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We’re hopeful for any NHL news at this time of the offseason; the dog days of August are among us. […] The post Daily Bean: Bruins Centers; NHL Expansion Talk; Lysell & Merkulov appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Tristan Jarry’s start to the year, Jason Dickinson, the defensive depth, and more. If you’ve got…
With one more year for Jamie Benn and a one-year deal for Jason Robertson, it’s never been more clear that this is a put-up-or-shut-up year for the Stars.
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Buffalo Sabres, according to NHL.com.
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the fateful seventh inning yesterday that doomed the Texas Rangers to a sweep in a terrible road trip that might have changed how the Rangers do things at the deadline today. Kennedi Landry writes that nothing went Texas’ way as they concluded a road trip 1-5 ahead of today’s […]
The Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2026-27 season with higher expectations than last year. They’re looking at the playoffs not just as a possibility but as a given, although it’s not going to be easy to get there. They’re hoping goaltender Dan Vladar can repeat most of the numbers he delivered in his first year with the Flyers. Or at least come close to those statistics. And get Joseph Woll to pick up whatever slack might be there. They’re hoping for a healthy season from Tyson Foerster, a stro...
The Colorado Avalanche have quite a few storylines to follow this upcoming season, including Brock Nelson and goaltending. Two of […] The post Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Storylines to Follow; AHL Additions; Penguins Roster Turnover appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
Welcome to the Summer Thread for the week of 8/3. We are now into the longest, slowest, dullest month of the hockey season. But hey! Wyatt Cullen is having a heck of a world juniors tournament! Other Predators prospects are putting on a good show for the US and Canada as well. Note: I’m on vacation for most of this week, but drop a comment if anything gets held up in review and I will get to it as soon as I’m able. Just a reminder – we’re always looking for new people to cha...
Jason Wright says it could happen, “save for some weird gender bias.”
Sunday was quiet on the New Jersey side of things, but the rumor mill still found a way to keep […]
The Red Wings' search for Steve Yzerman's successor remains one of the NHL's biggest mysteries. The Detroit Red Wings continue searching for a new general manager after removing Steve Yzerman from that position. However, they have kept the process remarkably quiet. With the franchise also trying to manage Dylan Larkin’s uncertain future after his surprising trade request, finding the right executive has become one of the biggest priorities of the offseason. Multiple reports have su...
The post The Daily: Tigers’ Trade Proves Ilitch Won’t be Sentimental; Raymond a Top 20 Wing appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . Dylan Larkin’s trade request has been hanging over the Red Wings and owner Chris Ilitch’s heads for going on two […] The post The Daily: Tigers’ Trade Proves Ilitch Won’t be Sentimental; Raymond a Top 20 Wing appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
It only felt like yesterday that the 2026 NHL Draft took place. Now, we’re already looking forward to the 2027 Draft season as it kicks off with the Hlinka Gretzky…
Steve Yzerman's exit may have slightly opened the door for Dylan Larkin to stay in Detroit.
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks give one of their draft gurus a bump up the ladder!
Good morning, baseball fans! A new week of San Francisco Giants baseball starts today, so let’s take a look at what’s on deck for the week. First up, the Giants continue their road trip with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers starting tonight. After that, they head back to Oracle Park to welcome the […]
Came across this little note, and since it is August, why not sink into it a little bit? We all know the Penguins are really weak on the left side of their defense, enter a division rival over on Long Island who happen to be stacked at the position to at least make a fun […]
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Why Blackhawks prospect Xavier Villeneuv might be a future star — or might be a bust ( Sun-Times ) How Blackhawks rookie Roman Kantaserov is preparing for the NHL: “I can do this” ( Sun-Times ) How Levshunov is embracing Chicago and committing to his next step ( Athletic ) How Patrick Kane fared since leaving Chicago and what to expect with his return ( SCH ) Forecasting Blackhawks’ lines with Ka...
Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to change […]
The Carolina Panthers signed Patrick Jones II during the 2025 free agency period to bolster a pass rushing unit that had been struggling for years. The plan was for him to have the opportunity to take the next step forward as a starter in the NFL while providing a strong veteran presence for the rookies […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a highly inefficient contract on the books, and it's one that really shouldn't surprise anyone. The post Maple Leafs’ Most Inefficient Contract Should Surprise No One appeared first on HEAVY .
Vladimir Tarasenko remains the best free agent left on the board more than a month into the signing period, and a return to Minnesota has not been ruled out. The Wild acquired Tarasenko from Detroit last summer for future considerations, and he rewarded that bet with a bounce-back campaign, posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games before adding five points in 11 playoff outings as Minnesota advanced past Dallas before falling to Colorado in the second round. Per Pierre LeBrun, there's a ch...
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is expected to play in the team’s first two preseason games against the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 13 and New York Jets on Aug. 21. Rodgers told The Athletic’s Michael Silver the plan, opening the door for the four-time NFL MVP to play in the preseason for the first […]
NHL teams have always been down on Arthur Kaliyev, relative to his talent. Despite being as talented as many members of his cohort in USA Development Program's 2019 Draft crop -- the one that included Jack Hughes, Matt Boldy, Cole Caufield, and Trevor Zegras -- 27 teams passed on him before the Los...