Recent Articles written by Mike Gould

Mike Gould has been writing for Daily Faceoff since May 2022. He also contributes to FlamesNation, CanucksArmy, OilersNation, and TheLeafsNation, and works for the BCHL's Okotoks Oilers.

Arbitration dates set for seven NHL restricted free agents

Arbitration dates set for seven NHL restricted free agentsKaapo Kakko and Nick Robertson are among the seven players slated to attend arbitration hearings.

Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick

Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pickJoshua’s contract has three years remaining at a $3.25 million cap hit.

Flames re-sign RFAs Yan Kuznetsov, Rory Kerins, and Jeremie Poirier

Flames re-sign RFAs Yan Kuznetsov, Rory Kerins, and Jeremie PoirierThe Flames now only have Connor Zary left to sign as an RFA this summer.

Blue Jackets sign Dysin Mayo to one-year contract

Blue Jackets sign Dysin Mayo to one-year contractMayo skated in 82 NHL games with the Arizona Coyotes in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

Blackhawks sign Anton Frondell to three-year, entry-level contract

Blackhawks sign Anton Frondell to three-year, entry-level contractThe Blackhawks selected Frondell with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Islanders sign Victor Eklund to three-year, entry-level contract

Islanders sign Victor Eklund to three-year, entry-level contractThe Islanders selected Eklund with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Sharks re-sign Jack Thompson to one-year contract

Sharks re-sign Jack Thompson to one-year contractThompson collected 10 points in 31 games with the Sharks in 2024-25.

Sharks sign forward Jeff Skinner to one-year contract

Sharks sign forward Jeff Skinner to one-year contractSkinner’s new contract with the Sharks carries a $3 million cap hit.

Avalanche sign Josh Manson to two-year contract extension

Avalanche sign Josh Manson to two-year contract extensionManson’s new deal is worth $3.95 million annually through the 2027-28 season.

Panthers re-sign forward Mackie Samoskevich to one-year contract

Panthers re-sign forward Mackie Samoskevich to one-year contractSamoskevich’s new one-year deal reportedly carries a $775,000 cap hit.