The New York Rangers have opted to sign general manager Chris Drury to a multi-year extension even after a convoluted and disappointing campaign. That decision could leave assistant general manager Ryan Martin open to finding a promotion elsewhere this summer, and maybe even a move to the New York Islanders, per ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. Martin has served as the general manager of … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference Notes: Martin, Puljujarvi, Lukashevich
Penguins Unlikely To Qualify Raivis Ansons
According to Seth Rorabaugh of the Tribune-Review, the Pittsburgh Penguins are unlikely to issue forward prospect Raivis Ansons his $813K qualifying offer this summer. Ansons would become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career and would be a candidate to return overseas to continue his professional career.The Penguins selected Ansons with the 149th overall … [Read more...] about Penguins Unlikely To Qualify Raivis Ansons
Metro Notes: Sullivan, Penguins Goaltending, Fehervary
The Pittsburgh Penguins won’t be among the few teams looking for a new bench boss this summer. In an article from Wes Crosby of NHL.com, the Penguins will retain head coach Mike Sullivan through the 2025-26 NHL season. Sullivan’s tenure as the longest-serving coach in franchise history is a story of two distinct coaching periods. He guided Pittsburgh to back-to-back Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Metro Notes: Sullivan, Penguins Goaltending, Fehervary
Kris Letang Undergoes Heart Surgery
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery to close a small hole in his heart called a patent foramen ovale, the team announced. He’ll miss the team’s final regular-season game but is expected back for training camp in the fall. The recovery time for the procedure is four to six weeks. It’s a scary headline for a player who’s had a few of them in his lengthy … [Read more...] about Kris Letang Undergoes Heart Surgery
Minor Transactions: 4/18/25
There will be several small roster moves today as playoff teams recall their required third goalie for practice and emergency backup purposes, and non-playoff teams conduct some end-of-season roster trimming. We’ll cover all those moves here: The Blues announced they’ve recalled goaltender Will Cranley from ECHL Florida to serve as their emergency backup. St. Louis selected … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 4/18/25