THW Daily - Capitals Trade Anthony Mantha to the Golden Knights & Chatting with Blue Jackets' Jack Roslovic
Also, how the Maple Leafs could provide Evgeny Kuznetsov with a fresh start & more
Welcome to The Hockey Writers Daily
In today’s edition, we have a trade as the Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha from the Capitals, a conversation with Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic, and much more.
Don’t forget to check out all of our FREE team Substacks, and sign up for your favorites…or all of them if you want.
You can also upgrade your subscription to a paid THW account, and get access to ALL of our Premium content from ALL of our team Substacks for one low price.
Now, here’s the good stuff…
Yesterday’s Scores…
How Can the Flyers Add High-End Talent to the Roster?
March 5, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers are in the first official season of their rebuild. Sitting in a playoff spot despite that, their future looks promising as is on the surface. Their prospect core, highlighted by maybe the best non-NHL player in the entire world in Matvei Michkov, is solid. But there is still a lot of work to be done.
Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Anthony Mantha From Capitals
March 5, 2024 by William Espy
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Â
Evgeny Kuznetsov Could Get Fresh Start With Maple Leafs
March 5, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
After a recent stint with the NHL’s player assistance program, veteran forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was placed on waivers and sent down by the Washington Capitals — loaning him to their AHL affiliate Hershey Bears.
Check Out Some THW Premium Substack Content:
PWHL: Great Ideas With Postseason & Upcoming Draft by Mariah Stark
Chicago Blackhawks: 10 Thoughts About This Blackhawks Bunch by Brooke LoFurno
Tampa Bay Lightning: Time to Bolt Audio Report: Lightning Continue To Struggle With Consistency by Harrison Smajovits
Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers Prospect Report: February 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Toronto Maple Leafs: Buds Breakdown Weekly Audio Report: Maple Leafs Struggle With Defensive Injuries by Anthony Testaguzza
St. Louis Blues: Blue Note Weekly Audio Report: Blues Drop Two in Canada and Bounce Back at Home by Ethan Carter
Jets’ Morrissey’s Norris Trophy Stock Should Be on the Rise
March 5, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
Hello Norris Trophy conversation: here comes Josh Morrissey. After a fairly quiet January, the Jets’ top blueliner has exploded and is getting himself right back into the conversation for the NHL’s top defender.
Blue Jackets’ Jack Roslovic Talks Recent Play & Immediate Future
March 5, 2024 by Mark Scheig
In previous seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets entered the NHL’s Trade Deadline with multiple UFA players they needed to make decisions on. However, it is different this season. They have just one notable UFA player.
Inevitable Backup Trade Deadline Plan for Oilers a Hidden Blessing
March 5, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Edmonton Oilers are quickly learning this week that the trade deadline deals they hoped to make will be more difficult than anticipated. Between battling it out with other clubs for the same players, the prices being extremely high on some of the Oilers’ top targets, and thanks to a lack of salary cap space and flexibility to make moves, trades are challenging. For Ken Holland, his desire to fill as many as three needs might be nearly impossible.
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
Detroit Red Wings - How Can the Red Wings Overcome Dylan Larkin’s Injury?
Toronto Maple Leafs - Maple Leafs Need to Prioritize a Juuse Saros Trade This Offseason
New Jersey Devils - Devils Need to Trade Toffoli to Be Contenders in 2024-25
NHL News & Rumors - Senators, Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Kraken, Flames
From TSN - Oilers' Gagner headlines group of players on waivers
From Sportsnet - Flames 2024 Trade Deadline Preview: What's next for Markstrom and Hanifin?
From ESPN - 'Desperate' Devils still hope to make playoffs
We hope you enjoyed today’s THW Daily, and we hope to expand our daily offerings as we develop and experiment with this new platform.