The NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy ahead of the 2025 Draft Lottery. The award is handed out annually to the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. This year’s finalists will be Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, San Jose Sharks centerman Macklin Celebrini, and Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf. The 2025 Calder Trophy race has been anticipated for … [Read more...] about Lane Hutson, Macklin Celebrini, Dustin Wolf Named Calder Trophy Finalists
Eklund Taken To Hospital After Having Wrist Cut In Pre-Tournament Game
Sharks winger William Eklund is in stable condition after being taken to the hospital after being cut on the wrist in a tune-up game for the upcoming World Championship, Eklund’s agent, Todd Diamond, told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The incident occurred during a board battle with defenseman Filip Hronek. Diamond noted early indications are that no key tendons or … [Read more...] about Eklund Taken To Hospital After Having Wrist Cut In Pre-Tournament Game
Ducks Linked To David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville
Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is in the midst of his second search for a head coach after just his third full season in the club’s top role. After failed tenures with Dallas Eakins and Greg Cronin, Verbeek is pulling out all of the stops. Anaheim reportedly interviewed top coaching prospect David Carle and former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft recently, … [Read more...] about Ducks Linked To David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville
Sharks’ Andrew Poturalski Awarded AHL MVP
While not much went right for the San Jose Sharks this season, their AHL-affiliate does have something big to celebrate. San Jose Barracuda forward Andrew Poturalski was announced as the winner of the Les Cunningham Award as the AHL’s most valuable player, per a league release. Poturalski, 31, scored 73 points in 59 games to lead the Barracuda to their best record since 2019 … [Read more...] about Sharks’ Andrew Poturalski Awarded AHL MVP
Sharks Reassign Zack Ostapchuk, Jack Thompson
The Sharks announced they reassigned center Zack Ostapchuk and defenseman Jack Thompson to AHL San Jose on Tuesday. Both were injured to end the regular season last week but will now head to the Barracuda to suit up in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Ostapchuk was brought in at the trade deadline from the Senators as part of the return for winger Fabian Zetterlund. Ottawa selected the … [Read more...] about Sharks Reassign Zack Ostapchuk, Jack Thompson