A three-headed monster for much of the past few years, the Metropolitan Division only had two serious contenders last season. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers and second-place Hurricanes ran away with things, creating a 17-point gap between them and the third-place Islanders. There are question marks around whether the Metro will return to its former level of … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The Metropolitan Division In 2024-25?
Evening Notes: Marchessault, Lambert, Peterka, Puljujarvi
Predators winger Jonathan Marchessault had his number retired by the QMJHL’s Québec Remparts today, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to receive the honor. Marchessault, now 33, appeared in 254 games for the Remparts in parts of four seasons from 2007 to 2011. He’s top 10 in franchise history in games played, goals (98, t-ninth), assists (141, sixth), and points … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Marchessault, Lambert, Peterka, Puljujarvi
Joe Pavelski In Attendance At Penguins Practice
Longtime NHL veteran Joe Pavelski appears to be moving quickly onto his next plans after retirement. The Pittsburgh Penguins TV play-by-play announcer, Josh Getzoff, reported today that Pavelski was at the team’s training camp with general manager Kyle Dubas and assistant general manager Jason Spezza. There has been no indication since the Penguins are considering Pavelski for … [Read more...] about Joe Pavelski In Attendance At Penguins Practice
Metropolitan Notes: Ovechkin, Sandin, Mayfield, Karlsson
While Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin avoided a new injury when he left an informal skate earlier this week, he’s still not 100%. Washington head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Ovi is still “a little bit nicked up” from a minor injury he sustained while training over the summer and was slightly limited during the Caps’ first full camp practices yesterday (via NHL.com’s … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Ovechkin, Sandin, Mayfield, Karlsson
Penguins Sign Luke Richardson To PTO
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Luke Richardson to a professional try-out agreement, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports. Rorabaugh points out that Kain Tisi – the current goalie coach of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – during his time with the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers. Richardson, 25, is five years removed from his years in Kitchener, since spending … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Luke Richardson To PTO