🤝 Corey Perry settlement reached

Jagr bobblehead heist, Atlanta's franchise reuqest, Fleury shutout, and more!

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Slapshot News
March 14, 2024

In today’s edition:

  • 🤝 Settlement reached with Corey Perry contract

  • 👱‍♂️ Jagr bobble head heist

  • 🆕 Atlanta group wants a franchise

  • ⚡️ Khusnutdinov’s NHL debut

  • And more!

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Settlement reached with Corey Perry contract

The NHL and the NHL Player’s Association reached a deal today regarding Corey Perry’s contract which was terminated in late November. The terms of the deal are confidential and have not been reported. A grievance was reportedly threatened but never made and instead agreed to a 60 day extension.

The details of the termination itself have been rather mute with few details about what led to it being shared by either the Blackhawks or Perry himself. Perry sought assistance for alcohol use shortly after the contract was terminated and apologized.

Jagr bobblehead heist

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that a shipment carrying thousands of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads had been stolen. The team was going to give them away at the game Thursday against San Jose to honor Jagr. Jagr had his number his number (#68) retired last month for the Penguins. The team instead handed out vouchers to the fans which they can pick up at a later date.

Jagr is the NHL’s second all time leading scorer with 1,921 points, and is behind only Wayne Gretzky.

Atlanta group requests a franchise

A group called the Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment (ASE) Group, represented by former NHL player Anson Carter, took steps Thursday to request an NHL expansion team to the Atlanta area. Atlanta was previously home to two teams, the Flames (1972-1980), who moved to Calgary, and the Thrashers (1999-2011), who moved to Winnipeg.

Carter hinted that the ASE Group is also potentially partnering with New York Life for the construction of a mixed-use development in the area where the stadium would be. No details were released about financing or structuring. The league has said there are currently no plans for expansion at this time.

“I’ve lived in Atlanta since 2009, and I have no doubt the best league in the world will thrive in its return to Metro Atlanta”

-Anson Carter
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Khusnutdinov makes NHL debut

Marat Khusnutdinov made his NHL debut for the Wild against the Coyotes on Thursday. The Russian forward played his first game after signing two-year entry level contract on February 29th. Khusnutdinov has already started bonding with fellow Russian Kirill Kaprizov with Kaprizov giving him tips for his new life in Minnesota after arriving and securing his visa just weeks ago.

đź“Š Facts and Stats

  • Marc-Andre Fleury recorded the 75th shutout of his career Thursday against the Coyotes and moved within one of climbing into the top 10 in NHL history.

  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded his fifth shutout of the season and became the first Sabres goaltender to record as many in a campaign since Ryan Miller in 2011-12 (6).

  • Frederik Andersen turned aside all 21 shots he faced to earn his sixth shutout with the Hurricanes, surpassing Trevor Kidd (5) for the 10th most in franchise history.

  • Boone Jenner became the fourth player in Blue Jackets history to record at least four 20-goal seasons. 

  • Brad Marchand collected an assist and passed Patrice Bergeron (25) for the most overtime points in Bruins history.

  • Brayden Point recorded his third hat trick of the season and tied Wendel Clark (3 in 1998-99) for the most in a season by a Lightning player.

  • The Maple Leafs required the second-fewest games in franchise history to 20 road wins in a season (33 GP), second only to the 2018-19 campaign (32 GP).