Free agent defenseman Alex Goligoski is hanging up his skates, he confirmed to Joe Smith of The Athletic. It’s the expected outcome after reports in June indicated he wasn’t expected back with the Wild, where he spent the final three seasons of his career. “I think I’ve known for a while,” Goligoski told Smith. “Do you hang around and see if some team wants to throw some money … [Read more...] about Alex Goligoski Confirms Retirement
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Dallas Stars
Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t often see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Dallas Stars
Checking In On Notable Remaining Restricted Free Agents
We are now three weeks away from training camp opening up in the NHL with preseason games coming quickly after. We recently checked in on several free-agent players looking for new homes shortly before preseason action and we’ll now pivot to notable restricted free agents still looking to re-up with their current clubs. Goalies One of the most oft-mentioned restricted free … [Read more...] about Checking In On Notable Remaining Restricted Free Agents
Niilopekka Muhonen Signs With Medicine Hat
WHL Medicine Hat announced that they’ve signed Stars defenseman Niilopekka Muhonen and Utah blueliner Veeti Vaisanen to contracts for the upcoming season. The Tigers selected the two players in the CHL Import Draft earlier this offseason. Muhonen was a fifth-round pick last month after spending most of last season in KalPa’s junior system in Finland. Vaisanen, meanwhile, was … [Read more...] about Niilopekka Muhonen Signs With Medicine Hat
CHL Notes: Ritchie, Mrsic, Gardiner, Ekberg
A blockbuster trade in the Western Hockey League got across the finish line today involving a pair of prospects taken in this year’s draft. The Medicine Hat Tigers have picked up Wild second-rounder Ryder Ritchie from the Prince Albert Raiders, per a team announcement, sending Blues fourth-rounder Tomas Mrsic and draft picks the other way. Ritchie, who just turned 18 earlier … [Read more...] about CHL Notes: Ritchie, Mrsic, Gardiner, Ekberg