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SHL Prospect of the Month Axel Sandin Pellikka (No. 5) has an active 4-game point streak entering October. The Red Wings’ 2023 1st rounder has 4 points through 6 games – he already has more SHL goals than last year and needs 1 point to match his pro output from his draft year.

A big stick-tap here for Axel Sandin-Pellikka. He’s doing things not seen since Mattias Öhlund came thru in the 90s. Of course it’s early in the season, but it’s exciting and a little bit nerve wracking to think of what his success could mean for our team. Doubly so if guys like Edvinsson and Wallinder hit their marks as well, and that’s not even considering guys like Johansson, Tuomisto, etc. Hop on the bandwagon now, folks.

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Ducks Claim Defenseman Thomson on Waivers from Ottawa | Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks have claimed defenseman Lassi Thomson on waivers from the Ottawa Senators.
Thomson, 23 (9/24/00), has recorded five assists (0-5=5) in 18 career NHL games with Ottawa since his debut in 2022. The 6-0, 190-pound defenseman appeared in two NHL games with Ottawa last season, spending the majo…

This is what you call Unparalleled Success. I hear he’s great at fetching the puck.

All jokes aside, that’s not the worst loss for Ottawa but losing a 19th overall pick with obvious value FOR NOTHING is still not a good look from an asset management standpoint. Young and capable right-shot defenders are at a premium right now.

There’s a lesson here for Yzerman. Valuable assets, especially at positions of need, don’t make it thru waivers. I’m staring directly at a picture of Alex Lyon as I type this.

LGRW