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Michael Ostrower

Michael primarily covers the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders, as well as prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He follows all teams from around the league while focusing on the advanced analytics and contractual aspect of the NHL.

Utah HC Acquire John Marino From Devils

Michael Ostrower | June 29, 2024

The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman John Marino and the 153rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the New Jersey Devils for the 49th pick in the 2024…

Categories Devils Transactions, New Jersey Devils, NHL News, Utah Hockey Club, Utah Hockey Club Transactions

Islanders Drafting Cole Eiserman Was Best Case Scenario

Michael Ostrower | June 29, 2024

The New York Islanders selected Cole Eiserman with the 20th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. To put it simply, Islanders fans should be ecstatic with the pick. Eiserman was…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens Move up in 2024 Draft in Pick Swap with Kings

Michael Ostrower | June 28, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the 26th, 57th, and 198th overall picks. The…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

Report: Predators’ Juuse Saros to Sign 8-Year Extension on Monday

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators will extend goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract on Monday (July 1). It was reported by Chris Johnston that the deal will…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL News, Predators Goaltending

Flames’ Mangiapane Traded to Capitals for 2nd-Round Pick in 2025

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

The Calgary Flames have traded Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals for a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, according to Elliotte Friedman. Mangiapane scored 14 goals and 40…

Categories Calgary Flames, Capitals Transactions, Flames Transactions, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Wins 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has won the 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the most valuable player to his team, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association members. MacKinnon…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Wins 2024 Vezina Trophy

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has won the 2024 Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the goaltender who is adjudged to be the best at this position. He went 37-19-4 with…

Categories Jets Goaltending, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Canucks’ Quinn Hughes Wins 2024 Norris Trophy

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

Vancouver Canucks’ defenseman Quinn Hughes has won the 2024 James Norris Memorial Trophy, provided annually to the top defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in…

Categories NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Wins 2024 Calder Memorial Trophy

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

Connor Bedard has won the 2024 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Wins 2024 Ted Lindsay Award

Michael Ostrower | June 27, 2024

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has won the 2024 Ted Lindsay Award. Voted on by fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association, it is presented annually to the most outstanding…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Canucks Extend Teddy Blueger to 2-Year Contract

Michael Ostrower | June 26, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks have extended Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract, carrying an average annual value of $1.8 million. Spending the majority of the 2023-24 season as a center, he…

Categories Canucks Transactions, Free Agents, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Kings Should Trade for Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko

Michael Ostrower | June 26, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers simultaneously entered rebuilds around 2018, bringing in many prospects and early draft selections. As a result, the two teams scouted similar players…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers
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