Veteran netminder Alex Stalock is joining the Sharks’ television broadcast crew this upcoming season, the team announced (via Max Miller of The Hockey News). The move likely signals the end of his 15-year professional career. Stalock, who spent last season in the Ducks organization, was a finalist for the Masterton Trophy in 2023 after working his way back into a regular NHL … [Read more...] about Alex Stalock Likely To Retire
Artyom Levshunov Expected To Miss Time With Foot Injury
Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside spoke with Dallas Stars general manager about the team’s negotiations with restricted free-agent defenseman Thomas Harley. Nill showed no sense of urgency to speed along the process, highlighting the fact that training camp doesn’t start for another week so both sides have some time to agree to terms. The 23-year-old is coming off a career year in … [Read more...] about Artyom Levshunov Expected To Miss Time With Foot Injury
West Notes: Huberdeau, Pelletier, Blackhawks
Jonathan Huberdeau’s tenure with the Flames has been wildly underwhelming, to say the least. The 31-year-old winger has been limited to 27 goals and 107 points in 160 games – decidedly fringe top-six production – since being acquired from the Panthers and signing an eight-year, $84MM extension. The former Calder winner and once-elite playmaking winger is hoping a new offseason … [Read more...] about West Notes: Huberdeau, Pelletier, Blackhawks
Blackhawks Notes: Nazar, Levshunov, Hall
Blackhawks forward prospect Frank Nazar knows what he needs to do in training camp to lock down a roster spot and keep it through his rookie season. The 20-year-old spoke recently to Scott Powers of The Athletic, who detailed the 2022 first-round pick’s chances of sticking with the big club in his first professional season. “Definitely just the pace of the play, being able to … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Nazar, Levshunov, Hall
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Chicago Blackhawks
Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t often see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Chicago Blackhawks