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Calgary Herald
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators make depth signings as development camp begins
Article content The Ottawa Senators kicked off development camp by giving an assist to their American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville on Wednesday. Article content As 15 forwards, 10 defencemen and four goaltenders hit the ice at the Bell Sensplex in the club's annual camp for prospects and free agents, the club made some signings for the present and the future on the second day of National Hockey League free agency. Article content Article content The most notable was goaltender Jackson Parsons, an Ottawa native who is one of four netminders at the camp. He was named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year last season after a stellar season with the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers. Article content Article content Parsons, 20, appeared in 52 games with the Rangers last season. He finished with a 37-12-3 record, a 2.24 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. He was also named as the top overage player in the OHL. Article content Parsons signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa. Article content He wasn't drafted, and the Senators were among several teams that opted to give Parsons the chance. He will be a depth goalie in the organization, and was scheduled to attend Clarkson University next season. Article content In 130 career games with the Rangers, Parsons posted a 2.88 GAA and a .904 save percentage along with a 74-44-7 record. There is no downside to giving Parsons a chance. Article content Article content The club also signed five veterans for Belleville: Article content Article content G Hunter Shephard: The 29-year-old spent last season with the Washington Capitals' AHL affiliate, Hershey Bears, and signed a one-year deal with the Senators. Article content Shepard, 29, posted a 23-11-4 record, a 2.80 GAA and a .891 save percentage. He was named to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. Article content F Olle Lycksell: The club confirmed his signing, which was reported on Tuesday, to a one-year, two-way deal that will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $500,000 guaranteed in the AHL. Article content Lycksell, 25, had 19 goals and 44 points in 45 games with the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate in Lehigh last season. He also had two goals and six points in seven games in the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs. Article content F Arthur Kaliyev: He split last season between the Los Angeles Kings and was picked up on waivers by the New York Rangers. Article content He didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Rangers on Saturday, and it's no surprise the Senators decided to take a chance on him. He was with the Kings' AHL affiliate, Ontario Reign, for part of last season.
Ottawa Citizen
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Senators make depth signings as development camp begins
The Ottawa Senators kicked off development camp by giving an assist to their American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville on Wednesday. Article content As 15 forwards, 10 defencemen and four goaltenders hit the ice at the Bell Sensplex in the club's annual camp for prospects and free agents, the club made some signings for the present and the future on the second day of National Hockey League free agency. Article content Article content Article content The most notable was goaltender Jackson Parsons, an Ottawa native who is one of four netminders at the camp. He was named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year last season after a stellar season with the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers. Article content Article content Parsons, 20, appeared in 52 games with the Rangers last season. He finished with a 37-12-3 record, a 2.24 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. He was also named as the top overage player in the OHL. Article content Parsons signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa. Article content He wasn't drafted, and the Senators were among several teams that opted to give Parsons the chance. He will be a depth goalie in the organization, and was scheduled to attend Clarkson University next season. Article content In 130 career games with the Rangers, Parsons posted a 2.88 GAA and a .904 save percentage along with a 74-44-7 record. There is no downside to giving Parsons a chance. Article content Article content The club also signed five veterans for Belleville: Article content Article content G Hunter Shephard: The 29-year-old spent last season with the Washington Capitals' AHL affiliate, Hershey Bears, and signed a one-year deal with the Senators. Article content Shepard, 29, posted a 23-11-4 record, a 2.80 GAA and a .891 save percentage. He was named to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. Article content F Olle Lycksell: The club confirmed his signing, which was reported on Tuesday, to a one-year, two-way deal that will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $500,000 guaranteed in the AHL. Article content Lycksell, 25, had 19 goals and 44 points in 45 games with the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate in Lehigh last season. He also had two goals and six points in seven games in the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs. Article content F Arthur Kaliyev: He split last season between the Los Angeles Kings and was picked up on waivers by the New York Rangers. Article content He didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Rangers on Saturday, and it's no surprise the Senators decided to take a chance on him. He was with the Kings' AHL affiliate, Ontario Reign, for part of last season.
Vancouver Sun
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Ottawa Senators make depth signings as development camp begins
The Ottawa Senators kicked off development camp by giving an assist to their American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville on Wednesday. As 15 forwards, 10 defencemen and four goaltenders hit the ice at the Bell Sensplex in the club's annual camp for prospects and free agents, the club made some signings for the present and the future on the second day of National Hockey League free agency. The most notable was goaltender Jackson Parsons, an Ottawa native who is one of four netminders at the camp. He was named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year last season after a stellar season with the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Parsons, 20, appeared in 52 games with the Rangers last season. He finished with a 37-12-3 record, a 2.24 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. He was also named as the top overage player in the OHL. Parsons signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa. He wasn't drafted, and the Senators were among several teams that opted to give Parsons the chance. He will be a depth goalie in the organization, and was scheduled to attend Clarkson University next season. In 130 career games with the Rangers, Parsons posted a 2.88 GAA and a .904 save percentage along with a 74-44-7 record. There is no downside to giving Parsons a chance. The club also signed five veterans for Belleville: G Hunter Shephard: The 29-year-old spent last season with the Washington Capitals' AHL affiliate, Hershey Bears, and signed a one-year deal with the Senators. Shepard, 29, posted a 23-11-4 record, a 2.80 GAA and a .891 save percentage. He was named to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. F Olle Lycksell: The club confirmed his signing, which was reported on Tuesday, to a one-year, two-way deal that will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $500,000 guaranteed in the AHL. Lycksell, 25, had 19 goals and 44 points in 45 games with the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate in Lehigh last season. He also had two goals and six points in seven games in the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs. F Arthur Kaliyev: He split last season between the Los Angeles Kings and was picked up on waivers by the New York Rangers. He didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Rangers on Saturday, and it's no surprise the Senators decided to take a chance on him. He was with the Kings' AHL affiliate, Ontario Reign, for part of last season. Kaliyev, 24, was drafted No. 33 overall by the Kings in the 2019 NHL draft. He suited up for owner Michael Andlauer and Staios with the OHL's Hamilton Bulldogs. In 202 NHL games, Kaliyev has 38 goals, 37 assists and 75 points. He will have a chance to be a call-up. F Wyatt Bongiovanni: He is staying in the organization after re-signing as a UFA. He has spent parts of the last two seasons with Belleville. Bongiovanni finished with 22 goals and 33 points in 54 games in Belleville. He signed a two-way deal that will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $160,000 in the minors. F Hayden Hodgson: He suited up for 49 games with Belleville last season. The 29-year-old Windsor native had five goals and 11 points in the AHL, but piled up 156 penalty minutes. Hodgson has played nine games in the NHL in his career. The club held its first on-ice session at the development camp on Wednesday afternoon and has another on Thursday morning that is open to the public. Among the participants are Carter Yakemchuk, the No. 7 overall selection in the 2024 draft, who is expected to push for a spot in camp after wrapping up his junior career with the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen. Blueliner Logan Hensler, selected No. 23 in the first round of this year's draft on Friday night, is also on hand. He is headed to Wisconsin University this season. bgarrioch@
Ottawa Citizen
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Belle River's Mailloux poised for full-time NHL role after trade to Blues from Canadiens
Article content Belle River's Logan Mailloux now has a chance at a full-time NHL role. Article content The Montreal Canadiens traded the 22-year-old Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for 22-year-old forward Zack Bolduc. Article content Article content 'We think he's NHL ready now,' Blues' general manager Doug Armstrong said in a post-trade media session. 'He has a job now. It's his job to come into camp and keep it.' Article content Montreal took Mailloux in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft with the 31st pick overall while Bolduc was taken 17th overall in the same draft by the Blues and appeared in 72 NHL games last season. Article content Article content A six-foot-three, 213-pound defenceman, Mailloux posted two goals and four points in seven games with the Canadiens last season, but spent much of his season in the American Hockey League with Laval. Article content Article content Mailloux played in the AHL All-Star Classic his first two seasons and was named the AHL all-rookie team in 2023-24, but is looking forward to the chance at a full-time role in the NHL with the Blues. Article content 'I'm really excited to come to St. Louis,' Mailloux said during a media conference call. 'They're giving me a chance here trading for me. They gave up a good player. I think I'm NHL ready as well. I think I'm ready to make that jump full time and hopefully come in here be able to contribute to some wins and some success next year.' Article content
Calgary Herald
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Flames ‘continuing to plug away' on contract negotiations with Dan Vladar, says Conroy
Article content Article content Is Vladar, who really seemed to find his groove after the 4 Nations Face-Off and continued to roll with a sparkling .950 save percentage in his four appearances at the world championship tournament, now wondering if another organization might view him as a potential starter or a platoon possibility? Article content Is he hoping for more playing time so he can showcase himself for a chance to represent his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Article content Is it simply a matter of finding some middle ground on term and dollar figure? Article content If Vladar does opt to test the market when free agency opens on July 1, he will be one of the most appealing options available, a guy who can offer a blend of experience and upside. Article content If the Flames need to go another route, the pickings are somewhat slim. Beyond Vladar, the list of soon-to-be UFAs in the crease is headlined by Jake Allen, Alexandar Georgiev, Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, who just lifted the Stanley Cup as the No. 2 for the Florida Panthers. Article content Article content The Flames have also been mentioned as potential suitor for Ivan Prosvetov, who is looking to return from the KHL. Article content Also factoring in this conversation is whether there is internal belief that Devin Cooley can be part of the big-league plan. Cooley's contract upgrades to a one-way for this coming season, but there may be some second-guessing after his rollercoaster campaign with the Wranglers — a superb start that netted an invite to the AHL All-Star Classic and then a miserable finishing stretch. Article content
