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The Wraparound: Will Peterka Improve The Boston Bruins' Offense? Plus NHL Free Agency Eve
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discuss whether the Hurricanes will sign John Carlson, whether JJ Peterka will help the Bruins' offense, the Jacob Markstrom trade and more ahead of NHL free agency.
State Of The WHL With Commissioner Dan Near: Changes Are Coming
WHL commissioner Dan Near said the league is decompressing its schedule and adding an air travel option for select road games amid a competitive developmental hockey landscape. And the WHL is still getting bigger.
Florida Panthers' New Goalie Tandem Of Markstrom And Schmid Is A Downgrade From The Bobrovsky Years
The Florida Panthers picked up goalies Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid this week. The moves likely spell the end in Florida for star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. Will Florida be better off with the new look in net?
Five Future NHL RFAs Who Can Sign Contract Extensions On July 1
Macklin Celebrini, Kirill Marchenko and Matvei Michkov are just some young NHL players who are eligible to sign a contract extension as soon as July 1, before becoming RFAs next summer.
St. Louis Blues To Buy Out Jonathan Drouin's Contract
Former 50-point scorer Jonathan Drouin is on NHL waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout on Tuesday. Drouin joined the Blues in the Brayden Schenn trade with the Islanders.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Dylan Larkin, Darnell Nurse And Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Is Dylan Larkin any closer to getting traded by the Detroit Red Wings? Could a Southern California team be interested in Darnell Nurse? Will the Carolina Hurricanes buy out Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
Screen Shots: Are The Florida Panthers The NHL's Most Hated Team To Face?
Adam Proteau discusses the Florida Panthers acquiring Radko Gudas one week after picking up Brady Tkachuk, the Toronto Maple Leafs making Matias Maccelli a UFA and the Red Wings' Larkin situation.
Five Intriguing NHL Players Who Didn't Receive Qualifying Offers Before 2026 Free Agency
These five NHL players were pending RFAs but weren't given qualifying offers, which means they're now pending UFAs.
Winnipeg Jets Cannot Accept A Hellebuyck Trade That Starts A Retool
Trade rumors linked Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck to the Buffalo Sabres. Unless the trade makes the Winnipeg Jets a Stanley Cup front-runner next season and beyond, forget it.
Five Potential Bargain NHL Free Agents In 2026
The NHL's free-agency frenzy is nearly here, and teams will be searching for financial bargains that can help them win games. Which five players could be the best bargains on the free-agent front?
The Hockey News Big Show: How Pavel Dorofeyev Fits In The New York Rangers' Lineup
Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Rangers and Blues adding forwards, Sabres goaltending speculation, whether the Senators have done enough and more.
The Canucks Traded Away Youth To Bring In Gallagher – And It Might Actually Make Sense
The Canucks traded Nils Hoglander to the Predators for a third-round pick and acquired Brendan Gallagher and half his cap hit from the Canadiens for future considerations. Are these moves a rebuilding team should make?
2026 NHL Draft By The Numbers: Canada, OHL Get Bragging Rights
Who were the most NHL prospects drafted by position, birth country and league? We take a look at that and some more fun facts from the 2026 NHL draft.
NHL Rumor Roundup: What Will The Blue Jackets Do With Zach Werenski And Kirill Marchenko?
Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko reportedly don't intend to sign contract extensions, leaving the Blue Jackets scrambling to determine what to do with their two stars.
2026 NHL Draft: Making Selections With The Detroit Red Wings Picks For ‘Team Ferrari’
Tony Ferrari completes his annual 'Team Ferrari' where he makes selections for the Detroit Red Wings as if he were in charge of conducting their 2026 NHL draft.
2027 NHL Draft Projected Top 10: Landon DuPont, Alexis Joseph, And Carter Meyer Highlight Exciting Class
With the 2026 NHL draft in the books, we project what the top 10 of the 2027 NHL draft could look like. Featuring the likes of Landon DuPont, Alexis Joseph, and Carter Meyer, the 2027 class could shape up to be a strong one.
NHL Free Agency: Top 5 2026 UFA Wingers Include Anthony Mantha, Mason Marchment
The NHL’s free-agent frenzy is nearly here, and there will be many teams looking for help on the wing. Which wingers will get the most attention on the free-agent market?
2026 NHL Draft Grades: Maple Leafs, Sharks Score Well, Unimpressive Hauls For Lightning, Flyers
In one of the more eventful NHL drafts in recent times, there were plenty of teams that did very well for themselves and could be fast-tracking a rebuild or extending their contending window. On the other side, there are teams that whiffed or reached on selections that could hurt them down the road.
2026 NHL Draft: Lemieux, Croskery, And Boettiger Among Best Players To Go Undrafted
The 2026 NHL draft came and went, and a total of 224 players were selected. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t players who were not selected and likely should have been. They’ll have the opportunity to re-enter the draft next year, but first, we highlight the best players to go undrafted in 2026.
Rangers Took A Step Forward With The Pavel Dorofeyev Trade, Still Not A Playoff Team In 2026-27
The New York Rangers pulled off a major trade Friday, acquiring winger Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. But while the move definitely helps the Rangers, will it be enough on its own to push them back into the Stanley Cup playoff picture? We're not so sure.
Hurricanes Acquire Rights To Top UFA Defenseman John Carlson From The Ducks
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the UFA rights to John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the 192nd pick in the 2026 NHL draft and 23-year-old defenseman Kyle Masters.
Three Winners And Losers Of The 2026 NHL Draft: Sharks Win Big, American Prospects Fall
Making immediate judgment calls about the NHL draft is difficult, but we nonetheless grade three winners and three losers of the 2026 NHL draft.
With Selection Of Gavin McKenna And Trade Of Brandon Carlo, The Maple Leafs Are Turning A Page
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a team in transition, and since GM John Chayka was hired in May, the Leafs have made many major changes. Chayka is living up to his words regarding changes, and now, the Maple Leafs look like a drastically different team.
Heated Rivalry's Success Played A Critical Role In The Upcoming Release Of Luke Prokop's Documentary
Ahead of the release of his documentary, Luke Prokop discusses the effect the hit show Heated Rivalry had on him and his upcoming documentary.
Sibling Refinery: Penguins Select The Ruck Twins In 2026 NHL Draft
Liam and Markus Ruck’s mother wanted her twin sons to end up on the same team, and her wish came true. The Pittsburgh Penguins used the 22nd overall selection on Liam Ruck, then the 39th overall selection to pick Markus Ruck.