2023 Draft completed, Blackhawks acquired Corey Perry and Josh Bailey, Red Wings acquired Clem Costin and Kyler Yamamoto, plus updates on David Craigie, Tyler Bertuzzi, Jesse Polgojarvi and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.
2023 NHL Draft News
NHL.COM: The 2023 NHL Draft ended yesterday with Rounds 2 through 7 completed. You can see the full list of every player selected (including Round 1) by following this link.
Among the notable numbers featured in this year’s draft:
Picks by location
Defense: 69
Center: 63
Right wing: 34
Left wing: 32
Target bid: 26
Choices by country of birth
Canada: 86
United States: 50
Sweden: 24
Russia: 19
Finland: 15
Czech: 7
Slovakia: 7
Belarus: 5
Germany: 4
Kazakhstan: 1
France: 1
Switzerland: 1
Norway: 1
Italy: 1
Denmark: 1
Austria: 1
Picks by amateur league
USHL: 39 (including NTDP)
OHL: 35
WHL: 33
Sweden – Junior: 22
Russia – Son: 15
QMJHL: 12
Finland – Son:
BCHL: 4
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Finland: 4
Aliyah – Minnesota: 4
Russia: 4
Sweden: 4
AJHL: 3
Czech Republic: 2
ECAC: 2
Germany – JR: 2
Hockey East: 2
Russia -2: 2
Slovakia: 2
Sweden U18: 2
Sweden -2: 2
Swiss-JR: 2
Germany: 1
GOJHL: 1
HIGH-CT: 1
high in: 1
High Master: 1
High: 1
Kazakhstan U-20: 1
MJHL: 1
bees: 1
NCC: 1
Swiss: 1
USMAAAE: 1
He saw the second day of the draft as well Three deals involving NHL veterans:
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired winger Corey Perry from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2024 tackle in the seventh round. Blackhawks occurred later Berry to a one-year, $4 million contract.
Bystander note: The Lightning couldn’t afford to re-sign Perry, so they shipped him the rights to a draft pick. As for why the 35-year-old winger signed with the Blackhawks’ rebuilding team, the $4 million salary was one reason, but it’s also possible that the opportunity to play with a potential generational talent like Conor Bedard also appealed to him. If Berry plays well, the Blackhawks could promote him to a playoff contender before next season’s trade deadline.
The Blackhawks coach was Luke Richardson He is said to be a huge fan On Berry’s return when he coached the winger in Montreal two years ago. His experience and leadership will be invaluable to this team.
The Blackhawks also acquired winger Josh Bailey and a 2026 second-rounder from the New York Islanders in exchange for future considerations. they Put it on concessions For the purpose of buying the last year of his contract.
Bystander note: That was it Direct salary dump by the inhabitants of the island. Bailey has been the longest-serving active player, but the capped club had to blow its $5 million cap on record in 2023-24 to make room for other moves.
The Blackhawks can afford the acquisition, which would count at $2.66 million against their salary cap for 2023-24 and $1.166 million for 2024-25. With 16 active players on the roster under contract, they’d be about $3.2 million in the $61.7 million minimum range for 2023-24.
Meanwhile, Bailey became an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
The Detroit Red Wings acquired forwards Klim Kostin and Kailer Yamamoto from the Edmonton Oilers for future considerations.
Bystander note: This was also a cost reduction step As shipping Yamamoto clears $3.1 million from the Oilers’ books. Kostin, meanwhile, is a restricted free agent with arbitration rights, and the Oilers obviously thought they couldn’t afford to re-sign. Part of this cover space can be spent Signed UFA Connor Brown On 1 July and also re-signed RFA defender Yvan Bouchard.
Detroit Hockey Now Bob Duff Believes Kostin was the main prize for the Red Wings while Yamamoto could be a candidate for a purchase. If so, the wards have until 5 p.m. ET today to do so.
In other news…
Toronto star: The Maple Leafs have confirmed that Sheldon Keef will return as their head coach next season. He has a year left on his contract, but general manager Brad Treleving has indicated that an extension will be discussed this summer.
Boston hockey now: cites a report from the Czech Republic indicating that Bruins quarterback David Craigie has not yet decided whether he will return to the club for another season. There was speculation that he would retire or return to play for the Czech Republic.
SPORTSNET: Speaking of the Bruins, winger Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to head into free agency when the market opens at noon EST on Saturday (July 1).
TSN: It will become Jesse Puljujarvi from UFA because the Carolina Hurricanes will not issue him a qualifying offer. The 25-year-old winger recently had hip surgery and could be out for some time.
Bystander note: This could also spell the end of Puljujarvi’s NHL career. The fourth overall pick by the Oilers in the 2016 draft struggled to play up to expectations as a scoring winger.
daily faceBuffalo Sabers rookie forward Jack Quinn will be out of action for four to six months after surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. The 21-year-old winger picked up an injury in training this week.
Florida hockey now: Patrick Hornqvist’s NHL playing career appears to be over after two concussions this season. However, the Florida Panthers are hoping to get him back in another role.