Hockey News 4/7/2020

Colorado Avalanche

A third player on the Avalanche has tested positive for the coronavirus. The name of the player is unknown to the public as of right now, but he is in isolation and has not been in close proximity with any other members of the organization. This marks the eighth player in the league to contract the virus and hopefully he, his family, and the rest of his teammates stay safe.

Colby Cave

Edmonton Oilers forward, Colby Cave, is in a medically induced coma after sustaining a brain bleed. Hopefully he will recover soon and will be in much better shape. Cave has one goal in 11 games with the Oilers, but spends majority of his playing time in the American Hockey League for the teams affiliate, Bakersfield Condors; where he has scored 23 points in 44 games.

Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes have signed goaltender prospect, David Tendeck, to a three year entry level contract. Tendeck has done very well for the Vacouver Giants, of the Western Hockey League, this season, recording a .920 save percentage and a 2.29 goals against average. Tendeck was previously a sixth round draft pick in 2018 by the Yotes and would love to suit up for the team in the near future.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Leafs have just signed undrafted free agent from the KHL Alexander Barabanov to a one year entry level contract. Barabanov, not being the flashiest forward in the league, recorded only 20 points in 43 games for SKA St. Petersburg; but Maple Leafs general manager, Kyle Dubas, sees a lot of great qualities in him like his play under pressure and puck protection.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Dylan Samberg to a three year entry level contract. Samberg was originally a second round pick for the Jets back in 2017; and has spent this past season playing for University of Minnesota-Duluth, recording 21 points in 28 games.

The Return of Anton Slepyshev?

After an underwhelming performance in North America, Slepyshev decided to return to Russia after his stint with the Edmonton Oilers from 2015 to 2018. Now, however, there are talks of a comeback, and has even recieved a contract offer from the Oilers. Slepyshev was originally an Edmonton third round draft pick and 23 points in 102 games with the team. After his departure, Slepyshev joined CSKA in the KHL and had 70 points in 110 games.