The Carolina Hurricanes, not to be outdone by their Eastern Conference counterparts, have added another player for their upcoming playoff run. Shayne Gostisbehere has been acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026. The Coyotes did not retain any of Gostisbehere’s $4.5MM contract. If there is one thing the Hurricanes were having trouble with … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Shayne Gostisbehere
Arizona Coyotes Recall Vladislav Koyachonok
The Arizona Coyotes have recalled defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok from their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. He fills the vacated spot on their roster left by today’s trade of Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old native of Belarus has played in 54 games for the Roadrunners this season, often as a top-four defenseman. He’s a 2019 second-round … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Recall Vladislav Koyachonok
Ottawa Senators Acquire Jakob Chychrun
One of the longest-running trade sagas in recent NHL history has finally reached its conclusion. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. In exchange for the star defenseman, the Coyotes are receiving a 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round pick (originally acquired from the Washington … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Acquire Jakob Chychrun
Several Teams Still In Chychrun Chase
More smoke is rising from the Arizona Coyotes, who have one of the biggest trade chips in Jakob Chychrun sitting in the press box. Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports that the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers are all pursuing the Coyotes defender. Chychrun hasn’t played since February 10 as he awaits his new … [Read more...] about Several Teams Still In Chychrun Chase
West Notes: Karlsson, Chychrun, McDonough
With Timo Meier already out the door, many have wondered if even more big changes will be coming to the San Jose Sharks before Friday’s trade deadline. More specifically, many have wondered if two-time Norris Trophy winner and leading defensive scorer Erik Karlsson could be traded. According to Karlsson himself, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to be a possibility. In speaking … [Read more...] about West Notes: Karlsson, Chychrun, McDonough