The Islanders have begun the process of rebuilding their minor-league coaching staff, which was cleaned out entirely after general manager Mathieu Darche assumed his post last month. The organization announced they’ve tabbed Rocky Thompson as AHL Bridgeport’s head coach. Thompson, 47, brings 18 years of coaching experience to the struggling Baby Isles’ bench. He’d spent the … [Read more...] about Islanders Name Rocky Thompson AHL Head Coach
Flyers, Oilers, Sharks Linked To Jake Allen
The Flyers, Oilers, and Sharks are among the most likely destinations for pending UFA netminder Jake Allen if he reaches the open market next week, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Allen reaching UFA status on July 1 seems likely at this stage. The 34-year-old is coming off a strong season as the No. 2 to Jacob Markström in New Jersey. He’s due to command a … [Read more...] about Flyers, Oilers, Sharks Linked To Jake Allen
Strong Market Developing For K’Andre Miller
While the Rangers opened up over $6MM in cap space when they moved Chris Kreider to Anaheim, they’re still expected to continue shaking up their roster. One of the potential casualties has long been speculated to be defenseman K’Andre Miller. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports that between 12 and 15 teams have inquired about the 25-year-old. Miller is a pending … [Read more...] about Strong Market Developing For K’Andre Miller
Devils Expected To Non-Tender Cody Glass
Cody Glass proved to be a useful addition for the Devils down the stretch. However, it appears that won’t be enough to keep him in the fold as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that New Jersey is not expected to receive a qualifying offer at the end of the month which would make him an unrestricted free agent in July. The 26-year-old was the sixth overall pick back in 2017 … [Read more...] about Devils Expected To Non-Tender Cody Glass
Rangers Sign Matthew Robertson To Two-Year Extension
The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Matthew Robertson to a two-year contract extension. The deal will carry two-way status in year one, and one-way status in year two. Both years will have a league-minimum, $775K cap hit at the NHL level. This move is a tidy piece of business, and checks one of the 14 pending restricted-free agents off of New York’s to-do list. … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Matthew Robertson To Two-Year Extension