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The Buffalo Sabres have fallen well below preseason expectations this season. Buffalo entered the year as favorites to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, that appears unlikely at this point. As a result, a few veteran players, including Erik Johnson, have heard their names in the rumor mill ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. However, […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has been elite for some time. This season, though, he could finally reach a level not seen in recent memory. He is chasing the elusive 70-goal mark in the second half of the 2023-24 NHL season. And Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby believes he can do it. “I think […]

Jakub Vrana has long been considered a promising offensive player. And he has shown flashes to that effect, as well. He scored eight goals and 11 points in his first 11 games as a member of the Detroit Red Wings in 2021. And after last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, he scored 10 goals in 20 […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to action on Wednesday night. However, they returned to action without one of their veteran forwards. And that veteran forward will miss an extended period. Wild forward Pat Maroon is out for the next four to six weeks, the team announced ahead of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Maroon underwent […]

The Arizona Coyotes are once again facing questions regarding their future in the state. Ownership received loud and harsh criticism from NHLPA director Marty Walsh prior to the NHL All-Star Game. Reports have indicated the team may not be bought by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Gary Bettman has downplayed relocation rumors, but time could […]

When the Ottawa Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes at last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, they believed they were ready to contend. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they showed a lot of promise. However, Ottawa has completely bottomed out in 2023-24. The Senators find themselves in last place in […]

Tampa Bay Lightning star Mikhail Sergachev is out for the rest of his team’s Wednesday night contest. The Tampa rearguard engaged New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere along the boards. Lafreniere knocked Sergachev to the ice, causing his leg to bend at an awkward angle. Medical personnel came onto the ice to attend to the […]

The Arizona Coyotes are hanging around the Western Conference playoff race. However, they aren’t in the best position relative to their counterparts. That could lead the Yotes to trade a few pending free agents ahead of March’s NHL Trade Deadline. And one pending free agent to keep an eye on is defenseman Matt Dumba. He […]

The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll as the second half of the 2023-24 NHL season begins. And one major reason for this is superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon. He is one of two players with more than 80 points this season, along with Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov. And he is fifth in goal-scoring […]

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett recently signed an eight-year extension to remain in Philly. That deal kicks in next season, but this season brings a rather emotional matchup. Philadelphia travels to Sunrise to take on Tippett’s former team, the Florida Panthers. And it’ll be the first time since the Claude Giroux trade that Tippett will […]

The Washington Capitals find themselves in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they have struggled mightily this season offensively. In fact, they have just three players with 10 or more goals this season. Surprisingly, one of those players is not future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin is chasing down Wayne Gretzky’s all-time […]

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 […]