Kirill Kaprizov re-signs with the Minnesota Wild

Despite being a restricted free agent, Kiril Kaprizov’s future with the Minnesota Wild was still uncertain, especially as negotiations dragged on throughout the summer. All speculation of a return to Russia was put to rest, as Kaprizov signed a long-term deal to remain with Minnesota Only 55 games into his burgeoning NHL career, Kaprizov’s electrifying […]

Boston Bruins two-time Stanley Cup Champion Fred Stanfield passes away at 77

In Fred Stanfield, the Boston Bruins have lost one of the unheralded members their early 70’s Stanley Cup Championship teams. An anchor on the Bruins second line alongside Johnny Bucyk and John McKenzie, Stanfield’s strong two-way play gave the Bruins enviable depth on a team that already had two future Hall-of-Famers in Phil Esposito and […]

David Backes retires

After 15 NHL seasons, David Backes has come full circle, signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the St. Louis Blues. As the Blues second round pick in the 2003 NHL Draft, this ceremonial homecoming reunited Backes with the team he was most closely associated with in his NHL career. Backes would […]

Carolina Hurricanes sign Jesperi Kotkaniemi to offer sheet

In perhaps the most surprising move of the NHL offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes took an unorthodox measure to add to their forward depth, signing Jesperi Kotkaniemi of the Montreal Canadiens to an offer sheet. The move has been seen as potential retaliation for the Canadiens signing Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho to a five-year, $42.27 million […]