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Devan Dubnyk said, even as a former NHL player, just telling it like it is about NHLers can feel odd. But Brady Tkachuk doing it as the Senators' captain was a weird line to walk, and it should go more smoothly in Florida.
On July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, Ivan Demidov signed his first extension with the Montreal Canadiens. The Russian youngster signed an eight-year, $73 million contract. Demidov’s Impressive Rookie Season This signing comes after a strong performance in Demidov’s rookie year. In 82 games, Demidov led rookies in points with 62 and 19 goals. Demidov […] The post Ivan Demidov’s Extension Reflects Canadiens’ Winning Culture appeared first on The Lead .
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 9 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry…
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals have ended their affiliation after three seasons. The Admirals announced the news on social media Wednesday morning. The Admirals, located in Virginia,…
The draft has come and gone, the frenzied portion of free agency is (for the most part) over, and we’ve reached that point of the off-season when National Hockey League general managers will try to get in a little downtime over what’s left of their summers. While the Vancouver Canucks may entertain trade offers on…
Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames have been busy this off-season adding to their blueline both now and in the future. First, Conroy acquired 22 year old, right shot Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils for three draft picks and Etienne Morin. With the sixth overall pick the Flames selected Carson Carels who is…
The New York Jets currently have fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik backing up Geno Smith, but they shouldn't hand him the second-string job with no competition.
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Wes Mendes scouting report. The 2026 draft is less than a week away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the envy of the National Hockey League. They’ve got a phenomenal owner in Jeff Vinik, who put the brakes on disaster and painstakingly rebuilt the…
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not giving up hope of signing superstar winger Jason Robertson this summer. Pittsburgh has been linked with the Dallas Stars forward for months now. In fact, it was reported in January that Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas “absolutely loves” Robertson. At the time, Pittsburgh was expected to pursue the American superstar […] The post Penguins Receive Positive Update in Chase for 45-Goal Star Winger appeared first on HEAVY .
Throughout the history of the NHL draft, there have been generational players, late-round steals, high-pedigree busts, and even made-up players in the case of Taro Tsujimoto. When draft time rolls…
The Chicago Blackhawks have made a few notable announcements in recent days, starting with the team’s 2026 preseason schedule and […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks New Numbers; Smith Speaks; Kane’s Future appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…
The New York Rangers have had an eventful offseason. While they traded Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth, they also brought in a few new players. Among the Rangers‘ newcomers are Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Marcus Pettersson, Sean Durzi, and Joe Veleno.With the moves the Rangers have made this offseason, it is clear that they […] The post New York Rangers Trade Pitch Lands $38.5M Canucks Sniper appeared first on HEAVY .
On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young winger, the Mammoth departed with fan favorite Josh Doan. In a previous article, the Lead discussed which team won that trade. It’s safe to say Buffalo did. Doan went on to have […] The post How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka? appeared first on The Lead .
Winnipeg will need a new ECHL affiliate now after three years with Norfolk.
A new rumor just opened the door for the San Antonio Spurs to make a bold trade that swaps De’Aaron […]
The Washington Capitals have had a prolific offseason, and general manager Chris Patrick appears done tinkering with his roster, with the club now right up against the NHL’s salary cap. After adding Jordan Kyrou via trade and signing Alex Tuch, Booner Jenner, Vincent Desharnais, and captain Alex Ovechkin to new contracts, the Capitals have just
Jaylen Brown is here, the splashiest acquisition in a very splashy Sixers offseason orchestrated by new personnel chief Mike Gansey. Anfernee Simons, a willing and much-needed bench scorer, is also here. Same for Ariel Hukporti, an intriguing big man coming off a title run with the Knicks. Hey, and LeBron James might end up here, […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason has been about much more than simply changing the roster. The bigger story might be the organization trying to change how it operates. New general…
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Matt Boldy has evolved into one of the Minnesota Wild’s most indispensable players, and his name should be firmly off the trade block. As a drafted-and-developed, two-way forward with elite offensive instincts and growing leadership qualities, Boldy has become an offensive engine for the Wild....
While the Carolina Hurricanes have had a mostly quiet 2026 offseason, they have been linked to rumors over the last few weeks. Between trying to sign John Carlson and figuring…
Jaycee Horn has proven to be one of the premier cornerbacks in the NFL. His competitive drive cannot be understated.To add to his resume, Horn has been listed 76th in the NFL Top 100 list. No. 76 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Panthers CB Jaycee Horn! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/CCbqDRMFTM — NFL (@NFL) July 8, […] The post Panthers’ Jaycee Horn Achieves Offseason Milestone appeared first on HEAVY .
With Darnell Nurse now with the San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers have at least a couple of things left to figure out for next season. For one, who’s taking over the music? Nurse has long been known as the Oilers’ locker-room DJ, getting the team fired up before games. But more importantly, who will…