Columbus, OH

Patrik Laine has officially been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. This is good news because Laine was in the program for mental health reasons, and it seems like he is well enough to resume his career. What this also means is that the Blue Jackets are now free to trade him.

Ramblings: Laine Cleared to Return, Blocked Shots Contributors (Jul 27)

Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. With most of the elite free agents now signed, we can start to get a general idea of what lineups might look like for the upcoming NHL season. With that, I thought it was the perfect time to dive into prospects whose value has risen, both from a hockey standpoint and, more importantly, from a fantasy perspective after the free-agent frenzy. This will be a two-part series, and I’ll follow it with by also covering prospects whose value has decreased post-free agency. So, let's get straight into it:

The Journey: Prospects Whose Value Increased After Free Agency – Part 1

New York City, NY

New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider didn't anticipate Barclay Goodrow's departure from the Big Apple earlier this summer. "It's difficult to articulate," he said Thursday, per The Athletic's Peter Baugh. "That's the awful side of our business, I guess: That it is a business. ... It's a friend for life, but it's a guy you expected to be suiting up with again."

Kreider: Goodrow's Rangers departure 'awful side of our business'

Forever Blueshirts New York Rangers News

STAMFORD, Conn. — Perhaps it was the good vibes of being here at the annual Shoulder Check Showcase mental health […]

Rangers new addition ‘dynamic,’ Chris Kreider raves

New York Rangers on The Hockey News

Chris Kreider was sad to see Barclay Goodrow get waived, but he also knows it's a part of the business.

Chris Kreider Opens Up About Rangers' Cutthroat Move To Waive Barclay Goodrow

Colorado State

Photo credit: Reddit (left). Denver Sports (right) Colorado journalist Adrian Dater has sadly reported today that a former scout of the Montreal Canadiens has tragically passed away at the age of 46. Masters had the role of video coach for the Colorado Avalanche, and later followed that up with the...

Former Montreal Canadiens coach and scout tragically passes away at 46

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Denver, CO

National Weather Force

Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Wisconsin State

Eau Claire, WI

Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the hiring of Mike Janda as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Janda joins the Blugolds coaching staff after spending the past three seasons at UW-Stout where he helped the Blue Devils reach their first winning season since 2019 in 2023. “This is...

After three seasons as assistant coach with Wisconsin-Stout men’s hockey team, Janda leaves for same role at Wisconsin-Eau Claire

ESPN

From Crosby to Thornton, Ovechkin to Chara, here are hockey's best from the past 25 years.

Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

Buffalo, NY

FanSided

One of the questions that has been on the minds of Sabres faithful is where their offensive firepower will come from. Currently they have three left wingers on the roster. Here is a breakdown of the three forwards that should factor highly into the Sabres plans next season. 1) Zach...

Breaking down the left wingers on the 2024-25 Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are undergoing significant changes, including a new head coach and roster adjustments at the NHL and AHL levels, particularly concerning their forward lines. Rochester's head coach Seth Appert moved to the Sabres' staff, with Michael Leone taking over as the new Amerks head coach. 20-year-old Jiri Kulich,...

Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans Forward Roster Shuffle: Kulich, Aube-Kubel, Zucker & More

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension Thursday.

Flyers' Travis Konecny gets 8-year, $70M extension

Pittsburgh, PA

Breakaway On SI

Jaromir Jagr might be past his prime, but the NHL legend isn't showing signs of slowing down.

Penguins Icon Still Going Strong at 52

After spending the last two seasons exclusively in the minors, veteran free agent Steven Kampfer has decided to go back overseas. Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL announced that they’ve reached an agreement with the defenseman for the upcoming season. The 35-year-old is a veteran of 15 professional seasons, getting...

Steven Kampfer Signs In KHL

San Jose, CA

San Jose Sharks forward Thomas Bordeleau signed a one-year contract extension and is playing in the LSHL summer three-on-three league in Montreal, where he joked about hitting posts instead of scoring goals. Thomas Bordeleau signed a one-year contract extension. He participates in the LSHL summer three-on-three league in Montreal. Yes,...

San Jose Sharks’ Bordeleau Jokes About Summer League Posts; Father Tied to NHL Stars

Saint Louis, MO

On October 12, 2020, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo signed a seven-year deal worth an annual average salary (AAV) of $8.8 million with the Vegas Golden Knights after leaving the St.Louis Blues, where he played 12 seasons and won a Stanley Cup in 2018-19. This signing would remove a critical defensive leader from the Blues and leave them with few defensive options to take his place.

Revisiting the Day the St.Louis Blues Blues Lost Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo

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Frozen Tools: Shooting Percentage, Individual Points Percentage, and Regression Candidates

Today we are kicking off a mini-series focusing on helping us make smarter player decisions at the draft table. It is not enough to know how...

Frozen Tools: Shooting Percentage, Individual Points Percentage, and Regression Candidates

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