Elmont, NY

I wrote earlier this month that Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes would take an aggressive approach to free agency and that’s exactly what happened. Unfortunately for him, however, the players approached were not buying what he was selling. Failing doesn’t mean you didn’t try and the man in charge was candid about it too. Whenever he can be, the GM is honest with the media and the fans, which goes a long way in increasing his popularity. Here’s my opinion on his first day of free agency and what he said about it.

Canadiens’ Kent Hughes Tried to Sign Impact Players but Was Denied

The Montreal Canadiens made two excellent draft choices in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft. With the fifth overall pick, General Manager Kent Hughes selected Ivan Demidov. After trading up for the 21st overall selection, the Canadiens selected Michael Hage. Montreal native and Canadian legend Celine Dion made...

Montreal Canadiens Make Two Excellent First Round Draft Choices

Chris Johnston an NHL insider and analyst believes the Toronto Maple Leafs six-year deal with Chris Tanev is a risky one. The Maple Leafs signed Tanev, who was one of the top free agents available, to a six-year $27 million deal. Although players get six-year deals all the time, Tanev is 34, turning 35 on December 20. The defensemen also has a history of injuries, which is why Johnston believes it is a risky singing, but one Toronto needed to take.

Insider Calls Maple Leafs Signing Of $27 Million Player ‘Risky’

Newark, NJ

Following a lackluster 2023-24 season, the New Jersey Devils are looking to bounce back after not qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has already solved their glaring issue between the pipes by acquiring goaltender Jakob Markström. However, once free agency opened, they needed to make quite a few roster decisions, one of which involved the oldest member of the team: Brendan Smith. His time in New Jersey came to an end after he became a free agent on July 1, signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars, worth $1 million.

Devils Lose Veteran Leader Brendan Smith to Free Agency

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Gambling is an old practice that has existed for over a millennium. It involves placing a stake on a game or sports event and waiting for its result. Some zodiac signs gamble for fun while others are professional bettors. Yet, some people fear losing their hard-earned money on bets. Nevertheless, people who analyze certain events well have a high winning probability.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Good at Gambling

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The Panthers announced the signing of RFA center Anton Lundell to a six-year deal. It’s reportedly a $5M cap hit for the 2024 Stanley Cup champion, per PuckPedia. Lundell, 22, has been a rock-steady third-line center for the Cats for the past three seasons. He’s yet to recapture the rookie form that placed him sixth in Calder Trophy voting and even earned him Selke Trophy consideration in 2021-22. After giving the Panthers three years of high-end performance on his entry-level contract, he needed a new contract this summer, carrying a dirt-cheap $925K cap hit.

Panthers sign former first-round pick to multiyear deal

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

In this edition of the Ottawa Senators News & Rumors, we look at the chaotic timeline leading up to Shane Pinto signing a two-year deal, Matthew Andonovski receiving his entry-level contract, Egor Sokolov being traded, and more. Pinto Is Sticking Around With Senators. After a few chaotic days of public...

Senators News & Rumors: Pinto, Andonovski, Sokolov & More

In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at the Jets re-signing defenceman Colin Miller, a pair of two-way signings, as well as their attempt to get deeper at center with free-agent targets like Adam Henrique and Blake Lizotte. In addition to those, a look at the latest on Rutger McGroarty and the Jets’ youth.

Jets News & Rumors: Shaw, Fleury, Henrique, McGroarty & More

Cincinnati, OH

CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, in conjunction with the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs, have announced a new affiliation agreement. The Cyclones spent the previous season as the affiliate for the New York Rangers, while the Maple Leafs were affiliated with the ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers since 2018. “We...

Cyclones sign affiliation agreement with Toronto

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Salt Lake City, UT

224 players are drafted in the NHL Draft. Eleven players were drafted by Utah this season. Will Skahan isn’t like any of those 10 other players. He’s nothing like most of the players that were in the same draft class as him. The defenseman grew up in a unique place where not a lot of players come from. However, his talent might make him a special part of Utah’s blue line in the future.

Utah’s Draft Pick Will Skahan Represents Hockey’s Growth in California

The National Hockey League reached new heights in 2023-24, setting record highs for league revenues and attendance. But they’re still well behind the other three major North American sports leagues: the NFL, MLB, and the NBA. How the different leagues bring in money can reveal why that’s the case.

How Do NHL Teams Make Money?

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Red Wings have signed the top available forward remaining in free agency on July 3. Detroit announced they have signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year deal worth $4.75 million per season. He had signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Ottawa Senators last offseason before being traded to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline.

Red Wings Sign 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion Forward to Multi-Year Deal

Kentucky State

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Houston, TX

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Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

The Florida Panthers locked up center Anton Lundell for the next six years by coming to terms with the 22-year-old on a new $30 million contract yesterday. He produced 13 goals and 22 assists in 78 games for the Panthers this past regular season, and his numbers were even better in the playoffs as he finished with 17 points (fourth-best on the team) in 24 games as the Panthers claimed its first-ever Stanley Cup.

Panthers sign Anton Lundell to six-year deal

San Jose, CA

The San Jose Sharks have announced their full coaching staff for the 2024-25 NHL season as well as a few new hires. Assistant coach Brian Wiseman, goaltending coach Thomas Speer, video coach Nick Gialdini, and assistant video coach Cody Ward will all return to the organization as the team has hired Doug Houda and Jeff Ulmer as assistant coaches.

San Jose Sharks Announce Full Coaching Staff

Raleigh, NC

FanSided

Now that two days of NHL free agency have been completed, the quietness will begin tomorrow for the July 4th festivities across the United States. The Carolina Hurricanes had to keep up on Day 1 with all the now former Canes out the door. New general manager, Eric Tulsky held his own and locked up solid replacements in Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere. The restricted free agents, more specifically Seth Jarvis, are now the main focus.

The Carolina Hurricanes Have a Few Options Left in Free Agency to Choose a Forward

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Islanders Fail to Solve Core Issue With Anthony Duclair Signing

The New York Islanders have made a bold move by signing Anthony Duclair early in free agency, but it probably won’t change the dynamic for the...

Islanders Fail to Solve Core Issue With Anthony Duclair Signing

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