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4 days ago
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Chris Kreider's Trade Value May Surprise Everyone This Offseason
Chris Kreider's Trade Value May Surprise Everyone This Offseason If the New York Rangers trade Chris Kreider this summer, can they do so without retaining any of his salary? With Kreider still under contract for another two years at a cap of $6.5 million, there's a growing belief that it will be difficult for the Blueshirts to dump off Kreider's entire salary. Advertisement However, one NHL insider believes that there could be a bigger market for the veteran forward than many people may actually think. Chris Kreider's 15-Team No-Trade List Could Complicate Things For Rangers According To NHL Insider Chris Kreider's 15-Team No-Trade List Could Complicate Things For Rangers According To NHL Insider One of the biggest unknowns going into the offseason for the New York Rangers is what the future holds for Chris Kreider. 'This was a really tough year for him and he still ended up with 22 goals,' NHL insider Frank Seravalli said of Kreider. 'I look at that contract and say '$6.5 million?' If I'm a team starving for goals, I'm all over that because I'm thinking he's going to have a bounce-back year.' Advertisement The 34-year-old forward is just one season removed from recording 39 goals, 36 assists, and 75 points before having a down year, so it's not far-fetched to say he'll bounce back. Also, Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury has a track record of being able to dump off salary scott-free, specifically with Jacob Trouba and Barclay Goodrow. Expect the unexpected this summer regarding Kreider and the Rangers.
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4 days ago
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Struggling Western Conference Team Named 'Team to Watch' for Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner
Struggling Western Conference Team Named 'Team to Watch' for Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the NHL offseason fast approaching and Mitch Marner on track to become the best unrestricted free agent available on July 1, speculation around the Toronto Maple Leafs forward's next team has accelerated. Advertisement The 28-year-old just completed a six-year, $65.4 million contract and could leave Toronto, where scrutiny and pressure have followed him his entire career. The conversation around potential landing spots has largely focused on familiar destinations like the Vegas Golden Knights, who already tried to acquire him recently, but a new suitor has emerged. NHL insider Frank Seravalli identified the struggling Anaheim Ducks, who have failed to make the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons, as a team to watch closely in the coming weeks. Speaking on Sportsnet 590's "The FAN Morning Show," Seravalli pointed to Anaheim's two biggest assets in any pitch to Marner: cap space and discretion. Advertisement "The Anaheim Ducks are a team to watch for Mitch Marner in addition to Vegas," Seravalli said, per @NHLRumourReport. "Anaheim offers more anonymity and is willing to pay big money." The Ducks are entering a pivotal stage in their rebuild. According to PuckPedia, Anaheim has over $38 million in projected cap space and recently hired veteran coach Joel Quenneville to lead a new era. Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon already linked the Ducks to Marner, assuming the winger gets to free agency on July 1. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) looks up at the scoreboard against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images According to Seravalli, the club is among the few willing to push into the $15 million-per-season range to sign Marner, potentially topping at a maximum offer of seven years in term with a total value north of $100 million. Advertisement "Anonymity and financial power," Seravalli said. "Those are two of the biggest things the Ducks can offer." Related: Maple Leafs GM Makes 'Emotional' Admission About Discussion With Mitch Marner Related: 'Aggressive' Offseason Scenario Has Mitch Marner Signing With Struggling Divisional Rival This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-05-2025
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The cool Utah Mammoth logo has a neat hidden element in it
The cool Utah Mammoth logo has a neat hidden element in it The Mammoth are no longer extinct. Well, in the NHL, at least. The Utah Hockey Club has announced its rebranding: despite having a cool name and other possible cool monikers, they will henceforth be known as the Utah Mammoth (which we knew thanks to a leak from their YouTube channel). Solid. Yeti would have been better, but thanks to a copyright dispute, that was out. So now we have a cool new Utah Mammoth logo, which has a neat little hidden element: some mountains on the head. I like it! Here's a look at the new logo and their uniforms (they're keeping the "UTAH" branding for road games, which isn't as good): To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social media partners" setting to do so. A new Ice Age dawns. Introducing Utah Mammoth. #TusksUp — Utah Mammoth (@utahhockeyclub) May 7, 2025 To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social media partners" setting to do so. Meet the Utah Mammoth, permanent name and identity of #NHL's newest franchise - formerly #UtahHC. Inside the fan-driven branding process which spanned 850,000 votes, came together in 13 months and includes a few juicy easter eggs. #TusksUp Story: — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 7, 2025 To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social media partners" setting to do so. Utah Hockey Club is now officially the Utah Mammoth! They'll wear the (very cool) logo at home and UTAH on the road. Gear goes on sale today at team store and jerseys will be available later this summer. Their NHL draft picks will wear them in June.#TusksUp @utahhockeyclub — Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 7, 2025 Awesome. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Utah Mammoth logo has hidden element in it
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06-05-2025
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The Rangers' 2025 Draft Dilemma Explained
Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images The New York Rangers have a difficult decision on their hands. As part of the J.T. Miller trade, the Rangers either have to give up their first-round pick in 2025 or 2026. It will be given to the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a separate trade between the Vancouver Canucks and Penguins. Rangers Hold 12th Overall Pick After Draft Lottery With A Big Decision To Make Rangers Hold 12th Overall Pick After Draft Lottery With A Big Decision To Make The New York Rangers will hold the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27. The Rangers hold the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, so should the team hold the pick or give it up in order to keep their 2026 selection? One NHL insider believes it is too much of a risk to give up next year's draft pick despite expectations of a comeback next season. 'They have until 48 hours before the draft begins to decide whether or not they want to convey that pick, essentially to Pittsburgh,' NHL insider Frank Seravalli said. 'I would do it solely because I think if things do go sideways next year, which I think they're primed for a bounce back, but let's just say on the off chance that it does go sideways, you definitely don't want to have your team win the lottery, and it's the Pittsburgh Penguins that hold a 2026 unprotected first-round pick, which is one of the huge boons of the deal.' Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury has not indicated on what direction he plans on going regarding this decision.
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06-05-2025
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The Rangers' 2025 Draft Dilemma Explained
Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images The New York Rangers have a difficult decision on their hands. As part of the J.T. Miller trade, the Rangers either have to give up their first-round pick in 2025 or 2026. It will be given to the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a separate trade between the Vancouver Canucks and Penguins. Rangers Hold 12th Overall Pick After Draft Lottery With A Big Decision To Make Rangers Hold 12th Overall Pick After Draft Lottery With A Big Decision To Make The New York Advertisement Rangers will hold the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27. The Rangers hold the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, so should the team hold the pick or give it up in order to keep their 2026 selection? One NHL insider believes it is too much of a risk to give up next year's draft pick despite expectations of a comeback next season. 'They have until 48 hours before the draft begins to decide whether or not they want to convey that pick, essentially to Pittsburgh,' NHL insider Frank Seravalli said. 'I would do it solely because I think if things do go sideways next year, which I think they're primed for a bounce back, but let's just say on the off chance that it does go sideways, you definitely don't want to have your team win the lottery, and it's the Pittsburgh Penguins that hold a 2026 unprotected first-round pick, which is one of the huge boons of the deal.' Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury has not indicated on what direction he plans on going regarding this decision.
