Coyotes Relocating, McDavid Sits, Hanifin Signs...
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Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
It appears the Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid remains out for the Edmonton Oilers. The Golden Knights got Noah Hanifin signed, but will the Carolina Hurricanes sign their big names?
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
Arizona Coyotes Set to Relocate to Salt Lake City for 2024-25 Season
April 12, 2024 by Chase Beardsley
The Arizona Coyotes will relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah for the 2024-25 season, PHNX Craig Morgan and Sportsnet reported on Friday. The rumor of relocation has been jumpstarted by reports starting as early as Wednesday (April 10). Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith will be purchasing the team to move them.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Golden Knights, Bruins
April 12, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports are that the Edmonton Oilers have been working on an extension for defenseman Vincent Desharnais. Are the St. Louis Blues going to make big off-season changes? After signing Noah Hanifin, what dominos will fall with the Vegas Golden Knights? Finally, would the Boston Bruins have an interest in Patrick Kane if Kane chose to test the free agent market?
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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Canadiens, Oilers, Ducks
April 11, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes will have some big offseason decisions to make with some key free agents still not signed to new deals. Meanwhile, will Patrick Kane stay with the Detroit Red Wings? Are the Montreal Canadiens still looking at adding some scoring punch to their lineup? Will the Edmonton Oilers continue to let Connor McDavid sit while they’re picking up wins without him in the lineup? Finally, Jakob Silfverberg has announced his retirement after 12 NHL seasons.
Bruins News & Rumors: Maroon, Lohrei, Sweeney & More
April 13, 2024 by Scott Roche
It’s hard to believe, but just three games are remaining in the 2023-24 regular season and there is still a lot to be determined for the Boston Bruins. Their first-round playoff matchup remains up in the air and will be decided once they play Game No. 82 on April 16 against the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden. In this edition of Bruins News & Rumors, one trade deadline acquisition is getting closer to making his Boston debut, General Manager (GM) Don Sweeney has been hired for a similar role with Team Canada, a prospect defenseman is heading back to the American Hockey League (AHL) and more.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Domi, Marner & Rest
April 12, 2024 by The Old Prof
On Thursday night, the New Jersey Devils edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a high-scoring, back-and-forth, and sloppy game. The Devils’ Jesper Bratt‘s goal with 1:14 remaining broke the tie, pulling out the win for the Devils. Despite Auston Matthews scoring his 67th and 68th goals of the season, the Maple Leafs couldn’t quit making turnovers, and the win eluded them.
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Slaggert, Del Mastro & WGN Deal
April 12, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
We are officially nearing the end of the Chicago Blackhawks 2023-24 season. We’ve known since October that a postseason berth was out of the question, but the completion of another campaign is bittersweet nonetheless. Even as golf courses and summer trips await, there’s still no shortage of news and rumors surrounding the Blackhawks in the last few weeks of the season. Let’s get to the latest.