THW Daily - Kings Extend Quinton Byfield on 5-Year Deal & How McDavid Could Be Third-Fastest to 1,000 Points
Also, a look at the league's five most underrated general managers & more
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NHL’s 5 Most Underrated General Managers
July 15, 2024 by Mike Fink
Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve Yzerman, the Detroit Red Wings GM who is…
Kings Sign Quinton Byfield to 5-Year Extension
July 15, 2024 by Jacob Billington
The LA Kings have signed Quinton Byfield to a five-year extension worth an average annual value of $6.25 million. The 21-year-old restricted free agent had his…
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Report: Kuznetsov’s Contract to be Terminated, Signing in KHL
July 15, 2024 by Jacob Billington
Reports suggest that Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov will have his contract terminated and he will be signing a four-year deal in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)…
Utah Reestablishing Top Line by Re-Signing Barrett Hayton
July 15, 2024 by Parker Beh
On July 8, the Utah Hockey Club announced they re-signed forward Barrett Hayton to a two-year deal worth $2.65 million annually. After revitalizing their defensive core by adding Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino, general manager Bill Armstrong brought…
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Connor McDavid Could Be Third-Fastest to 1,000 Points
July 15, 2024 by Jacob Billington
After a dominant 132-point season capped off by a 42-point playoff run, there is no question that Connor McDavid is one of the most talented hockey players to ever play the sport. At just 27 years old, McDavid is…
Georgiev’s Avalanche Future in Doubt After 2024-25
July 15, 2024 by Marko Zlomislic
With most of the 2024-25 roster construction completed, the Colorado Avalanche can look to next summer and beyond. While Mikko Rantanen, Jonathan Drouin, and Logan O’Connor are three notable names without…
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
Washington Capitals - Former Capital Kuznetsov Provided Offensive Stability While in Washington
San Jose Sharks - Should the Sharks Sign One More Veteran Defenseman?
Chicago Blackhawks - Meet the New (Old) Blackhawks: Teuvo Teravainen
NHL News & Rumors - Oilers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Flames
From TSN - Kings sign F Byfield to five-year, $31.25M contract extension
From Sportsnet - Connor McDavid thinks Oilers' management did 'great things' in off-season
From NHL.com - Blue Jackets add veterans Monahan, Johnson to complement young core
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