Pro Hockey Rumors

Panthers minor leaguer Alexander True is expected to sign with Modo of the SHL next season, report SportExpressen’s Johan Svensson and Adam Johansson. The 26-year-old was once viewed as a possible part of San Jose’s plans but moved on after four years with the organization and hasn’t seen NHL action since 2021-22.  True, who has five assists in 27 career NHL appearances, has … [Read more...] about Alexander True Likely To Sign In SHL Next Season

The Ottawa Senators have hit a snag in their pursuit of moving to the LeBreton Flats, reports Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. The Senators have been working with the National Capital Commission to facilitate the move for the last two years, establishing a memorandum of understanding with the NCC that dedicated a parcel of land for a new arena. But the parcel is just seven … [Read more...] about East Notes: Senators, Lomberg, Capitals

With the salary cap largely being flat the last few years, more teams have had to dip into LTIR when injuries have come up.  Accordingly, the number of teams facing bonus overage penalties has also risen.  This year is no exception as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports in collaboration with CapFriendly that 11 teams are currently facing cap overage penalties for 2024-25 as … [Read more...] about 11 Teams Face Cap Overage Penalties Next Season

In today’s Game 2 matchup against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers will be without forward Ryan Lomberg as he is out with an illness (X Link). Taking his place in the lineup will be forward Steven Lorentz, who managed 38 games for Florida over the regular season. It will mark Lorentz’s first postseason matchup since the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, as he … [Read more...] about Ryan Lomberg Out With Illness, Steven Lorentz Enters Lineup

The Panthers hope to extend pending UFA defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports in his latest “32 Thoughts” column. Kulikov, a first-round pick of the Cats in 2009, signed a one-year, $1MM deal last summer to begin his second stint in South Florida after suiting up for six different clubs over the past four seasons. The 33-year-old Russian had surgery … [Read more...] about Panthers Interested In Extending Dmitry Kulikov