The New York Islanders have won the 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping up from No. 10 in the pre-lottery order to No. 1. The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw but only moved to pick No. 4, as teams were only able to improve 10 spots from their pre-lottery odds. That means the San Jose Sharks, who entered the night with the top odds, will pick second overall. The Islanders had a … [Read more...] about New York Islanders, Utah Hockey Club Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
Islanders Prefer Ken Holland For GM Vacancy
Former Oilers and Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is the Islanders’ top choice to fill their GM vacancy, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. Holland hasn’t worked with a team since his contract with Edmonton as their GM and president of hockey operations wasn’t renewed following their run to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. He’s still been working with the league as a … [Read more...] about Islanders Prefer Ken Holland For GM Vacancy
Jonas Siegenthaler Returns To Practice, Upgraded To Day-To-Day
Devils rearguard Jonas Siegenthaler practiced today for the first time since undergoing lower-body surgery in February, tweets the team’s Amanda Stein. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said they’re “getting more aggressive with [his timeline] now to see how we can push it just given the circumstances,” via NHL.com’s Mike Morreale. New Jersey went without defenders Brenden … [Read more...] about Jonas Siegenthaler Returns To Practice, Upgraded To Day-To-Day
Jonas Siegenthaler Likely Returning For Devils In Game 3
Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler is expected to make an ahead-of-schedule return for the team in tonight’s Game 3 against the Hurricanes (via Peter Baugh of The Athletic). Siegenthaler was a full participant in this morning’s skate in third-pairing duties alongside Simon Nemec, per the team’s Amanda Stein, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said he’ll have reduced minutes with … [Read more...] about Jonas Siegenthaler Likely Returning For Devils In Game 3
Devils’ Jesper Bratt, Luke Hughes Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Devils winger Jesper Bratt has opted to undergo offseason shoulder surgery and will miss the World Championship, the team announced. Star defenseman Luke Hughes also recently underwent surgery to repair the shoulder injury he sustained in Game 1 of the first round against the Hurricanes. New Jersey expects both to be ready for training camp in the fall. It’s unknown whether … [Read more...] about Devils’ Jesper Bratt, Luke Hughes Undergo Shoulder Surgery