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NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Colorado Avalanche Make Trades To Help Barren Pipeline
The Colorado Avalanche selected nine players in the NHL draft and made some trades to add more younger players. It's time for a deeper look at all of those NHL prospects and more.
Next Steps After Anaheim Ducks Match Historic Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet From Philadelphia Flyers
The Anaheim Ducks have now signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year contract worth a league-high $18 million per year. Here's what comes next for the Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Canadiens Still Seek A Top-Six Forward, And Tarasenko To The Oilers?
The Montreal Canadiens still haven't addressed their need for a top-six forward. Meanwhile, some observers wonder if Vladimir Tarasenko would be a good addition for the Edmonton Oilers.
Did The Avalanche, Stars And Wild Improve At All This Off-Season?
Three of the NHL's top teams in 2025-26 – the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild – have done little to help their roster this summer, writes Adam Proteau.
Kudos To The NHL Veterans Who Joined These Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks brought in Jamie Oleksiak, Brendan Gallagher and Luke Schenn to provide stability and help establish a new culture. They deserve credit for joining a team that's likely to finish last again.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Chicago Blackhawks Give Young Core Immediate Help
The Chicago Blackhawks made two bold decisions by spending a lot to acquire and re-sign Bowen Byram. That said, they still have a high-end prospect pool that Tony Ferrari examines in depth.
What Happens Now After Mammoth Match Barrett Hayton's Offer Sheet From Devils
Barrett Hayton is staying with the Utah Mammoth after signing an offer sheet with the New Jersey Devils. Now, the Mammoth must figure out which centers will go to the wing.
Devan Dubnyk Reacts To Report Of Brady Tkachuk's Podcast Causing The Senators Problems
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.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Ongoing Fallout From The Carlsson Offer Sheet And Latest Hurricanes Buzz
The Ducks could have difficulty re-signing Cutter Gauthier regardless of whether they match Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, plus the Hurricanes could be considering more offer-sheet shenanigans.
Maple Leafs' Alfredsson Hiring Proves 'Battle' Of Ontario Is Nothing More Than A Tickle Fight
The Toronto Maple Leafs should hate former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson and vice versa, if the Battle of Ontario was ever a big enough rivalry, says Ken Campbell.
The NHL Needs More Heels Like The Flyers After Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet
The NHL should be thanking the Flyers for playing the villain and signing Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet. The now-heightened animosity between them and the Ducks is what the game needs.
IOC Provisionally Lifts Suspension Of Russian Olympic Committee: How It Could Affect Hockey
The International Olympic Committee said it still strongly condemns Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but it's lifting its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. That could affect Russia's eligibility in IIHF tournaments.
Toronto Maple Leafs Keep Getting Bolder By Taking Daniel Alfredsson From Ottawa Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired new associate coach and Ottawa Senators icon Daniel Alfredsson. His hiring is a coup for new Leafs GM John Chakya, who still has other important decisions to make this summer.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Carolina Hurricanes Keep Swinging After Cup Win
The Carolina Hurricanes have taken chances on highly skilled NHL prospects who need some development, and it's worked out for the Stanley Cup champions. Here are standout prospects, strengths, weaknesses and more.
NHL Rumor Roundup: No Golden Knights For Dylan Larkin; Latest On Nikishin And Wright
It's doubtful the Golden Knights can afford to acquire Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings. We also have the latest on Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin and Kraken center Shane Wright.
The Seattle Kraken And Shane Wright Have Failed To Meet Expectations So Far
The Seattle Kraken have mostly been a letdown in their brief time as a team, and young Kraken center Shane Wright also has disappointed. The Kraken are set to trade Wright, but what type of changes should the team aim for?
Alex Ovechkin Cites World Cup Stars Messi And Ronaldo As Inspiration For Aging Sports Stars
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goals leader who decided he's not done yet. The Washington Capitals captain credited two of soccer's biggest superstars for proving that aging sporting stars can still excel.
The Hockey News Big Show: What Is Jason Robertson's End Goal?
Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss a report about Brady Tkachuk's podcast, arbitration, the massive Leo Carlsson offer sheet and much more.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Calgary Flames Build Something Special
The Calgary Flames had an excellent NHL draft and added another high-end young defenseman in a trade. The way they've developed their NHL prospect pool, they may not even have a weakness.
Anaheim Ducks Got A Sobering Reality Check With Carlsson And Mintyukov
Do the Ducks have enough cap space to match the lucrative offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and re-sign Cutter Gauthier after re-signing Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Leo Carlsson's Offer Sheet Shakes Up The NHL
The Philadelphia Flyers' signing of Leo Carlsson to a lucrative five-year offer sheet will make it difficult for the Anaheim Ducks to re-sign Cutter Gauthier. It could also affect other NHL teams' efforts to re-sign their RFAs.
Rogers Nearing Full Ownership Of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Rogers is buying Kilmer Sports' 25 percent stake in MLSE for $4.35 billion Cdn. That means Rogers is about to become the full owner of the company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and other sports franchises.
15 RFAs File For Arbitration, Including Jason Robertson, Trevor Zegras, Jet Greaves And More
A total of 15 NHL players have filed for salary arbitration. Here is the full list of RFAs who will have their next contract decided by an arbitrator.
Why Chris MacFarland's Additions Since Becoming GM Of Predators Don't Make Them A Playoff Team
New Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland has made a slew of roster changes this summer, and his focus has been on improving the Predators' middle-six group of forwards and their depth. But that's not enough for the Preds to be a playoff team next season.
Next In Line: A Sneak Peak At One Of The Top 2029 Draft-Eligible Prospects
The youngest of three brothers, Madden Daneault grew up in an ultra-competitive environment. And that experience helped shape him into a player who hates to lose.