New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald intends to speak with the agent of defenseman Luke Hughes about a contract extension at some point in the coming weeks (as per Sam Kasan). Fitzgerald hasn’t put any timeline on how soon he wants to get a deal done as he feels it creates unnecessary pressure on the player (as per Devils reporter Gabriel Trevino). Hughes missed the … [Read more...] about Andrew Mangiapane Out Tonight With An Illness
Justin Schultz Announces Retirement
Right-shot defenseman Justin Schultz has terminated his contract with Switzerland’s HC Lugano and “ended his career with immediate effect for strictly personal reasons,” the club said in a statement Friday. “Mine is a strictly personal choice,” Schultz said through the team. “I discussed it with my family, and I made the decision to end my career here and return to Canada. I … [Read more...] about Justin Schultz Announces Retirement
Alex Ovechkin Skating In Non-Contact Jersey
The Montreal Canadiens tweeted that defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Patrik Laine will not take part in today’s team practice. The tweet wasn’t overly detailed and described their absences as a “Therapy day.” The Canadiens have been cautious with Laine as he just returned from injury and has played just four games this season. The former second-overall pick suffered a knee … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin Skating In Non-Contact Jersey
Tom Wilson Sustained Sinus Cavity Fracture, Won’t Miss Time
Capitals mainstay Tom Wilson sustained a minor bone fracture in the sinus cavity area after taking a puck to the face in Saturday’s win over the Canadiens, he told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. The injury only caused him to leave the game momentarily, and he scored two goals after returning. He doesn’t expect to miss any additional time due to the injury, he confirmed, although he’ll … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson Sustained Sinus Cavity Fracture, Won’t Miss Time
Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release. The 35-year-old wrote a lengthy message to his seven NHL teams, their staffs, and his family, and shouted out many other specific helpers and mentors, one you can read entirely on his X account. The 6’0″, 212-lb Shattenkirk … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement