THW Daily - The First Night of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Is in the Books
Also, the Flyers bought out the last year of Cam Atkinson's contract & more
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Flyers Buy Out the Last Year of Cam Atkinson’s Contract
June 28, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The inevitable domino for the Philadelphia Flyers has finally fallen. Cam Atkinson, a 35-year-old veteran winger, has been bought out by the club. It will save the Orange and Black $3.52 million against the salary cap in 2024-25 and cost them $1.76 million in 2025-26…
2024 NHL Draft: Live Tracker
June 28, 2024 by Dayton Reimer
After months of anticipation, the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has finally arrived. This year’s draft is being held in Las Vegas’ state-of-the-art Sphere, becoming the first sports league to use the globe-shaped arena and the first event to be televised from the location. Prospects, fans, media, and NHL teams have all gathered…
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Canucks News & Rumors: Hughes, Reinhart, Zadorov & More
June 28, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Quinn Hughes wins the Norris Trophy. Meanwhile, Sam Reinhart and Tyler Toffoli are among the wingers. Also, Nikita Zadorov is headed to free agency, and…
Darwitz & Wendell-Pohl Showcase Talent With Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
June 28, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
With the draft over and free agency started, things have calmed down for PWHL Minnesota but not for their former general manager Natalie Darwitz and her former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher teammate Krissy Wendell-Pohl. Both former Golden Gophers were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday, June 25…
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Latest On 4 Key Targets for Maple Leafs Ahead of Free Agency
June 28, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The NHL Draft starts on Friday and not long after comes NHL free agency, with the frenzy already underway. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, GM Brad Treliving has hinted he’s going to be active and there are a handful of names that the team is being linked to. Some options are…
Get to Know New Washington Capital Andrew Mangiapane
June 28, 2024 by Nathan Moser
The Washington Capitals continued to address their offense on Thursday, trading for winger Andrew Mangiapane from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft (that the Capitals had originally acquired from the Colorado Avalanche). This is a…
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