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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers rumors: New York ‘testing market' on top-4 defenseman
The post Rangers rumors: New York 'testing market' on top-4 defenseman appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Rangers are in the midst of a long, long offseason after going from winning the President's Trophy to missing the playoffs in a span of just a year. That cost Peter Laviolette his job, and Mike Sullivan taking over behind the bench might not be the only change coming in the Big Apple. Advertisement The Rangers are reportedly exploring the trade market for defenseman K'Andre Miller, who will be a restricted free agent on July 1, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday's edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. 'It's not a guarantee, but they are testing the market on Miller. They want to know what it is,' the hockey insider said. 'So, we'll see where it goes, but his name is definitely out there.' Miller has been a key piece of New York's blue line since being selected in the first round, No. 22 overall, in the 2018 NHL Draft. The 25-year-old played two seasons with the University of Wisconsin Badgers before breaking into the league full time in 2020-21. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native's best season came in 2022-23, when he managed 43 points over 79 games and established himself as an up-and-coming star on the blue line. Advertisement He's had a couple of down years since, managing 30 points in 80 games last year and following it up with 27 points in 74 games in 2024-25. But Miller's role has continued to grow after the departures of former captain Jacob Trouba, as well as Ryan Lindgren. Miller is in the final year of a two-year, $7.44 million contract, and will be due for a significant raise. The question is, will general manager Chris Drury give him one? Rangers are short on cap space The Rangers do not have a ton of salary cap space to work with this summer; the squad owns between approximately $8 and $11 million. It won't be easy to get Miller locked up, especially considering New York has a few other RFAs on the roster, including Arthur Kaliyev, Matt Rempe, Will Cuylle, Adam Edstrom, Matthew Robertson and Zac Jones. Advertisement A couple young players will also need new contracts after the 2025-26 campaign, most notably Braden Schneider, Brennan Othmann and Brett Berard. It isn't currently clear what kind of return the Rangers would be looking for in exchange for Miller, but draft capital is definitely somewhere New York could improve. In this window of contention — the Blueshirts have been to two Eastern Conference Finals in four years — they would be wise to start stocking the cupboards for the future. The big priority next offseason will be Artemi Panarin, who continues to be the best player on the roster but will be playing out the final season of his massive seven-year, $81.50 million contract in 2025-26. There will certainly be a couple of changes coming this summer, and Drury probably also wants to see if he can bring a free agent or two to New York this July. It'll be interesting to see if Miller is still a part of the team's plans for the long haul, or whether the front office moves on from the hulking blue liner this summer.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'Don't poke the bear': Did Oilers ace d-man go too far taunting Panthers player?
Article content After Tomas Nosek took the delay of game penalty near the end of overtime, Jake Walman let him know about it 😬 — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2025 Was Walman's taunting of Nosek too much? That's how former Oilers d-man and Spittin' Chiclets podcaster Ryan Whitney saw it. 'He's played incredible but I didn't like this,' Whitney said of Walman. 'Take the PP and move on. Don't need to be testing hockey gods/karma with that.' Added Bill Horosz of the On the Prowl: Florida Panthers Den podcast, 'Don't poke the bear. Too late you already did.' Others saw Walman's action in a different light. On his 32 Thoughts podcast, Sporsnet's Elliotte Friedman noted Walman and perhaps also Oilers d-man John Klingberg had provoked Nosek. 'They made sure to get into Nosek's space on the way to the penalty box,' Friedman said, noting that this was something players on Toronto and Carolina hadn't done in the playoffs, never firing back as the bully boys of Florida kicked sand at them. But Edmonton is a different beast, Friedman said. 'Edmonton is making a point of saying, 'Normally, you guys are the ones who set the physical and verbal tone. You get others you get under other skin. We're coming at you with this too.' They're saying, 'We're not letting Florida do all the talking. We're doing some of the talking here too.' '
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bruins last team standing in coach search after Penguins make hire
The Boston Bruins now stand along as the final team to fill their coaching vacancy after the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they hired Dan Muse on Wednesday. Boston has been busy conducting interviews and narrowing down its list, but still has yet to make a decision. Advertisement While it's unclear who will be the next coach, a recent report from SportsNet's Elliotte Friedman indicated it won't be Joe Sacco — who took over for Jim Montgomery after the Bruins fired him in November. 'Joe Sacco was told he will not stay as the head coach of the Boston Bruins,' Friedman said on '32 Thoughts.' The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa reported that Jay Leach is among the finalists for the position after his in-person interview at Warrior Ice Arena last week. Leach was an assistant coach for the Bruins last season and was in charge of defense. Before that, he spent three years with the Seattle Kraken after he was coach of the Providence Bruins for four seasons. Ontario Reign coach and former Bruins forwardMarco Sturm and Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Loveare also Fourth Period's David Pagnottaadded that former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is also among those still in contention. Advertisement General manager Don Sweeney told the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy that he expects to have a coach in place 'well before' the NHL Entry Draft, which begins on June 27. While it's unclear when a decision will be made, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported he expects a decision to be made this week. More Bruins content Read the original article on MassLive.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche
Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche (Image via Getty) Martin Necas is a talented forward for the Carolina Hurricanes. Recently, his name has come up in trade talks with the Colorado Avalanche. But it seems Necas isn't too happy about the idea. According to recent reports, he is not too interested in joining Colorado. With contract talks coming up, the Hurricanes may have to make a big decision very soon. Martin Necas not fully interested in Colorado move On Monday, June 3, 2025, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared on his podcast 32 Thoughts that Martin Necas 'wasn't overly thrilled' with the idea of joining the Colorado Avalanche. Friedman spoke about this while discussing trade rumors involving Necas and Colorado. This talk began after several reports suggested that the Avalanche had shown interest in acquiring the 25-year-old forward from the Carolina Hurricanes. However, Friedman said on his show that Necas might prefer a different location. He said, 'I heard he wasn't overly thrilled about Colorado. He wants to explore all his options before committing anywhere.' The NHL offseason is the time when teams look to reshape their rosters. For Colorado, this could be a setback if Necas is not open to joining them. The Avalanche now need to think carefully before making a trade offer or starting contract talks. You can listen to the original report on 32 Thoughts Podcast: Also Read: Insider reveals Martin Necas rumored to be unhappy with Colorado Avalanche after big trade Uncertainty over Martin Necas extension talks this summer Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche Martin Necas is a restricted free agent (RFA) this summer. He just finished his season with Carolina in May 2025 after the Hurricanes were eliminated by the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' second round. Now, contract extension talks are expected to begin soon. If talks between Necas and Carolina don't go well, the team may look to trade him. But with reports saying he's not keen on Colorado, they'll have to consider other teams. According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, other NHL teams have also shown interest, and Carolina is likely to keep its options open. In a quote shared by LeBrun on June 4, 2025, one NHL executive said: 'He's a great player, but if the fit isn't right, Carolina has to think big picture. No one wants to force a trade if the player isn't excited about it.' With free agency approaching on July 1, 2025, a final decision will need to be made soon. If the Hurricanes and Necas cannot agree, and Colorado is not a favored destination, a new suitor may emerge for the young forward.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Toronto Maple Leafs might call on Joe Sacco to plug coaching void following Lane Lambert departure
Joe Sacco (via Getty Images) With Lane Lambert leaving for a head coach position with the Seattle Kraken, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at veteran coach Joe Sacco to make his bench in Craig Berube's corner. Joe Sacco, who just concluded a tumultuous interim run with the Boston Bruins, has emerged as a name of interest as Toronto searches to overhaul its coaching framework for the upcoming NHL campaign. Joe Sacco appears to be a likely candidate to fill Toronto Maple Leafs' coaching opening The loss of associate coach Lane Lambert has created a gaping hole on the coaching staff of the Toronto Maple Leafs—a gap soon to be filled by veteran NHL coach Joe Sacco. Now, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has hinted at Toronto's interest in Sacco, saying on his 32 Thoughts podcast, 'I believe Joe Sacco was told he will not stay as the head coach of the Boston Bruins,' Elliotte Friedman said. 'I'm actually kind of wondering if he could end up in Toronto, in place of Lane Lambert. We'll see. But I'm under the impression he was told he won't be staying.' Joe Sacco Reportedly Out, Boston Bruins Coaching Finalists + Why Happy Gilmore Still Matters Why Joe Sacco could be a strong fit for Toronto Maple Leafs' bench Joe Sacco has plenty of experience behind the bench. Having spent close to a decade as an assistant coach in Boston with the Bruins, Sacco was promoted to interim head coach in the 2024 season after Jim Montgomery's firing. Despite the Bruins tallying a 25-30-7 record under his command, Sacco gained respect for having guided a team that had traded away key performers like Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle. What Toronto finds particularly attractive in Sacco is his penalty-kill expertise. Boston was seventh in the NHL last season with an 82.5% kill rate when it had been shorthanded. Where Joe Sacco would fit in Toronto's coaching pecking order If employed, Joe Sacco would become part of an expanding coaching staff led by Craig Berube, who already has assistant coaches Marc Savard (forwards/power play), Mike Van Ryn (defense), and goaltending coach Curtis Sanford. Both Savard and Van Ryn, who were signed in 2023, share knowledge of Berube's system from their previous success in St. Louis. The open associate position offers a distinct path for an individual with Sacco's background to immediately contribute. With the 2025 campaign approaching quickly and hype building in Toronto, strategic recruitment moves such as this may determine if the Maple Leafs are able to finally reach the postseason threshold. Also read: Boston Bruins remain calm in head coach hunt following disappointing NHL season Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have not yet assured that they will directly replace Lane Lambert's job, the interest in Joe Sacco indicates the front office is looking into veteran, tactically astute options. Sacco's experience, specifically his penalty-kill effectiveness in Boston, may position him as a perfect fit for a Leafs team in need of honing its defensive acumen under Craig Berube.
