NHL News/Notes XIX

[Pinkfloyd]

Wasn't that guy part of EK65 trade

Yes he was. Montreal did pretty well considering their role in the EK65 trade. Got to get rid of Hoffman and Pitlick, acquired a 2nd round pick, and got a 4th and a warm body for the 2.3 mil they're retaining on Petry here. This specific part of the whole thing isn't all that impressive with the retention figure but them being able to unload Hoffman free and clear onto us probably makes this easier to swallow. They were able to save about 500k on cap after the two deals.

 

[LadyStanley]

#46 is special in the fam

 

[gaucholoco3]

#46 is special in the fam

The 1st round pick for Marleau when he was traded to Carolina is no longer relevant as teams are not getting as much for retaining anymore.

 

[LadyStanley]

Evgeny Svechnikov signs 2-year deal in KHL

Evgeny Svechnikov is heading home.The Russian free-agent winger signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL, the team announced Friday.Svechnikov came up through Kazan's junior program before coming to North America to continue his career.The 26-year-old skated in 58 games with the San...

www.thescore.com

Svechniko to KHL

 

[Pinkfloyd]

The 1st round pick for Marleau when he was traded to Carolina is no longer relevant as teams are not getting as much for retaining anymore.

It's still relevant as it is still the standard of cost. There are just lots of different ways to mitigate that cost with retention or cap dumps. Marleau's situation was very specific in what had to happen.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Wow

 

[gaucholoco3]

Wow

So he got over his allergy to his equipment after his NHL contract expired?

 

[LadyStanley]

KHL bound

 

[LadyStanley]

Ah

 

[OrrNumber4]

Ah

Great article. Wow,the fitness standard in this league has risen exponentially.

 

[LadyStanley]

It's been on the rise a while.

Sharks have been showing off a number of player's off season work outs.

 

[LadyStanley]

Former Leafs, Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier retires after 14 NHL seasons

Jonathan Bernier has hung up the skates after 404 career NHL games spread across 14 seasons.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[LadyStanley]

Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to an 8-year extension worth $52 million

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million. Vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal Tuesday. Hagel will count $6.5 million against the salary cap annually when the new contract kicks in for the...

news.yahoo.com

But will they regret it in 5 years?

 

[LadyStanley]

You know the season is on the horizon when Elliot heads to Europe for interviews.

 

[LadyStanley]

Auston Matthews signs 4-year, $53M extension with Maple Leafs

The Auston Matthews era in Toronto will continue as the Maple Leafs have extended their superstar center.

sports.yahoo.com

So, no, he won't be coming "home" to birth state.

 

[tiburon12]

Does Lafreniére signing for $2.3M x 2 imply that he didn't get any offer sheets? or is that too grand of a conclusion to draw?

I just can't imagine he's too happy in NYR, but maybe he's sold on the new opportunity with Laviolette

 

[LadyStanley]

First 32 Thoughts podcast of the season dropped this morning with interviews from Europe.

 

[LadyStanley]

RIP

 

[LadyStanley]

Ha

 

[LadyStanley]

Wow

 

[LadyStanley]

Thanks, Joonas. Good luck

 

[Munnyro]

Lots of fond memories of the Don father. God speed sir.

 

[Alaskanice]

Thanks, Jonas. Good luck

Thank you, Joonas, for giving us your best.

 

[Sendhelplease]

Thanks, Jonas. Good luck

You cannot tell the story of the San Jose Sharks without mentioning Joonas Donskoi. Good luck to him.