In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk the Edmonton Oilers weren’t signing Jesse Puljujarvi just to trade him. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders are believed to have some business conducted that they aren’t releasing to the media. Is it possible interest in Nazem Kadri is among the business they’ve done or are still trying
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Heading into this year’s free agency, one of the best players available was Nazem Kadri, and over two weeks later, he remains up for grabs. It is a rather shocking development given that it seemed to everyone as though teams would be in a bidding war for the 31-year-old, with the winning team likely overpaying
With just over a week to go before the official opening of NHL Free Agency, there is no better time to discuss one of the most iconic pairings known to man: general managers and massive free-agent contracts. The league’s history is littered with missteps, with executives handing out deals based on physical traits, overperformances across
The impact of Nicklas Backstrom’s hip surgery shouldn’t be overstated. With the Swede facing “a lengthy recovery process,” Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has a hole to plug at the heart of his roster heading into 2022-23. “The hip’s not going to be 100 percent,” Backstrom said following Washington’s postseason elimination. “That’s something we
In the opening stanza of Game 3 of the 2022 Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri was on the receiving end of a dangerous hit, the ensuing headfirst impact eliminating him from the rest of the series at minimum. For a player who was producing at an elite level and finally looked to
The recent post about the Toronto Maple Leafs stirred enough interesting discussion that we thought it might be worth continuing these same topics. As a result, this post will further engage these same topics. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kadri, Campbell, Mikheyev & Goodbye In this post, I’ll again team up with Stan Smith
After 21 harrowing years, the Colorado Avalanche have returned to the Western Conference Final, with the Edmonton Oilers the only team left standing between them and their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2001. Although the rapidly ascending Avalanche is the most successful regular season franchise since the 2019-20 season, the second round remained the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Jake Muzzin expendable now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Mark Giordano to a team-friendly deal? In Colorado, the Avalanche are getting the best out of Nazem Kadri. Does that mean it’s going to be even more difficult to retain him as a pending UFA? There is talk
The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a last-place finish in the standings for the 2021-22 season. Nothing is guaranteed though, in terms of the first-overall pick at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. If the Canadiens do lock up first overall, the choice is clear: Top-projected prospect Shane Wright. In fact, if the Canadiens do
The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more: Senators Finally
On a recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman said, “You know who’s a Flyer if he’s not signed? [Nazem] Kadri.” Which makes a ton of sense since it is going to be an aggressive retooling and the Flyers don’t plan on rebuilding, especially not if it’s going to take three to five
In the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we look at some veterans putting up great numbers in Nazem Kadri and Kris Letang while Sidney Crosby climbs the all-time lists once again. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a show with his 40-save shutout, while it was an eventful New York Rangers win over the Toronto
Look out, the Colorado Avalanche are the hottest team in the NHL, winning five in a row and seven of their last 10 games. They appear to be returning to their Presidents’ Trophy roots from last season. Last night, the Ottawa Senators were the latest victims of Colorado’s hot streak, losing 7-5 in an entertaining
This edition of Between the Stripes examines the chaos that broke out during the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues game on October 28. The Avalanche won 4-3, handing the Blues their first loss of the season, while the referees handed out 66 minutes in penalties, including three 10-minute misconducts. However, the guys who wore