Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province writes that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers is hoping to re-sign with the Canucks and remain in Vancouver. The 34-year-old had his best season in Vancouver, playing in a reduced role that saw him average less than 20 minutes per game for the first time in his career. The reduced playing time benefitted Myers and he posted five goals … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Myers, Graves, Alfredsson
Brayden Yager Named CHL’s Sportsman Of The Year
Penguins prospect Brayden Yager was named the CHL’s Sportsman of the Year today, per a league announcement. The 19-year-old was a first-round pick last year, going 14th overall. Yager had a very strong year with Moose Jaw, notching 95 points along with just 20 penalty minutes in 57 regular season games. He added 27 points in 20 playoff contests and is tied for second in … [Read more...] about Brayden Yager Named CHL’s Sportsman Of The Year
John Snowden Linked To WBS For Coaching Vacancy
At the AHL level, Anthony Di Marco of TheFourthPeriod reports that John Snowden has been heavily linked to the head coaching vacancy of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Snowden, currently serving as an assistant coach for the interstate Lehigh Valley Phantoms, has a connection to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ current General Manager, Kyle Dubas. Before his stint with the … [Read more...] about John Snowden Linked To WBS For Coaching Vacancy
Penguins Working To Hire Jaromír Jágr
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly working on hiring legendary winger Jaromír Jágr to their front office, shares Rob Rossi of The Athletic in an interview with Penguins’ President of Business Operations, Kevin Acklin. Acklin shared that the team is ready to enter a “new chapter” after Jágr’s retirement ceremony in February. The team has been working on recruiting Jágr ever … [Read more...] about Penguins Working To Hire Jaromír Jágr
Ludovic Waeber Signs With NL’s EHC Kloten
Swiss netminder Ludovic Waeber is returning home after making a brief go of it in North America. He’s signed a two-year deal with EHC Kloten of the National League, the team confirmed Friday. Waeber, 27, was a free-agent pickup by the Panthers last June, signing a one-year, two-way deal. While he’d been one of the better netminders in the NL for the past few seasons, he was … [Read more...] about Ludovic Waeber Signs With NL’s EHC Kloten