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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
NHL trade buzz: Colorado Avalanche weigh Samuel Girard's future, Nick Robertson on Maple Leafs' trade radar
Colorado Avalanche weigh Samuel Girard's future, Nick Robertson on Maple Leafs' trade radar (Image Via Twitter) Teams have been facing their roster changes as preparations for the next season are underway. This has sparked trade chatter behind big names like Samuel Girard and Nick Robertson. The two have very team-friendly contracts; however, their changing roles and shifting priorities from their teams could precipitate their movement before puck drop. Since the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves juggling between salary and depth concerns, the offseason might just bring a few surprises to their rosters, either to improve on the floor or just to create some financial space for new signings. Samuel Girard's shift puts the Colorado Avalanche in a dilemma Samuel Girard is one of those names that usually come up whenever the Avalanche discuss cap-space matters. Even though Girard is under contract through the 2026–27 season at a very team-friendly rate of around $5 million AAV, his 2025 playoff usage came as a bit of a shock to many. He was always on Colorado's second defensive pairing, and the drop in his ice time was glaring-even in respect to it possibly changing into a third-pairing role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo After the signing of veteran Burns and the failure to keep hold of Lindgren, the competition has thus become tighter on the defensive side. Currently sitting $3.3 million under the cap, trading away Girard could also be an option for flexibility if a worthy star or impact player comes into play. Toronto Maple Leafs roster depth puts Nick Robertson into trade speculation Come summer, Nick Robertson reached an agreement with the Leafs, avoiding arbitration, signing a $1.85 million contract for one year. But with 14 forwards under contract, Toronto may face a need to trim its roster in any event. With veterans Calle Jarnkrok or David Kampf theoretically in the mix, Robertson's scoring upside and his youth should make him a much more palatable trade chip for rival clubs. Toronto has seemed previously reluctant to trade the 23-year-old winger, but its pursuit of Jack Roslovic might change the calculus. Clearing cap space may well be required, and Robertson could be the person who creates that much-needed space. Weighing cap space against potential upgrades Neither Colorado nor Toronto is in a panic over the salary cap, but both realize that anything is an upgrade with a price. For Colorado, trading away Girard would be a tough call. Girard is an experienced individual who also earns a cap-friendly contract. For Toronto, losing Robertson could hurt, especially if he flourishes elsewhere. Yet in the modern-day tough East- and West-conference landscape, everything has to be weighed for survival. Also Read: Alex Ovechkin begins a new journey off the ice with Yandex‑backed documentary project Hence, as the offseason proceeds, the days of Samuel Girard and Nick Robertson remain up in the air. Both players do have their values; however, newer needs, as well as financial strategies, may very well force respective teams to commence conversations on trading. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Adam Ružička eyes NHL comeback after successful KHL season
Adam Ružička Eyes NHL Comeback After Successful KHL Season (Image Via Twitter) After the rather debatable selection of his exit from the NHL in early 2024, it could soon be possible for Slovak forward Adam Ružička to return to North America. The 26-year-old spent the previous season in Russia with Spartak Moscow, allegedly awaiting a concrete NHL offer. While his team wants to retain him, Ružička holds hopes of an NHL comeback-which may be his ambition-plus needing to compete in the Winter Olympics for Slovakia. Adam Ružička rebuilds his career with Spartak Moscow After a brief unsatisfactory stint with the Coyotes, Adam Ružička found new life in the KHL. With Spartak Moscow, the forward racked up 45 points in 65 regular-season games and added 12 more in 12 playoff appearances. Finishing in third place in the West and making it to the second round of the playoffs was quite a good run for Ružička, who seemed to flourish in his new environment. Arizona's exit still looms over Adam Ružička's NHL hopes After being released by Arizona in February 2024, his NHL trajectory took a downward curve. Only weeks after joining the Coyotes off waivers from Calgary, the forward was let go in the wake of a social media controversy concerning a now-deleted video. Putting him under scrutiny, Ružička quickly redirected his focus, taking his KHL performance as an indicator of his maturity and consistency. That said, NHL front offices may still hold a wary view, and no specific franchise has yet been publicly tied to him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo Olympic dreams may affect Adam Ružička's next step Adam Ruzicka 3-1 Goal vs Washington Capitals | December 3, 2022 If Adam Ružička returns to the NHL, it may be part of a strategy that also takes his Olympic ambitions into consideration. His icing for the Slovak senior team during the 2022 Olympic qualifiers is still his sole major international experience. Since at least a minority do not consider KHL players for inclusion in the national side, Ružička could view an NHL comeback as the easier route toward selection for the Olympics. Interestingly, his brother-in-law, Michal Čajkovský, a former teammate at Spartak, is also currently a free agent and may factor into Ružička's next choice. Also Read: Alex Ovechkin begins a new journey off the ice with Yandex‑backed documentary project Adam Ružička stands at a very important juncture in his life: behind him are astonishing KHL statistics, and in front of him are the Olympics, his NHL hopes still very much alive. It remains to be seen whether or not some NHL club is ready to give the Slovak wing a shot, but one thing is for sure: Ružička is eager to open a brand new chapter in his career. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
