New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider on the commerce memo
Mollie Walker: New York Rangers ahead Chris Kreider on how a lot it bothered him that GM Chris Drury despatched every workforce a commerce memo about him.
“I imply, that wasn’t the primary time. Gained’t be the final time. That form of stuff comes out. That’s a part of skilled sports activities, sadly. Fortunate, I don’t have any social media, I wasn’t actually conscious of it till folks near me introduced it to my consideration. Simply attempt to present up and do your job to the most effective of your talents.”
There’s some optimism for the Buffalo Sabres for subsequent yr, however some adjustments are nonetheless coming although
Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo Information: There was a disconnect between the Buffalo Sabres’ coach Lindy Ruff, and the gamers, particularly early on within the season. There was a misunderstanding of personalities, and a few query the defensive choices/methods. There have been questions on GM Kevyn Adams decision-making courting again to 2023.
They lastly figured issues out with about 14 video games left – they gained 9 video games. There’s extra optimism for subsequent season now.
There shall be extra roster adjustments this offseason. They want to herald some extra skilled management to assist out Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson. The Sabres have to improve their blue line. Coach Lindy Ruff isn’t going anyplace.
Brad Marchand had been in search of Elias Lindholm cash
Joe Haggerty of the Boston Sports activities Journal: Regardless of the disappointing season for the Boston Bruins, GM Don Sweeney and president Cam Neely shall be again subsequent yr. Some additions that have been made didn’t pan out as that they had hoped. There have been additionally accidents this yr to take care of.
Jeremy Swayman misplaced his goaltending associate in Linus Ullmark in a commerce earlier than the draft. Swayman’s contract scenario brought about him to overlook coaching camp, and he by no means obtained on monitor. He signed for over eight million however posted a .892 save share and three.11 GAA.
Jim Montgomery was fired. Brad Marchand was traded on the deadline. David Pastrnak gave the impression to be the one one producing offense.
There was the sense that Marchand was wanting near Elias Lindholm cash on an extension – $7.75 million. Was there some friction within the dressing room earlier than/after Marchand was dealt?
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