NHL eyeing LA theatre for the 2025 NHL draft
TSN: Chris Johnston notes that the NHL is trying on the 7,000 seat Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles as a potential venue for the 2025 NHL draft. It’s hosted the Grammy’s and ESPY’s earlier than. Since they’re decentralizing the draft, they don’t want to make use of arenas/massive venues anymore.
Timothy Liljegren attracts again into the lineup
TSN: Darren Dreger notes that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren ought to draw again into the Leafs lineup on the the third pair. Will this gasoline the commerce hypothesis or will it calm it down slightly?
“The Maple Leafs like the truth that they’ve received depth in that place. Connor Timmins had a extremely good coaching camp, had a good preseason. He match the attention of head coach Craig Berube and the teaching workers, so that they wished to offer him a glance.
But it surely’s additionally essential to get Liljegren on his sport on the NHL stage as soon as once more and likewise to show to everybody, together with the Leafs group, that they consider depth issues.”
4 potential locations for Timothy Liljegren
Adam Proteau of The Hockey Information: Timothy Liljegren carries a $3 million cap hit. 4 potential groups that is perhaps a match for the 25-year-old right-handed defenseman.
Anaheim Geese – The tons of wage cap house and he may slot in on their third pair. Brian Dumoulin has been taking part in on his off facet with Pavel Mintyukov on the second pair. Cam Fowler might be dealt this season and Liljegren might be added depth. The Geese may flip Liljegren if it doesn’t work out.
San Jose Sharks – Have nearly $7.5 million in cap house and all their right-handed defenseman are 30-year-old or older.
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Ken Holland, Joel Quenneville, and the Detroit Pink Wings
St. Louis Blues – They’ve over $5 million in cap house and he might be a 3rd pairing protection on a staff that wish to make the playoffs. There might be a long-term match.
Philadelphia Flyers – If the Flyers have been capable of transfer Rasmus Ristolainen and $5.1 million cap hit, there is perhaps room for Liljegren.