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The Los Angeles Kings became the latest team to part ways with their head coach last Friday. Los Angeles made the decision to fire head coach Todd McLellan as the team fights through a slump. And now, general manager Rob Blake is addressing the move ahead of his team’s return to the ice. Blake did […]

To say the San Jose Sharks are outside of the playoff race would be a massive understatement. San Jose has simply had a horrific season this year. From their historically putrid start until now, this has been a rough one for San Jose. They are likely to be sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline. And […]

The Edmonton Oilers are on the cusp of NHL history. They put their 16-game winning streak on the line on Tuesday when they return to action against the Vegas Golden Knights. Winning that game would match the longest winning streak in league history, set by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992-93. This possibility does not sit […]

The Winnipeg Jets made an interesting move recently, acquiring Sean Monahan from the Montreal Canadiens. Much has been made about this trade and what Winnipeg had to give up for the 29-year-old veteran. However, Winnipeg is happy with their end of the deal. And Monahan joined the team for practice on Sunday. After his first […]

The Colorado Avalanche are one of the best teams in the Western Conference. And they recently made a move to add some depth and experience for the stretch run. They added veteran forward Zach Parise on a one-year contract. The 39-year-old practiced with his new team for the first time on Sunday. Following that practice, […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are far out of playoff contention in the Western Conference. That was to be expected, even with the addition of star rookie Connor Bedard. With Bedard out due to a fractured jaw, though, Chicago is even more unlikely to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a result, veteran forward Tyler Johnson […]

The Las Vegas Raiders failed to come to terms with Kliff Kingsbury to be their new offensive coordinator. However, it doesn’t look like fans will need to wait much longer to find out who their offensive play-caller will be. Las Vegas is reportedly close to hiring former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the […]

Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak failed to win at the NHL All-Star Game, as Team Matthews won the tournament. However, his experience with Team McDavid is still one he will cherish. This tournament allowed Boston’s star winger to play with close friend and Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl. The Bruins star opened up about the […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews led Team Matthews to victory at the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday. Four Toronto players played on the winning team, but Matthews shined brightest. He earned All-Star Game MVP honors for his performances across his team’s two games. Following the game, Matthews spoke about his approach to the event. […]

The 2024 NHL All-Star Game has drawn to a close, with Team Matthews skating away victorious. It was a rather fun experience for all involved. However, there were some shots taken, and boos were heard at the event. Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, representing Team Hughes, heard more thunderous boos than any player at […]

The Winnipeg Jets are true playoff contenders in the Western Conference. And on Friday, they swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens to help bolster their depth. They acquired Sean Monahan from the Habs in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 third-round pick. Monahan is enjoying a resurgent 2023-24 season. The […]

The Calgary Flames are working through a potential fire sale as the NHL Trade Deadline gets closer. Calgary has already traded Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov this season. Defenseman Chris Tanev could be the next player out of town. Another name to consider is veteran goalie Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom joined the Flames back in 2020 […]

The Winnipeg Jets made a major move on Friday, trading for forward Sean Monahan. Winnipeg sent a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens. After the deal became official, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke to reporters about his trade with Montreal. “We first and foremost wanted to feel like […]

The NHL recently announced its return to international play, as the league will participate in the 2026 Olympics. Furthermore, players will also lace their skates for the Winter Games in 2030. On Friday, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was asked about his potential involvement in the best-on-best tournament. Crosby scored one of the more iconic […]

The Arizona Coyotes saw their hopes for a new arena in Tempe crushed in the summer. For years, the franchise has been discussed as a potential relocation candidate. However, the failed vote in Tempe brought those relocation rumors into a new light. Now, nearly a year later, the Coyotes still have no permanent home, much […]

The Detroit Red Wings looked down and out heading into the new year. Detroit was abysmal in the month of December, dropping out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the change in the calendar may have been what the Winged Wheel needed. Detroit lost on Wednesday, but they began 2024 on a […]

The Calgary Flames traded star forward Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday Night. It’s the second trade between the two teams this season, and may not be the last. Staying in the present, though, Flames general manager Craig Conroy addressed the media after this latest deal became official. Conroy provided a bit of […]

The Los Angeles Kings enter the NHL’s All-Star Break on a high note. Los Angeles defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 on the back of David Rittich’s 39-save effort. However, no player on the Kings roster likely feels better about the win than former fifth-overall pick Alex Turcotte. Turcotte played in his 13th career game on […]

The Minnesota Wild traded for veteran forward Pat Maroon ahead of the 2023-24 NHL season. Minnesota couldn’t afford to make splashy moves, but Maroon was a solid pickup. The veteran forward is reliable on the bottom six, and his three Stanley Cup rings give him invaluable experience. As a result, he could be a solid […]

The Montreal Canadiens have shown some progress this season, despite their place in the standings. However, their place in the standings is one reason the Habs will likely be sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline. And one of their primary trade pieces is veteran goalie Jake Allen. Allen has turned in a solid season behind […]

The Calgary Flames are falling behind in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They already made two trades this year, sending Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks. Now, they certainly seem likely to make more moves ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. One name to watch is defenseman Chris Tanev. Tanev […]

The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames have reconnected once again. Vancouver is acquiring star forward Elias Lindholm from the Flames, the teams announced on Wednesday. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported the two teams were “intensifying” discussions around Lindholm. This marks the second trade between the Western Conference rivals this season. Vancouver acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov […]

The Seattle Kraken are on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff race. It’s been a rough year for the NHL’s youngest franchise. However, it’s also been a rough year for forward Jordan Eberle, even when considering his recent three-point game. The NHL Trade Deadline presents opportunities for teams to […]

The Anaheim Ducks, at one point, were a rather surprising team. They went on an impressing winning streak, even handing the Vegas Golden Knights their first loss of the season. That effort was led by veteran goalie John Gibson, who appeared to have found his old self again. However, things fell off rather quickly. The […]

The Philadelphia Flyers seemed to go into sell mode last offseason. General manager Daniel Briere made a bold move in one of his first acts without the interim tag. He traded defenseman Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-way trade involving the Los Angeles Kings. In this deal, the Flyers acquired Sean […]

The Ottawa Senators moved on from star winger Alex DeBrincat last summer after DeBrincat informed the team that he was not open to a long-term extension. In that trade, Ottawa acquired Dominik Kubalik, who just turned in a 20-goal season with the Detroit Red Wings. Now, at the NHL Trade Deadline, Kubalik could be on […]

The Seattle Kraken emerged victorious over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night. Wins always instill confidence in a team. However, they may be even more excited about the performance of veteran forward Jordan Eberle. Eberle scored twice and added an assist in Sunday night’s victory. The veteran Kraken forward has played well in the […]

The St. Louis Blues were without defenseman Justin Faulk on Sunday night. That marked the third consecutive game the veteran defenseman missed for St. Louis. They took down the Los Angeles Kings, but after the game, the Blues received some less-than-fortunate news regarding their veteran defenseman. Faulk is unlikely to play Tuesday against the Columbus […]

At the NHL Trade Deadline, there is a lot of speculation and rumor around who could move where. It’s uncommon for fans to receive official confirmation that a player wants out. However, that is not the case with Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins. The veteran goaltender publicly acknowledged that he has requested a trade […]

The Calgary Flames are likely to be sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline. Calgary is outside of the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs at this time. And they have a number of pending free agents that are unlikely to return. One interesting trade candidate is star forward Elias Lindholm. Lindholm joined the Flames in […]

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger has had a fine season thus far. In one week’s time, he will be recognized for his play in the first half of the season. Oettinger was nominated to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, the first All-Star Game nod of his career. With the event on the horizon, many first-time […]

The Ottawa Senators have had one of the more disappointing seasons in the NHL this year. Many expected them to contend for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, they find themselves near the bottom of the league at the time of this writing. Ottawa took a flier on veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko in the […]

The Calgary Flames are sitting well outside of the Stanley Cup Playoff picture. As a result, many expect them to be sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline in March. And one of their more talked about players around this time is defenseman Noah Hanifin. Hanifin is on an expiring contract, hitting NHL Free Agency this […]

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington hadn’t stepped onto an NHL ice surface since May 2022 prior to Thursday night. Kylington requested personal leave from the team to better focus on his mental health. On Thursday, Calgary lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it was a big step for Kylington. Following the game, the 26-year-old […]

Hockey fans all over the world are likely familiar with Patrick Roy as a player. Roy, now the coach of the New York Islanders, was once the best goalie in the league. In 1995, he made a shocking and now infamous request to be traded from the Montreal Canadiens. Now, nearly 30 years later, the […]

The Florida Panthers entered their Wednesday night matchup with the Arizona Coyotes harboring some resentment. Florida and Arizona got into it the last time they met, with Jason Zucker and Nick Cousins in the middle of it. These teams had bad enough blood, there were two fights within the first 10 seconds. When the dust […]

Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs played a close game on Wednesday night. And in the end, they shutout the Winnipeg Jets, earning the victory in overtime. A major reason for the massive win for Toronto is their embattled goaltender Ilya Samsonov. Samsonov has had a rough season overall in 2023-24, but Wednesday was […]

The Winnipeg Jets have captured the attention of hockey fans around the world. Winnipeg entered the 2023-24 NHL season with a lot of question marks. Would stars Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Schiefele stick around? Could the Jets remain a playoff threat in the West? Were they headed for a huge fire sale? Now, 46 games […]

The Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins came together on Monday night in a massive showdown. Both teams lead their divisions at this point in the season. And both teams are on the fast track to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in April. However, on Monday, it was the Bruins who emerged victorious. The Bruins came away […]