Being a rookie in the NHL is tough, with Matvei Michkov healthy scratched twice and Will Smith struggling for the San Jose Sharks. However, Anaheim Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier stands out with a high shot attempt rate leading all forwards and a strong shot-on-goal rate. Despite his limited goals, demotion to the fourth line, and recent scoring luck, Gauthier’s season has been a rollercoaster with potential for a bounce back.
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The St. Louis Blues took significant steps towards revitalization by successfully utilizing offer sheets to acquire Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, and later trading for Cam Fowler, which bolstered their defense. With new leadership under GM Doug Armstrong and future GM Alexander Steen, the team is poised for further changes, including player trades and potential rookie additions, as they aim to return to the playoffs after a brief postseason appearance. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Philadelphia Flyers are focusing on goalie Sam Ersson, who struggled with experience and support last season, finishing with a 22-17-5 record. With the addition of Dan Vladar to share the workload, the Flyers aim to set Ersson up for success in the 2025-26 season, despite fans' calls for the return of Carter Hart, who has been out of competitive play for 18 months. Want More Context? 🔎
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THN.com’s Summer Splash series highlights the Nashville Predators, ranked 23rd, after a disappointing 2022-23 season. General Manager Barry Trotz made minimal changes, adding Erik Haula, Nicolas Hague, and Nick Perbix while losing a few lower-tier players; the team aims for improvement in 2025-26, banking on a stronger defense and the return of star defenseman Roman Josi. Want More Context? 🔎
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