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Matvei Michkov finally scores a Michigan goal — but it wasn’t in the NHL

Matvei Michkov has been searching for something ever since he got into the NHL two years ago. It has been beaten out of him to never try it again — to never strive for something greater or to show off some of his otherworldly skill — but it finally got what he has been holding out hope for. He scored his Michigan. The 21-year-old Philadelphia Flyers winger is participating in the “Match of the Year” over in Russia on Saturday. The annual charity game is organized by other Russian NHL star...

Panthers Made Six Roster Moves

The Panthers announced six roster moves on Saturday, signing three players and releasing three players in corresponding moves. The three players signed were defensive tackles Kyon Barrs and Elijah Garcia, and cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson. Carolina released OT Derrell Bailey, LB Jared Bartlett, and CB Mike Reid. All three players worked out for the team recently […] The post Panthers Made Six Roster Moves appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Alex Ovechkin scores goal, Aliaksei Protas tallies game-winning shootout goal in ‘Match of the Year’ charity game

Alex Ovechkin got into his first game action since signing a one-year extension with the Washington Capitals for the 2026-27 season. Ovechkin was one of many Russian and Belarusian NHL stars to participate in Artemi Panarin and Mikhail Sergachev’s annual “Match of the Year” charity game at SKA Arena in Saint Petersburg on Saturday. The

Flyers’ trade interest in Arber Xhekaj could end in disaster

The Philadelphia Flyers’ not-so-big secret is that they want to get better on the back end. With the collection of defensemen they have now, there are some holes on the projected bottom pairing, and the big question mark of Rasmus Ristolainen and the reality that they are most likely not bringing him back when his contract ends at the end of next season — so who takes his spot in the top four? It’s a goal that makes a whole lot of sense. They already targeted John Carlson but the free age...

Red Wings reportedly made decision trying to keep Dylan Larkin amid Detroit trade rumors

The Detroit Red Wings may not be ready to give up on Dylan Larkin after all. Dylan Larkin remains a member of the Detroit Red Wings , but uncertainty continues to surround the franchise captain after his reported trade request earlier this offseason. While Larkin has made it clear he would prefer a fresh start with a Stanley Cup contender, the Red Wings have shown little willingness to move him without receiving significant value in return. Among the teams linked to Larkin are the Minne...

Dylan Larkin trade rumors: Wild emerge as top landing spot for Red Wings captain

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly emerged as the frontrunner in a potential Dylan Larkin trade as the Detroit Red Wings captain's future remains uncertain. The future of Dylan Larkin with the Detroit Red Wings remains one of the biggest offseason questions in the NHL , and a potential destination has reportedly started to emerge. According to Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, the Minnesota Wild are considered the current “frontrunner” among teams interested in acquiring the Red Wings captain. ...

New players = new numbers

Part of the fun of free agency is simply the fact that there are new players on the roster. Especially a team like the Tampa Bay Lightning, that has been together, for the most part, for quite a few seasons. Along with the new faces, there are new jersey numbers to learn and get used to on the ice. With the Bolts announcing, in their own creative way, which numbers the latest crop of free agents will be wearing, we also get a chance to remember some players from the past. New numbers in...

In Defense of Dawson Mercer

With July winding down, the New Jersey Devils look more or less set for the upcoming season. Still, some Devils fans who seem to have forgotten that Tom Fitzgerald has been replaced by Sunny Mehta continue to wait for a Dougie Hamilton trade, and some are still expecting that Dawson Mercer is going to be […]

Kapanen scores another clutch goal to seal Game 1: Best Oilers goals of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.  Unlike the last two seasons, there wasn’t a whole lot to cheer about for Edmonton Oilers fans this past postseason. There was no series rally, nor domination at any…

Blackhawks Could Bring Back Another Franchise Legend

Waves of nostalgia hit the Windy City this week, as future Hall of Fame forward Patrick Kane announced his return to the club that he helped win three Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015.The Chicago Blackhawks severely overpaid to bring Kane back into the fold, giving him a two-year contract worth $16 million, […] The post Blackhawks Could Bring Back Another Franchise Legend appeared first on HEAVY .

Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau Named Worst NHL Contract

Somebody has to have the worst contract in the NHL, and heading into next season, Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been named . The 33-year-old winger has fallen from grace since being included in the Matthew Tkachuk trade with the Florida Panthers, and hasn't been able to consistently produce as a Flame. Huberdeau's owed $10.5 million AAV for five more seasons, and owns a full no-movement clause. Last season in 50 games, Huberdeau posted just 25 points. The year prior, he recorde...