THW Daily - Why Canucks' Allvin Has Aced Free Agency & Lightning's Vasilevskiy Still Amongst League's Best
Also, why Rangers' Zac Jones can be the team's x-factor this season & more
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Rangers’ Zac Jones Can Be Team’s X-Factor in 2024-25
August 9, 2024 by Brian Abate
The New York Rangers have not made any big changes this offseason but they will likely be making a change on defense with Zac Jones replacing Erik Gustafsson, who signed with…
Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far
August 9, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The Vancouver Canucks have seen a lot of success under the leadership of Patrik Allvin so far. Since he was hired as general manager (GM) on Jan. 26, 2022, they have a…
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Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings
August 9, 2024 by Tony Wolak
It’s been 36 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire…
Maple Leafs’ Roster Locked In: Key Players Ruled Out of a Retool
August 9, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be seen as contenders this season. Whether they can take the next step and find success in the playoffs remains to be seen, but the…
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Lightning’s Vasilevskiy Among Top Goalies Despite Career-Worst Season
August 9, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
The 2023-24 season was a career-worst for Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. Career worsts in save percentage (.900) and goals-against average (2.90) and he didn’t receive…
Islanders’ Pelech & Pulock Will Be on Trade Block if They Don’t Improve This Season
August 9, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders have been the staple of structured hockey for the better part of the past decade. This transition to a defensive-oriented focus has been…
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