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The schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st-round games has been released, featuring matchups between teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The games will be broadcast on various networks including ESPN, TBS, TNT, and CBC, with the series set to begin on April 22 and continue through May 5.
The 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament is set to begin, with Boston College as the No. 1 overall seed. Notable players to watch include Macklin Celebrini from Boston University, Zeev Buium from University of Denver, Artyom Levshunov from Michigan State University, and Will Smith from Boston College, among others, with impressive performances and NHL draft prospects.
The 2024 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament will feature several NHL prospects to watch, including Boston University's Macklin Celebrini, Denver's Zeev Buium, North Dakota's Jackson Blake, Michigan's Gavin Brindley, and Boston College's Will Smith. These players are expected to make a significant impact in the tournament and are potential top picks in the upcoming 2024 NHL draft.
The University of Michigan's ice hockey team fell short in their bid for a third straight Big Ten Tournament title, losing 5-4 in overtime to Michigan State in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game. Despite a strong effort from players like Frank Nazar III, Dylan Duke, and Marshall Warren, Michigan State claimed its first-ever Big Ten Tournament title. The Wolverines will now await their at-large NCAA tournament placement, which will be revealed during the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Selection Show on ESPNU.
Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark has reportedly nixed a trade to the Kings via his 16-team no-trade clause, but it's likely that multiple teams not on his no-trade list have engaged in discussions about acquiring him. Ullmark's future with the Bruins seems uncertain as interest in him rises, especially with the emergence of his creasemate Jeremy Swayman as a potential starter. With the need to free up cap space for a potential long-term extension for Swayman and to address deficiencies in their forward depth, the Bruins may look to trade Ullmark over the summer to maximize his value.
The San Jose Sharks have traded forward Tomas Hertl and two draft selections to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft pick and prospect center David Edstrom. Hertl, a two-time All-Star with the Sharks, has spent his entire NHL career with the organization and leaves behind a significant legacy. The trade provides the Sharks with financial flexibility and promising young talent, while Hertl gets the opportunity to compete for the Stanley Cup with his new team.
The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Klim Kostin from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for defenseman Radim Simek and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Kostin, a 24-year-old Russian forward, has registered 36 points in 136 career NHL games and has also played in the AHL. Simek, a 31-year-old defenseman, has appeared in 209 NHL games with the Sharks and was named captain of the San Jose Barracuda in 2024.
The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick in the 2024 Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 Draft. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of Edmundson’s remaining cap hit in the deal. Edmundson, who played 44 games for the Capitals this season, provides Toronto with postseason experience and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, the rights to goaltender Ty Taylor, and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick through trades with the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning. Henrique, a veteran centreman, has played 890 NHL games and scored 257 goals and 264 assists in the regular season, while Carrick, also a centreman, has played 224 NHL games with 26 goals and 22 assists. The trades involve salary retention and conditional draft picks, with Anaheim and Tampa Bay retaining 50 percent of the players' salaries.