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Let's build a ghost roster of NHL free agency regret
If you’re a Canadian hockey fan of a certain age, the phrase “ghost roster” might bring back some bad memories. Back in the late-90s, the concept of the ghost roster became popular with the various brain trusts who put together the country’s international teams. The idea was that when it came to creating the perfect team, you don’t just pick the 20 or so best players. Instead, you first map out an ideal roster based on specific roles, and then you find the players who best fit that particular ...
Which former Edmonton Oilers have signed deals in free agency
It was a busy Canada Day for most National Hockey League teams. The Edmonton Oilers, in particular, had a busy day. Their day started slow, but the ball began to roll once they were able to trade Darnell Nurse. Moving out his entire $9.25 million cap hit, the Oilers replaced him with Ryan Shea, while…
NHL Tonight | Chat with new Winnipeg Jets goalie Stuart Skinner
Insight into the new goalie in the organization.
The 2026 Nation Golf Tournament
One of my favourite Nation events of the year is coming back this August, which means it’s time to start putting together your foursomes for the 9th annual Nation Golf Tournament. On Friday, August 28th, we’re taking over the Millwoods Golf Course for another day on the links in support of Gregor’s Grads, and I…
What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea
Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made their biggest move on day one of free agency by signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract. Shea played 39 games in 2024-25 before breaking out with…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | July 3, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Real Life Podcast: NHL Free Agency, Stan Bowman cooks, and the Darnell Nurse trade
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed Tyler heading to Toronto for NHL Free Agency, the Darnell Nurse trade, the Oilers’ goaltending trio, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode…
NHL Notebook: Who are the best free agents still available?
An already thin crop has been well picked over in the first two days of NHL Free Agency. With that said, there are still some intriguing forwards, largely grizzled veterans, who could be attracting teams that have a few million dollars burning a hole in their pocket. Would any of these names intrigue you as…
Breaking down the contract structure of all nine Oilers additions
What was initially anticipated to be a quiet start to free agency for the Edmonton Oilers got busy awfully quickly. Overall, general manager Stan Bowman added seven players to the organization through free agency and trades, while re-signing two more players on July 1. It’s Bowman’s second complete go-round in Edmonton for free agency, as…
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Henry Thrun to a one-year contract
Jets add more organizational depth on D.
Looking back at Darnell Nurse’s best moments with the Oilers
The Darnell Nurse era has officially come to an end. At the time of Wednesday afternoon’s trade, Nurse was the second-longest tenured Edmonton Oiler, behind just Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Over 12 seasons with the team, Nurse played 798 games with 88 goals and 324 points, with another 100 postseason games. It was time for the two…
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 4: Jimmy Roy (Director of Player Development)
Now that the players have been drafted, he hear about the development.
Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Day 4: Samuel Hrenak
The smile has not left the fact of the Jets third rounder since he was drafted this past Saturday.
How Ryan Shea will reshape the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line
This year’s NHL Free Agency day was a busy one for the Edmonton Oilers, as it saw the team significantly restructure the outline of their back end. The first major move was finally parting ways with Darnell Nurse’s nine-million-dollar contract, trading his full cap hit to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for 24-year-old defenceman…
The Hockey Show - Episode 719
The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, returns tonight with a studio full of guests! It's not a CBS soundstage with a live studio audience or anything, but tonight will see Survivor: NHL Playoffs wrapped up as Michaela, along with two guests, join us at the UMFM offices to collect prizes, talk hockey, and have a few laughs! It should be a good chat with 2026 Survivor champ Michaela and her guests as they'll spend the full hour with us talking hoc...
Oilers free agency: Is Edmonton better after Stan Bowman’s moves?
History has proven that the “winners” on July 1 rarely become the winners on the ice during the season. Spending big money in free agency doesn’t lead to Stanley Cup success very often, if ever. However, NHL teams can augment their team, and make smart, astute signings that keep them pushing in the right direction….
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Mario Ferraro first media availability
Fresh off signing a three-year deal with the Jets we hear from the newest Dman.
Oilers’ Stan Bowman deserves flowers for shrewd Day 1 of free agency
If there’s one thing that Edmonton Oilers fans know all too well, it’s that you can’t crown the winners and losers of free agency after Day 1. Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, and Andrew Mangiapane all signed deals in Alberta’s Capital on Canada Day in each of the last two summers, and we all know how…
Bowman wagers on low-risk upside in busy start to Oilers free agency
When Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman faced questions from reporters on Wednesday afternoon, only half of the day’s work was done. By that time, Edmonton had completed a tricky trade shipping Darnell Nurse to San Jose with no salary cap retention, after the veteran agreed to expand his trade list. He’d also acquired an…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | July 2, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
2026 Stellar Recruits
If you're looking at the image to the left and thinking "that looks like an eye", you're looking at the Helix Nebula which is nicknamed the "Eye of God" or "Eye of Sauron" due to its shape! The nebula gets its eye-like shape from the glowing, gaseous remains of a dying star that has begun shedding its outer layers into space. Frankly, it looks awesome, but it's appropriate today because you're going to want to keep your eye on the following players listed below. Today, I present to you the 202...
NHL Free Agency: Bowen Byram, Rasmus Andersson headline massive opening day
The Chicago Blackhawks have locked in their new No. 1 defenceman long-term. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported early Wednesday morning that the Blackhawks reached an agreement to extend Bowen Byram for six years. The contract, which begins in 2027-28, will carry an AAV of $12.5 million, making him the highest-paid defenceman in the NHL. Byram, 25,…
Former Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ville Heinola signs one-year contract with Golden Knights
The Finnish Dman has a new hockey home.
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract
Notable signing by the Jets as they get a coveted UFA Dman.
Oilers sign goaltender Frederik Andersen to one-year contract carrying $1 million cap hit
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. Andersen’s deal will carry a $1 million cap hit with $1.8 million in performance bonuses, according to PuckPedia. The bonuses are tied to games played both in the regular season and in the playoffs. Andersen, 36, will receive a $600,000 bonus for playing 10…
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