Longtime NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto announced his retirement via Instagram today, ending a 13-season NHL career. Del Zotto, 33, was drafted by the New York Rangers with the 20th overall pick out of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals in 2008. He would jump to professional hockey after one more season in juniors, recording 37 points in 80 games in 2009-10 and earning All-Rookie Team … [Read more...] about Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement
Nashville Predators Sign Dylan Wells To PTO
According to CapFriendly, the Nashville Predators have signed netminder Dylan Wells to a PTO. Wells, 25, split last season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars organizations. He played in 17 AHL games for the Blackhawks’ affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, and posted a .905 save percentage. He was included in the Blackhawks’ trade of Max Domi to Dallas, and ended up … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Sign Dylan Wells To PTO
August Free Agency Update: Central Division
As even most mid-tier free agents are now off the market, it’s a good time to look at how each team has fared on the free agent market this offseason. We’re publishing a list of one-way signings (i.e., likelier to start the season on the NHL roster) by team, per division, to keep you updated on NHL player movement since the new league year began on July 1. Asterisked players … [Read more...] about August Free Agency Update: Central Division
Predators Prospect Alexander Campbell Transfers To Northeastern
Predators prospect Alexander Campbell is on the move. After spending his first three seasons at Clarkson, Northeastern University announced (Twitter link) that the forward will suit up for the Huskies in 2023-24. The 22-year-old was a third-round pick by Nashville back in 2019 (65th overall) after a strong season with Victoria of the BCHL. Campbell spent the following year … [Read more...] about Predators Prospect Alexander Campbell Transfers To Northeastern
Prospect Jesse Kiiskinen Sustains Jaw Injury At World Junior Summer Showcase
Predators prospect Jesse Kiiskinen sustained a jaw injury on Monday and was held out of Finland’s final contest on Wednesday as well at the World Junior Summer Showcase. However, NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman notes that the injury isn’t believed to be serious but given that this is a summer event, they’re opting for caution with the 17-year-old. Kiiskinen was a third-round pick by … [Read more...] about Prospect Jesse Kiiskinen Sustains Jaw Injury At World Junior Summer Showcase