THW Daily - Blue Jackets One Step Closer to Potential Laine Trade & Rebuilding Status in Ottawa, Buffalo and Detroit
Also, why the Blackhawks' UFA plans in 2025 could get interesting & more
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Blackhawks 2025 UFA Plans Could “Get Interesting Very Quickly”
July 27, 2024 by Jim Parsons
While discussing the potential pivot from rebuild to contention for the Chicago Blackhawks, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic wrote the following in a mailbag piece this week…
Blue Jackets One Step Closer to Potential Patrik Laine Trade
July 27, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The prospects of a potential Patrik Laine trade took an important step forward Friday. Interested teams are now allowed to speak to him directly.
According to multiple reports…
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Islanders’ Recent Deals Give Patrick Roy Roster Flexibility
July 27, 2024 by Mike Fink
The last of the small signings are out of the way for the New York Islanders. Simon Holmstrom signed a one-year deal while Dennis Cholowski did the same. It looked like Oliver Wahlstrom was heading to…
Kylington Made Huge Error Not Re-Signing with Flames
July 27, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
We are nearly a month into free agency, and Oliver Kylington remains without a contract. It is a very strange situation, given that less than 60 days ago it appeared to be a foregone conclusion that he was…
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Comparing the Status of Senators, Sabres & Red Wings Rebuilds
July 27, 2024 by Jacob Billington
There is a trio of teams in the Atlantic Division that have been in some long-term rebuilds. The Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres have all missed the playoffs for…
Will Bruins’ Pastrnak Reach 400 Goals in 2024-25?
July 27, 2024 by Ryan Gagne
Heading into the 2024-25 campaign, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is just 52 goals shy of becoming the sixth player in franchise history to reach 400 goals. He ranks seventh behind all-time leading scorer Ray Bourque, who…
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