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The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing incredible hockey in the 2024-25 season. The Maple Leafs had struggled a bit, but have since rattled off three straight wins. Unfortunately, it appears the team is on track to lose Wednesday night to the Columbus Blue Jackets. And they will need to finish the game without forward Matthew […]

The San Jose Sharks seemed to turn things around at one point in the season. However, the Sharks remain one of the worst teams in the NHL during the 2024-25 season. In saying this, it is worth noting that the vibe around this team is much different than what was felt during the 2023-24 campaign. […]

It wasn’t too long ago when New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe called out his star players after their fourth straight loss. Some of New Jersey’s top players, such as Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, have struggled in recent games. Keefe hoped calling out the elite in his lineup would spark some reaction. However, it […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024 after surprising the hockey world in the playoffs the year before. Seattle hoped they could make the dance in 2025, and made a major coaching change as a result. The Kraken hired Dan Bylsma as head coach after Dave Hakstol was fired. Unfortunately, the coaching […]

The Winnipeg Jets got off to a historic start to the 2024-25 campaign. Winnipeg won 15 of its first 16 games, making it the greatest start by any team in league history. They have certainly cooled off over the last month or two. But the Jets have remained one of the best teams in the […]

The Los Angeles Kings are playing fantastic hockey in 2024-25 after a disappointing playoff exit in 2024. The Kings have seen Anze Kopitar turn back the clock this season to lead their efforts. Players such as Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, and Kevin Fiala have also turned in important performances throughout the season. The Kings look […]

The Detroit Lions lost Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears on Monday as he became their new head coach. This is not entirely a surprise, as Lions head coach Dan Campbell mentioned the possibility of losing his coordinators. Now, it appears as if defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could head to the New York Jets or […]

The Vancouver Canucks nearly traded J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Of course, a trade has yet to materialize at this time. Miller scored two points later on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers after those trade rumors emerged. The lack of a trade has left fans wondering what […]

The Carolina Hurricanes swung big for Jake Guentzel at last year’s NHL Trade Deadline. Guentzel came to Carolina after multiple attempts to bring in a premier goal scorer had previously failed. Guentzel played well enough for his new team, as well. However, the Hurricanes traded his rights to the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of NHL […]

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for the next three games. McDavid received a three-game suspension from the NHL after a hit to the head on Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. The Oilers star is not appealing the suspension. And the finality of his suspension has led to a statement from his team. […]

The New Jersey Devils are a Stanley Cup contender once again in 2024-25. Sheldon Keefe has made an impact in his first season as head coach. For instance, Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt have become dominant forces in this league. However, it is not all sunshine and rainbows in New Jersey. New Jersey has lost […]

It’s no secret at this point that the Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers on J.T. Miller. There is a reported rift between Miller and fellow Canucks star Elias Pettersson, and it seems as if a boiling point has been reached. On Saturday, reports emerged that Miller was nearly traded to the New York […]

The Detroit Red Wings entered this week playing extremely well for head coach Todd McLellan. McLellan sparked the Red Wings to seven straight wins before a loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. However, they have now lost three of their last four games following Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Stars. And McLellan believes […]

The Nashville Predators have had a disappointing season in 2024-25. The Predators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024 after a fantastic second half of the season. And they signed the likes of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in NHL Free Agency to try and take that proverbial next step. Unfortunately, it has not worked […]

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as a potential Stanley Cup contender in 2024-25. The Wild missed the playoff entirely in 2023-24 after a first-round loss to the Dallas Stars in 2022-23. It seemed as if 2024-25 would be another down year. They could rebound in 2025-26 when $15 million in dead cap space finally came […]

The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions this season. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final back in June. It marked the first championship in franchise history for Florida after two losing efforts in the 1996 and 2023 Stanley Cup Finals. As a result, Florida entered the season in […]

The Calgary Flames find themselves in playoff contention halfway through the 2024-25 NHL season. It’s a remarkable performance from a Calgary team that seemed to enter a rebuild over the summer. The Flames traded Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils as they looked to stockpile future assets. And yet, here they stand as the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are battling for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Flyers collapsed at the end of last season and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a result. They decided to keep head coach John Tortorella despite the unfortunate outcome. So far, Philadelphia has played well enough in 2024-25. And they […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins waived Tristan Jarry on Wednesday after a rough 2024-25 campaign. This opened the way for veteran Alex Nedeljkovic to receive the bulk of playing time in the crease. He received his first start as the new primary goaltender on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres. He took full advantage, making NHL history […]

The New Jersey Devils could pull off a major trade before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 7th. And in recent days, reports have surfaced indicating that it’s a possibility. The Vancouver Canucks are listening to offers on star J.T. Miller, and New Jersey emerged as a potential landing spot. However, general manager Tom Fitzgerald […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the NHL again in 2024-25. Chicago hoped to be more competitive on the ice after a disastrous 2023-24 campaign. However, the Blackhawks ended up firing their head coach midseason due to poor results. Veterans such as Taylor Hall know they could be traded by the […]

The Ottawa Senators played the Washington Capitals close on Thursday night. However, the Senators fell to the Capitals in overtime thanks to an Alex Ovechkin overtime goal. The game was more notable for Ottawa than the opponent or result, though. Thursday’s contest marked the first time Jakob Chychrun faced his former team in his former […]

The New Jersey Devils are in playoff contention in 2024-25. A major reason for this is the Devils’ decision to hire Sheldon Keefe as head coach over the summer. The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Keefe after nine seasons with the organization. On Thursday, Keefe returns to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs for the first […]

The New Jersey Devils are looking to add depth to their roster before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. New Jersey is back in playoff contention after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, the Devils know their roster is not complete. There are moves to be made before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are likely to be sellers around the NHL Trade Deadline in March. Veteran winger Taylor Hall is among the trade candidates the Blackhawks could move before the 3 PM EST deadline. Hall returned from injury this season hoping to make an impact for Chicago. However, he understands that he may end up […]

The New York Rangers have already made some major changes to their team. The Rangers traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks after nearly placing him on waivers. Following that, the Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken after controversially benching him. It does not seem as if the team is done, though. […]

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to make moves ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. In fact, the Red Wings nearly landed Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens in a trade around Christmas time. Other names linked to Detroit include Sabres star Bowen Byram, Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson, and now-former New York Rangers defenseman […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are at the bottom of the league once again in 2024-25. The Blackhawks fired head coach Luke Richardson in an attempt to spark the team during the season. However, Chicago is still not playing well. And these losses are hard for star forward Connor Bedard to take. Bedard scored his 12th goal […]

The Buffalo Sabres hit rock bottom as they lost 13 straight games earlier this season. During that time, reports emerged that the team had an interest in shaking up its roster. Despite having talented players such as Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo could not string wins together. It remains unclear how they intended to shake the roster […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt with Nick Robertson trade rumors all offseason long. Robertson even requested a trade early in the offseason ahead of NHL Free Agency. However, a trade never came to pass. Robertson signed a one-year contract with the Maple Leafs. All that contract really did, though, is kick the can down the […]

The St. Louis Blues made a big trade with the Anaheim Ducks last month. The Blues traded for veteran defenseman Cam Fowler to improve the left side of their defense. Fowler’s deal was certainly not the final move St. Louis had up their sleeves. And according to recent reports, Brandon Saad may be involved in […]

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers for the third straight year in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Forward Warren Foegele knows all about it considering he was with the Oilers last postseason. However, Foegele signed a contract with Los Angeles in NHL Free Agency in the summer. And on Monday night, he […]

The New Jersey Devils are once again a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. The Devils fired Lindy Ruff as head coach last season after missing out on the postseason altogether. However, major moves such as the Jacob Markstrom trade have helped the Devils get back into postseason contention. It hasn’t exactly been a perfect […]

The Nashville Predators are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. Nashville spent big in NHL Free Agency after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for this team. The Predators are likely to make some trades ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. And […]

The Ottawa Senators are in playoff contention in 2024-25 after the team suffered a brutal start. Tim Stutzle and Ottawa are finally seeing the results they hoped to see a year ago. And big wins over teams like the Dallas Stars bring them closer to their ultimate goal: the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Stutzle scored a […]

The Green Bay Packers faced the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs on Sunday evening. A Green Bay win would have seen the team head to the Motor City to take on their rival Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. However, the Packers lost to the Eagles despite a fine performance from running back Josh Jacobs. […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro generated a ton of trade interest last season. Ferraro had an alright season on one of the worst teams in hockey in 2023-24. And he entered 2024-25 as a prime Sharks trade candidate. With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline about a month and a half away, Ferraro remains a trade […]

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the hottest teams in the NHL at this point. Todd McLellan took over the Red Wings bench on Boxing Day after Derek Lalonde received a pink slip. The Red Wings lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in McLellan’s first game as head coach. However, they have not lost […]

The San Jose Sharks traded for Cody Ceci during the offseason to bolster their blueline. At the time, Ceci felt unsettled after leaving the Edmonton Oilers. However, he has settled in nicely for San Jose. And ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, he is an in-demand trade candidate for contending teams. Ceci is playing […]