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Jacob Trouba traded to NY Rangers by Jets for Pionk

Posted on June 18, 2019September 15, 2020

NEW YORK, NY – Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers by the Winnipeg Jets on Monday for Neal Pionk and a first-round pick (No. 20) in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Trouba (6-foot-3, 202 pounds) led Jets defensemen with an NHL career-high 50 points (eight goals, 42 assists) in 82 games this season and had one assist in six Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 25-year-old can become a restricted free agent July 1.

“We’ve had a number of conversations over the last I would say few weeks with Winnipeg about some players and Jacob’s name came up,” Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton said. “Obviously he’s a player that we would covet. I think most teams would with what he can do and provide for you, which is a lot.

Coyotes Sign Russo To One-Year Contract

Posted on June 6, 2019September 15, 2020

TUCSON, AZ – Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Robbie Russo to a one-year, two-way contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The 26-year-old Russo finished third on the Roadrunners in scoring and led all team defensemen with 6-33-39 and 32 PIM in 67 games this season. The 6-foot, 198-pound native of Westmont, Illinois has recorded 27-115-142 and 192 PIM in 271 career AHL games with Grand Rapids and Tucson. He also won the 2017 Calder Cup with Grand Rapids.

Ryan Kesler undergoes successful hip surgery

Posted on May 14, 2019September 15, 2020

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler underwent successful hip surgery on May 9. The surgery leaves open the possibility that Kesler could resume his NHL career following a lengthy recovery.

Hip resurfacing is a bone-preserving hip replacement that provides pain relief and increases function in normal activities of daily living.

Canes’ Jaccob Slavin ‘walks the walk’ as man of faith in NHL

Posted on May 11, 2019September 15, 2020

RALEIGH, NC – Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin met his wife on Twitter, but probably not in the manner you might think.

“Most people think, ‘Oh, you’re the hockey player. She creeped you or she stalked you, right?’ But no,” Slavin says. “It was a total God thing.”

Kyle Turris named captain at 2019 Worlds for Team Canada

Posted on May 11, 2019September 15, 2020

SLOVAKIA – Nashville Predators forward Kyle Turris has been named captain for Team Canada at the world men’s hockey championship in Slovakia.

Las Vegas Knights forward Mark Stone and Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier have been named the alternates.

Dylan Larkin Named Assistant Captain of Team USA at Worlds

Posted on May 6, 2019September 15, 2020

MANHEIM, GERMANY – Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich./Detroit Red Wings/University of Michigan) was named alternate captain of the 2019 U.S. Men’s National Team and joins captain Patrick Kane (Buffalo, N.Y./Chicago Blackhawks) as the leadership group for the U.S. entry into the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship that begins for Team USA on Friday (May 10) in Kosice, Slovakia.

The U.S. staged its first practice in preparation for the world championship here this afternoon as it began three days in Mannheim that will finish with the team’s lone pre-tournament game against Germany on Tuesday (May 7) at 7 p.m. local time.

Slavin’s Days as the Most Underrated NHL Defenseman Are Numbered

Posted on April 29, 2019September 15, 2020

RALEIGH, NC – The top of the post-season scoring list is somewhat unique through the early stages of the second round for no reason other than three of the four players fighting for the playoff scoring lead are blueliners. At the top is Brent Burns, the San Jose Sharks Norris Trophy-contending rearguard, who has 11 points. Behind him is teammate Erik Karlsson, set to become one of the hottest free agents in the league, at 10 points. And tied with Karlsson for third place in post-season scoring is…Jaccob Slavin?

Emergence of Jack Campbell Bright Spot For Los Angeles Kings

Posted on April 7, 2019September 15, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA – It´s very close for the Los Angeles Kings to have a season to forget right behind them. They have two games left to play as they are assured of the last place in the Western Conference. However, there are some hopes of moving forward for the Kings. One of the bright spots of their season has been an unexpected emergence of Jack Campbell, their backup goaltender. It´s quite sure he will have a roster spot when the next season commences for Los Angeles.

Maple Leafs’ Calle Rosen to get long-deserved call-up for Islanders rematch

Posted on March 30, 2019September 15, 2020

TORONTO, ONT – Out of the farm system and into a lion’s den.

Toronto Maple Leafs defence prospect Calle Rosen is finally set for a long-deserved recall and will join the big club in New York this weekend in advance of Monday’s tilt against the New York Islanders, before what is sure to be an excitable Nassau Coliseum crowd.