Category Archives: NHL Draft

NHL Draft Surprises

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

From Russia with love. Vasily Podkolzin goes to the @Canucks! đź‘Ź #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/gEp3Glp1pg — NHL (@NHL) June 22, 2019 On both Day 1 and 2, there were a few surprises at the NHL Draft in Vancouver. Before getting into which … Continue reading →

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Meet the newest Rangers

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

Yesterday, the Rangers got back to work for the remaining six rounds of the 2019 NHL Draft. While they couldn’t hit a home run like with second overall pick Kaapo Kakko on Friday night, GM Jeff Gorton was pleased with … Continue reading →

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Free Agents can start talks tomorrow

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

With the Draft finally complete, attention will turn to free agency. Starting tomorrow, free agents can begin discussions with teams. TSN insider Bob McKenzie confirmed it with this unsurprising tweet. NHL UFA speaking period opens Sunday. Coveted free agent goalie … Continue reading →

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Devils make blockbuster trade for PK Subban

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

#NJDevils news: The club has acquired P.K. Subban from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Steven Santini, Jeremy Davies, one second round pick in this draft and another second round pick in next year’s draft. pic.twitter.com/760VWaP2Oc — New Jersey Devils … Continue reading →

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Rangers introduce the next franchise player in No. 2 pick Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

The moment Kaapo Kakko officially became a New York Ranger!#NYRDraft | @SAPSports pic.twitter.com/F2l1jRWrsL — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 22, 2019 Shortly after 8 PM (well 5 in Vancouver), the Rangers waited patiently for the Devils to make it official … Continue reading →

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Rangers take Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

Following the Devils doing a nice touch by having Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur introduce first overall pick in American center Jack Hughes, the Rangers wasted no time. General Manager Jeff Gorton didn’t even thank Vancouver or congratulate the … Continue reading →

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Devils offseason preview

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

While next weekend will certainly be one of the most exciting non-game related weekends in local hockey history with both the Devils and Rangers getting potential franchise players in the first two picks of Friday’s NHL Draft, drafting Jack Hughes … Continue reading →

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The Hudson Rivalry is back!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

I gotta admit to something. Being sick plays tricks with you. I have a really bad cold right now. It definitely didn’t help watching the way over hyped and overly dragged out NHL Draft Lottery in Toronto. I had just … Continue reading →

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Rangers hoping to punch their ticket

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Tonight at 8 PM, the NHL Draft Lottery takes place in Toronto. The festivities can be seen on NBCSN. Fifteen teams that missed the playoffs will all have a chance to win it. Of course, the higher you are, the … Continue reading →

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The Hughes/Kakko Lottery Race

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

As I’ve stated repeatedly on this blog, I’m not a fan of tanking. That’s for losers. Sure. It helps your team’s odds in a highly anticipated NHL Draft Lottery like this year’s crop which features Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. … Continue reading →

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