The Winnipeg Jets are entering the Trade Deadline with little bargaining pieces but plenty of cap space. That’s the set up for some low-cost lineup tinkering, with left-defense the most glaring issue on the roster. That hole could draw the Jets towards open market options like Boston’s Brandon Carlo or Seattle’s Jamie Oleksiak, per Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre of The Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Jets, Maroon, Bichsel, Carcone
Minor Transactions: 2/18/25
The transaction wire is active again today, with many teams hosting their first practices in over a week. The regular season schedule after the 4 Nations Face-Off resumes this weekend, so the players who teams reassigned to the minors over the break to continue playing will be added back to rosters today and tomorrow to make them eligible to practice with their NHL teammates. … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 2/18/25
Dallas Stars Sign Sam Steel To Two-Year Extension
The Dallas Stars have started early in retaining one of their multiple forwards heading to unrestricted free agency next summer. Dallas announced they’ve signed forward Sam Steel to a two-year, $4.2MM extension which will take him through the 2026-27 NHL season. Steel signed a one-year, $850K contract with the Stars on the first day of free agency in 2023 after going … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Sign Sam Steel To Two-Year Extension
Thomas Harley Could Play Against Team USA
It would ultimately be a massive blow to a Canadian team that has already lost defenseman Shea Theodore for the remainder of the tournament. Chris Johnston of The Athletic confirmed yesterday that Dallas Stars’ defenseman Thomas Harley was brought in on a stand-by role should Team Canada lose another defenseman. … [Read more...] about Thomas Harley Could Play Against Team USA
Thomas Harley To Serve As A Stand-By For Team Canada
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley will reportedly serve as a stand-by for Team Canada, meaning that he would be first up if there’s another injury to their defense core (as per Chris Johnston of The Athletic). Canada lost Shea Theodore to injury last night in the opener to the 4 Nations Face-Off and will not get him back as he has been ruled out week-to-week due to an … [Read more...] about Thomas Harley To Serve As A Stand-By For Team Canada