The Wild’s franchise-record extension for rising sophomore defenseman Brock Faber turned some heads yesterday, but general manager Bill Guerin believes the deal is “worth the risk,” he told Joe Smith of The Athletic (subscriber link). Smith adds that Guerin has acknowledged the league-wide trend of banking on potential core pieces early in their careers, getting the cost … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Faber, Wood, Hemming, Buchinger
Prospect Snapshots: Hemming, Berggren, Willander, Dragicevic
Dallas Stars 2024 first-round pick Emil Hemming has signed with the OHL’s Barrie Colts for the 2024-25 season. Hemming will forgo the final year of his three-year contract with the Liiga’s TPS, where he’s played the past two seasons. Much of his 2022-23 campaign was spent on the TPS U20 roster – with Hemming potting 16 points in 22 games. He returned to the U20 lineup at the … [Read more...] about Prospect Snapshots: Hemming, Berggren, Willander, Dragicevic
Joe Pavelski Confirms Retirement
Forward Joe Pavelski will indeed be retiring, he told Sirius XM’s Scott Laughlin today. He told reporters after the Stars were eliminated from the playoffs in early June that he expected 2023-24 to be his final season. The league has confirmed Pavelski’s retirement. Pavelski, who turned 40 last week, has spent nearly a decade as one of the league’s most consistent two-way … [Read more...] about Joe Pavelski Confirms Retirement
Dallas Stars Sign Emil Hemming To Entry-Level Contract
The Dallas Stars have inked their first-round selection of the 2024 NHL Draft as the team announced they have signed winger Emil Hemming to a three-year entry-level contract. The contract is scheduled to start during the 2024-25 NHL season but the Stars organization has not indicated where Hemming will suit up next season. Hemming is coming off his first professional season … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Sign Emil Hemming To Entry-Level Contract
Chris Tanev Seeking Four-Year Deal
Chris Tanev is looking to cash in on a solid 2023-24 NHL season as Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle of The Athletic (Subscription Required) report the veteran defenseman is looking for a four-year contract this offseason. The veteran defenseman is already engaged in contract discussions with the Dallas Stars on a new deal, but it is unknown how long the organization is willing to … [Read more...] about Chris Tanev Seeking Four-Year Deal