The hockey world is in for a treat with the 2024-25 rookie class. A long list of top prospects seem destined for NHL roles, including former high-end draft picks and controversial prospects. Their pursuit of meaningful NHL ice time will be undercut by what’s sure to be an exciting race for the 2025 Calder Trophy. The NHL’s ’Rookie of the Year’ award stands as perhaps the most … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Is The Early Favorite For The 2025 Calder Trophy?
Sasha Chmelevski Still Intends To Return To NHL
Speaking with Sport-Express’ Ivan Bohun, Sharks RFA forward Sasha Chmelevski indicated that he still intends to return to the NHL despite signing a three-year extension with Salavat Yulaev in late April. The 25-year-old has 24 career NHL appearances under his belt where he has 10 assists but he elected to return home where he has been quite productive. Last season, Chmelevski … [Read more...] about Sasha Chmelevski Still Intends To Return To NHL
Pacific Notes: Chernyshov, Pettersson, Holtz, Barr
Sharks 2024 second-round pick Igor Chernyshov has officially found a place to play this season. As he said was likely the case last week, he’s inked a scholarship and development agreement with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League, per the club. The 33rd overall pick in June was originally supposed to remain in his native Russia next season. He had one year left on … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Chernyshov, Pettersson, Holtz, Barr
Snapshots: Blackhawks, Pavelski, Skarek, Mersch
After a very active free agent period that saw them bring in several veterans in an effort to become more competitive next season, it appears as if the Blackhawks are finished with trying to land at the bottom of the standings. Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that they’re taking a risk in doing so since they haven’t landed a second high-end forward prospect to … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Blackhawks, Pavelski, Skarek, Mersch
Afternoon Notes: Perfetti, Chernyshov, Wranglers
Recent trade rumors have suggested the Winnipeg Jets offered Cole Perfetti for Carolina Hurricane forward Martin Necas. However, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Suns has emphasized that there’s no truth to the claim, though Carolina did show interest in acquiring Perfetti. Billeck adds that Necas wasn’t interested in signing long-term in Winnipeg, driving a wedge into trade … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Perfetti, Chernyshov, Wranglers