Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula met with the team in Montreal to discuss their recent woes. The Sabres are 0-7-3 in their last ten games and have had trade rumors swirling around the team as they are on the way to extending their 13-year playoff drought. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff is reporting that Pegula’s … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Pegula, Gourde, Bannister
Justin Schultz Announces Retirement
Right-shot defenseman Justin Schultz has terminated his contract with Switzerland’s HC Lugano and “ended his career with immediate effect for strictly personal reasons,” the club said in a statement Friday. “Mine is a strictly personal choice,” Schultz said through the team. “I discussed it with my family, and I made the decision to end my career here and return to Canada. I … [Read more...] about Justin Schultz Announces Retirement
Kraken Co-Founder David Bonderman Passes Away
Kraken co-founder and ownership group member David Bonderman passed away on Wednesday at age 82, according to a club statement. A Los Angeles native, Bonderman had an expansive career as a businessman before getting involved in the sports scene. He also graduated from Harvard Law School and had a brief career as a lawyer, including serving as a special assistant to the United … [Read more...] about Kraken Co-Founder David Bonderman Passes Away
Winterton Recalled From AHL
The Kraken announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled forward Ryan Winterton from AHL Coachella Valley. The 21-year-old has been shuffled back and forth multiple times in the early going this season. Winterton has played in six games with Seattle, picking up an assist while averaging 10:45 per game of ice time. With the Firebirds, Winterton has been quite productive, … [Read more...] about Winterton Recalled From AHL
Kraken Notes: Daccord, Matyas, Gourde
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord sat out of the team’s Sunday game against New York due to illness. Head coach Dan Bylsma told media, including Seattle broadcaster Piper Shaw, that Daccord is specifically struggling to keep food down and will be available as soon as he feels better. Daccord’s absence sets up Philipp Grubauer for a second consecutive start. Grubauer made … [Read more...] about Kraken Notes: Daccord, Matyas, Gourde