Today in the National Women's Hockey League the Minnesota Whitecaps added four more players to their 2020-21 roster. Caps Add Offensive Depth Lynn Astrup, native of Grand Forks, ND, can play as both a forward and defender, and played 118 games for the University of Minnesota Duluth between 2014 to 2018. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1324026643665637377?s=20 Lauren Barnes was … Continue reading NWHL News – Whitecaps Sign Four
Today in the National Women's Hockey League the Toronto Six and Metropolitan Riveters made a trade. https://twitter.com/Riveters/status/1316757946861342722?s=20 The Riveters acquired forward Kelly Babstock The Six acquired MET's 2021 First Round Pick and 2022 Second Round Pick https://twitter.com/TheTorontoSix/status/1316757921854873602?s=20 With this trade the Six now holds three first round picks in the 2021 NWHL Draft after acquiring … Continue reading Six Trade Babstock to Rivs
In a move that doesn't really shock anyone, but the San Jose Sharks have announced that Patrick Marleau has signed with the team for the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1316046361092128768?s=20 The contract is a one year deal worth $700k. Marleau, 41, will be returning to the Sharks after being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Trade … Continue reading Marleau Returns to Sharks
The National Women's Hockey League has announced that the league has adopted a new governance model which has been inspired by the models used in the NHL and other major professional sports leagues. Under this new model, transparency and alignment of interests were created and will underpin the continued growth and ensure the long term … Continue reading Official! NWHL Adopts New Model and Appoints Interim Commissioner
Tonight on the third day of free agency the Buffalo Sabres made a splash with the signing of forward Taylor Hall. https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1315437200901894144?s=20 Hall, 28, signed a one year deal worth $8 million. The breakdown of his contract would see him paid $7 million in salary and $1 million in bonuses. Hall's deal also includes both … Continue reading Taylor Hall Signs with the Sabres
Today in the National Hockey League Free Agency officially began at 12p ET. Here are the signings that took place today. Trade! The Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets made a trade. The Knights acquired defenseman Carl Dahlstrom and a Conditional 2022 4th Round Pick. The Jets acquired forward Paul Stastny. https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights/status/1314585360836386822?s=20 https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1314585176165486594?s=20 Signings!! All … Continue reading Free Agency – Let the Frenzy Begin
The Washington Capitals made their first splash of free agency as they signed goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to pair up with sophomore goaltender Ilya Samsonov. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1314626481717424129?s=20 With Braden Holtby signing with the Vancouver Canucks in free agency, the Capitals needed to address the need in net. Lundqvist will serve that need as he has stated that … Continue reading Lundqvist Officially a Capital
Here are today’s headlines for Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. NWHL Signings and Sponsorships The Buffalo Beauts announced that Farrell Roofing as an official team sponsor. https://twitter.com/BuffaloBeauts/status/1313841646069583884?s=20 The Metropolitan Riveters have signed forward Paige Voight for the 2020-21 season. Voight scored 42 goals and 34 assists for 76 points in 140 games played with Merrimack. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1313856732293206021?s=20 … Continue reading Wednesday Night Headlines
Here are today’s headlines for Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Waivers and Buyouts Jack Johnson has cleared waivers and has been bought out by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Forward Justin Abdelkader has been placed on waivers for the purpose of buyout by the Detroit Red Wings. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1313509459096985609?s=20 The Montreal Canadiens have also placed defenseman Karl Alzner on … Continue reading Tuesday Night Headlines
Today the Washington Capitals made a pair of announcements regarding their defense. Dillon Re-Signs for 4 Years First the Capitals announced that they have re-signed defender Brenden Dillon to a four year contract with an AAV of $3.9 million. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1313603475608043522?s=20 The signing keeps the Capitals Trade Deadline acquisition around to help stabilize the blue line, … Continue reading Caps Make Announcements on D
