The top of the Central Division has been among the league’s toughest gauntlets over the past few seasons, and there’s little reason to expect that to change this year. There could be some new faces atop the list, however. The Stars line up for this season with much of the same forward group that’s taken them to back-to-back Western Conference Finals. Yes, veteran top-line … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The Central Division In 2024-25?
Waiver Wire: 9/29/24
The hockey world is one week closer to the start of the regular season, with October rolling around in just a few days. That’s sparked a flurry of decisive roster cuts as teams finalize their roster or – in the case of teams like Buffalo, New Jersey, and New York – prepare for trips overseas. As always, we’ll track the day’s waiver placements here. Boston Bruins (per … [Read more...] about Waiver Wire: 9/29/24
Training Camp Cuts: 9/29/24
With just five days to go until the NHL’s first regular-season games for 2024-25, the rate of training camp cuts is speeding up. More players are beginning to land on waivers, while waiver-exempt fringe players are heading to teams’ AHL affiliates en masse. As always, we’ll keep track of Sunday’s cuts in this article. Last updated 11:05 a.m. Chicago Blackhawks (per the Chicago … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/29/24
Blackhawks Release Rights To Max Shalunov
The Blackhawks have relinquished the rights to winger Max Shalunov, reports Scott Powers of The Athletic (subscription link). The 31-year-old was drafted back in 2011 but with there being no transfer agreement between the NHL and the Russian Hockey Federation, Chicago held his rights indefinitely. Shalunov has elected to stay in the KHL since returning there for the 2014-15 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Release Rights To Max Shalunov
Training Camp Cuts: 9/28/24
As we reach the midway point of the preseason for most teams, coaches will want to start paring down their rosters to work with more of the main group. Accordingly, it could be a busy weekend for cuts. We’ll keep track of today’s cuts here. Chicago Blackhawks (via NHL.com’s Tracey Myers) G Benjamin Gaudreau (released from ATO to AHL Rockford) F Gavin Hayes (to AHL Rockford) D … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/28/24