Lafreniere’s Struggles, Gregor in Toronto & 'Frozen Frenzy'
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Today, are Lafreniere’s struggles going to lead to a trade, Gregor’s likelihood to be on the Maple Leaf’s roster, the future of Bernard-Docker & Sokolov in Ottawa, and the Kraken are working on deals for two of their biggest names.
Then, from ESPN, word that they’ll be introducing an NFL Red Zone like show for the upcoming NHL season, called ‘Frozen Frenzy’.
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NHL Rumors: Senators, Rangers, Kraken, Maple Leafs
October 4, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators waived a couple of players in the hopes that a waiver claim or an assignment in the minors might free up the money needed to sign Shane Pinto. What now that they weren’t claimed? Are the New York Rangers growing tired of waiting for Alexis Lafreniere to find his game? How close are the Seattle Kraken on extensions for Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle? Finally, has Noah Gregor done enough to earn a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
ESPN Unveils Plans for “NFL Red Zone” Show for Hockey
October 4, 2023 by Mark Scheig
Hockey fans have been clamoring for a show in hockey similar to what the “NFL Red Zone” channel does in football. On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from ESPN confirmed that this is happening.