Aarif Deen
The Avalanche signed another forward contract on Monday. The Chicago Blackhawks are exploring a Patrick Kane reunion. Does it make sense? Also, the Rangers and Braden Schneider avoided arbitration
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 14.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche signed another forward on Monday, locking up their latest RFA acquisition, Fabian Lysell to a one-year deal for the upcoming season.
Where will he play? That’s entirely up to him, as there will be quite a bit of competition at training camp in September. Lysell is one of five young forwards looking to make an impact and carve out a role. But a lot of it ultimately depends on how much Jared Bednar is willing to experiment with line combinations.
Around The NHL
Forever Blueshirts: Braden Schneider and the Rangers settled before arbitration. It’ll be a one-year deal for the young defender.
Chicago Hockey Now: Does a Patrick Kane reunion make sense for the Blackhawks?
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings will need to pivot without Patrick Kane, who remains a UFA. Who could they replace him with?
Boston Hockey Now: Grading the Bruins’ offseason moves to date.
Florida Hockey Now: Lars Eller ‘a perfect fit’ for the Florida Panthers.