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3 Remaining Free Agents the Canadiens Need to Target
The first wave of NHL free agency has come and gone, and while many of the biggest names are already off the board, there are still players available who could…
Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the…
2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Russian Edition
The curtains have closed on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This year’s edition saw a strong Russian presence, with a total…
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some major changes this offseason, from their coaching staff to making some changes to their player personnel, but they still seem to have one…
‘There Are No Hard Feelings’: Inside the Mammoth’s Decision to Match Hayton’s Offer Sheet
When the Utah Mammoth matched Barrett Hayton’s offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils, the first reaction from many was: why? The Mammoth brought back Kevin Stenlund and Kailer Yamamoto…
Recapping the New Jersey Devils’ First Week of Free Agency
The New Jersey Devils wasted little time reshaping their roster once NHL free agency officially opened on July 1. While many organizations focused solely on outside additions, general manager Sunny…
Get to Know Ducks’ New Forward AJ Greer
As part of the Anaheim Ducks’ opening moves at the start of the free agency period, they signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract worth $4.25 million average annual…
Get to Know Capitals’ Defenseman Vincent Desharnais
Among a busy start to NHL free agency, the Washington Capitals signed 30-year-old defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. This comes after longstanding players Nic Dowd and…
Bedard Sidelined Until November, Implications for the Blackhawks
The hockey world found out on Wednesday afternoon (Jul. 8) that Chicago Blackhawks’ young superstar Connor Bedard has undergone successful surgery to his left shoulder, after injuring it in an…
Jets & ECHL’s Bloomington Bison Announce New Affiliation
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy Zilch said…
Rangers Need to Add Another Forward This Offseason
The New York Rangers were one of the busier teams on July 1, as they made six signings and trades that will have an impact on their NHL roster going…
3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some…
Atlanta Arena Developer Encouraged by Recent NHL Expansion Buzz
An NHL expansion team in Texas is the clear frontrunner right now, but Atlanta, along with Arizona, is being considered according to reports, as Atlanta continues to push for a…
Breaking Down the Mammoth Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet
It took nearly a whole week for the Utah Mammoth to match the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, but with hours left before the deadline, it was…
Oilers Leadership Group Getting Blasted By Babcock Was Positive
The Edmonton Oilers weren’t expecting to be eliminated in round one of the playoffs last season. In fact, fans were hoping they could make another deep playoff run and have…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Larkin, Edvinsson & Carlsson Offer Sheet
As the offseason progresses, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has thrown a wrench into their plans to bolster the roster and compete…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Moving, Financial Space & Freedom to Act
The Vancouver Canucks have reached one of those interesting points in the offseason where the biggest questions are no longer just about who they’ll add. They are about what direction…
Canadiens’ Prospects Most Likely to Make the NHL Roster
The Montreal Canadiens made the most of their draft capital during the rebuild. Some of those selections have already become key pieces of the roster, others are nearing the NHL,…
Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Mitchell Stephens to a 2-Year Contract
On Wednesday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, announced they have re-signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a two-year contract. Stephens spent the first few…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck to Avs, Larkin’s List, Mammoth Match Offer Sheet
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Mammoth make a key decision on Barrett Hayton, the Carolina Hurricanes are once again linked to aggressive offer-sheet tactics, the Colorado Avalanche are…
Today in Hockey History: July 8
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…
Winnipeg Jets and ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals End Affiliation
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,…
Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey History
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…
Success Rates of NHL Draft Picks
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…
Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis
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…
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