The Avalanche have added NHL Central Registry Vice President Andrew Wilson to their front office as an assistant general manager, the team announced. The 41-year-old “will be working closely with general manager Chris MacFarland on all hockey-related matters.” While Wilson may not be a household name in the public eye, he’s likely on speed dial for all 32 of the league’s GMs. … [Read more...] about Avalanche Hire Andrew Wilson As Assistant General Manager
West Notes: Mercer, Rantanen, Oilers
The Wild have invited undrafted free agent goalie Riley Mercer to next month’s rookie camp, reports Mike Morreale of NHL.com. Mercer, the younger brother of Devils RFA forward Dawson Mercer, was passed over in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 drafts but came into his own in his final season of junior hockey last year with the QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs. The 20-year-old … [Read more...] about West Notes: Mercer, Rantanen, Oilers
Why An Early Georgiev Extension Is Unlikely
While Alexandar Georgiev is now extension-eligible as he’s entering the final year of his contract, Mile High Sports’ Aarif Dean suggests that it’s unlikely he gets an early deal. With Mikko Rantanen also needing a new contract for 2025-26, his situation is likely the priority while the uncertainty surrounding Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin makes it less likely that … [Read more...] about Why An Early Georgiev Extension Is Unlikely
Eagles Sign Three To AHL Deals
Winger Nick Cousins remains unsigned as we approach six weeks into the free agent market. Accordingly, he has decided the time is right to change representation as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports (Twitter link) that he has changed his agent from Octagon’s Andy Scott to Newport’s Craig Oster. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with Florida but saw his offensive … [Read more...] about Eagles Sign Three To AHL Deals
Avalanche Sign Matthew Phillips To Two-Way Deal
The Avalanche have signed forward Matthew Phillips to a one-year contract, the team announced. PuckPedia reports it’s a two-way deal worth $775K in the NHL and $287.5K in the AHL. Phillips, a diminutive 5’8″ winger who spent his junior days with the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals, was a sixth-round pick of the Flames in 2016. He signed his entry-level contract and … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Matthew Phillips To Two-Way Deal