Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis revealed he’s played through injuries for much of the season, sharing with reporters that he tore the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder just 15 games into the year, per Chip Alexander of The News and Observer (Twitter link). Jarvis said he experienced pain and discomfort from the injuries all season long, though wearing a … [Read more...] about East Notes: Jarvis, Byram, Shattenkirk
Sabres Turning Away Trade Interest In Mattias Samuelsson
The Sabres have heard from teams looking to trade for shutdown defenseman Mattias Samuelsson following another injury-plagued season. However, The Fourth Period reports that general manager Kevyn Adams has been telling interested parties the team has no plans to move on from him. Samuelsson’s 2023-24 season was the first of the seven-year, $30MM extension he signed in October … [Read more...] about Sabres Turning Away Trade Interest In Mattias Samuelsson
NHL-Affiliated Prospects Playing In 2024 Memorial Cup
The field for the 2024 Memorial Cup, the top club tournament in junior hockey, is set. The QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs, the OHL’s London Knights and the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors all swept their respective league championship series within the last two days to advance to the CHL championship tournament, joining the host Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. This year marks the first … [Read more...] about NHL-Affiliated Prospects Playing In 2024 Memorial Cup
Buffalo Sabres Not Expected To Re-Sign Zemgus Girgensons, Victor Olofsson
After failing to make the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season, the Buffalo Sabres are expected to change their secondary scoring options this summer. According to David Pagnotta of TheFourthPeriod, the Sabres are not expected to offer contracts to pending unrestricted free agents Victor Olofsson or Zemgus Girgensons. The reported news surrounding Olofsson does not come as … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Not Expected To Re-Sign Zemgus Girgensons, Victor Olofsson
Calle Sjalin Signs In SHL
As previously rumored, Buffalo Sabres’ prospect, Calle Sjalin, has decided to sign with Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (X Link). Despite being a solid contributor during his last season in the SHL, Sjalin never got much of an opportunity throughout his time in North America, appearing in only 70 AHL games over two seasons. Without much productivity throughout his tenure … [Read more...] about Calle Sjalin Signs In SHL