The New York Knicks have been telling prospective head coaching free agents that they are nearing a decision on their position with Mike Brown widely regarded as the favorite. Brown will still require the endorsement of James Dolan before the Knicks move forward with the hire. The Knicks are searching for a new head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired despite the team … [Read more...] about Knicks Closing In On Hiring Mike Brown As Head Coach
Rangers, Will Cuylle Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Rangers and winger William Cuylle have agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $3.9MM per season, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Cuylle’s deal is back-loaded to give him a $4.68MM salary and corresponding qualifying offer upon expiry in 2027, per PuckPedia, where he’ll also have salary arbitration rights Cuylle was a second-round pick by the Rangers back in 2020, … [Read more...] about Rangers, Will Cuylle Agree To Two-Year Deal
Islanders Notes: Shabanov, Barzal, Horvat, Drouin
Despite drawing interest from several NHL teams, Russian free agent forward Maxim Shabanov chose to sign his one-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders because of the opportunities it presents, per Daria Tuboltseva of RG.org. As Tuboltseva notes, Utah, Philadelphia, Vegas, Boston, and the New York Rangers expressed interest in Shabanov and that the 24-year-old … [Read more...] about Islanders Notes: Shabanov, Barzal, Horvat, Drouin
Devils Sign Evgenii Dadonov, Dennis Cholowski
The Devils have signed winger Evgenii Dadonov to a one-year deal, the team announced. It’s worth a $1MM base salary plus performance bonuses, Stephen Whyno of the AP reports. The club also brought back defenseman Dennis Cholowski on a one-year, league minimum contract after he briefly became a free agent. New Jersey will find a strong lineup match in Dadonov after parting ways … [Read more...] about Devils Sign Evgenii Dadonov, Dennis Cholowski
Devils Sign Cody Glass To Two-Year Extension
The New Jersey Devils have signed center Cody Glass to a two-year, $5MM contract per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. New Jersey later confirmed the deal in a team press release. This move will cap off a small saga surrounding Glass’ looming restricted-free agent status. In the days leading up to the NHL Draft, it was reported that the Devils may not have the financial … [Read more...] about Devils Sign Cody Glass To Two-Year Extension