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Rick Sadowski: Big Z to Hawks in Saad trade; Burakovsky, Nichushkin in fold

October 10, 2020 - 8:57 PM ET

...er, producing 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists) in 51 regular-season games, with 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) in 15 postseason games. The 6-FEET-1, 206-pound Saad, 27, is a two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped the Blackhawks win in 2012-13 and 2014-15. He had 33 points (21 goals, 12 as...

Rick Sadowski: Quiet day on free agent front

October 9, 2020 - 7:31 PM ET

...sts) in 41 games. He had one goal in five games with the Nashville Predators, who made him a second-round pick (No. 52) in the 2011 NHL draft. A 5-FEET-11, 203-pound right wing, the Finnish-born Salomaki ($700,000 NHL/$350,000 AHL) was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 22 and had four poi...

Theo Fox: Start of a New Era?

October 9, 2020 - 4:17 AM ET

...A little bit maybe behind the curve...Very good skater, moves the puck well. Very competitive kid.” * NHL Central Scouting: “Dynamic heads up, FEET-moving defenseman capable of making an impact in all game situations, possesses the speed, smarts, competitiveness and composure to influence the...

Mike Augello: Leafs Draft Day Two focused on skill and long-term development

October 8, 2020 - 2:58 PM ET

...ident player with the puck, showing no fear against forecheckers in Liiga. He can distribute the puck through layers on the breakout and also has the FEET to carry the puck up the ice himself. Defensively, he was able to hold his own against pro-level opposition. Toronto picks Topi Niemelä at 64...

Rick Sadowski: Capsules of Avs five draft picks

October 7, 2020 - 7:56 PM ET

...said. "The NHL did a great job and then the Avalanche people here did a great job with the technical stuff. I didn't know what to expect." The 6-FEET-2, 195-pound Barron, 18, was limited to 34 games because of a blood clot in his arm. He had 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) after getting 41 p...

Rick Sadowski: Justin Barron tabbed at No. 25

October 7, 2020 - 12:37 AM ET

...’s a long day, but it's great when you can sit back and watch the draft unfold.” Limited to 34 games because of a blood clot in his arm, the 6-FEET-2, 195-pound Barron had 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in 2019-20. With the 25th pick, we select Justin Barron!#NHLDraft #GoAvsGo pic.twit...

Jan Levine: NYR take Braden Schneider at 19, Day 2 tmw, Strome, Lundqvist, Jan 1 start?

October 7, 2020 - 12:21 AM ET

...gaps well. Schneider moves the puck very well out of the defensive zone, showing great vision and patience on his outlets. He defends well due to his FEET, but also doesn’t shy away from playing the body and knocking players off pucks. He has some offensive blue line touch, but he’s probably not...

Paul Stewart: The Stew: The Hips Don't Lie Edition

October 1, 2020 - 9:10 AM ET

...mple that happened one time when I was partnered with a different referee (I won't mention his name but he had a very lengthy NHL tenure). He was 130 FEET behind a play that was right in front of me and which I saw perfectly. Even so, I had no choice but to go along with it. One of the cardinal r...

Jan Levine: Hockey Mock Draft 2020, NYR pick in, PHI on clock, COL on deck

September 30, 2020 - 4:59 PM ET

...ot, Brisson stood out to me. Scouting reports: Future Considerations: Brisson’s skating is very smooth and fluid in all directions. When his FEET are not moving, he can look like he’s coasting but he can really turn it on when his FEET are moving, and he is strong in transition and is abl...

Theo Fox: Draft Options: Defensemen

September 30, 2020 - 10:46 AM ET

...de. In transition, he makes accurate outlet passes. His skating is a bit awkward but doesn’t seem to hamper his capacity to clear the zone with his FEET. Edwards is an excellent skater with an impeccable compete level. He plays a balanced game that is reminiscent of Mitchell. Edwards plays for ...

Jan Levine: Hockey Mock Draft 2020, NJ pick in, CBJ on clock, NYR on deck

September 25, 2020 - 5:46 PM ET

...Perreault’s defensive game is very much a work in progress. He needs to work on his maturity as he has a tendency to puck watch and stop moving his FEET. He can also abandon the defensive zone early, looking for a long breakaway pass. Perreault needs to be harder on the puck and more physical on t...

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Konecny, NAK, Giroux, Hogberg, Armstrong and More

September 18, 2020 - 10:09 AM ET

... and got the puck to net. Michael Raffl tied the game at 3-3 as he stuffed home the puck from the doorstep after a partially blocked shot fell at his FEET. Aube-Kubel's vital primary assistant on the play atoned for an earlier-game undisciplined retaliatory penalty that changed the momentum of the ...

Jan Levine: Hockey Mock Draft 2020, MIN pick in, WPG on clock, NAS on deck

September 18, 2020 - 9:59 AM ET

...s (and proper stick positioning) are all on display during most possessions inside his own end. Viewing him as being “jittery” or having “happy FEET” without understanding Askarov’s style and how it clearly works for him sets critics up for failure — Askarov is incredibly intelligent and...

Ben Shelley: Kings should re-sign Ben Hutton

September 17, 2020 - 6:58 PM ET

...ng in the other direction, based on his age. Hutton had a really solid year in Los Angeles and there would be no reason for the Kings to get cold FEET about the possibility of an extension. While he may or may not be with the organization long-term, all signs point to Hutton being a great candid...

Bill Meltzer: Couturier Wins Selke Trophy, Fletcher Transcript

September 11, 2020 - 6:59 AM ET

...k and play hockey for us. He’s a real important part. I think as we saw in the playoffs, the ability to have three quality center that can play 200-FEET and produce offensively is incredibly important. He’s a big part of that future for us. What were you left regarding the power play? Is it j...

Bill Meltzer: Flyers ECSF Gameday: Game 7 vs. NYI (9/5/20)

September 5, 2020 - 7:55 AM ET

...eam, killer turnovers, including multi-turnover sequences, directly played into the first and second Islanders goals. The Flyers didn't have their FEET moving, lost most of the battles and got swarmed by New York's forecheck. Finally, neutral zone and own-zone turnovers by the Flyers and a Mathew...

Bill Meltzer: Wrap: Flyers Dig Deep, Force Game 7

September 4, 2020 - 12:17 AM ET

..., after Nicolas Aube-Kubel gambled and won high in the zone, Raffl stuffed home the puck from the doorstep after a partially blocked shot fell at his FEET. Ivan Provorov got the secondary assist. For the second time in the series, the Flyers could see their way to the third period tied but then c...

Bill Meltzer: Flyers ECSF Gameday: Game 6 vs. NYI (9/3/20)

September 3, 2020 - 6:39 AM ET

...eam, killer turnovers, including multi-turnover sequences, directly played into the first and second Islanders goals. The Flyers didn't have their FEET moving, lost most of the battles and got swarmed by New York's forecheck. Finally, neutral zone and own-zone turnovers by the Flyers and a Mathew...

Jan Levine: Should we prepare the jersey raising for Henrik Lundqvist now?

September 2, 2020 - 7:38 PM ET

...ling the puck. But I wonder if part of the phenomenon wasn’t also a reflection of the gap between most of the Rangers, young and just getting their FEET wet in the NHL, and Lundqvist, a generational player. Most were in grade school when Lundqvist first made his mark in New York. This is what...

Bill Meltzer: Flyers ECSF Gameday: Game 5 vs. NYI (9/1/20)

September 1, 2020 - 6:49 AM ET

...eam, killer turnovers, including multi-turnover sequences, directly played into the first and second Islanders goals. The Flyers didn't have their FEET moving, lost most of the battles and got swarmed by New York's forecheck. Finally, neutral zone and own-zone turnovers by the Flyers and a Mathew...

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