Pro Hockey Rumors

Prolific AHL scoring winger Chris Terry is returning to the Islanders organization on a one-year deal with Bridgeport, the affiliate announced today. Terry, now 35, was a fifth-round pick of the Hurricanes back in 2007. He only has 152 NHL games to his name over his lengthy professional career, none coming since the 2016-17 season, but he’s otherwise established himself as one … [Read more...] about East Notes: Terry, Nedeljkovic, Toronto Expansion

Matt Grzelcyk made a name for himself in the NHL while serving as Charlie McAvoy’s usual defense partner with the Bruins. The 30-year-old had great success in that role until last season, when his offensive production dipped to 11 points in 63 games, and his possession numbers were below average since the 2018-19 campaign. Now looking to rediscover himself with the Penguins … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Grzelcyk, Roslovic, Smith, Pesce

With less than two weeks to go until the regular season, most teams have made their initial cuts to their training camp roster. Roster moves will continue Thursday, with players still being released from tryouts and returned to their junior teams. As always, we’ll keep track of all of today’s moves here. Last updated 3:22 p.m. Calgary Flames (per team announcement) F Andrew … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/26/24

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson won’t skate at all this weekend due to the upper-body injury that has kept him out of training camp so far, reports Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link).  That’s actually a step in the wrong direction as the veteran had been skating on his own earlier in the week.  Head coach Mike Sullivan stated that the team will assess … [Read more...] about Karlsson Won’t Skate This Weekend, Team Will Determine Plan For Him Next Week

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi appears to have the inside track on a third-line role with the team (as per Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now). Kingerski writes that Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has slotted Puljujarvi on the team’s third line as the stock has risen considerably during an impressive training camp. The former fourth overall pick is finally … [Read more...] about Penguins Notes: Puljujarvi, St. Ivany, McGroarty