THW Daily - Sabres Sign Luukkonen to 5-Year Deal & Oilers Hire Stan Bowman as General Manager
Also, why Penguins' Kyle Dubas is already on the hot season this season & more
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Penguins’ Kyle Dubas Already on the Hot Seat This Season
July 24, 2024 by Sylvie McCarthy
When Kyle Dubas took over as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins last summer, everyone knew he had his work cut out for him. The organization has been mismanaged for years, and there was no way all that damage would be…
Sabres Sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to 5-Year Deal
July 24, 2024 by Jacob Billington
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value of…
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Maple Leafs Should Target Evgeny Kuznetsov as Reclamation ProjectÂ
July 24, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make it back to the playoffs this season after an underwhelming finish to their 2023-24 campaign. Last season, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Bruins in seven games, and first-round exits have seemed to become a common theme for the Maple Leafs…
Lightning’s Brayden Point’s Elite Shooting Percentage Is Sustainable
July 24, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
Shooting percentage (SH%) is one of the most fascinating statistics in the NHL. The rate is dividing the shots on goal that go in the net by the total shots on goal. Often, shooting percentage helps predict future goal-scoring outcomes. Plus, it measures things like…
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Edmonton Oilers Name Stan Bowman General Manager
July 24, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers will hire Stan Bowman as the team’s next general manager (GM). The news comes after weeks of speculation…
Devils’ Nico Hischier Should Be a Selke Trophy Favorite Next Season
July 24, 2024 by Donnah Campbell
Every year, the Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded to the NHL forward who possesses exceptional defensive skills. Following the end of the regular season, the Professional Hockey Writers Association determines who will become the top three finalists based on who…
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