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The San Jose Sharks have had themselves an interesting offseason. They selected Macklin Celebrini first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft a few weeks back. During NHL Free Agency, the team made some major moves to improve the roster. The Sharks signed winger Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract and center Alex Wennberg to a […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins hoped to contend this past season after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023. And they made a lot of moves to put themselves in a position to win games. They went after multiple veteran players in NHL Free Agency, including defenseman Ryan Graves and forward Lars Eller. They also made a […]

The Seattle Kraken were active in free agency on July 1, as they build back towards a playoff appearance. Perhaps their biggest addition came on the blue line, adding defenseman Brandon Montour. The defender signed a seven-year contract with the Kraken, carrying a $7.25 million cap hit. The deal comes with a full no-trade clause […]

The Vancouver Canucks lost more than they gained in free agency, which is why they need to find some valuable trade targets. The NHL offseason started with a bang in free agency, but the Canucks lost Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to the Boston Bruins. The Canucks dished out some payback by signing Jake Debrusk, […]

It was shocking when we learned the New York Rangers were looking for trade destinations for their captain, Jacob Trouba. The 30-year-old defenseman didn’t have a great playoff run, as he got exposed by speed on multiple occasions. He also didn’t help his growing reputation as a dirty player by attempting to throw some questionable […]

Nikolaj Ehlers has been a valuable piece of the Winnipeg Jets since joining the team, but his name has been coming up more for possible trades. Ehlers is in the last year of his contract. Ehlers, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Mason Appleton, Vladislav Namestnikov, and four other forwards need a contract for next season. They […]

The Montreal Canadiens aren’t shopping trade candidates for David Savard because he hasn’t been a good player for them since signing the contract in 2021-22. He signed with the Canadiens after defeating them in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final with the Tampa Bay Lightning, thinking they could be a team that competes. However, the playoff […]

The Anaheim Ducks and John Gibson have looked at possible trade destinations for years. Whenever it seems like there is a suitor, the Ducks get cold feet, or Gibson decides he wants to stay in Orange County. The problem now is that Gibson is 30 years old, and it’s hard to find a team in […]

Filip Gustavsson may be sick of sharing a net with Marc-Andre Fleury on the Minnesota Wild, giving the Wild a reason to find him a new destination via trade. Fleury says this will be his last season, but Gustavsson will have to contend with top prospect Jesper Wallstedt for starts once Fleury leaves. Gustavsson won’t […]

The sports world can be a cruel and nasty place. Aaron Ekblad is the longest-tenured player on the Florida Panthers, sticking with them through the lean years to finally achieve success and win the Stanley Cup this past season. Ekblad’s Stanley Cup hangover wasn’t over at the end of June before rumors that he was […]

Patrik Laine’s situation is sad as he is looking for another trade destination after some time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The young sniper needed a fresh start in Winnipeg, leading to the Jets trading him to the Blue Jackets. He had a poor first season with the Blue Jackets and couldn’t return to his […]

It’s been in the works for years, but it’s time for the Anaheim Ducks to find Trevor Zegras a trade destination. Zegras felt like a perfect fit for the Ducks. The laid-back, offensively-gifted winger had the right vibe to be a star in California, and the fans loved him for his highlight-reel goals and sweet […]

There are plenty of trade destinations for Martin Necas, and multiple teams are willing to acquire his services. However, the Carolina Hurricanes may not want to lose another scorer after Jake Guentzel decided to go elsewhere earlier in the NHL offseason. Guentzel’s trade and subsequent signing opened up more of an opportunity for Necas, but […]

The Florida Panthers lost a lot of key pieces in NHL Free Agency after winning the Stanley Cup last month. Florida knew it couldn’t keep the entire band together, though, and have made some low-cost moves to fill the holes left behind. One move reunited a former Winnipeg Jets defenseman with head coach Paul Maurice […]

Trade rumors leading into the NHL Draft certainly aren’t uncommon. In fact, we only hear a small portion of the discussions that take place before all 32 general managers convene on the draft floor. However, every so often we get an interesting rumor that comes as a surprise. The reports indicating a potential trade involving […]

The Nashville Predators made a massive statement in NHL Free Agency on July 1. After losing to the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nashville wanted to show they were committed to getting better. They did just that as they signed veteran forward Steven Stamkos to a four-year deal. Additionally, Jonathan Marchessault signed a […]

Veteran forward Sean Monahan turned in one of the best feel-good stories of the 2023-24 NHL season. After struggling with injuries over the last few years, Monahan finally remained healthy. And he put in a very solid performance that saw him get rewarded in NHL Free Agency. He signed a five-year, $27.5 million contract with […]

The Washington Capitals signed Matt Roy to a six-year, $40.25 million contract on the first day of free agency. It’s easy for Los Angeles Kings players to fly under the radar with everything going on in the city, so some hockey fans may have been surprised when Roy was on the list of the top […]

The Vancouver Canucks signed Jake Debrusk to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract on the first day of free agency. Debrusk has been a member of the Boston Bruins for his entire career and has experienced plenty of success, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Bruins fans will remember him fondly for some of his playoff […]

The New Jersey Devils signed Brett Pesce to a six-year, $33 million contract at the opening of free agency. Pesce won’t blow anyone away with his skills or be a major contributor at the offensive end. However, he plays his role well and will be a key contributor to the Devils. Pesce joined the Carolina […]

The Boston Bruins went into the start of the offseason with a plan. They wanted to upgrade the talent level on their top line and add size and strength to their defense. They appear to have accomplished both goals by signing a pair of former Vancouver Canucks in center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov. […]

Chris Tanev’s name swirled around the Toronto Maple Leafs for years. The Ontario native is the missing piece of the Toronto blue line, but the question is whether this move comes a little too late. The Maple Leafs signed Chris Tanev to a six-year, $27 million contract on the opening day of free agency. Tanev […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a difficult transition period, going several consecutive years without a postseason appearance. However, they’d be hard-pressed to find anyone feeling sorry for them considering what they accomplished during their glory years with three Stanley Cup victories in seven seasons that also included an additional pair of trips to the Western […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $8 million contract when free agency opened. Arvidsson had plenty of injury issues in 2023-24, but his production when he did get in the lineup gives the Oilers hope that he will help solve their lack of depth scoring. He had 15 points in 18 games […]

The Seattle Kraken had themselves a pretty significant NHL Free Agency this year. After focusing on depth last year, they clearly wanted to make a statement this summer. And they certainly showed a commitment to bouncing back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. One of the more notable moves saw the Kraken sign Chandler Stephenson to […]

The Florida Panthers are your Stanley Cup champions for the first time. And while celebrations were certainly in order, winning championships comes at a cost. Florida found this out in short order as they lost a number of key players to NHL Free Agency. However, they were able to keep one big name from hitting […]

The Boston Bruins failed to win the Stanley Cup this past season. But they still believe they have a chance to win it all with their current group of players. To that end, they handed out two significant contracts in NHL Free Agency. One of those contracts went to Nikita Zadorov, who signed a six-year […]

The Carolina Hurricanes kept head coach Rod Brind’Amour around after their disappointing second-round playoff exit. However, the roster he will coach in 2024-25 will look a lot different. Carolina lost a number of key players to NHL Free Agency. Defenseman Brett Pesce signed in New Jersey with the Devils while Teuvo Teravainen returned to the […]

Washington Capitals former general manager Brian MacLellan had one more trade to make before taking over as the team’s President of Hockey Operations when he acquired Jakob Chychrun in a trade with the Ottawa Senators. It was a busy week for MacLellan, who took on the role of President and gave the general manager job […]

After spending seven years as a ‘Golden Misfit’ — and with a Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy under his belt — Jonathan Marchessault is off to Smashville after joining the Nashville Predators on a five-year, $27.5 million contract on July 1. The 33-year-old, who went undrafted but has carved out an excellent NHL career, […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning shocked everyone at the draft when Bill Daly entered the stage to announce a trade. The Lightning’s trade sent Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah HC for Conor Geekie, JJ Moser, a 2025 second-round pick, and the 199th overall selection in the 2024 draft. Sergachev had been one of the integral pieces […]

Chris Patrick has only been the general manager of the Washington Capitals for a matter of days, but he’s inheriting a team that is already vastly improved from last season. Before passing the torch, former GM Brian MacLellan — who is still president of hockey operations — made a flurry of huge moves, adding Pierre-Luc […]

After winning a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in his rookie season in 2015 — as part of a team that featured Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane — Teuvo Teravainen is returning to where it all started after signing a three-year, $16.2 million contract with the Hawks on July 1. And the 29-year-old, who […]

Since being traded from the Los Angeles Kings — the team he won a Stanley Cup with in 2014 — to the Vancouver Canucks in 2020, Tyler Toffoli has played for four different Canadian franchises (and the New Jersey Devils) in just five seasons. After joining the Canucks, he also suited up for the Montreal […]

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the worst salary cap situations in the NHL. They are over the cap by $1.3 million for next season with just ten forwards, seven defense, and two goaltenders under contract. They have $8.1 million on long-term injured reserve, which they’ll have to free up if captain Gabriel Landeskog is […]

The Utah Hockey Club have locked in a key member of their young core ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, signing Barrett Hayton to a two-year, $5.3 million contract on Monday, general manager Bill Armstrong announced. It comes in at an AAV of $2.65 million, keeping the former first-round pick in Salt Lake City until the […]

The New Jersey Devils made an intriguing move in NHL Free Agency last week. New Jersey signed veteran forward Tomas Tatar to a one-year, $1.8 million contract a day after the market opened. 2023-24 was a rough season for the veteran forward. He began the year with the Colorado Avalanche before being traded to the […]

The Boston Bruins loaded up on the first day of NHL Free Agency. Though they lost Jake DeBrusk to the Vancouver Canucks, they were able to sign Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, both former Canucks. Lindholm gives Boston some much-needed depth down the middle of the ice. Meanwhile, Zadorov gives them some grit and sandpaper […]

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to contend for a Stanley Cup once again next season. To that end, they made a rather interesting trade with the Buffalo Sabres that could help them in the short and long-term. Edmonton traded for former top-10 pick Matt Savoie in a deal that sent third-line center Ryan McLeod to […]