Sweaters numbers are synonmous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Numbers: No. 98
The New York Islanders Have Traded Josh Bailey to the Chicago Blackhawks
News broke today of a trade for Josh Bailey between the New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks. Along with Bailey, the Islanders are sending a 2026 2nd Round pick in exchange for future considerations. Josh Bailey is a serviceable NHL veteran, so this appears to be a salary savings plan by General Manager Lou Lamoriello. #Isles have traded Josh Bailey and a 2026 2nd … [Read more...] about The New York Islanders Have Traded Josh Bailey to the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks Sign New Acquisition
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a a new Nick Foligno contract. Foligno was recently acquired from the Boston Bruins, but has signed a one-year deal. This contract is worth $4 million and carries Foligno through the end of the 2023-24 season. News of the deal broke early on Tuesday afternoon. Happy to have you, Nick pic.twitter.com/uyuMquC9Lu — Chicago Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Sign New Acquisition
Taylor Hall Sent to Chicago
The Boston Bruins need cap space and moved Taylor Hall to get it. Full trade, per sources: To #NHLBruins: Rights to RFAs Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula. To #Blackhawks: Taylor Hall, rights to UFA Nick Foligno. No salary retained by Boston, this represents a pure salary dump to clear $6 million off Bruins' books. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 26, … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall Sent to Chicago
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks
We’ve got some more NHL rumours for you as we close in on the NHL Draft. The chatter is getting louder as we get to the start of July. Some early off-season changes may have turned some things on their head. Toronto Maple Leafs fans thought that Ryan O’Reilly was going to be a rental. However, there may be a chance he returns. Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will be … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks