We're starting think about the season which is only 3 weeks away.  We have a quick, less than thorough review of the Metro division and just provide updates on our lives and talk about the beautiful September weather.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

 

Title Player Steve Kasper 

News 

McDavid sounds positive about re-signing next summer.  https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-preview/connor-mcdavid-factors-for-long-term-future-in-edmonton

Adam Larsson signs 4 year deal with Kraken

Leafs bring in Paccioretty on PTO

LeBrun on Stamkos leaving Lightning - https://www.tsn.ca/video/lebrun-on-lightning-moving-on-from-stamkos-i-think-that-one-will-come-back-to-haunt-them%7E2993193

Rookie camps open.  

PWHL names / logos released 

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/pwhl-unveils-all-six-team-identities-ahead-of-second-season/

Guess the 5th

Connections  

Last Week - Ryan O’Reilly, Zack Kassian, Jamie Benn, Matt Martin - none of them wear visors

This Week: Brendan Bell, Claude Provost, Dana Murzyn, Gaetan Duchesne 

Metro Division Preview

Last season 

Carolina Hurricanes

• Don Waddell resigned as president and general manager on May 24, 2024.
• Eric Tulsky was promoted from assistant GM to general manager on June 18, 2024.

Columbus Blue Jackets

•  have $25MM in cap space
• The Blue Jackets are seeking forward depth and a goalie under new GM Don Waddell.
• They have the 4th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

New Jersey Devils

• The Devils have a top-10 selection in the draft for the sixth time in eight years.

New York Islanders

• Patrick Roy replaced Lane Lambert as head coach on January 20, 2024.
• The Islanders acquired the 20th overall pick and two second-round picks from the Chicago Blackhawks.

New York Rangers

• The Rangers acquired Reilly Smith.
• They signed Sam Carrick to a 3-year contract.
• Key departures include Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, Barclay Goodrow, Erik Gustafsson, and Blake Wheeler.

Philadelphia Flyers

• Signed top prospect Matvei Michkov to a 3-year entry-level contract.
• Re-signed Erik Johnson.
• Cam Atkinson and Marc Staal departed the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins

• The Penguins traded Reilly Smith to the New York Rangers.

While not all teams in the division had major changes, these moves represent some of the key alterations heading into the 2024-25 season. The division appears to be in a state of flux, with some teams rebuilding while others aim to maintain their competitive edge.

 

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