One of the most highly anticipated nights on the NHL calendar has finally arrived as the annual NHL Draft Lottery was held to determine which team would have the honor of selecting first and second overall at the 2023 NHL Draft. The 16 teams that failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs all had a chance to win the lottery, though teams can only move up a maximum of ten … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Win 2023 NHL Draft Lottery
St. Louis Blues Sign André Heim
The St. Louis Blues signed undrafted free agent forward André Heim to a one-year entry-level contract Monday, per a media release. Heim, who plays both center and wing, has played the past six seasons in the Swiss National League. St. Louis did not disclose the financial term of Heim’s one-year pact, although it will be a two-way contract. The 25-year-old was nearing the end of … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Sign André Heim
Joel Hofer To Play For Canada At IIHF Worlds
After revealing their initial roster yesterday for the upcoming World Championship, Hockey Canada announced (Twitter link) that Blues goaltender Joel Hofer and Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton have been added to the roster. Hofer spent most of the season with AHL Springfield but didn’t look out of place in six games with St. Louis where he posted a .905 SV%. He’s expected to … [Read more...] about Joel Hofer To Play For Canada At IIHF Worlds
St. Louis Blues Sign Leo Loof To Entry-Level Contract
The St. Louis Blues have announced the signing of 21-year-old Swedish defenseman Leo Loof to a three-year entry-level contract. The team did not disclose the financial specifics of Loof’s deal, which will expire in the summer of 2026. Loof was selected by the Blues in the third round, 88th overall of the 2020 NHL Draft. He most recently played for Ilves in the Finnish Liiga, … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Sign Leo Loof To Entry-Level Contract
Martin Frk Inks Two-Year Deal In Switzerland
Earlier this month, we covered reports that talented minor-league forward Martin Frk would head overseas to Switzerland next season. That move is now official, as NL team SC Bern announced the signing of Frk to a two-year contract Monday morning. The move to Europe comes after Frk’s impressive AHL performance in recent seasons, which no doubt caught the attention of overseas … [Read more...] about Martin Frk Inks Two-Year Deal In Switzerland