Alex Goligoski Signs Contract With Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild signed veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski on Wednesday. The contract is a one-year deal with a $5-million AAV and a no-trade clause. As a result, the Grand Rapids, Minnesota native, will get the opportunity to play in his home-state for the upcoming season. Goligoski compiled three goals and 19 assists in 56 contests […]

Martin Jones Will Be Leaving San Jose After Six Seasons

San Jose Sharks decided to part ways with goaltender Martin Jones on Tuesday. The Sharks bought out the remaining three years of his contract that otherwise would have been a cap hit of $5.75 million. He will become an unrestricted free agent come Wednesday. Jones appeared in 34 games sporting a 15-13-4 record with a […]

James Neal Will Not Be Returning To Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers forward James Neal's contract was bought out on Tuesday. Neal had two years left remaining on his contract and now will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. He had a horrible 2021 season producing five goals and five helpers in just 29 contests. He spent many games this past season watching from […]

Braden Holtby Bought Out By Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks bought out the final year of Braden Holtby's contract on Tuesday. His contract would have been a $4.3 million cap hit for the Canucks. He will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. Holtby had a rough year in his only season in Vancouver after signing a two-year contract. The veteran netminder […]

Nate Schmidt Traded to Winnipeg From Vancouver

The Winnipeg Jets picked up another defenseman via trade on Tuesday. Nate Schmidt was sent over to the Jets from Vancouver for a third-round draft pick in 2022. On Monday, Winnipeg picked up veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from Washington. Schmidt scored five goals and added 10 assists in 54 contests. He has four years left […]

Brenden Dillon Traded To Winnipeg For Two Future Draft Picks

The Winnipeg Jets acquired veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Washington receives second-round picks in 2022 and 2023. Dillon only laced up his skates in DC for 66 regular season games in two years with the team. However, he did have a strong season in 2021, recording two goals and 17 […]

Adam Gaudette Extends Contract With Chicago

Forward Adam Gaudette signed a contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. The 24-year-old inked a one-year $997,500 contract for the 2021-2022 season. Gaudette spent most of last season with Vancouver before being traded to Chicago for Matthew Highmore. He collected five goals and six assists in 40 regular-season contests averaging just over 11:00 […]

Paul Stastny Inks New Deal With Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets forward Paul Stastny signed a one-year, $3.75 million deal to stay with the Jets on Monday. The 15-year pro was set to hit the free-agent market, as the 2018 contract he signed with Vegas was about to expire. Stastny collected 13 goals and 16 assists in 56 contests for the Jets in 2021. […]

Cam Atkinson Heading to Philadelphia

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson was dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday for veteran winger Jakub Voracek. Atkinson potted 15 goals and 19 assists in 56 regular-season contests for Columbus in 2021. He is second all-time in Blue Jackets history in goals (213), points (402), and games played (627), just behind retired forward Rick […]

Jakub Voracek Dealt To Columbus

Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday for winger Cam Atkinson. The Czech Republic born winger was once a Blue Jacket in 2011 before he was traded to the Flyers, where he spent ten seasons. At 31-years-old, Voracek is a still productive player netting nine goals and 34 helpers […]

Marc Staal Agrees To Contract To Remain In Detroit

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal signed a one-year contract to continue playing in Hockeytown. The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Staal would have hit the unrestricted free agent market Wednesday if the two sides didn't reach a deal. Through 56 regular-season contests in 2021, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native produced three […]

Ozzie Albies Collects Three Hits Thursday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies cracked three hits Thursday versus the Phillies. He went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored. With 29 doubles in 2021, the sweet-swinging shortstop should easily pass his career-best of 43 back in 2019. Albies currently has a .263 batting average, 15 dingers, 63 RBI, and 13 stolen […]

Dansby Swanson Smashes First Career Grand Slam

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson mashed his first career grand slam Thursday as his club beat the Phillies 7-2. The middle infielder went 1-for-4 with a walk and, of course, his grand slam. Swanson broke a 1-for-18 slump with the grand slam. He has 17 home runs which ties his career-high. In 2021 Swanson has […]

Charlie Morton Records Win Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton won his ninth game in the 2021 campaign defeating the Phillies 7-2 on Thursday. The veteran right-handed hurler gave up just four hits, two earned runs, and four walks. He ended up pitching in six innings that included striking out eight Philadelphia batters. Morton now has nine wins with […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Dealt To Arizona

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere was traded to the Arizona Coyotes for future considerations on Thursday. Arizona also picked up a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft. Gostisbehere tallied nine goals and 11 assists in 41 regular-season games for the Flyers in 2021. He averaged just under 20 minutes of […]

Mark Giordano Joins Kraken In Inaugural Season

Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano was selected by Seattle in the 2021 expansion draft Wednesday. Like new Kraken forward Jordan Eberle, Giordano will bring some veteran leadership to the new franchise. At 37-years-old, the Toronto, Ontario native still logged a ton of ice time for the Flames playing 22:57 minutes per game. His point production […]

Chris Driedger Will Mind The Crease In Seattle

Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger will be in a new uniform after he was drafted by Seattle in the expansion draft on Wednesday. Driedger had his best NHL season in 2021, registering 14 wins and six losses in 23 outings. The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native also recorded a 2.07 goals-against average with a .927 save percentage. […]

Jordan Eberle Selected By Seattle In Expansion Draft

New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle has been selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 expansion draft. Eberle was a winger on the Islanders first line skating alongside Mathew Barzel and Leo Komarov. He easily could play on Seattle's top line as he netted 16 goals and registered 17 assists in 55 regular-season games. […]

Jeremy Lauzon Becomes First Pick For Seattle In Expansion Draft

Boston Bruins defenseman Jeremy Lauzon was selected first overall for Seattle in the team's expansion draft Wednesday. Lauzon is an excellent skater and has all the tools to be an outstanding player in the league. He has spent his young career all with Boston playing in 76 regular-season games. At 24 years old, Lauzon has […]

Josiah Gray Strikes Out Seven In Major League Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers Josiah Gray made his major league debut on Tuesday, striking out seven in four frames pitched. Gray entered the game in the third inning, giving up three home runs in his first Dodgers outing. While ailing from a shoulder injury, the 23-year-old pitched in just over 15 innings for Triple-A Dodgers affiliate […]

Ramon Laureano Collects Two Hits Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 on Tuesday, helping his team beat the Angels 6-0. Laureano went 2-for-4 while producing two RBI. He now has three hits in his last three games played. The 27-year-old is batting .239 on the season with 14 home runs and 35 RBI in 293 at-bats. On the base […]

Touki Toussaint Impresses In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint propelled his team to victory, defeating San Diego 2-1 on Tuesday. He allowed just one run and three hits in 6 2/3 frames. The Atlanta hurler tossed 79 pitches, of which 48 were strikes. Being a former top prospect for Atlanta, the 25-year-old looked confident on the mound after […]

Freddie Freeman Slams A Home Run Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman cracked a tie-breaking solo home run during the sixth inning in a 2-1 victory over San Diego on Tuesday. He also added a single, going 2-for-4 in the contest. The Villa Park, California native now has 22 dingers with 55 RBI in 345 at-bats. Freeman keeps getting better and […]

Richard Panik Sent To Long Island

The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran forward Richard Panik to the New York Islanders for a 2021 second-round draft pick and defenseman Nick Leddy. Panik carries a $2.75 million cap hit for the next two seasons for New York. The 30-year-old recorded four goals and 13 assists in 48 games. He will most likely skate […]

Will Smith Crushes Two Hits Against Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had two hits Friday as his club defeated the Rockies 10-4. Smith collected a double and a single while going 2-for-4 from the plate. He also added a walk and four RBI. The talented 24-year-old catcher is slashing .256/.361/.449 with ten home runs and 36 RBI. Any fantasy manager […]

Jake Cronenworth Hits For Cycle On Friday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth recorded the third cycle in franchise history on Friday. His club destroyed the Nationals 24-8. He joined Matt Kemp and Wil Myers as the only Padres to hit for a cycle. Cronenworth went 4-for-5 from the dish, collecting four RBI. The 27-year is having quite the season as he […]

Nick Leddy Dealt To Detroit

The New York Islanders traded defenseman Nick Leddy to the Red Wings for veteran forward Richard Panik and a 2021 second-round pick. Leddy spent the last seven years as an Islander after playing the early part of his career in Chicago. The Minnesota native has compiled 243 points in 518 career regular season games. He […]

Ryan Graves Traded to New Jersey

The Colorado Avalanche traded defender Ryan Graves on Thursday. He will be heading to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round pick in this year's draft. Maltsev, who is 23 years old, has recorded nine points in 33 career regular season contests. Graves played on Colorado's second defensive pairing, recording […]

Shea Weber Will Be Available In Expansion Draft

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber will be exposed in the expansion draft held on July 21. Weber received an end-of-the-year medical evaluation, and he could miss the entire 2021-22 season. He spent five years with the Canadiens, recording 58 goals and 88 assists in 275 regular season games. His potential retirement or departure leaves a […]

Brandon Carlo Will Be Sticking Around In Boston

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo will remain in New England after signing a six-year contract at $4.1 million per year. Through 27 regular-season games in 2021, the shutdown defenseman compiled three goals and one helper. He is a plus-58 in 324 contests in his career. The shorthanded specialist should be a key component for the […]