Tough scene in the dying seconds of Friday's game against the St. Louis Blues, as Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard was injured on a freak accident in the final seconds. Bedard suffered a right shoulder injury in the 3-2 loss to the Blues, as he was checked by Blues center Brayden Schenn on a faceoff with 0.8 seconds left. Blackhawks' head coach Jeff Blashill called it a 'freak accident' after the game, which makes it seem like his shoulder popped out of place thanks to the dangerous pu...
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The Edmonton Oilers finally made a goalie change by bringing in Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins and trading Stuart Skinner. But this was the better of the two goalies who have served in the Oilers' net over the past three seasons. That means now that the band-aid has been torn off with Skinner, the worst of the goalies, Calvin Pickard, is next to go and something will happen, possibly sooner than later. Elliotte Friedman said, "The Oilers poked around Alex Lyon...It wasn't as seriou...
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A new era for the Vancouver Canucks is officially here, as they traded superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in a massive swap. With the Canucks officially committing to this retool, we should expect to see more of their players traded before the deadline. Due to this, let's look at three Canucks who could be traded next. Kiefer Sherwood Sherwood is a big trade candidate on the Canucks due to his pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) status. He is exactly the hard...
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In a stunning move, the Vancouver Canucks have put a sudden end to the Quinn Hughes drama, trading him in a blockbuster deal to the Minnesota Wild. Trade details: To #mnwild : D Quinn Hughes To #Canucks : 2026 1st Round Pick C Marco Rossi D Zeev Buium F Liam Ohgren — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 13, 2025 In return, the Canucks get a package of Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, and Liam Ohgren, plus a first-round pick in 2026. According to reports, there have been no assurances given to t...
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The Seattle Kraken have been struggling as of late, as they have won only three out of their last seven games. With this, they now have a 12-10-6 record and are sixth in the Pacific Division. Now, with the Kraken struggling, one of their forwards has been mentioned as a player to watch as a potential trade candidate: forward Mason Marchment. In his most recent 32 Thoughts column , NHL insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned that Marchment is a player to keep an eye on this season. "It ...
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In his most recent 32 Thoughts column , NHL insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome as a player to watch as a potential trade candidate. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could target Strome if the Ducks officially make him available for trade. New Jersey Devils The Devils could make sense as a landing spot for Strome. When looking at their current roster, it is clear that they could use an upgrade at their third-line center spot. With Strome...
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The New York Islanders were thrilled in the summer of 2024 when they won the right to land undrafted Russian scorer Maxim Tsyplakov. The physical forward made a solid transition to the NHL, recording 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points in 77 games last season with 140 hits during his rookie campaign. He was re-signed to a two-year, $4.5 million deal to avoid arbitration this past offseason. But now, he's landed in coach Patrick Roy's doghouse due to his struggles in his sopho...
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The Edmonton Oilers made a big splash this morning by acquiring Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a second-round pick in 2029, while also acquiring Spencer Stastney from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, but a couple more things have to be done for the Oilers this season to truly be ready for another Stanley Cup run. It has become evident by the success and Connor McDavid's comments about...
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The Edmonton Oilers had a very busy morning by making two trades to finally address goaltending. Regardless of how many seem to be feeling and overreacting to the Oilers acquiring Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins , they have also struck a deal with the Nashville Predators to acquire Spencer Stastney, a young defenseman. The Oilers traded Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to the Penguins for Jarry and Samuel Poulin, so they brought in a starter with a .909 career SV% a...
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We've been hearing the rumors for weeks now. The Edmonton Oilers were talking about acquiring veteran goaltender Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins . But neither team seemed ready to pull the trigger. Finally, that shot has been fired, and Jarry is an Oiler. Hearing the #oilers are sending Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2nd-round pick to Pittsburgh in this Tristan Jarry trade. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 12, 2025 The Oilers also sent defenseman Brett Kulak...
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It seems inevitable that Quinn Hughes is going to be traded by the Vancouver Canucks , it's just a matter of how soon. The team is in last place in the NHL and is not looking like they can pull anything together with the skill and the injuries. Nick Kypreos said, "Could Detroit be one of those teams? They have what it would take to quench Vancouver's thirst for young centers. Anaheim, Chicago, and San Jose are others that could get involved in this." It's not so much a Quinn Hughes is a lock t...
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The Anaheim Ducks are tied for first place in the Pacific Division, and veteran center Ryan Strome is having a very difficult time reclaiming his spot in the lineup. Insider Elliotte Friedman notes that the career-long middle-six center will find himself on the radar in the trade market. Those looking for a middleman are keeping a closer watch on Anaheim’s Ryan Strome . Delayed start to the season, in-and-out of the lineup. Ducks surging, is there a spot for him? If not, there will be in...
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A Swedish report has claimed that veteran forward Calle Järnkrok had verbally agreed to return to Brynäs IF next season, a move that would almost certainly end his NHL career. The news, first reported by Aftonbladet’s Hans Abrahamsson and echoed by Swedish outlet Expressen , suggested Järnkrok was preparing a homecoming once his contract expires after the 2025-26 season. Calle Jarnkrok’s Future in Toronto Takes a Twist After SHL Report Within hours, Järnkrok’s agent Filip Andreason issue...
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The Boston Bruins are not joining the race for Quinn Hughes, even as half the league circles the Vancouver Canucks star. According to James Murphy of RG.org , team sources say Boston does not view itself as a realistic fit for a Hughes blockbuster and is instead locked in on adding scoring help up front. With Charlie McAvoy already anchoring the blue line and limited assets to spend, the Bruins see a top end forward as a far bigger priority than paying the steep price required to l...
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We heard before the season that Ryan Reaves wasn't happy with how things ended for him with the Toronto Maple Leafs . Now that he's in town with the San Jose Sharks for his first game back at Scotiabank Arena against his old squad, he's taking no prisoners—on the ice or off it. "They basically said that I couldn't play in this league anymore, and I'm back." Ryan Reaves shares his thoughts on being traded by the Maple Leafs last offseason. pic.twitter.com/K8tIXhTH75 — Sportsnet (@Sp...
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As we get closer to the Christmas roster freeze time on the hockey calendar the trade market hasn't quite ramped up to a frenzy yet (unless you're in Vancouver and your name is Quinn Hughes). But there's plenty of noise out there about a number of trade candidates, and insider 'Trade Boards' will start to appear with more regularity in the weeks ahead. In the first ESPN Trade Board, from insider Greg Wyshynski , there are four players listed in the 'Shocking Possibilities' Tier: Jo...
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Timo Meier has taken a personal leave of absence from the New Jersey Devils as he tends to a family health matter. The timing of his return has not been announced. Ti mo Meier has taken a personal leave of absence from the Devils to tend to a family health matter, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/3Xvscq1ZAe — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 11, 2025 No other details have been revealed. The 29-year-old Swiss winger has 11 goals and 23 points in 30 games in this, his fourth season (thir...
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The NHL's holiday roster freeze is just over a week away, and while many thought there'd be a slew of trades going down in December, that hasn't been the case at all. And, according to one hockey insider, a couple of teams are frustrated by the lack of movement, or willingness to deal. Frank Seravalli: Re NHL trade market: Nashville has some interest in making some moves; Toronto has been making a lot of calls; a whole collection of teams...aren't satisfied...but haven't necessarily found a wa...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be battered and bruised this season. With a laundry list of players currently on IR, the team has added defenceman Dakota Mermis, who suffered a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and now hits the shelve for what sounds like, a few weeks. The Leafs recalled defenceman Henry Thrun from the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and he's expected to see his first action in blue and white on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Mermis suffered the in...
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The Vancouver Canucks are the worst team in the NHL, and president Jim Rutherford and GM Patrik Allvin are open for business. Yes, Quinn Hughes' name is out there, and there's been plenty of interest, but to this point of the process, no team has offered the Canucks what they're looking for. The Canucks want a young top-six centre, they want a top-four defenceman, preferably with top-two potential, and they want at least two other pieces, including one first-round pick, and one top prospect. T...
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Despite his club's best efforts to quiet the noise, Quinn Hughes’ future with the Vancouver Canucks is suddenly one of the league’s biggest storylines, and the list of suitors keeps getting longer. After early links to the Detroit Red Wings , New Jersey Devils , and Philadelphia Flyers , new reporting from The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta now says Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals have both made their interest known. Both teams see a rare chance to chase a franchise-alt...
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The center market is thin, and that is great news for Brayden Schenn and Ryan O’Reilly . As Anthony DiMarco pointed out on TSN Radio in Montreal, Schenn has been in the St. Louis Blues rumor mill going back to last season, yet his name is gaining traction again with the team stuck near the bottom of the standings. With so few quality centers available, DiMarco believes Schenn should command more than O’Reilly, even if the Nashville Predators try to squeeze every asset they can out ...
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The Buffalo Sabres are once again not meeting expectations this season, and there's a very good chance they make some moves, sooner than later. The Sabres will once again be in sell mode and forward Alex Tuch is going to draw serious interest from a number of teams. Tuch, 29, is a pending free agent and is one of the biggest names on the rental market this season. He's owed $4.7 million AAV and owns a five-team no-trade list, that was submitted back in July. Through 30 games this season with B...
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The NHL trade rumor mill is spinning like crazy these days, and most of the talk is around Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. Hughes is going to be traded at some point this season, as there's no turning back for how bad it is currently in Vancouver. While there's been plenty of insiders reporting the New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins are the frontrunners, the Washington Capitals have begun to creep up the list of potential destinations. NHLTR...
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The Dallas Stars will have a little money to play with heading towards the trade deadline. A lot of cash, in fact, if they do as expected, and place Tyler Seguin on Season-Ending LTIR. That frees up the veteran's entire $9.85 million cap hit for the Stars to make use of. And while most of the talk, and rightfully so, is on how to fill that Seguin void up front, the Stars will once again also look for a defensive upgrade. They picked up Cody Ceci ahead of the deadline last year, and more ...
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