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'He Has The Ability To Make Players Better': What Leafs Development Camp Revealed About McKenna's Long-Term Growth
The Toronto Maple Leafs have wrapped up development camp, and with that in the rearview mirror, Gavin McKenna is shifting focus to the Leafs' training camp. Here's the impression McKenna has left so far.
How Should The Oilers Deploy The New Andersen-Jarry Goaltending Tandem
The Edmonton Oilers changed up their goaltending picture this summer, signing longtime NHL goalie Frederik Andersen to form a tandem with veteran Tristan Jarry. But how should new Oilers coach Mike Babcock use the two goalies?
Bet The Farm: How The Family Land's Grunt Work Made Flames' Carels A Top 10 Draft Pick
Carson Carels does not hesitate to do the grunt work, whether that’s on his family’s land or at the rink. When you mix that work ethic and strength with his puck skills, it makes him a lock to be selected in the top 10at this year’s draft.
Evaluating Rangers And GM Chris Drury's Retooling Moves This Off-Season
The New York Rangers have made a slew of changes this summer. Here's an evaluation of how GM Chris Drury fared this off-season.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Boston Bruins Pipeline Headlined By Hagens and Friends
The Boston Bruins appear to be a little weak in terms of their depth of prospects on the back end. Tony Ferrari breaks down the Bruins' prospect pool in his NHL prospect pool overview series.
How Ducks' Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet Affects The NHL’s Top Remaining RFAs
There are plenty of NHL stars who are RFAs and still waiting to sign a contract extension with their teams. After the Philadelphia Flyers tendered an offer sheet for the Anaheim Ducks' Leo Carlsson, how does that affect the other RFAs?
Is Blue Jackets' Fantilli Next After Flyers' Bold Move For Carlsson?
Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere’s record-breaking offer sheet for Leo Carlsson was ruthless. And if the Anaheim Ducks match that offer, it may not be out of the question for Briere to pivot to Columbus Blue Jackets star Adam Fantilli.
The Anaheim Ducks Must Put Their Money Where There Mouth Is After Historic Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet
The Philadelphia Flyers made a shockingly bold move Friday, signing Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet that will give him the NHL's highest cap hit. The Ducks have said they'd match any offer sheet to Carlsson in the past, so they must prove it.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Anaheim Ducks Have Plenty More On The Way
The Anaheim Ducks have a loaded group of prospects on the way to fill virtually any role the Ducks need in the future. Tony Ferrari kicks off his in-depth NHL prospect pool overview series with the Ducks.
Alex Ovechkin Should Not Lead The Washington Capitals' Offense Anymore
Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals after leading the team in scoring this past season. With new off-season additions, he should accept a lesser role.
Will The NHL's Last Visor-Less Players All Return In 2026-27?
After Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn re-signed on Friday, three of the NHL's final four skaters who don't wear a visor are under contract.
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Will Make Up The Canadiens' Goalie Tandem Next Season?
Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Canadiens' contract extensions, the Flames and Wild's trade, the status of the Blue Jackets, Red Wings and Rangers, and more.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Buzz On Jason Robertson, Dylan Larkin And Alexander Nikishin
Contract talks continue between the Stars and Jason Robertson, the Red Wings set a high asking price for the Wild for Dylan Larkin, and the Rangers were interested in Alexander Nikishin.
Evaluating John Chayka's Changes To The Toronto Maple Leafs
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has been a busy man since he was hired at the start of May. There's virtually no area he hasn't addressed in his first moves on the job, writes Adam Proteau.
Where Does Dylan Larkin Fit Now? Re-Evaluating His Fit On Panthers, Golden Knights And Wild
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to either the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. After July 1, does a trade with any of them look likely?
Four Losers After The Start Of NHL Free Agency 2026
There's still time for NHL teams that had an underwhelming or flat-out poor start to free agency to turn things upgrade their squad. But for now, the Kings, Red Wings and other teams were the losers of July 1.
The Wraparound: Is Frederik Andersen The Oilers' Stabilizing Presence In Net?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discuss Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington, Frederik Andersen joining the Oilers, John Carlson signing with the Lightning and much more.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Once Again Targets Reclamation Projects
The Pittsburgh Penguins added Nick Robertson and Andrei Kuzmenko on Wednesday as players with more upside than their point totals this past season suggest. They also signed another right-handed defenseman.
'I'm Back': NHL Goals Leader Alex Ovechkin Re-Signs With Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is not done in the NHL yet. The Washington Capitals captain re-signed for one season at a $4.25 million average annual salary.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Zach Werenski And Connor Hellebuyck
Zach Werenski wants to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but uncertainty remains over how long he'll stay with them. Meanwhile, trade rumors continue to swirl around Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Top 20 NHL UFAs Left After Day 1 Of Free Agency 2026
Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Mantha and Patrick Kane are among the NHL's top UFAs left as Day 2 of free agency begins.
Five Winners After The Start Of NHL Free Agency 2026
It's still early in the off-season, but from the end of the playoffs to the first hours of NHL free agency, the Maple Leafs, Sharks and three other squads made major moves that improved their futures.
Darnell Nurse Trade Ends Oilers' Saga While Creating Long-Term Gamble For Sharks
Darnell Nurse will bring a physical, veteran presence to a young San Jose Sharks squad while escaping the scrutiny he faced with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has already started to eat into that freed cap space.
New Jersey Devils Tender Offer Sheet To Utah Mammoth RFA Barrett Hayton
The New Jersey Devils pulled off a rare move by tendering an offer sheet to another team's RFA. The Utah Mammoth have seven days to decide whether to match the contract for Barrett Hayton.
The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To NHL Free Agency So Far
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss free-agency day moves by the Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Oilers and more.