Aside from Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks, defenseman Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is objectively the highest-profile restricted free agent remaining from this summer’s class. Unfortunately, according to Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com, Hughes is expected to remain an RFA unless heavy concessions are made on either side regarding the length of his next … [Read more...] about Devils, Luke Hughes At An Impasse Regarding Contract Length
Bratt On Track In Recovery From Shoulder Surgery, Will Be Ready For Camp
The agent for Devils winger Jesper Bratt, Joakim Persson, acknowledged to NJ Advance Media’s Ryan Novozinsky that Bratt will be ready for training camp next month. He underwent shoulder surgery after the playoffs after playing through a nagging issue for multiple seasons but the recovery appears to be fully on track. Despite the injury, Bratt had a career year last season, … [Read more...] about Bratt On Track In Recovery From Shoulder Surgery, Will Be Ready For Camp
Zibanejad Embraces Move to Wing
For a team in transition — including a new head coach in Mike Sullivan and the trade of longtime fan-favorite Chris Kreider — the New York Rangers are also looking to determine what position former 90-point forward Mika Zibanejad will play this upcoming season. As part of its offseason analysis of all 32 teams, NHL.com’s Dan Rosen reports that Zibanejad will likely start … [Read more...] about Zibanejad Embraces Move to Wing
Prospect Notes: Mania, Whitelaw, Poletin
With NCAA rosters being finalized and CHL training camps starting up soon, there’s been a flurry of activity involving NHL prospects finding new homes to continue their development for 2025-26. One of those names is ex-Kings prospect Matthew Mania, whom Ryan Sikes of Puck Preps reports will play for the University of Michigan after he announced his commitment in June. Mania, … [Read more...] about Prospect Notes: Mania, Whitelaw, Poletin
Rangers Re-Sign Dylan Garand, Talyn Boyko
The New York Rangers have re-signed goaltender Dylan Garand to a one-year, two-way contract extension, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic. The deal will carry a league-minimum, $775K salary at the NHL level. New York also announced the signing of goaltender Talyn Boyko to a one-year deal. Both netminders were restricted-free agents. With their deals out of the way, New York’s only … [Read more...] about Rangers Re-Sign Dylan Garand, Talyn Boyko