Hockey Now Headlines
Hockey Now Headlines: 2024-25 Season Has Begun, Utah, Eberle
The 2024-25 NHL season is off and running. Three games were played last night. The Utah Hockey Club made its NHL debut at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. The St. Louis Blues also took on the Seattle Kraken, while the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers faced off against the Boston Bruins. The Washington Capitals do not start their 2024-25 campaign until Saturday versus the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. The game is set for a 7:00 p.m. start. Here are some Hockey Now Headlines for Wednesday, October 9.
Hockey Now Headlines: Washington Capitals
Washington Hockey Now: The Washington Capitals officially announce they have signed forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year contract worth $775,000. He signed a professional tryout agreement with the club in August and will suit up for them for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign.
Washington Hockey Now: Two former Arizona Coyotes players reunite on the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Washington Hockey Now: The Capitals trimmed their roster down to 23 players. Who made the final roster for Washington, and who were among the final cuts?
Around the Hockey World
Darren Dreger on Twitter/X: The Ottawa Senators re-signed Linus Ullmark to a four-year extension.
ESPN: The Utah Hockey Club defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in their NHL debut, scoring five goals.
Seattle Kraken: The Seattle Kraken named Jordan Eberle their next captain. He is the second captain in Kraken franchise history. The team has not had one since Mark Giordano.
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins start their 2024-25 season with a loss to the Florida Panthers.
Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers signed forward Carter Verhaeghe to an eight-year contract extension.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Kingerski discusses three players who could lift or sink the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season.
Vegas Hockey Now: There are five players who stood out in particular for the Vegas Golden Knights during the preseason.
Detroit Hockey Now: Detroit Red Wings’ 2024 first-round pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard will start playing in the SHL for Skelleftea on Saturday.
Philly Hockey Now: There is an injury update on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler ahead of the club’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.