The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline came and went with relatively little fanfare. Deadline day saw just 17 trades made (a new 8-year low) that involved only 26 players (a new 20-year low). The obvious downside to a quiet deadline is that it’s not very exciting to follow and doesn’t create the same number of stretch run storylines to follow. The upside? With so little news to cover, … [Read more...] about The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline Deals That Didn’t Happen
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Ducks at Sharks, 4/14: Lines, gamethread & how to watch
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images Tonight’s perhaps a big night for the Anaheim Ducks, who will get their first look at defender Haydn Fleury, their biggest acquisition from Monday’s trade deadline. The 24-year-old will debut paired with Kevin Shattenkirk, as the Ducks try to figure out the future of their D-corps. Ryan Getzlaf, who has missed five games … [Read more...] about Ducks at Sharks, 4/14: Lines, gamethread & how to watch
NHL Power Rankings: Where things stand after NHL trade deadline
This week we check in with where every team stands after the 2021 NHL trade deadline. … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings: Where things stand after NHL trade deadline
Ducks at Sharks, 4/12: Lines, gamethread & how to watch
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a race to the bottom to improve draft lottery odds. A tank at the Tank, if you will. After an intense day of working the phones, the San Jose Sharks have probably sussed out that the plan isn’t exactly playoffs this season. It’s about to be a tank-off against the Anaheim Ducks, who are on track to finish last in the … [Read more...] about Ducks at Sharks, 4/12: Lines, gamethread & how to watch
The Buzzer: Upsets abound in NHL on Trade Deadline Monday
Highlights, scores, and more from around the league. … [Read more...] about The Buzzer: Upsets abound in NHL on Trade Deadline Monday
San Jose Sharks Sign Zach Sawchenko
The San Jose Sharks snuck a signing in before the deadline, as AHL goaltender Zach Sawchenko has earned his first NHL deal. The Sharks have announced that Sawchenko has signed a two-year entry-level contract that starts this season. CapFriendly adds that the deal carries the minimum salary for both years, $700K in 2020-21 and $750K in 2021-22, for an AAV of $725K. Sawchenko … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Sign Zach Sawchenko
Trade Deadline Summary: West Division
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. A relatively slow day ended with a late burst, as many teams jumped into the mix at the last minute. How do you think your team did? Share your deadline grades in the comments for teams in the West Division. Anaheim Ducks Status: Seller In – D Haydn Fleury, F Alexander Volkov, 2022 fifth-round pick (TOR) Out – D Ben Hutton, D Jani … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Summary: West Division
Sharks sign Zach Sawchenko to entry-level contract
After losing Devan Dubnyk, the team inks the AHL goaltender to a new deal. To cap off a busy day, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has signed goaltender Zach Sawchenko to a two-year, entry-level contract. The undrafted 23-year-old has worked his way up through the system, signing a two-year AHL contract with the San Jose Barracuda on March 29, 2019. Prior to his … [Read more...] about Sharks sign Zach Sawchenko to entry-level contract
Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Ben Hutton
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ben Hutton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fifth round pick in 2022. In a separate deal, the Maple Leafs also… … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Ben Hutton