The Buffalo Sabres offensive core has become a little too crowded for prospect Jiri Kulich. In an article today from Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, the Sabres organization is waiting for Kulich to ’tear up the league’ before giving him a full-time shot at the NHL level. The young forward has been a solid scorer for the Rochester Americans over the last two years as he’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Waiting For Jiri Kulich To Dominate AHL Level
Hurricanes Attempted To Trade Necas Prior To Extension
One of the biggest names on the trade market this offseason was taken off the board earlier today as the Carolina Hurricanes signed Martin Necas to a two-year, $13MM extension. However, the Hurricanes were also close to moving on from Necas earlier in the summer according to Frank Seravalli in Daily Faceoff’s podcast, the DFO Rundown (approximately 31-minute mark). Seravalli … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Attempted To Trade Necas Prior To Extension
Eric Staal Announces Retirement
It’s been all quiet on the Western Front for Eric Staal for over a year now. The free-agent center reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Panthers in 2023 but didn’t sign or play anywhere last season. On Tuesday, Staal confirmed he’d played his last NHL game, signing a one-day contract with Carolina to retire as a Hurricane. The Canes will also retire Staal’s No. 12 at a … [Read more...] about Eric Staal Announces Retirement
2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
It has been a quieter year on the salary arbitration front across the NHL. After 23 players filed last summer, just 14 did this time around. As expected, most have settled so far with a few hearings still pending. Here’s a rundown of who has settled and who still needs to sign. Contracts Settled D Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets) – one year, $775K (two-way agreement) F … [Read more...] about 2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
Buffalo Sabres Sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen To Five-Year Contract
The Buffalo Sabres have solidified their goaltending situation for the next half decade as the team announced they signed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year, $23.75MM contract. The deal will pay Luukkonen an AAV of $4.75MM each year of the contract and keep the young netminder in Buffalo until the 2028-29 NHL season. The deal comes just under the current contract of Vancouver … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen To Five-Year Contract