NHL Hockey Player News

Jaromir Jagr(RW)|
Signing
Signing
Hearing that Jaromir Jagr has agreed to one-year, $4.5-million deal with the Dallas Stars

Jagr is an interesting addition to the re-tooling Stars. His skills appeared to be declining last season but could still be a mid-tier winger if he holds on to a top-six role with the Stars.

Source:
Pierre LeBrun 2012-07-04T10:16:32.000Z
Jaromir Jagr
Damien Brunner(RW)|
Signing
Signing
The Detroit Red Wings have signed former Swiss scoring champ Damien Brunner to a one-year, two-way entry-level contract.

The Wings have had success with European free agents before and Mike Babcock feels that Brunner can contribute on the Wings' top two lines.

Source:
Ansar Khan 2012-07-02T17:45:08.000Z
Damien Brunner
Jason Garrison(D)|
Signing
Signing
Garrison left $ on table - was offered "Wideman money" elsewhere - but wanted to play for hometown VAN, which held firm on internal $ scale.

The Canucks needed a booming shot to anchor their power play and Garrison helps fit that need. He'll be a good look among second tier defensemen next season.

Source:
Bob McKenzie 2012-07-02T17:12:23.000Z
Jason Garrison
Jonas Gustavsson(G)|
Signing
Signing
The Detroit Red Wings have shored up their backup goaltending position by reaching terms with Jonas Gustavsson to a two-year contract, worth $1.5 million a season.

The Monster is an upgrade over Conklin but isn't recommended in standard fantasy formats unless Howard goes down with an injury.

Source:
Ansar Khan 2012-07-02T16:57:16.000Z
Jonas Gustavsson
Justin Schultz(RD)|SEA
Signing
Signing
There was no ignoring the commotion that commenced when NHL teams lined up to enlist free agent Justin Schultz, a recruiting bid that ended Saturday when the defenceman agreed to sign with the Edmonton Oilers.

Turns out the Oilers were armed with Gretzky and Coffey to vouch for the organization. We're yet to see where Schultz will fit in but the Oilers are already thin on D so he has a great shot to be a staple on the power play.

Source:
Joanne Ireland 2012-07-02T16:48:30.000Z
Justin Schultz
Jordan Henry(D)|FA
Trade
Trade
The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Dennis Wideman to a five-year, $26.25 million contract after acquiring his rights from the Washington Capitals in exchange for blueliner Jordan Henry and a 2013 fifth-round draft pick.

Henry, 26, has no NHL experience.

Source:
TSN 2012-06-27T17:31:51.000Z
Jordan Henry
Dennis Wideman(D)|FA
Trade
Trade
The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Dennis Wideman to a five-year, $26.25 million contract after acquiring his rights from the Washington Capitals in exchange for blueliner Jordan Henry and a 2013 fifth-round draft pick.

Wideman finished in the top 10 among defencemen with 46 points, including 11 goals. He led all Capitals blueliners with 113 hits and 132 blocked shots.

Source:
TSN 2012-06-27T17:11:03.000Z
Dennis Wideman

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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