Pittsburgh, PA

On a summer Monday, we’re going to fill time and lead the conversation by asking and answering a few questions. Q: The Athletic recently unveiled its best and worst contracts in the NHL, but no Penguins made the league-wide list. Who are the Penguins best and worst contracts?. Worst...

Monday Dump n chase: best and worst contracts on the Penguins

Saint Paul, MN

ESPN

The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million on Monday.

Wild sign defenseman Brock Faber to 8-year, $68 million extension

Breakaway On SI

ESPN dropped the ball twice by not including an all-time Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL legend on their recent top athlete lists.

Penguins Legend Snubbed from ESPN Lists

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alexei Kolosov has left the team to return to Russia, and the reasons why are quite shocking. Kolosov was drafted in the 3rd round, 78th overall by the Flyers in 2021. There was a legit amount of hype around him after he put up very respectable numbers in the KHL as an 18-year-old. Even this season he had solid numbers in the top Russian league before he came over to join the Flyers organization. However, he apparently was not very happy about how the short stint with the team went as he got into just two games with the AHL Lehigh Valley. He says that the Flyers isolated him by putting him up in a hotel by himself when he got to North America.

Philadelphia Flyers' bad treatment of top prospect leads him to leave the team

The NHL released a statement on the passing of long-time executive Murray Costello.

Legendary NHL Executive Passes Away

Minneapolis, MN

Lakeville, MN

Minnesota and Bemidji State will battle in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic on Jan. 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. CST, at Lakeville Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn. The teams will battle for the Hall of Fame Game Trophy. The annual game will raise awareness...

Minnesota, Bemidji State to play U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic in Lakeville, Minn., on New Year’s Day 2025

Anaheim, CA

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reader wanted to know why John Gibson hasn’t been traded by the Anaheim Ducks yet. Meanwhile, is Alexei Kolosov leaving the Flyers’ AHL affiliate and going back to the KHL? Finally, the Toronto Marlies have signed Alex Nylander to a one-year contract. Is this the first step to getting him some playing with the Maple Leafs next season?

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Flyers, Maple Leafs

Goaltending prospect for the Philadelphia Flyers, Alexei Kolosov appears poised to return to Russia after a brief stint in the AHL, highlighting the challenges he faced during his time in the United States. Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey reports that Kolosov, 22, has been an impressive KHL starter for the past three years and is considered one of Russia’s top goalie prospects. Despite this, his experience with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Philadelphia Flyers’ AHL affiliate, was less than ideal.

Flyers Goalie Prospect Alexei Kolosov Likely Headed to KHL

Raleigh, NC

It appears Martin Necas is staying put after all. The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed the restricted free-agent forward to a two-year contract with a $6.5-million average annual value, the team announced Monday. He'll be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the deal. "Martin is an immensely skilled player who...

Hurricanes re-sign Necas to 2-year, $13M deal

Denver, CO

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Kiana Scott, who became a full-time amateur scout for the Colorado Avalanche in June after becoming the first female scout in the Ontario Hockey League when she signed with Erie in 2022.

Color of Hockey: Scott latest woman to land NHL job as Avalanche scout

Wichita, KS

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda, announced the re-signing of forward Ryan Finnegan and signing of rookie forward Liam Robertson for the 2024-25 season. Finnegan begins his second full season as a...

Wichita re-signs Finnegan, adds Robertson

The Toronto Marlies have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Nylander, whose brother William is a forward with the Maple Leafs, began the 2023-24 season with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points in 43 games. He was acquired by Columbus on Feb. 22, 2024, and went on to post 11 goals and four assists in 23 games with the Blue Jackets.

Marlies sign Alex Nylander to AHL contract

The Philadelphia Flyers' summer has been filled with various events, including the saga surrounding young goaltender Alexei Kolosov. After signing an NHL contract last summer, he experienced challenges transitioning between the KHL and North American hockey while reports surfaced about his dissatisfaction and potential departure from the organization. However, recent reports indicate that there is no truth to the rumors of the team abandoning Kolosov, with plans for him to be the No. 1 goalie in the AHL for the upcoming season and efforts to support his adjustment, such as bringing his girlfriend from Belarus and adding a Russian-speaking player to the team. Despite initial concerns, Kolosov is still expected to attend training camp and pursue his NHL opportunity.

Alexei Kolosov: Flyers’ Goalie Situation Unravels, Support from Team

New York City, NY

Matt Rempe emerged as a formidable presence in the NHL, standing at an impressive height of 6'9" and making a mark with his physical style of play in his rookie season with the New York Rangers. Matt Rempe scored 1 goal in the regular season and another in the playoffs.

NHL’s Matt Rempe: Physical Play and Debut at the NHL Stadium Series

Amid the controversy over Alexei Kolosov's refusal to return to the Philadelphia Flyers, blame has been placed on GM Danny Briere, but the situation is more complex than it seems, with reports suggesting homesickness and dissatisfaction with playing time. The public lacks full details, as Kolosov's team has not commented, and the Flyers expect him to join preseason camps as per his contract. Briere had transparently outlined Kolosov's starting AHL position, implying no promise of immediate NHL play. The blame game overlooks the nuanced realities of player development and adjustment in a new league and country.

Philadelphia Flyers Drama: Kolosov’s Struggle Sparks Debate Beyond Briere

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NHL Defenseman Justin Schultz is currently a free agent. He is 34 years old and looking to find a different team for the 2024-2025 season and beyond. Schultz played for the Seattle Kraken last season. In 70 games played, he scored seven goals and recorded 19 assists, but had a plus/minus rating of -23. Seattle missed the playoffs last season after making it the previous season. He played with the Kraken for two NHL seasons. Justin Schultz has also previously played with the Edmonton Oilers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Washington Capitals.

Justin Schultz Looking For New NHL Team

Detroit, MI

One of Detroit’s top prospects is defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka. The 19-year-old was the 17th overall pick in 2023 and signed his entry-level deal back in May, giving the Red Wings more options with where to assign him for next season. However, the blueliner indicated that his preference was to remain in Sweden for 2024-25, a plan the team has no issues with according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Sandin-Pellikka had a productive showing last season with SHL Skelleftea, recording ten goals and eight assists in 39 games. He added seven more points in 14 playoff contests while seeing his ice time jump to over 22 minutes a night and if he can stay in that type of role for next season, the decision to stay in that league will likely prove to be the right one.

Red Wings Notes: Sandin Pellikka, Three-Goalie System, Kahn

The Philadelphia Flyers have been dealing with goaltender drama in recent times, and now they've stolen a top prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two teams that have dealt with plenty of issues in net in recent years are the Maple Leafs and Flyers, and now the latter have officially added an intriguing prospect from Toronto. According to a report, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Flyers AHL team have officially inked Keith Petruzzelli to a deal following an inconsistent season with the Marlies in the AHL.

Philadelphia Flyers steal top goalie prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs

Elsewhere on this site today, you will see that Detroit Hockey Now has selected an all-time Detroit Red Wings team of Michigan-born players. As an adjunct to those selections, we’ve also gone out on a limb and chosen what we believe to be the All-Michigan team among today’s NHLers.

Two Red Wings on DHN All-Michigan NHL Squad

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Former Bulldog Connor McMenamin re-signs with Reading Royals

Connor McMenamin has re-signed with the Reading Royals. The forward didn’t see too much ice time last year due to a late start to his season,...

Former Bulldog Connor McMenamin re-signs with Reading Royals

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