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  • Devils Make Their “Mark”strom

    Devils Make Their “Mark”strom

    In the midst of the Stanley Cup final still going on, we have a pre-offseason splash of a trade that went down today between the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames. Jacob Markstrom is on his way to the Garden State to become the Devils number one goalie in between the pipes after agreeing to to waive his no trade clause. This is a previously rumored trade that has been in discussion between the two teams heading up to the trade deadline that didn’t come into fruition until today.

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    New Jersey is sending defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first round draft pick that is top ten lottery protected in exchange for Markstrom. The Calgary Flames are also retaining slightly over thirty percent of Markstrom’s salary in this trade as well. Below is an announcement from the Devils with details of the trade and my reaction to Markstrom becoming a Devil:

    NJ Devils trade announcement

    Scott’s take

    This was a trade the New Jersey Devils had to and wanted to make going back to the trade deadline. Goaltending besides health was a HUGE problem for the team. Vitek Vanecek (who was eventually traded to San Jose) & Akira Schmid last season in particular demonstrated they were not the answer in goal for the team going forward. Getting Markstrom to pair with Jake Allen who was acquired at the deadline turns what once was a weakness now into a strength. There’s no doubt about who the number one goalie is anymore as we’ve all seen what Jacob Markstrom can do in net and is a former Vezina trophy finalist. Allen is a great backup with plenty of experience and has won a Stanley Cup previously with the St. Louis Blues. I’m looking forward to seeing a more stabilized & well performing goalie tandem in New Jersey.

    As for what the Devils are giving up, they are losing Kevin Bahl who’s starting to figure out what it takes to be a reliable and dependable NHL defenseman. Bahl can be a tough, mean, and nasty defender to play against who has great size to use to his advantage. On the other hand, the Devils have plenty of upcoming defense prospects who are ready to play with plenty of talent. As they say, you have to give something to get something.

    Now to the draft pick. The fact New Jersey was able to hold onto this years number ten overall pick and lottery protect next years first rounder are great signs. I anticipate the Devils using this years pick to either acquire a top six forward or top four defenseman. This gives them the flexibility to go out and make a big move to help improve the team and get them back into the playoffs. By protecting next year‘s pick, it definitely helps because next year’s draft is supposed to be really deep with a very good prospect pool.ïżŒ Overall, this trade is a win win for the New Jersey Devils. Stay tuned as the offseason heat will get turned up soon after the Stanley Cup has been awarded.

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  • NHL Daily – Oilers Make History to Force Game 6

    NHL Daily – Oilers Make History to Force Game 6

    The Edmonton Oilers would make history as they would become the first road team to win Game 5 after going down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

    News

    • On Monday the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they have relieved Pascal Vincent as Head Coach.
      • Vincent took over right before the start of training camp going into the 2023-24 season after Mike Babcock resigned.

    • The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have named Eric Tulsky as their new General Manager.

    • The New York Rangers placed forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers.

    • The Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed defenseman Filip Hronek to a new contract.
      • Hronek agreed to an eight year deal that carries an AAV of $7.25 million per season.

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    Game Recaps

    Edmonton Oilers v. Florida Panthers – Game 5 – 8p ET

    • Back in Florida for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers look to try again to finish off the Edmonton Oilers, but this time at home, and in the first period Connor Brown would strike shorthanded to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Zach Hyman and Corey Perry would both score powerplay goals while Connor McDavid would score for the Oilers, but goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Evan Rodrigues would get the Panthers on the board as the Oilers would take a 4-2 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Oliver Ekman-Larsson would strike early for the Panthers to pull within one, but with 19 seconds left, McDavid would net his second of the game with an empty netter, which also featured an amazing defensive effort by Tkachuk moments earlier, as the Oilers would force Game 6 on Friday night back home in Edmonton with the 5-3 victory.
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    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Blue Jackets’ firing of Pascal Vincent is no surprise, but they also did him no favors (The Athletic – $)
    • Report: Capitals Among Players To Sign Jake Guentzel This Summer (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – PWHL Signing and a Tease

    NHL Daily – PWHL Signing and a Tease

    We would see a trio of signings in the PWHL along with some teases in the NHL as the Ducks would tease their rebrand.

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, June 17th, 2024

    PWHL News

    • In the PWHL, Montreal announced that they have re-signed goaltender Elaine Chuli to a one year deal.

    • Montreal and defender Mariah Keopple would agree on a one year extension.

    • Montreal would also re-sign defender Amanda Boulier to a two year deal.

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • EDM v. FLA – Game 5 – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Edmonton & Elliotte Spared (SportsNet)
    • Color of Hockey: Vaughan twins each could be selected in 2024 NHL Draft (NHL.com)

     

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  • NHL Daily – Oilers Dominate to Force Game 5

    NHL Daily – Oilers Dominate to Force Game 5

    The Edmonton Oilers would dominate the Florida Panthers in Game 4 to force Game 5 on Tuesday night in the Stanley Cup Final.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, June 15th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Florida Panthers v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 4 – 8p ET

    • In Edmonton for a very critical Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers would look to breathe life into playoff hopes as the Florida Panthers aim to close out the series, and in the first period Mattias Janmark would strike shorthanded, and then Adam Henrique would score to give the Oilers the 2-0 lead, but Vladimir Tarasenko would deflect one past Stuart Skinner to get the Panthers back within one. However, Dylan Holloway would score to regain the two goal lead for the Oilers before the first period would end. In the second period goals from Connor McDavid and Darnell Nurse would chase Sergei Bobrovsky from the Panthers net, and then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would score as the Oilers would take the commanding 6-1 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Holloway would net his second of the game, and Ryan McLeod would score to give the Oilers the dominating 8-1 victory over the Panthers to force Game 5 on Tuesday back in Florida.
    https://youtu.be/SWHjb7Zg4Rc?si=h49hJfNgVSGr0fik

    Today’s Games

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    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Putting a price on glory: How NHL teams and players divide playoff money (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – One More Sleep?

    NHL Daily – One More Sleep?

    As we await Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes would re-sign Jalen Chatfield, plus some chatter about the Conn Smythe.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, June 14th, 2024

    News

    • The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have re-signed defenseman Jalen Chatfield.
      • Chatfield would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $3 million per season.

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • FLA v. EDM – Game 4 – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: One Win Away (SportsNet)
    • Aleksander Barkov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Gustav Forsling? A look at the top Conn Smythe candidates (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – One Win Away

    NHL Daily – One Win Away

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, June 13th, 2024

    On a news filled Thursday, there would be front office announcements in St. Louis, a new bench boss in San Jose, a New York signing, and Florida is one win away from their first Stanley Cup

    News

    • The St. Louis Blues announced that they have re-signed President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong to an extension.
      • The extension will keep Armstrong with the Blues through 2028-29.
      • Alexander Steen was also named Special Assistant, and will become the new General Manager in 2026.

    • The San Jose Sharks announced that they have hired Ryan Warsofsky as Head Coach.

    • The New York Rangers announced that they have re-signed forward Kaapo Kakko.
      • Kakko would sign a one year deal worth $2.4 million for the season.

     

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    Game Recaps

    Florida Panthers v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 3 – 8p ET

    • In Edmonton, the Oilers looked to get within a game of the series. In the first, Florida took the 1-0 lead when Sam Reinhart scored his ninth. In the second, Edmonton tied the game when Warren Foegele scored his second of the postseason to even the score but then Vladimir Tarasenko scored his fourth to give Florida the 2-1 lead. Sam Bennett then scored his seventh to put the Cats up 3-1 and then Aleksander Barkov got his seventh as the Panthers took the 4-1 lead. In the third, Philip Broberg scored his second to bring the Oilers within two and then Ryan McLeod scored his second but the Panthers held on to get the 4-3 and get within one win of the Stanley Cup.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OU-5taOiFc&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

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    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • HĂ€man Aktell Making Case For Full-Time Job With Capitals Next Season (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – Caps Get Friendly

    NHL Daily – Caps Get Friendly

    The Washington Capitals would purchase CapFriendly sending shockwaves through the hockey world. Plus PWHL Awards and other notes.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

    NHL News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Carrick.
      • Carrick would be fined $2,213.54 for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
      • The fine is the maximum allowable per the CBA.

    PWHL News

    • The PWHL announced their 2023-24 Award winners.

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • FLA v. EDM – Game 3 – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Attrition is Getting to Edmonton (SportsNet)
    • Why Did Capitals Buy CapFriendly? New Report Offers More Insight & Explanation For Why Site Can’t Remain Public (The Hockey News)
    • Capitals’ Purchase Of CapFriendly A ‘Strategic & Valuable’ Move, MacLellan Says; GM Explains Next Steps For Website (The Hockey News)
    • Jeff Marek Show: Washington Lands Cap Friendly (SportsNet)
    • Jeff Marek Show: Oilers Showing Shades of the 2023 Panthers in the SCF (SportsNet)
    • Insider Trading: The latest ‘near-offseason’ updates (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Florida Takes Game Two

    NHL Daily – Florida Takes Game Two

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, June 10th, 2024

    On a busy Monday, there would be signings in the PWHL as well as the PWHL Draft, and then there would be Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final that saw Florida take the 2-0 series lead.

    PWHL News

    • In the PWHL on Sunday, Ottawa announced that they have re-signed defender Aneta Tejralova to a two year deal.

    • Then on Monday, Ottawa announced that they also re-signed defender Zoe Boyd to a one year deal.

    • Montreal would announce that they have signed Swedish forward Lin Ljungblom to a three year deal.
      • Ljungblom spent the past season MoDo Hockey in the SDHL after being selected 90th overall by Montreal in last year’s PWHL Draft.

    NHL News

    • The NHL announced that Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill as the recipient of the 2023-24 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.

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    Game Recaps

    Edmonton Oilers v. Florida Panthers – Game 2 – 8p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers look to jump out to the 2-0 series lead. In the first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead when Mattias Ekholm scored his fifth of the postseason, In the second, Florida got on the board when Niko Mikkola scored his second of the postseason. In the third, Evan Rodrigues scored a pair to put the Cats up 3-1 and then Aaron Ekblad scored his first of the postseason on an empty Edmonton net to get the 4-1 win and take the 2-0 series lead over the Oilers.

    Today’s Games

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    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Color of Hockey: Award-winning website highlights Indigenous in game (NHL.com)
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  • NHL Daily – 6/9

    NHL Daily – 6/9

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, June 9th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • EDM v. FLA – Game 2 – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

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  • NHL Daily – Cats Shutdown Oilers in Game 1

    NHL Daily – Cats Shutdown Oilers in Game 1

    In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sergei Bobrovsky would earn the shutout for the Panthers to defeat the Oilers 3-0.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, June 8th, 2024

    News

    • The PWHL announced that Minnesota has parted ways with their General Manager Natalie Darwitz.

    • The NHL and NHLPA announced what the Salary Cap will be for the 2024-25 season.
      • The Cap will rise to $88 million for next season.

    • The NHL and NHLPA also announced the 4 Nations Face-Off.
      • The 4 Nations will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal and at TD Garden in Boston.
      • The 4 Nations will feature USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden.
      • The schedule for the 4 Nations was also unveiled.

     

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    Game Recaps

    Edmonton Oilers v. Florida Panthers – Game 1 – 8p ET

    • At long last the Stanley Cup Final would finally begin in Florida as the Panthers would play host to the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1, and in the first period Carter Verhaeghe would net his 10th of the playoffs to give the Panthers the early 1-0 lead. Then we would see both teams trade powerplays, but neither team would be able to take advantage of them, but a very late penalty by Verhaeghe would give the Oilers the powerplay heading into the first intermission. To open up the second period the Oilers would fail to score on the powerplay, and that would open the door for the Panthers as Evan Rodrigues would score to grow the lead to two. Both teams would get another pair of powerplays, but once again, both teams would be lights out with their penalty killing. Then in the third period the Oilers would kill off one last penalty, and would try to do a late charge, but Sergei Bobrovsky would stop all 33 shots faced and Eetu Luostarinen would get the empty netter as the Panthers would take Game 1 3-0 over the Oilers.
    https://youtu.be/PyhWA0UqUtE?si=Sfekagq1avALdoi0

    Today’s Games

    • No Games Scheduled

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Inside Natalie Darwitz’s ousting from PWHL Minnesota: Rift with the coach, players taking sides (The Athletic – $)
    • Ovechkin Says He Would Take Another Stanley Cup Over Gretzky’s Record; He & Capitals Have More To Play For (The Hockey News)
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