Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson is slated to become a restricted free agent this summer and is in line for a substantial raise on the $4MM he made on his bridge deal. Speaking to reporters including Ethan Sears of the New York Post, the 25-year-old declined to provide a preference between signing a short-term deal that could allow him to hit the open market in his prime or a … [Read more...] about Islanders Notes: Dobson, Reilly, Palmieri, DeAngelo, Varlamov
Devils Recall Nico Daws, Mike Hardman
The Devils announced they’ve recalled goaltender Nico Daws and forward Mike Hardman from AHL Utica. They’ll presumably dress for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Red Wings to allow a couple of players to rest ahead of their pending Game 1 of the playoffs against the Hurricanes. Daws’ time in New Jersey this year has been short and sweet. There haven’t been many … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Nico Daws, Mike Hardman
11 Teams To Carry Bonus Overage Cap Penalties In 2025-26
The end of the regular season also means the end of daily salary cap calculations across the NHL. With no more cap-related transactions left in the year, 11 teams have officially finished over the salary cap because players on entry-level or 35+ contracts earned performance bonuses that put them above the upper limit. They’ll carry bonus overage penalties in 2025-26 as a … [Read more...] about 11 Teams To Carry Bonus Overage Cap Penalties In 2025-26
Palat Returns To Practice Ahead Of Playoffs
New Jersey Devils’ forward Ondrej Palat was back at practice today after suffering an undisclosed injury in the final week of the regular season that required him to miss Wednesday night’s game against the Red Wings, per team reporter Amanda Stein. Palat left a game against Boston after blocking a shot, but his x-rays came back negative, and he appears ready to go for the … [Read more...] about Palat Returns To Practice Ahead Of Playoffs
Islanders’ Cole Eiserman Likely Returning To Boston University For Sophomore Year
Top Islanders prospect Cole Eiserman is expected to return to Boston University for his sophomore season in 2025-26, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com and The Hockey News reports. He’ll wait at least another year before considering signing his entry-level contract. Selected 20th overall by the Isles in last year’s draft, Eiseman is the crown jewel of New York’s prospect pool by a … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Cole Eiserman Likely Returning To Boston University For Sophomore Year