It would be a PWHL signing frenzy that would see all six teams active in signing players. Plus there would be two games in the NHL.
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
News
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
- McAvoy would be suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Monday night.
- McAvoy will forfeit $197,916.68 per the terms of the CBA and based on his average annual salary.
Boston’s Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for four games for an Illegal Check to the Head on Florida’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson. https://t.co/15U2cH3yq1
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 31, 2023
- Forward Paul Stastny retired.
- As learned on Insider Training on TSN, Pierre Lebrun announced that Stastny retired back in September, and did so quietly.
- Stastny played in 1,145 games, and played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, and Carolina Hurricanes over a 17 year career.
After 1,145 NHL games, Paul Stastny has decided to hang up the skates.
— NHL (@NHL) November 1, 2023
We wish you all the best in retirement! 👏 pic.twitter.com/dDjYxqfkFi
PWHL News
- In the PWHL we would have some more signings to announce.
- In New York defender Ella Shelton would sign a three year deal.
It’s New York or nowhere. 🗽
— New York Sirens (@PWHL_NewYork) October 31, 2023
We have officially signed Team Canada Olympian Ella Shelton (@ella_shelton11) to a three-year contract. Welcome to the City of Dreams! pic.twitter.com/DAq9iKkcOm
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- In Toronto forward Maggie Connors would sign a two year deal.
READY TO RUN THE SIX 🏃♀️🔀6️⃣@MaggieConnors9 has signed a two-year deal with PWHL Toronto. The St. Johns native was drafted 62nd overall after notching 33 points with Princeton's Women's Ice Hockey (@PWIH) last season. https://t.co/v4jVwFZ2EP
— Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL_Toronto) October 31, 2023
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- In Montreal forward Kristen O’Neill would sign a three year deal.
C'est avec une immense fierté que nous annonçons notre toute première signature à Montréal : bienvenue à Kristin O’Neill, qui s'engage avec nous pour un contrat de 3 ans ✍️
— Victoire de Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) October 30, 2023
Let's welcome Kristin O'Neill to Montreal! She has signed a three year contract. pic.twitter.com/FssiB0Yt9L
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- Boston would sign forward Alina Müller to a three year deal.
Heads up, Boston! Alina Müller is here to stay for the next three years ✍️ pic.twitter.com/MwcJi8UvC9
— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) October 30, 2023
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- Boston would also sign goaltender Emma Söderberg to a two year deal.
It’s tendy time! 🧱
— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) October 31, 2023
We’re psyched to announce the signing of IIHF All-Star and 2023 Swedish Player of the Year Emma Söderberg to a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/xgKwgliKWl
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- Boston would sign another forward as Jamie Lee Rattray would sign a three year deal.
Add an Olympic & 2X World Champ to the roster: ✅
— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) October 31, 2023
Welcome to Boston, Jamie Lee Rattray! pic.twitter.com/C8FP1SqSNF
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- Ottawa would sign forward Gabbie Hughes to a three year deal.
The signings just keep on coming 🤩
— x – Ottawa Charge (@PWHL_Ottawa) October 30, 2023
Gabbie Hughes has officially signed a 3-year contract here in Ottawa. Welcome to the Nation’s Capital! pic.twitter.com/iuCe2lqAaC
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- Ottawa would also sign defender Zoe Boyd to a one year deal.
Nothing spooky going on here, just another signing to announce. 👻
— x – Ottawa Charge (@PWHL_Ottawa) October 31, 2023
Join us in welcoming Zoe Boyd to Ottawa as she signs her 1-year contract! pic.twitter.com/xHtg7Zvwhe
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- Minnesota would sign goaltender Nicole Hensley to a three year deal.
Goaltender and two-time Olympian Nicole Hensley (@NicHens29) has officially signed a three-year contract!
— x – Minnesota Frost (@PWHL_Minnesota) October 31, 2023
We are proud to have her guarding our net and helping us achieve our goals – by stopping our opponents. 😉 pic.twitter.com/bYTPWjWkOL
Game Recaps
Los Angeles Kings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 8p ET
- In Toronto the Los Angeles Kings would come to town rocking their 90’s inspired alternates as they would take on the Maple Leafs, and in the first period Andreas Englund would open up the scoring for the Kings with his first career NHL goal. Then Phillip Danault would score to grow the Kings lead to two. In the second period Arthur Kaliyev would strike on the powerplay to grow the Kings lead to three. Then in the third period John Tavares would finally get the Leafs on the board with a powerplay goal, but Adrian Kempe would score late into the period to give the Kings the 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Late Games
- Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- BUF v. PHI – 7p ET
- DAL v. CAL – 830p ET
- STL v. COL – 930p ET
- ARI v. ANA – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Flames pause all contract talks as slide threatens season (SportsNet)
- Penguins exploring neck protection options for players after Adam Johnson’s death (The Athletic – $)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are heavily encouraging their players to wear neck guards, while their farm teams will be required. (The Hockey News)
- Insider Trading: NHL strongly recommending uses of neck guards (TSN)
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