Veteran blueliner Steven Kampfer has decided to call it a career. Championnat’s Anton Nekrasov relays that Kampfer told fans during a meeting between them and his KHL Traktor team that he is retiring at the age of 36.
Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka appears ready to answer the bell. That’s music to the ears of his Skelleftea teammates. The Swedish club is facing a crisis due to injuries along the blueline.
In this edition of the Minnesota Wild News & Rumors, we will look at the club’s interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Also, former Wild defenseman Steven Kampfer signed a contract in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), former general manager Chuck Fletcher has a new job with the New Jersey Devils and more.
The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.
As part of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which has been extended through 2024-25, and return-to-play plan, every player had the opportunity to opt out of the rest of this season by 5 p.m.