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Buffalo, NY

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The Buffalo Sabres are still a good two-and-a-half months from playing their first preseason game, but speculation about who will line up alongside who has already begun. In reality, lines, pairings, and even goaltender tandems change often during the course of an 82-game season, but some are harder to split up than others. Below, I’ve outlined three potential dynamic duos that the Sabres can catch the NHL off-guard with in 2024-25 and why that would be the case. Each duo comprises either a pair of forwards, a defensive pairing, and a goaltending tandem, all of which could factor in as realistic outcomes for the upcoming season.

The Sabres can catch the NHL off-guard with a trio of new dynamic duos

Denver, CO

The Colorado Avalanche have traded for goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the Ottawa Senators, adding to their crease depth. Mandolese posted a 3.29 goals against average (GAA) and a .916 save percentage (SV%) in three NHL games with the Senators. In the AHL, he averaged a 3.37 GAA and a .895...

Colorado Avalanche Trade for Third Goaltender Kevin Mandolese from Ottawa Senators: Stats & Depth Boost

The Mirror US

Jordan Spieth endured a difficult two days at the Scottish Open as he missed the cut, and he is no stranger to bizarre moments at The Renaissance Club after raging at his caddie two years ago

Jordan Spieth blasted caddie in awkward Scottish Open moment before being immediately humbled

Utah State

Tampa, FL

Welcome to another edition of Full Press Hockey’s NHL Rumors! As the 2023-24 regular season has concluded, teams are already strategizing for next season. Free agency started on July 1st. The 32 NHL organizations made history by spending over a billion dollars on free agents, marking it as the most expensive offseason in NHL history. Some of the contracts given out were incredible moves for both the franchises and the players. What could these changes mean for the teams and their future performance? Let’s dive in.

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, Utah Hockey Club

Minnesota State

Saint Paul, MN

The Minnesota Wild offseason report cards are well underway, and now it’s time for PWHL Minnesota to have a turn. Each player on the team for the 2023-24 inaugural season will get a grade. It will be based on overall season performance but broken down into regular season and postseason grades, which will be combined for a final grade.

PWHL Minnesota Report Cards 2023-24: Maddie Rooney

Los Angeles, CA

The LA Kings have signed forward Quinton Byfield to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $6,250,000 through the 2028-29 season. Byfield, 21, played in 80 games last season, establishing career-highs in games played, goals (20), assists (35), points (55), power-play goals (6), power-play points (14) and game-winning goals (4) with a plus-19 rating, the third-highest on the team and highest among any team forward. Byfield is the third Kings player in the last 20 years to record 20 goals in a season at age 21 or younger (Anze Kopitar; 32G in 2007-08, 27 in 2008-09 & 20 in 2006-07 and Alex Frolov; 24 in 2003-04), and 10th overall in franchise history. He also added four assists (0-4=4) in five Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

Kings Sign Forward Quinton Byfield to Five-Year Contract

New York City, NY

New York Rangers on The Hockey News

There were a number of factors that led to the Rangers re-signing Chad Ruhwedel despite his limited role with the team last season.

Chad Ruhwedel Signing Shows Glaring Weakness In Rangers Roster

Chicago, IL

Wake up, Chicago Wolves fans; the 2024-25 season schedule has been announced! The team on X announced their schedule with a plethora of wolf references across television and movies. Ranging from the cartooned Big Bad Wolf to Remus Lupin from Harry Potter, the Wolves did not waste any time letting people know that the Wolves are ready to hunt for the Calder Cup Playoffs once again.

Chicago Wolves Weekly: 2024-25 Schedule Release & Team’s Latest Signings

Pittsburgh, PA

There has been a lot of smoke surrounding a potential Tristan Jarry trade away from the Pittsburgh Penguins since late June. On June 21, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Mark Madden suggested that “it’s time” for the Penguins to part ways with their $26.875 million goaltender. “The re-signing of...

NHL Writer Shoots Down Penguins’ $26 Million Trade Rumor

Newark, NJ

General Manager Tom Fitzgerald was undoubtedly aggressive in retooling his roster this summer in order to prevent underperforming again next season. Just how far is Fitzgerald willing to go to ice the best team possible in 2024-25? The Devils’ GM addressed what he wanted to do in goal and on the blue line. Yet, although he explained he’s done shopping this summer, one item on the checklist remains unchecked. Fitzgerald can fill the need for a top-six forward via an offer sheet.

Tricky, Yet Enticing Offer Sheet Could Round Out Devils Roster

Pro Hockey Rumors

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed 2024 34th-overall selection Dominik Badinka to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal will carry a league-minimum $775K salary at the NHL level, an $85K salary at the AHL level and $282.15K in signing bonuses. Badinka becomes the third player from this year’s second round to earn his first NHL contract, joining Pittsburgh forward Tanner Howe and Washington defenseman Leon Muggli.

Hurricanes sign 2024 second-round pick to entry-level contract

Philadelphia, PA

For what seems like forever, the Flyers have been greatly hampered in what they can do to improve this team. Hamstrung by high salaries left over from the Chuck Fletcher administration, the Flyers have been shelling out lots of money to underperforming players and forced to pay salaries to players who are no longer here via buyouts or trades. As a result, the Flyers for years have had very little in the way of salary cap room for years.

Next Year's Offseason Will Be Critical To Flyers' Future

The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing trade rumors regarding goaltender Tristan Jarry, with suggestions of a $26 million trade deal. However, despite speculation from various sources, including Mark Madden and Rob Rossi, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, and Bleacher Report analyst Lyle Richardson, the likelihood of a trade seems unrealistic due to Jarry's inconsistent performance and challenging contract. Jarry, along with Alex Nedeljkovic, is expected to be the goalie tandem for the Penguins, while prospect Joel Blomqvist develops in the AHL. The presence of a no-trade clause in Jarry's contract further complicates any potential trade decisions.

NHL Rumors: Penguins Consider Trading Goaltender Tristan Jarry amid Extension Talks with Sidney Crosby

In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded coaching staff to improve special teams or finding a bench boss who can energize the team. This emphasis on effective coaching has led front offices to be quicker in firing head coaches who aren’t delivering results, with 11 head coaches already losing their jobs in 2024. So, which head coaches are on the hot seat this season?

5 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat This Season

In NHL rumors today, the St. Louis Blues are facing a defensive logjam after signing Ryan Suter, leading to speculation about potential trades. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils opted for Jacob Markstrom over Linus Ullmark to bolster their goaltending. The Ottawa Senators are in a stand-off in contract negotiations with Ullmark, while the Edmonton Oilers are contemplating trading Cody Ceci to free up salary cap space.

NHL Trade Rumors: Blues, Devils, Senators, Oilers Updates

Charlotte, NC

Axios Charlotte

The Charlotte Checkers majority ownership has been sold to Zawyer Sports + Entertainment, the team announced at a press conference Monday morning.Why it matters: This is the third Charlotte team sold since June 2023, joining the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Knights.  State of play: Florida-based Zawyer Sports + Entertainment joined the Checkers' ownership group in February as a minority owner. The group, which also owns Gastonia Baseball, will be the majority owner starting Oct. 1.Checkers CEO Michael Kahn, who brought the team to Charlotte, will remain a minority owner.The Checkers' entire staff will stay in place, Kahn told...

Charlotte Checkers sold to Florida-based group

Forever Blueshirts New York Rangers News

Though the New York Rangers are largely set at the NHL level with a quality top-six group of defensemen, the […]

New York Rangers prospect rankings: Defensemen

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StormWatch: A Way-Too-Early Roster Prediction for the Hurricanes

The hockey world is officially in the part of summer where the news slows down considerably after a hectic couple of weeks with the 2024 NHL...

StormWatch: A Way-Too-Early Roster Prediction for the Hurricanes

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