks re-signed defenseman Sami Vatanen to a four-year, $19.5 million contract extension. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Vatanen, 25, will earn $5 million per season in 2016-17 and 2017-18, followed by $4.5 million annually for 2018-19 and 2019-20. His average salary-cap hit is $4.875 million. It was over $1.262 million in 2015-16.. It’s a reasonable raise for […]
Wings to announce Datsyuk decision today, Flames hire new head coach & more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines. THE DETROIT NEWS: The Red Wings are expected to announce Pavel Datsyuk’s decision on his plans for next season today. Datsyuk has been leaning toward playing in Russia next season for family reasons. He’s still […]
Kings name Anze Kopitar captain, Stars trade Alex Goligoski to the Coyotes & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. LOS ANGELES TIMES: The Los Angeles Kings yesterday announced Anze Kopitar will be their new captain, taking over from Dustin Brown. In announcing the move, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said he’s not currently […]
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed goaltender Cam Ward to a two-year, $6.6 million contract. Ward was eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 1. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Ward’s new deal is worth $3.1 million next season and $3.5 million in 2017-18. His annual cap hit is $3.3 million. The new deal also comes with a modified no-trade […]
Penguins Stanley Cup parade draws thousands, latest contract signings & more in this morning’s NHL headlines. TRIBLIVE: It’s estimated over 400,000 people turned out to watch the Penguins Stanley Cup parade in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. MLIVE.COM: Gordie Howe was fondly remembered in a moving eulogy by his son Murray during the funeral yesterday for the […]
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forwards Bryan Bickell and Teuvo Teravainen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a second-round pick (50th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft plus a third-round pick in 2017. SPECTOR’S NOTE: The good news for the Blackhawks is they apparently didn’t have to pick up any portion of Bickell’s $4 million […]
NHL to expand to Las Vegas, fans bid farewell to Gordie Howe and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. ASSOCIATED PRESS: A source claims the NHL has settled on Las Vegas for his next expansion franchise, provided organizers can come up with the $500 million expansion fee. The Vegas franchise is expected […]
Wrapping up the Stanley Cup Final news, latest coaching hires & more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines. Stanley Cup Final wrap-up. NHL.COM: The Penguins Stanley Cup parade is set for Wednesday in downtown Pittsburgh. NBC SPORTS/PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent surgery prior to the start of the Stanley Cup Final to […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the 2016 Stanley Cup champions. Details and more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines. TRIBLIVE.COM: Sidney Crosby set up the game-winning and insurance goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 6 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, winning the series and their fourth championship […]