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
Islanders Won’t Consider Trading Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat
Ahead of the draft in which they hold the No. 1 overall pick, the Islanders have made it known that top forwards Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat will not be traded, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. LeBrun adds that new general manager Mathieu Darche has gone as far as to inform both players directly that their future on Long Island remains stable. While the Isles’ front … [Read more...] about Islanders Won’t Consider Trading Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat
Darche Has Told Horvat And Barzal They’re Not Being Traded
With the Islanders missing the playoffs this season, some wondered if new GM Mathieu Darche might look to make a big shakeup on the trade front. If he does, their two top forwards won’t be involved. In his latest column for The Athletic (subscription link), Pierre LeBrun relays that Darche has told forwards Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal that they will not be moved this summer. … [Read more...] about Darche Has Told Horvat And Barzal They’re Not Being Traded
Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
The Ducks and Rangers are in “advanced discussions” on a trade that would send winger Chris Kreider to Anaheim, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports Tuesday. New York is slated to receive a prospect and a pick in return, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA TODAY Sports. The Rangers are not retaining salary on Kreider, who is signed through 2026-27 at a $6.5MM cap hit, … [Read more...] about Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
Islanders Continue To Lean Toward Matthew Schaefer At First Overall
When the Islanders won the draft lottery to move up from 10th to first overall in the 2025 draft, there was immediate speculation they might draft Long Island native James Hagens with the pick. The 5’11”, 185-lb center was the consensus first-overall pick at the beginning of the season. Despite having a point-per-game freshman season at Boston College, though, he slipped down … [Read more...] about Islanders Continue To Lean Toward Matthew Schaefer At First Overall