NHL Daily – One Rebrand and PWHL Signings

As we await Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, we would see the Kings do a rebrand plus multiple signings in the PWHL.

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, June 20th, 2024

NHL News

• The Los Angeles Kings debuted new branding for the team going into the 2024-25 season.
  • The Kings are returning to their Gretzky Era look, but with a more modernized design.
  • New jerseys for the rebrand will be unveiled next week.

Our Brand. Our Legacy.

📲 https://t.co/0vaApVA21I#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/4FkDAiJVuh

— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 20, 2024

Specifically, the teams new primary mark, which contains core elements from the club’s 90s era and original crown from the team’s inception in 1967.

Additionally, the club introduced new word marks, brand font and updated color palette, which features a new “enhanced silver,”…

— LA Kings PR (@LAKingsPR) June 20, 2024

• The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.
  • Nedeljkovic would sign a two year deal with an AAV of $2.5 million per season.

Welcome back, Ned!

The Penguins have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract.

The contract runs through the 2025.26 season and carries an average annual value of $2.5 million.

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 20, 2024

• The Washington Capitals would announce their 2024-25 preseason schedule.
  • With the Caps entering their 50th Anniversary, the graphic hints at what they could be doing to celebrate the special milestone season.

'Tis the season for preseason dates and times

More info: https://t.co/TMINcsSvjQ#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/w8Ayo9UM7W

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 20, 2024

PWHL News

• In the PWHL there would be a series of signings. Starting in Toronto, they would re-sign defender Allie Munroe to a two year deal.

Allie is staying in the 6ix! 🏙

We've extended defender Allie Munroe to a two-year contract.

📰 https://t.co/DdqrXYfMr4 pic.twitter.com/vuMmg7AXcc

— Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL_Toronto) June 20, 2024

• Boston would re-sign four players to new deals.
  • Forward Hannah Brandt would sign a two year deal.
  • Defender Emily Brown would sign a tow year deal.
  • Defender Sidney Morin would sign a one year deal.
  • Sophie Shirley would sign a two year deal.

1, 2, 3, 4 signings coming back for more!⁰⁰We’re thrilled to announce the extensions of the following players:⁰⁰Hannah Brandt – 2 years⁰Emily Brown – 2 years⁰Sidney Morin – 1 year⁰Sophie Shirley – 2 years⁰⁰🔗 https://t.co/7psEZ2VKrr pic.twitter.com/6r1ZFgwqLI

— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) June 20, 2024

Game Recaps

• No Games Scheduled

Today’s Games

• FLA v. EDM – Game 6 – 8p ET

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