The Islanders have named Ryan Bowness as an assistant general manager and their director of player personnel, the team announced Monday. Bowness, 41, arrives on Long Island after serving in a similar role for the Senators over the past three seasons. He was an AGM there under Pierre Dorion and Steve Staios, and his principal responsibilities included managing the club’s AHL … [Read more...] about Islanders Name Ryan Bowness Assistant General Manager
Contract Talks Have Started With Jones; Soucy A Likely Trade Candidate This Summer
The Rangers have had contract discussions with pending RFA defenseman Zac Jones, reports Mollie Walker of the New York Post (subscription link). The 24-year-old expressed frustration with his usage earlier in the season; while he set a new career-high in games played, he still only suited up 46 times, recording 11 points in a little over 17 minutes per night of playing time. … [Read more...] about Contract Talks Have Started With Jones; Soucy A Likely Trade Candidate This Summer
Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jean-Gabriel Pageau
With a center trade market that might not be as busy as initially anticipated and one top option (Brock Nelson) off the UFA list already, teams will be starting to take a look at other options to try to upgrade down the middle. It appears one of the players is receiving some attention now as Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News relays (Twitter links) that at least three teams have … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Devils Sign Juho Lammikko
The Devils signed center Juho Lammikko to a one-way deal worth $800K, PuckPedia reports. He’ll look to win out a roster spot in training camp and avoid waivers and a subsequent assignment to AHL Utica, although the one-way deal stipulates that it won’t affect him financially if it happens. Lammikko, 29, has three years and 159 games of NHL experience. The left-shot pivot was a … [Read more...] about Devils Sign Juho Lammikko
Rangers’ Zibanejad Kept Informed About Kreider Trade
Rangers’ general manager Chris Drury kept veterans like Mika Zibanejad informed about his intentions regarding the trade of Chris Kreider, per Larry Brooks of the NY Post. Kreider and Zibanejad were teammates for the last nine years and helped lead the Rangers to much success in that time. The team officially traded Kreider to the Ducks today. Ironically, the trade reunites … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Zibanejad Kept Informed About Kreider Trade