Ty Emberson Getting Chance to Impress & Celebrini Contender for Calder Trophy
Plus, will the Sharks be the team to end their playoff drought in 2024-25?
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San Jose Sharks Giving Ty Emberson a Chance to Impress
July 19, 2024 by William Espy
The San Jose Sharks announced last week that they had reached an agreement with restricted free agent Ty Emberson on a one-year deal. The defensive defenseman was a waiver claim this past September. Although he didn’t have much of an opportunity to make an impression on fans during the 2023-24 season, he has the potential to be a very good value for the Sharks this coming season…
Top Contenders for 2025 Calder Trophy
July 19, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
If you thought the race for the Calder Trophy was a fun one last season, the battle for the award in 2024-25 could be even better. With numerous of the NHL’s best prospects entering the league, who are the top contenders to be crowned as the best rookie this season?
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Which NHL Playoff Drought Will End This Season?
July 17, 2024 by Mike Fink
Last season, only one minor playoff drought ended when the Vancouver Canucks returned to the postseason for the first time since 2020. The five longest playoff droughts remain intact. They are the Buffalo Sabres, who last made the playoffs in 2011, the Detroit Red Wings (2016), Ottawa Senators (2017), Anaheim Ducks (2018), and San Jose Sharks (2019)…