Jets Add Former Blackhawks Defenceman Carl Dahlstrom The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019 WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have claimed defenceman Carl Dahlstrom off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks. Dahlstrom, 24, played 38 games for the Blackhawks last season, registering six assists and averaging 18:36 of ice time. The native of Stockholm…
Jarry Wins Backup Goalie Job, Penguins Put DeSmith on Waivers The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019 NEW YORK — Backup goaltending competitions around the NHL have come into focus after the latest round of waiver moves. The Pittsburgh Penguins for now are keeping Tristan Jarry as Matt Murray’s backup and waived Casey DeSmith. James Reimer won the Caro…
Canucks Waive Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019 VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are looking to send left-winger Sven Baertschi to the minors in the latest round of pre-season cuts. The club announced Monday that Baertschi has been placed on waivers alongside right-winger Nikolay Goldobin and defen…
NHL Rumors: Rask, Penguins, Waivers, More Kyle Gipe | September 30, 2019 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we look at the Minnesota Wild’s plan for Victor Rask, Sidney Crosby’s injury, and the latest waiver transactions. Plus, are the Pittsburgh Penguins close to…
Bruins Should Demote Matt Beleskey Joseph Ochs | October 26, 2017 Back in July, I wrote about the far-reaching benefits the Boston Bruins would reap from a Matt Beleskey bounce back. Coming off of a serious knee injury and the least productive…
Marchenko Is No Loss for Leafs Will Billinghurst | August 16, 2017 It’s been a long wait for any news of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With a glut of wingers and defensemen, it was inevitable that something would happen to address the…
The Decline and Fall of the Kings’ Mike Richards Walter McLaughlin | January 31, 2015 The fall from penthouse to outhouse for Mike Richards has been well-documented, with pundits and fans everywhere scratching their heads trying to figure out what exactly went wrong. Four years…
The L.A. Kings Waive Mike Richards: Early Reactions Walter McLaughlin | January 27, 2015 stun·ning (stŭn′ĭng) adj. 1. Causing or capable of causing emotional shock or loss of consciousness. For Kings fans, the news about Mike Richards being placed on waivers was a puck…
The Downfall of Mike Richards Craig Hagerman | January 26, 2015 The Los Angeles Kings placed forward Mike Richards on waivers Monday. The 29-year-old is in the seventh year of his enormous 12-year $69 million contract and his having the worst…
Come on, Chief! Give Jason Akeson A Shot! THW Archives | November 27, 2014 Here are two quotes by Flyers’ head coach Craig Berube: 4/13/2014: “Well, he’s a heads up player. He’s got skill and he has composure with the puck. He’s a skill guy…
Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: Strategies to Win Your War Jesse Weinstein | March 16, 2014 It is that time of the year again. Fantasy hockey playoffs: where trash talking, research, and strategy is most important. With the playoffs around the corner, now is the time…
NHL Waiver Wire Primer Ryan Pike | February 22, 2014 The waiver wire is one of the most crucial aspects of player personnel management and the new NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Waivers are also one of the most misunderstood parts…