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Along with Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon, we remember Chad Johnson & Michal Neuvirth, back-up goalies who were traded for each other at the deadline but didn’t help the Islanders much at all. On paper, Chad Johnson was the perfect addition to what looked to be a quality Islanders team in 2014. He was coming off […]
The San Jose Sharks had been rumored to be considering a big-time addition to their goaltending position at this deadline, but instead, they've decided to double down on backup Alex Nedeljkovic. They've signed him to a two-year extension. Alex Nedeljkovic is staying put in San Jose 🦈 pic.twitter.com/eNVe0Jwra3 — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 6, 2026 The deal is worth $6 million, for a $3 million AAV. Nedeljkovic is having a solid season backing up starter Yaroslav Askarov, a...
Porter Martone keeps impressing. On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Flyers’ 6th overall pick in 2025 scored twice for Michigan State, who defeated Minnesota by a final score of 7-1 to clinch their third Big Ten regular season championship in a row. Martone opened the scoring just over five minutes into the game, finishing a rush chance with a wicked shot that beat the goaltender cleanly. Porter Martone gets the scoring started for No. 2 @MSU_Hockey 💥 pic.twitter.com/19M7oteQ2n &mdas...
Maybe the best news for Sharks fans so far at this trade deadline wasn’t a trade at all but the announcement of a contract extension. The San Jose Sharks announced on Friday that Alex Nedeljkovic signed a two-year contract extension with a $3 million per season AAV. The deal would, presumably, keep the netminder in teal for the next two seasons, giving Yaroslav Askarov a veteran backup while the younger goaltender finds his way in the NHL. Update: According to Puckpedia, the first season ...
When Christian Dvorak was initially signed in the offseason to a one year, $5.4 million dollar deal, some eyebrows were raised. Over five million dollars for a player who has never hit 20 goals, and whose highest point total was 38, seemed a bit steep at the time. But Daniel Briere and the front office were proved right in their evaluation when Dvorak came out of the gates on fire, serving as the Flyers de-facto 1C, and establishing a great connection with another new arrival in Tre...
All sorts of buzz surrounding Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington as the top two goaltenders that could change teams before today's 3pm ET trade deadline. But there are several others out on the market, and we've got the latest intel from former NHL goalie-turned-insider Kevin Weekes. Early morning Rumblings ; Per sources - Bobrovsky, Wallstedt, Ingram, Binnington, Stolarz and Skinner have been discussed in different potential trade scenarios. Goalie Market is intriguing. #HockeyX — Kevin W...
Samuel Hlavaj’s season with the Iowa Wild has been uneven. Still, his performance for Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics has turned him into one of the most intriguing goalie stories in the Minnesota organization. The contrast between his AHL struggles and his brilliance on the international stage...
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Texas Rangers lineup for March 6, 2026 against the Seattle Mariners. Texas plays a spring game against the hated Mariners of Seattle this afternoon. Jack Leiter will be the starting pitcher for Texas. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Carter — CF Pederson — 1B Jansen — C Duran — 2B Canha — LF Helman — […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have made their first move of the NHL trade deadline, buying low on a former sixth-overall pick and giving up a young middle-six winger in the process. According to multiple sources, the Flyers have traded winger Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild and are getting defenseman David Jiricek in return. Bobby Brink to MIN for David Jiricek — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 This trade has been confirmed by other sources that it is a 1-for-...
The Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild have pulled off one of the more interesting trades of deadline day, swapping young talent in a straight-up deal. Bobby Brink is headed to the Wild, while David Jiricek is going to the Flyers. Minnesota adds scoring help up front and Philadelphia is taking a swing on a former high-end defense prospect who still carries real upside. Bobby Brink gives the Wild needed scoring depth Minnesota gets a 24-year-old winger who ...
The Rangers finally won a home game in regulation—but with the trade deadline looming and Sam Carrick already dealt, the bigger story is what happens next.
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said Thursday that he didn’t expect to make many other moves ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, but that hasn’t stopped the name of one of his goaltenders from appearing in trade talks. According to Kevin Weekes, Oilers netminder Connor Ingram is among the names of goaltenders who “have…
The latest news and rumours on Maple Leafs trade deadline day Bobby McMann BREAKING NEWS (3:00 p.m. EST): Bobby McMann has been traded to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026. Chris Johnston (2:40 p.m. EST): The Leafs have lowered their asking price for McMann, […] The post Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Rumours & News: Latest on OEL, McMann, Knies & more appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
On the NHL’s trade deadline day, the New York Islanders are in playoff position but far from contender position. They have a Vezina candidate (favorite?) goalie and a Calder favorite who have driven an exciting season above expectations. Their power play is abysmal, and their overall team defense often leaves us scratching our head. They […]
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Happy deadline day, everybody! As I do every year for the NHL’s annual swap ‘n shop, I’m back with the 2026 edition of the Trade Deadline Live Blog to keep you current on all things Edmonton Oilers and the NHL at large. Instead of doing anything remotely productive today, I’m planting myself in front of…
Last season too many of the Panthers opposing quarterbacks left the field at the end of the game with mostly clean jerseys. Sure, their jerseys may have been marred by sweat, spit, and maybe a Gatorade spill, but too few of them had grass stains. Lacking a signature edge rusher, the Panthers defense struggled to […]
As you certainly know, the Cubs are televising very few games this spring. The good news, such as it is, is that going forward there are just two spring games remaining that will have no TV or radio coverage — Tuesday, March 10 at the Rangers, and Wednesday, March 11 vs. the Royals at Sloan […]
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers are adding on former MVP and longtime Pittsburgh Pirate, Andrew McCutchen. Jeff Wilson says McCutchen will get a shot at securing a part-time role on the opening day roster. Evan Grant has observations from the Rangers’ first spring training night game where Jake Burger homered off Cole Ragans. The DMN’s […]
Colton Parayko made big headlines around the NHL on Thursday by announcing that he was invoking his no-trade clause and was turning down a trade to the Buffalo Sabres. The St. Louis Blues had reached that tentative agreement on Wednesday night. We then heard that he was still open to approving a trade to one of two prefered destinations on the West Coast. But a big development this morning has been revealed. TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun tells us that Parayko won't be going anywhere to...
"My head's scratching, I can't believe they haven't got a deal done for him to stay in Florida at this point." That's what insider Kevin Weekes had to say about Panthers' icon Sergei Bobrovsky on TSN's Trade Centre Friday morning. The 37-year-old netminding legend has two Vezina Trophies and has backboned the Panthers' two Stanley Cup runs, but he's a pending unrestricted free agent, and there appears to be no deal on an extension in sight. That means a stunning trade could be coming tod...
Adam Fox simply said he’ll evaluate the Rangers’ future before committing to his own. That reasonable answer somehow ignited a full-blown panic across the fanbase. Maybe it’s time to take a breath.
As I write this, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has said the team is unlikely to make any more moves. But the team could still change by the time you read this. So chuck it out, take this with a grain of salt. As the Oilers have added Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, and Colton…
The New York Islanders could have a new trade piece emerging ahead of Friday's 3pm trade deadline. According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters , forward Max Shabanov is open to a trade as he looks for a bigger opportunity elsewhere after struggling to secure a consistent role on Long Island this season. #Isles F Maxim Shabanov is a name to watch ahead of the Trade Deadline. Told he's open to a change of scenery to gain more #NHL experience. That + more on this trade deadline day [Free Fr...
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