The New York Islanders are looking to stay busy as their season comes to an end. The team is closing in on extensions for winger Kyle Palmieri and defenseman Adam Boqvist, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. The pair of moves would go a long way towards solidifying New York’s early look for next season, by holding onto longtime lineup pillars and … [Read more...] about Adam Boqvist, Kyle Palmieri Nearing Extension With Islanders
Devils Sign Shane Lachance To Entry-Level Contract
The Devils announced today that they’ve signed left-winger Shane Lachance to a two-year entry-level contract starting next season. The deal carries a $925K cap hit with an $832.5K salary, a $92.5K signing bonus, up to $250K in Schedule ’A’ performance bonuses, and an $80K minors salary each season, according to PuckPedia. He’ll finish the season on a deal with AHL Utica before … [Read more...] about Devils Sign Shane Lachance To Entry-Level Contract
Islanders Varlamov And Barzal Expect To Be Ready For Training Camp
New York Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov and forward Mat Barzal both expect to be ready for the start of next season, per Ethan Sears of the New York Post. Varlamov has been out since November with an injury that required season-ending surgery. The 36-year-old appeared in only 10 games on the season, finishing with a 3-3-4 record and an undesirable .889 save percentage. … [Read more...] about Islanders Varlamov And Barzal Expect To Be Ready For Training Camp
Siegenthaler Unlikely To Play In First Round
It would be a surprise to see defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler suit up for the Devils in their series against Carolina, relays team reporter Amanda Stein (Twitter link). The 27-year-old has missed the last two-and-a-half months with a lower-body injury and had initially been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Clearly, Siegenthaler, who logged nearly 20 minutes a night … [Read more...] about Siegenthaler Unlikely To Play In First Round
Rangers Fire Peter Laviolette And Phil Housley
The Rangers are making some changes behind the bench. The team has dismissed head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley, per a team announcement. GM Chris Drury released the following statement: Today I informed Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley that we’re making a coaching change. I want to thank them both and wish them and their families all the best … [Read more...] about Rangers Fire Peter Laviolette And Phil Housley