The rush on entry-level contracts continues, with the Washington Capitals signing Ryan Hofer to a three-year deal. It will carry an average annual value of just over $850K, and likely starts next season. Today is the first day to register entry-level contracts for 2023-24. Hofer, 20, is currently playing for the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL, this year’s host of the Memorial Cup. … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Sign Ryan Hofer
Colorado Avalanche Acquire Lars Eller
The Colorado Avalanche have added some more forward depth, as they try to go on another long playoff run. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that they have acquired Lars Eller from the Washington Capitals. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic adds that the Capitals will receive a 2025 second-round pick in return, and retain 31% of Eller’s contract. Like they did last season, … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Acquire Lars Eller
West Notes: Karlsson, Chychrun, McDonough
With Timo Meier already out the door, many have wondered if even more big changes will be coming to the San Jose Sharks before Friday’s trade deadline. More specifically, many have wondered if two-time Norris Trophy winner and leading defensive scorer Erik Karlsson could be traded. According to Karlsson himself, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to be a possibility. In speaking … [Read more...] about West Notes: Karlsson, Chychrun, McDonough
Minnesota Wild Acquire Marcus Johansson
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has been clear that he thinks his group deserves an addition at the deadline, and now he’s made one. The Wild have acquired Marcus Johansson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick. This is Johansson’s second stint with Minnesota, though he may still have nightmares about his first go-round. After being … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Acquire Marcus Johansson
Washington Capitals Acquire Rasmus Sandin
The Toronto Maple Leafs said this week that there were ways to recoup some of their recently traded draft capital, and it didn’t take long. The Washington Capitals have acquired Rasmus Sandin from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and Boston’s 2023 first-round pick, as confirmed by Toronto. The move comes just after the Maple Leafs landed Jake McCabe to shore up … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Acquire Rasmus Sandin