Tij Iginla Carving His Own Path With Utah
Also, Grading Shocking Mikhail Sergachev Trade & more
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2024 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency starts today. Not only does this look like a strong year for unrestricted free agents, but there are some big-name restricted free agents as well. Because the action moves so quickly, it may be hard to keep track of everything. But don’t worry, we have you covered at The Hockey Writers.
UPDATED AS THE MOVES ARE MADE.
Tij Iginla Carving His Own Path With Utah
June 29, 2024 by Chase Beardsley
There were gasps and chatter at first when Utah Hockey Club owners Ryan and Ashley Smith called Tij Iginla’s name. Many expected the young forward to drop down to nine, where his dad’s former team, the Calgary Flames, would scoop him up. Instead, the younger Iginla threw on a black and light blue jersey and made history as Utah’s first draft pick.
Cole Beaudoin a Sign of Utah’s New Culture
June 29, 2024 by Chase Beardsley
Growing a new culture is a significant reason why the Utah Hockey Club traded a bundle of picks for the opportunity to select Cole Beaudoin 24th overall. He’s someone that Utah had eyed for a while and his selection represents an emerging change of culture in the newest NHL team.
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Grading Lightning & Utah Hockey Club’s Shocking Mikhail Sergachev Trade
June 29, 2024 by Alex Chauvancy
Day 2 of the NHL Draft has gotten off to a bang, with multiple trades shaking up the landscape. The most notable was the Tampa Bay Lightning’s shocking deal that sent Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club for J.J. Moser, prospect Conor Geekie, and draft picks.
Utah HC Acquire John Marino From Devils
June 29, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman John Marino and the 153rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the New Jersey Devils for the 49th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and a 2025 2nd-round pick that originally belonged to the Edmonton Oilers. New Jersey selected goaltender Mikhail Yegorov at the 49th pick.