NorthStar Bets’ Chris Johnston has an unfortunate injury update on 2016 fourth-overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi: he “recently underwent double hip surgery and is facing a lengthy recovery.” Johnston adds that Puljujarvi won’t be issued a qualifying offer by the Carolina Hurricanes and will hit unrestricted free agency in a few days. This is the second significant medical setback … [Read more...] about Jesse Puljujarvi Undergoes Double Hip Surgery
Market Value For Brett Pesce’s Next Contract Could Check In Around $6.5MM
Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce is one to keep an eye on this summer. With his recent change and contracts to comparable players given out recently, Cory Lavalette speculates in his latest piece for The Athletic (subscription link) that Pesce could be pushing for a max-term contract around a $6.5MM AAV. Carolina has ample cap room for 2024-25 but also needs to re-sign … [Read more...] about Market Value For Brett Pesce’s Next Contract Could Check In Around $6.5MM
Poll: What Has Been The Most Impactful Pre-Draft Trade?
The 2023 NHL Draft is now only three days away, and there has already been a flurry of activity in the NHL trade market. Yesterday, we saw the Colorado Avalanche acquire Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators, and the Arizona Coyotes acquire Sean Durzi from the Los Angeles Kings. Following up on those deals, there is heavy expectation that the St. Louis Blues will acquire … [Read more...] about Poll: What Has Been The Most Impactful Pre-Draft Trade?
Multiple Teams Engaging In Erik Karlsson Trade Talks
An expectedly hot trade market could soon see a rather Earth-shattering trade. Newly-crowned Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks has been on the trade block for quite some time, and he’s made it known he’d like to get dealt to a contender. Now, we have some clarity on some teams EK65 could suit up for next season. The Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Engaging In Erik Karlsson Trade Talks
Latest On Tony DeAngelo
Two days later and no trade in sight. The Philadelphia Flyers were closing in on a deal that would send Tony DeAngelo back to the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend, but things have hit a snag. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that it is likely because of some hesitation from the NHL, over potential cap circumvention. DeAngelo was meant to go to Carolina with the Flyers … [Read more...] about Latest On Tony DeAngelo