Bartnick grades the NHL free agency season

We are nearing the end of the silly season. NHL GMs are heading to their cabins before the nine-month marathon to Lord Stanley. I’m reviewing their work and giving grades like the assistant volleyball coach who needs to teach summer … Continue reading

Drury signs 2-year, $3.45 million contract with Hurricanes

Jack Drury signed a two-year, $3.45 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $1.725 million. The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had filed for salary arbitration last Friday. He … Continue reading

Kuznetsov placed on unconditional waivers by Hurricanes for purpose of terminating contract

Evgeny Kuznetsov was placed on unconditional waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract. The 32-year-old forward had one season left on an eight-year, $62.4 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals on … Continue reading

Krug out indefinitely, could miss season for Blues

Torey Krug could miss the upcoming season for the St. Louis Blues because of an ankle issue. The defenseman is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, which resulted from a bone fracture sustained earlier … Continue reading

Silovs signs 2-year contract with Canucks

Arturs Silovs signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 23-year-old goalie, who was a restricted free agent, was 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and .881 save percentage in four regular-season … Continue reading

PWHL Montreal sign Jennifer Gardiner

MONTRÉAL, QC  – PWHL MontrĂ©al announced on Tuesday that the club has signed forward Jennifer Gardiner, selected in the second round (11th overall) in the 2024 PWHL Draft, to a two-year Standard Player Agreement. Gardiner (5’5”) graduated with two NCAA … Continue reading