Rangers: Iorio extends
The New York Rangers have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Vincent Iorio on a one-year extension. The club says it will keep him in the fold for another season. This is an official item and leaves little room for doubt: New York says it has settled the terms with the defenceman after claiming him on waivers last season from the San Jose Sharks.
Stützle says Ottawa must move on
In Ottawa, Tim Stützle believes the Senators need to turn the page after Brady Tkachuk’s departure. Speaking through NHL Media, he said the team has to move ahead without its former captain. He also said he is eager to help the group improve and does not think the Senators are headed for a slide in the standings. Because this is a confirmed statement, the wording stays direct, while the view itself remains Stützle’s.
A 33rd team in the picture?
Bill Daly has suggested that a 33rd NHL team could eventually join the league by 2029-30. The item comes from Sportsnet NHL RSS and remains unconfirmed, so it should be treated as a possibility rather than an announcement. The comment points to expansion being on the horizon, but no final decision is reported here.
More outdoor games in Europe?
Bill Daly also raised the possibility of additional outdoor games being played in Europe. According to Daily Faceoff NHL RSS, he said there is a good chance it will happen. The item remains conditional, even though the text notes that the NHL has staged regular-season games in Europe as part of the NHL Global Series since 2017. For now, the key takeaway is his openness to the idea, not a confirmed schedule.
Draisaitl and Babcock
Leon Draisaitl also said he is looking forward to working with Mike Babcock. The note, reported by Sportsnet, is brief and should be taken as stated: it reflects an expression of anticipation from the player, with no further confirmation in the supplied data.
Sources: New York Rangers; NHL Media; Sportsnet NHL RSS; Daily Faceoff NHL RSS; Sportsnet.