THW Daily - Wild Sign Faber to 8-Year Extension & Lightning Made Tough But Smart Decision With Stamkos
Also, a look at Maple Leafs' point projections for 2024-25 & more
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Toronto Maple Leafs’ Point Projections for 2024-25
July 29, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ core has never been under this much scrutiny before a season has begun. For years, people believed that the team was just one or two bounces away from winning a Stanley Cup and…
Minnesota Wild Sign Brock Faber to 8-Year Deal
July 29, 2024 by Jacob Billington
The Minnesota Wild have announced that they have signed Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth an average annual value of $8.5 million. The massive extension will…
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Oilers Mailbag: Playoff Hopes, Bowman Hire & Trade Possibilities
July 29, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers start their 2024-25 campaign on Oct 9, 2024, against the Winnipeg Jets, and are looking to have another successful season in hopes of making another deep playoff run. With some interesting moves this offseason…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Frank Brimsek’s 1938-39 Season
July 29, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, Frank Brimsek wasn’t your ordinary offensively-driven hockey player growing up. Instead, he was the one amongst the other kids that would step into the net and take on their shots…
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Lightning Letting Stamkos Walk Was Tough But Wise Decision
July 29, 2024 by Nick Haydon
Twenty-eight days have elapsed since Steven Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Nashville Predators. I think, but I am not sure, that enough time has passed for me to process what felt like a break-up. It was the…
4 Reasons the Buffalo Sabres Can Make the Playoffs
July 29, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
Everyone, not just fans of the franchise, knows the pressure the Buffalo Sabres are under entering the 2024-25 season. The team has made its share of solid moves and puzzling ones as well. With the NHL Draft and free agency behind us, there is no…
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Windsor Spitfires - Windsor Spitfires: 3 Comeback Candidates for 2024-25
NHL News & Rumors - Penguins, Jets, Capitals, Oilers
From TSN - Hurricanes re-sign Necas to two-year, $13 million contract
From Sportsnet - Wild, Brock Faber agree to massive eight-year contract extension
From NHL.com - Lightning add Guentzel to replace Stamkos on top line
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