Sweaters numbers are synonymous 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 Number: No. 88
RFA Alex DeBrincat Signs New Contract
The Detroit Red Wings signed RFA right wing Alex DeBrincat to a new contract. The deal runs for four years. The deal pays DeBrincat an $7.875 million cap hit annually. UPDATE: The #RedWings have signed Alex DeBrincat to a 4-year extension with an AAV of $7,875,000. pic.twitter.com/F3aiEpzqO1 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 10, … [Read more...] about RFA Alex DeBrincat Signs New Contract
2023 NHL Draft Grades: Part One
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik Frandson on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Draft Grades: Part One
Behind the Sweater Numbers: No. 98
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