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NHL trade grades: Laine deal a low-risk, high-reward move for the Canadiens
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Monday, 19 August 2024 18:58
EmailOpen Extended ReactionsThe Columbus Blue Jackets traded Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. No salary was retained by the Blue Jackets in the transaction as Montreal took on all of the remaining two years of Laine's contract.Which GM did better in the swap? Here are our grades:…
Cap-strapped Edmonton adds Podkolzin via trade
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Sunday, 18 August 2024 21:42
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWith the collective futures of Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway in question, the Edmonton Oilers used Sunday to find some potential solutions.It started when they received forward Vasili Podkolzin in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks that saw a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Ottawa Senators go in the other direction. Hours later, they traded defenseman Cody Ceci…
2025 NHL draft prospect watch list: The players who will dominate the discourse this season
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Friday, 16 August 2024 05:25
EmailOpen Extended ReactionsThe Hlinka-Gretzky Cup ended last week with Canada winning the tournament, marking the beginning of draft season. While it is far too early to run models or have rankings, there are certainly players worth watching heading into this season.The list of intriguing prospects begins with James Hagens. Michael Misa, a former exceptional-status player in the OHL; Roger McQueen,…
Wrigley to host two college hockey twin bills
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Thursday, 15 August 2024 12:13
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- Wrigley Field will host two college hockey doubleheaders in January after the NHL's Winter Classic is played there, the Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday."The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature three men's games and one women's game. The Chicago Blackhawks will play the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley on Dec. 31.The men's…
Leafs officially name Auston Matthews captain
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Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday.The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the "C" on his sweater since October 2019."I'm incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs," Matthews said. "I'm honored to follow in John's footsteps and continue our work in…
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