New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with NHL.com’s Mike Morreale to go over the team’s priorities for the off-season. Top of conversation was star defenseman Luke Hughes, who is currently set to become a restricted free-agent on July 1st. Fitzgerald emphasized that re-signing Hughes before that deadline is a top priority, and that the two parties have … [Read more...] about Re-Signing Luke Hughes Top Priority For Devils Off-Season
Penguins Name Dan Muse Head Coach
The Penguins have hired Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse as their next head coach, per a team announcement. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported minutes earlier that the hire was expected to get across the finish line. Muse is a bit of a surprise hire. He was the most recent name to be reported as a candidate for Pittsburgh’s vacancy, linked just yesterday by Larry Brooks of … [Read more...] about Penguins Name Dan Muse Head Coach
Devils Notes: Allen, Trades, Hischier
New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald laid out many of the team’s off-season priorities to NHL.com’s Mike Morreale. He emphasized that re-signing defenseman Luke Hughes was a top priority, but then went on to add that the Devils will also make an effort to bring back backup goaltender Jake Allen. Fitzgerald said that Allen was one of the better goaltenders on the … [Read more...] about Devils Notes: Allen, Trades, Hischier
Hurricanes’ Jesper Fast Announces Retirement
Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast has decided to call it a career. He’s announced his retirement at the age of 33, after 11 seasons and 703 games in the NHL. Fast spent seven seasons with the New York Rangers, and his last four seasons with the Hurricanes. Fast faced an uphill battle to the pros from the start. He was originally drafted in the sixth-round of the … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Jesper Fast Announces Retirement
Rangers Gauging Interest Level In K’Andre Miller
This past season was a rough one for the Rangers who went from a perceived Stanley Cup contender to missing the playoffs altogether. Along the way, GM Chris Drury tried to shake up his roster while some of his older veterans could still be available as further shakeups are believed to be desired. It appears that one player who could be in the mix in a shakeup deal is … [Read more...] about Rangers Gauging Interest Level In K’Andre Miller