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Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Avalanche sign KHL G Ilya Nabokov to entry-level deal
May 30 - The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year entry-level contract on Friday. The Russian spent the past two-plus years with the KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk and was named the KHL Rookie of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Colorado selected him in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, making him the first goaltender picked that year. The Avs experienced a season of transition at the goaltender position in 2024-25. They traded Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen less than two months into the season and acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood; six players in all made at least one start between the pipes for Colorado. --Field Level Media
National Post
5 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Flames rumoured to be interested in Russian goaltender Ivan Prosvetov
Article content One of the starting netminders from the KHL has opted out of his contract to rekindle his NHL dream. Article content Article content And as media in Russia speculate about the next stop for Ivan Prosvetov, there are rumblings that he could wind up with the Calgary Flames. Article content In fact, Sport Express is reporting that the Flames are the 'main contender' to sign the 26-year-old puck-stopper. Article content If this name is familiar to fans, it's because Prosvetov's resume already includes four seasons of spot duty as an NHLer. He totalled 13 appearances with the Arizona Coyotes between 2021-23 and 11 more with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2023-24 campaign. His career stat sheet shows an 8-9-2 record, a 3.70 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage. Article content Article content Prosvetov, who is listed at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds, posted much better numbers this season as the go-to goalie for CSKA Moscow, highlighted by a 2.32 GAA, a .920 save percentage and four shutouts. He reportedly had two years remaining on his KHL contract, but he was recently allowed to opt out of that deal to explore another NHL opportunity. Article content If it's true that the Flames are making a pitch, it would hint that they're not optimistic that Dan Vladar will be sticking around as Dustin Wolf's backup. Vladar is set to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1 and although the 27-year-old has expressed interest in remaining in Calgary, perhaps those negotiations have reached a stalemate. Article content
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Erik Brännström Signs Multi-Year Deal In Switzerland
Swedish defenseman Erik Brännström, 25, has signed a three-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Monday. 'We are very pleased to welcome Erik Brännström, a player we have been following for some time,' said Lausanne sports director John Fust. 'His anticipation, mobility, and ability to contribute offensively make him a modern and complete defender. Our analysis confirms that his experience and versatility will be major assets for our squad.' Brännström, who had played in North America from 2018 until now, had been rumored to be heading to Switzerland for some time. Originally from Eksjö, Sweden, Brännström played junior hockey and turned pro with HV71 in nearby Jönköping. Brännström was a first-round pick, 17th overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 and was moved to the Ottawa Senators in a 2019 multi-player deal that saw Vegas acquire Mark Stone. From 2019 to 2024, Brännström's career was fairly stable – mostly playing in the NHL for Ottawa with occasional assignments to the Belleville Senators, the team's nearby AHL farm team. However, this past season was quite chaotic for the diminutive, puck-moving defenseman. He signed as a free-agent with the Colorado Avalanche in the summer but was traded to the Vancouver Canucks before the season began. After playing 28 games in Vancouver, he was dealt to the New York Rangers as part of the J.T. Miller trade in late January and then traded again to the Buffalo Sabres just prior to the trade deadline. He did not play an NHL game for either of the latter two teams. Overall, Brännström has 77 points and 162 penalty minutes in 294 NHL regular-season games. Brännström joins a Lausanne team that has been one of Switzerland's best the past few years and wants to win a title this year under reigning coach of the year Geoff Ward. Last season the team finished first in the regular season and has lost in the finals each of the past two seasons to the ZSC Lions. In addition to Brännström, Lausanne has under contract for 2025-26 goaltenders Connor Hughes and Antoine Keller, as well as American Austin Czarnik, German Dominik Kahun, and Finns Janne Kuokkanen, and Antti Suomela, Lauri Pajuniemi and Sami Niku. Photo © Robert Edwards-Imagn Images: Erik Brännström playing for the Vancouver Canucks in 2024-25. Connor Hughes Returns To Switzerland, Signs Long-Term Deal Canadian-Swiss goaltender Connor Hughes, 28, has signed a five-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Tuesday.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Erik Brännström Signs Multi-Year Deal In Switzerland
Swedish defenseman Erik Brännström, 25, has signed a three-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Monday. 'We are very pleased to welcome Erik Brännström, a player we have been following for some time,' said Lausanne sports director John Fust. 'His anticipation, mobility, and ability to contribute offensively make him a modern and complete defender. Our analysis confirms that his experience and versatility will be major assets for our squad.' Advertisement Brännström, who had played in North America from 2018 until now, had been rumored to be heading to Switzerland for some time. Originally from Eksjö, Sweden, Brännström played junior hockey and turned pro with HV71 in nearby Jönköping. Brännström was a first-round pick, 17th overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 and was moved to the Ottawa Senators in a 2019 multi-player deal that saw Vegas acquire Mark Stone. From 2019 to 2024, Brännström's career was fairly stable – mostly playing in the NHL for Ottawa with occasional assignments to the Belleville Senators, the team's nearby AHL farm team. Advertisement However, this past season was quite chaotic for the diminutive, puck-moving defenseman. He signed as a free-agent with the Colorado Avalanche in the summer but was traded to the Vancouver Canucks before the season began. After playing 28 games in Vancouver, he was dealt to the New York Rangers as part of the J.T. Miller trade in late January and then traded again to the Buffalo Sabres just prior to the trade deadline. He did not play an NHL game for either of the latter two teams. Overall, Brännström has 77 points and 162 penalty minutes in 294 NHL regular-season games. Brännström joins a Lausanne team that has been one of Switzerland's best the past few years and wants to win a title this year under reigning coach of the year Geoff Ward. Last season the team finished first in the regular season and has lost in the finals each of the past two seasons to the ZSC Lions. In addition to Brännström, Lausanne has under contract for 2025-26 goaltenders Connor Hughes and Antoine Keller, as well as American Austin Czarnik, German Dominik Kahun, and Finns Janne Kuokkanen, and Antti Suomela, Lauri Pajuniemi and Sami Niku. Advertisement Photo © Robert Edwards-Imagn Images: Erik Brännström playing for the Vancouver Canucks in 2024-25. Connor Hughes Returns To Switzerland, Signs Long-Term Deal Connor Hughes Returns To Switzerland, Signs Long-Term Deal Canadian-Swiss goaltender Connor Hughes, 28, has signed a five-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Tuesday.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Avalanche Predicted to Trade For Mikko Rantanen Replacement
The Colorado Avalanche pushed the Dallas Stars as much as they could in the first round of the playoffs this year, but they fell just short of advancing. Colorado is only a few years separated from winning the Stanley Cup and the front office is looking to get the team back to competing for another title. But in order to do this, the front office will need to be very active this summer. Colorado still has great players on the team, but allowing Mikko Rantanen to leave was a big mistake. Advertisement Rantanen proved that against the Avalanche in the playoffs, and now the team will need to find his replacement. NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report linked Colorado with the perfect player, Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. "The Canucks seem to have lost confidence in Pettersson despite their public support of him. He might also welcome a fresh start, and Colorado would be a great place to get that given the style of play and the offensive talent that is already place. Beyond that, Colorado has shown time-and-time again that it is not afraid to be would be a great target to give them another potentially dominant center behind Nathan MacKinnon (something they desperately need)." Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) pursues Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Bob Frid-Imagn Images Pettersson had a very down 2024-25 season, scoring only 15 goals and 30 assists. Due to this, Vancouver may look to move on, and the Avalanche could be the perfect landing spot for him. Advertisement Vancouver is looking to reload after missing the postseason as well, and landing a solid trade package for the star could be one way to make it happen. The Canucks have plenty of other talented players on the team, and Colorado could look to pounce on this opportunity. Colorado has a good foundation in place, giving Pettersson an already established team that is ready to win. This could be a win-win for both sides, if they want to be aggressive this summer. Related: Sharks Predicted to Land $42M Star in Free Agency Related: Latest Comments From Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner May Hint at Future Plans
