Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno returned to the lineup last night, dressing for the first time in almost two weeks (as per Michael Russo of The Athletic). The 33-year-old missed five games due to an upper-body injury but suited up against Washington and was +1 in 18:10 of play. The veteran winger is having a routine season by his standards, tallying 11 goals and 11 … [Read more...] about Chandler Stephenson Participates In Full Contact Practice
Kraken Willing To Retain Half Of Brandon Tanev’s Salary
According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Seattle Kraken have indicated they’re willing to retain 50% of Brandon Tanev’s $3.5MM cap hit. If Tanev’s market wasn’t already robust, the news should open up his market to most, if not all, of the contending teams this season. The 10-year veteran would instantly improve any team’s bottom six and should command a second-round pick in a … [Read more...] about Kraken Willing To Retain Half Of Brandon Tanev’s Salary
Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a whopping trade a few days before the deadline. The full trade details are as follows: Tampa Bay acquires F Yanni Gourde (50% retained by Seattle, 25% retained by Detroit), F Oliver Bjorkstrand, the signing rights to D Kyle Aucoin, and Seattle’s 2025 fifth-round pick Seattle acquires F Michael Eyssimont, Tampa Bay’s 2026 first-round pick, … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde
Seattle Kraken Recall Ben Meyers, Jacob Melanson
After trading Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier today, the Seattle Kraken opened up a pair of roster spots. Newly acquired Michael Eyssimont will take one of those spots, and the Kraken announced they’re recalling Ben Meyers and Jacob Melanson for additional depth. Meyers has been an infrequent depth option for the Kraken this season. … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Recall Ben Meyers, Jacob Melanson
Kraken Holding Out Brandon Tanev For Trade Purposes
The Seattle Kraken are planning to hold winger Brandon Tanev out of the lineup in Thursday night’s game against the Nashville Predators per Sporstnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This will be Seattle’s way of protecting their assets with Friday’s Trade Deadline looming. Tanev has been a frequent mention in trade rumors leading into deadline season. Tanev has played for three different … [Read more...] about Kraken Holding Out Brandon Tanev For Trade Purposes