Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sustained a minor upper-body injury during practice Tuesday, head coach Craig Berube said (via The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel). He wasn’t slated to play in tonight’s preseason contest against the Sens anyway, and his absence isn’t expected to stretch into regular-season play. It’s not a particularly auspicious start for the star centerman, who’s … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Matthews, Jarnkrok, Lorentz, Clifford
Training Camp Cuts: 9/24/24
Training camps have been ongoing across the league for almost a week already. With the preseason schedule now officially in full swing, teams will begin to think about making more sweeping cuts to their rosters. We’re keeping track as teams continue to trim their rosters on Tuesday. This article will be updated throughout the day as more transactions come in. Boston Bruins (per … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/24/24
Training Camp Cuts: 9/21/24
While training camps have just gotten underway, some teams are already starting to pare down their rosters. We’ll keep track of today’s cuts here. Pittsburgh Penguins (per team announcement) D Caeden Carlisle (released from ATO, to OHL Soo) F Justin Cloutier (released from ATO to OHL Soo) F Cooper Foster (to OHL Ottawa) D Donovan McCoy (released from ATO, to OHL Sudbury) D … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/21/24
Morning Notes: Shesterkin, Ovechkin, Chychrun, Clifford
Superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin spoke highly of the Rangers organization, but added that you never know what can happen, when asked about his looming contract year shares Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Talks around Shesterkin’s next deal will be the contract negotiations to watch this season, likely to be the deal that sets the bar for goalie salaries. That’s an apt … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Shesterkin, Ovechkin, Chychrun, Clifford
Atlantic Notes: Ullmark, Lorentz, McCabe, Seider
Linus Ullmark is preaching consistency as he takes his talents between the pipes from Boston to Ottawa. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner will be the Sens’ biggest X factor as they try to return to the postseason for the first time in seven years. He’ll play a leadership role as well after three straight playoff appearances with the Bruins. “I have to show them how it has to be … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Ullmark, Lorentz, McCabe, Seider