The Carolina Hurricanes are openly trying to trade Jesperi Kotkaniemi. They don't need the cap space as they are in a unique position where they are contenders and have plenty, but the team would just like to finally end the trial of the younger forward. Kotkaniemi hasn't played very much, and when he does, it's fourth-line minutes, and deservingly so for what he's done. As just 25 years old, there is still more to give and more potential there, but he has to get a different opportunity and a ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to have three healthy and active goalie who should all be in the NHL, and it isn't a good strategy to run three goalie for very long. The Maple Leafs might end up having to do that for a short period of time, but Anthony Stolarz, who is returning from injury very soon, should be a trade candidate by how the other two have played. Nick Kypreos said, "There are teams out there that need a goalie and not a lot is available at the position. So, if Anthony Stolarz ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t expect Simon Benoit to be part of deadline chatter, but that’s exactly where things are trending now that he’s landed on The Athletic’s trade board . With the Leafs trying to reshape a crowded blue line and rival teams hunting for cheap, dependable depth, Benoit’s name is suddenly making the rounds as a realistic trade piece.
Why Benoit has become a trade candidate for Toronto
Benoit checks a lot of deadline boxes for teams that want a simple add that f...
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Armand Membou has been named to the Pro Football Writers of America All Rookie Team. Membou and Olu Fashanu form a nice young offensive tackle duo. Add in young interior lineman Joe Tippmann and the Jets have the building blocks to form one of the NFL’s better offensive lines in […]
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Plans have been unveiled for the Penguins’ annual charity that game that benefits the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. This year’s charity game will be the 15th straight season of supporting a good cause while also having the chance to get your hands on some Penguins memorabilia When the Penguins take on […]
The Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot. They clearly upgraded their team earlier when they traded for world-class defenseman Quinn Hughes -- but now we're all left wondering if it was actually enough for them to make a decent run in the playoffs.
One way that they could have that possibility be...
The Elias Pettersson trade noise is a developing story in Vancouver , and it’s only getting louder with the Olympic break and roster freeze approaching. Sportsnet’s latest rumour roundup painted the Canucks as increasingly open for business, with insiders noting teams are still intrigued by Pettersson’s ceiling even with his massive $11.6 million cap hit running through 2031-32.
Why the Los Angeles Kings make sense in an Elias Pettersson trade
According to The Fourth Period’s D...
Another game lost to too much caution offensively.
*You might’ve thought the Flyers were out of whatever funk they’ve been stuck in but one win does not a turnaround make. And last night they could not make it two in a row. RECAP !
*Travis Konecny, much like all of us, was tired of losing when he hit the ice in Las Vegas Monday night. [ NBC Sports Philly ]
*Speaking of certified Grade A winners, Bobby Brink came back into the lineup and the losing immediately ceased. Coincidence?? PERHAPS. Perhaps not. [ Inquirer ]
*Ricky Tacos ...
The Laval Rocket spent Tuesday night battling the Abbotsford Canucks tooth-and-nail en route to a 4-3 win in regulation that helped snap a losing skid. Laval snagged a much-needed win thanks to a pair of goals by Sean Farrell, and a game-winning tally by Florian Xhekaj with just 13 seconds left to play. The Rocket were unable to rest on their laurels for too long, as on Wednesday night they squared in a rematch with the Canucks.
With such a quick turnaround the Rocket didn’t make many cha...
In the first game of their Alberta back-to-back, the Pittsburgh Penguins went into the Saddledome and handled the Calgary Flames by a score of 4-1 on Wednesday night. Goals from Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov put the Penguins in front 2-0, but a late second period tally by the Flames halved the deficit and set […]
We talk periodically about blocked shots and how so often they’re just wasted opportunities. Why? Because guys just throw the ball out of bounds and give it back to the other team. Granted, it’s fun to throw a shot into the fifth row and it projects a certain amount of power. All good fun. But […]
Best bets tips for the upcoming Florida Panthers versus Winnipeg Jets game at Canada Life Centre are provided for you right here, ahead of the 8 p.m. ET start on Thursday.
Best Panthers vs. Jets Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Kyle Connor, Jets
+150
23 G in 49 GP
Sam Reinhart, Panthers
+160
24 G in 48 GP
Mark Scheifele, Jets
+180
25 G in 49 GP
Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers
+195
0 G in 1 GP
Carter Ve...
What are the best bets for the upcoming Ottawa Senators versus Nashville Predators game at Bridgestone Arena, on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET? We have tips for you right here.
Best Senators vs. Predators Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Filip Forsberg, Predators
+165
19 G in 49 GP
Brady Tkachuk, Senators
+180
10 G in 29 GP
Steven Stamkos, Predators
+180
21 G in 49 GP
Tim Stützle, Senators
+200
22 G i...
At 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Minnesota Wild against the Detroit Red Wings at Grand Casino Arena — with best bets suggestions below if you’re looking for an edge.
Best Wild vs. Red Wings Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Kirill Kaprizov, Wild
+100
25 G in 51 GP
Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings
+170
26 G in 51 GP
Dylan Larkin, Red Wings
+220
25 G in 51 GP
Ryan Hartman, Wild
+220
14 G in 47 GP
...
The Edmonton Oilers play the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions in this article, if you’re considering a wager.
Best Oilers vs. Penguins Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Connor McDavid, Oilers
+100
30 G in 51 GP
Zach Hyman, Oilers
+135
19 G in 32 GP
Sidney Crosby, Penguins
+170
26 G in 49 GP
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers
+210
12 G in 42 GP
...
The Florida Panthers (25-20-3) will open a three-game road trip when they take on the Winnipeg Jets (20-22-6) tonight in frigid Manitoba in the first of two closely scheduled meetings between the two teams.
The long-awaited return of Matthew Tkachuk to the lineup was dampened by a 4-1 home ice loss to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. San Jose potted three rebounds in a 5:22 of span of the second period to take control of the tilt and all the Panthers could muster in response offensively was...
With the injury to goaltender Philip Svedeback, Providence took to the ice this past weekend against Boston College without a single senior in the lineup. With 19 combined freshmen and sophomores on the roster, Providence is the ninth-youngest roster in college hockey...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Looks like the Brendan Gallagher, Philip Danault, and Josh Anderson line has found an identity. [ Sportsnet ]
Joe Veleno has earned the trust of Martin St. Louis. [ Journal de Montreal ]
St. Louis said that his team was “excellent” at five-on-five against the Minnesota Wild and that it was one of the best games of the season. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Cole Caufield reinforced his reputation as one of the league’s most clutch scorers after scor...
At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Montreal Canadiens versus the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre — with best bets tips in this article if you’re looking for an edge.
Best Canadiens vs. Sabres Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+150
25 G in 50 GP
Tage Thompson, Sabres
+170
26 G in 49 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+180
15 G in 50 GP
Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens
+230
19 G in 50 GP
...
On Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, the Vegas Golden Knights will play the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. If you’re thinking about making a wager, we have best bets suggestions in this article.
Best Golden Knights vs. Bruins Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
David Pastrnak, Bruins
+140
20 G in 45 GP
Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
+160
17 G in 41 GP
Morgan Geekie, Bruins
+195
26 G in 49 GP
Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights
...
Are you looking for advice on the upcoming Carolina Hurricanes-Chicago Blackhawks matchup on Thursday, Jan. 22? Best bets tips are provided in this article, so take advantage before the 7 p.m. ET opening faceoff.
Best Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes
+140
17 G in 50 GP
Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes
+150
22 G in 42 GP
Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes
+170
17 G in 50 GP
...
On Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, the Dallas Stars will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, and we have best bets tips in this article if you fancy a wager.
Best Stars vs. Blue Jackets Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Jason Robertson, Stars
+130
29 G in 50 GP
Wyatt Johnston, Stars
+170
26 G in 50 GP
Kirill Marchenko, Blue Jackets
+190
18 G in 45 GP
Roope Hintz, Stars
+195
14 G in 45 GP
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