Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been appointed as the general manager and head coach of the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers for the 2024-25 season, following his tenure as head coach of the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers. Cooke, a Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins in 2009, had a 16-season NHL career, playing over 1,000 games and achieving 398 points.
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Former Detroit Red Wings forward Austin Czarnik has been named the regular season MVP in the Swiss National League after an impressive season with SC Bern, where he scored 20 goals and 36 assists in 49 games. Moving forward, he has signed with Lausanne HC for the 2025-26 season, concluding his NHL career with 18 goals and 33 assists across 205 games. Want More Context? 🔎
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All indications suggest the Minnesota Wild will sign All-Star winger Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $120MM contract this summer, making him one of the league's highest-paid players despite an injury-plagued season. Kaprizov has been a pivotal player for the Wild, contributing to 32.2% of the team's goals since his debut, indicating his value despite concerns over his health. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Chicago Blackhawks have promising goaltender Drew Commesso, who had a mixed debut in the NHL with a 0-1-0 record and better performance in the AHL, achieving an 18-15-4 record with a .911 save percentage. As he continues to develop, Commesso is expected to start the upcoming season in the AHL but may earn more NHL opportunities if he maintains his upward trajectory. Want More Context? 🔎
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