The Rangers and pending RFA forward Adam Edstrom have agreed to terms on a two-year extension, the team announced Monday. The deal is worth $975K per season for a total value of $1.95MM, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Edstrom took over full control of New York’s fourth-line center role as a rookie this season. His responsible and physical play in a 6-foot-7 … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Adam Edstrom To Two-Year Extension
Matt Martin Announces Retirement, Joins Islanders Front Office
Longtime Islanders enforcer Matt Martin has announced his retirement, per a club announcement Tuesday. He’ll join the club’s front office as a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche. A fifth-round pick by the Isles as an overager in 2008, Martin rose the ranks quicker than expected for his draft slot and made his NHL debut in February 2010 amid his first … [Read more...] about Matt Martin Announces Retirement, Joins Islanders Front Office
Goalie Jake Allen May Command $5MM Annually
Pending free agent Jake Allen could be the top goalie available in this year’s free agent class, and he’s certainly approaching it as such. According to Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff, Allen is believed to be seeking a multi-year deal in the “$5MM AAV range.” As Di Marco notes, Allen and the New Jersey Devils continue to discuss a potential extension ahead of free … [Read more...] about Goalie Jake Allen May Command $5MM Annually
Penguins Believe Rangers Are Leaning Toward Keeping 12th Pick
While the order for the draft has now been set, there is still one pick whose status is in flux. That would be the 12th overall selection, presently held by the Rangers, who have until Wednesday to decide if they’re conveying it to the Penguins or keeping it, allowing Pittsburgh to get New York’s 2026 unprotected pick. Josh Yohe of The Athletic notes (subscription link) that … [Read more...] about Penguins Believe Rangers Are Leaning Toward Keeping 12th Pick
Sabres, Islanders Have Reportedly Talked Peterka, Dobson Trade
According to Frank Seravalli in the DFO Rundown podcast, the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders have had loose trade negotiations regarding forward JJ Peterka and defenseman Noah Dobson. A one-for-one swap would fill an area of need for both organizations, with the Sabres prioritizing a right-handed defenseman and the Islanders looking to jumpstart a lethargic offense. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Islanders Have Reportedly Talked Peterka, Dobson Trade