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The New Jersey Devils made an aggressive move to acquire a new goalie before free agency. The Devils sent a strong trade package to the Calgary Flames for goaltender Jacob Markstrom. He recently spoke with the media with his initial thoughts after the trade. “This is a big challenge,” Markstrom said, per NHL.com. “It’s a […]

After the Calgary Flames trade Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils, the sweepstakes for Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark has ramped up, with the Ottawa Senators feeling as if they are in the driver’s seat as talks with the Bruins “have intensified,” according to Dave Litman of NHL Trade Rumors. The Senators knew that […]

The Los Angeles Kings traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. This move came just one year after Los Angeles acquired Dubois in a sign-and-trade with the Winnipeg Jets. Things did not work out for the Quebec native in California this past season. And general manager Rob Blake is taking some responsibility for […]

The Los Angeles Kings traded for Pierre-Luc Dubois last summer with the hope he would emerge as a key centerpiece for them moving forward. However, things did not play out as envisioned. Dubois struggled with the Kings in 2023-24 to the point where he was almost traded midseason. Now, following the 2023-24 campaign, he is […]

The San Jose Sharks made a rather eyebrow-raising move on Wednesday. The Sharks claimed veteran forward Barclay Goodrow off waivers from the New York Rangers. They absorbed the final three years of the 31-year-old’s contract and take on his full $3.6 million cap hit. It was a move that caught some by surprise, and reportedly left […]

The first major domino of the 2024 NHL offseason has finally fallen, and it’s been a long time coming. The New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames have finally completed a Jacob Markstrom trade after months of speculation. Markstrom’s name had been in the rumor mill for a while now, but the saga is officially over. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly have received ‘concrete’ trade offers for forward Martin Necas, but nothing that they would say yes to right now, and talks should continue to heat up at next week’s NHL Draft in Las Vegas, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Martin Necas is a restricted free agent this summer for […]

It was an almost impossible situation to find oneself in, especially given the circumstances that led to it. The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to fire head coach Pascal Vincent after only one season on the job, the 2023-24 campaign was nothing short of a miserable death march for the franchise that has only made […]

The Los Angeles Kings entered the offseason with a decision to make on Pierre-Luc Dubois. Well, it appears they have come to a decision as they are finalizing a deal to send him to the Washington Capitals, per Elliotte Friedman. ‘Not sure what’s out there — still on plane — but hearing Pierre-Luc Dubois is […]

The San Jose Sharks reportedly have claimed forward Barclay Goodrow off waivers from the New York Rangers, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. The Rangers waived Barclay Goodrow on Tuesday, and it was believed by some that the Sharks might claim the veteran forward to join the young team that they have. The Sharks […]

At the trade deadline, one of the biggest rumors out there was Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom getting sent to the New Jersey Devils. Well, it’s finally happened, via Frank Seravalli. There are still details to be worked out, but it does appear the Devils are acquiring Markstrom. At 34 years old, Markstrom isn’t exactly […]

It’s easy to get frustrated at the smallest of gaffes when winning comes so naturally to a team. The Florida Panthers haven’t done much losing this season and through the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, they did not lose at all. As the series heads to a sixth game, the Panthers are […]

The Edmonton Oilers are turning the Stanley Cup Final into an exciting series after all. After surrendering the first three games of the series to Florida, Edmonton has surged to win the past two games. They are doing so in impressive fashion. In fact, the Oilers have outscored the Panthers 13-4 over the last two […]

The Florida Panthers look to hoist the Stanely Cup as they face the Edmonton Oilers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 6 prediction and pick. The story of the series so far has been Sergei Bobrovsky. He started the series dominant. In game one, Bobrovsky […]

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Filip Hronek from the Detroit Red Wings in 2023 hoping he would break out. Hronek always had offensive talent, but his defense was somewhat questionable. Vancouver banked on the offense meshing well with star defenseman Quinn Hughes at the time of the deal. On Tuesday, the Canucks rewarded Hronek for his […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers had another chance to lift the Stanley Cup on Tuesday night. This time, they could win it in front of their home fans. However, they once again failed to overcome the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid scored four points to give him 42 on the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have done it again. Connor McDavid scored four points in Game 5 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to force the Florida Panthers into a Game 6 back in Edmonton. McDavid now has eight points in his last two games, and 42 in the postseason. And he has left teammate Zach Hyman […]

After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 14 of 15 seasons, the San Jose Sharks have missed the postseason festivities for five consecutive years. It has been a particularly painful rebuild, as the team finished 19-54 during the latest NHL campaign. There might finally be a blinding ray of light amid the darkness, however, now […]

The sports world is in mourning following the news of the passing of baseball great Willie Mays at the age of 93 on Tuesday. Mays was a towering sports figure, who transcended the baseball realm. That was very much on display just before Tuesday night’s Game 5 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between […]

The Edmonton Oilers were riding high after their 8-1 win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. However, as we saw in the NBA Finals, it’s easy for the home team to bounce back in Game 5. History didn’t repeat itself in the NHL, as the Oilers stole another win on the road to […]

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard entered the Stanley Cup Final on the cusp of history. However, he and his assistant coach Paul Coffey wanted to keep his focus on the task at hand. Edmonton is still working at that task, but Bouchard is no longer on the cusp of history. He has officially etched his […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in survival mode. They have just won big in Game 4 against the Florida Panthers and are trying to ride that momentum to force Game 6. Connor McDavid’s leadership has been a big help for this squad as everyone is starting to pop off against the Matthew Tkachuck-led squad. So, Connor […]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is one of the best players in the world. This was certainly known before the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. However, the Edmonton captain is starting to build a case as an all-time great. And on Tuesday, he added another major milestone to an already record-breaking postseason performance. McDavid scored a […]

The Vancouver Canucks made a substantial leap up the NHL hierarchy this past season, winning 50 games for the first time in over a decade and pushing the Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers to the limit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Jack Adams Award winner Rick Tocchet at the helm, fans’ optimism in this […]

The New York Rangers are making a roster move to work through some salary cap issues. New York placed alternate captain Barclay Goodrow on waivers, per Sports Net Canada. The move is viewed as a method for the team to open some salary cap space. The Rangers can save more than $3 million if another […]

He’s going to be one of the key upcoming free-agent defensemen that will be hitting the open market, and he’ll have no shortage of suitors. But where exactly are the best potential destinations for Nikita Zadorov? This will mark the second time in just over a few months that there will be a sweepstakes for […]

NHL free agency is just 12 days away. The Stanley Cup Champion has not been decided yet, but that hasn’t stopped other teams from gearing up for the start of the offseason. Rumors are beginning to circulate that link Hurricanes forward Jake Guentzel with the Vancouver Canucks. According to Frank Seravalli, the Canucks are expected […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers remain one game away from a maiden Stanley Cup championship after getting shellacked 8-1 in their first try at eliminating the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. The Oil came to play in Game 4 at Rogers Place, but now they’ll have to secure another victory in a place where […]

The Edmonton Oilers may be down 3-1 in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, but after demolishing them by a score of 8-1 in Game 4, they have a bit of momentum heading into Game 5. And if you ask star center Connor McDavid, the Oilers are right where they want to […]

Marco Rossi is fresh off a breakout season with the Minnesota Wild, in which the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft amassed 21 goals and 40 points in 82 games. But the 22-year-old’s future is up in the air in Saint Paul, especially as he is set to become a restricted free […]

While the NHL Stanley Cup Final rages on, the San Jose Sharks are turning the page with a new coach. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky is trying to get fans fired up with some of his plans for the franchise. “We just went through two really tough years. I know what they need,” Warsofsky said, per […]

The Detroit Red Wings feel their rebuild may nearly be over. Detroit came ever so close to returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, they fell just short by virtue of a tiebreaker with the Washington Capitals. Now, they look to the 2024 NHL Draft to further deepen their already prospect pipeline. Detroit […]

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a shocking first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. They fell at the hands of the Seattle Kraken in seven games. Colorado saw some roster turnover in NHL Free Agency soon after. But they hoped to get back toward legitimate Stanley Cup contention in 2023-24. It’s tough to gauge […]

The Montreal Canadiens face an important decision ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft. They hold the fifth overall selection in this year’s draft, just as they did last year. Last season, the Habs took defenseman David Reinbacher with that selection. In 2024, however, Montreal is likely to pick a forward. And one potential name to […]

Logan Couture trade rumors have made the rounds in recent weeks. Reports have indicated that the San Jose Sharks may be looking to move on from their veteran captain. It’s certainly understandable why they’d look to move him. Couture is a great player, but as general manager Mike Grier works through a rebuild, he may […]

The Florida Panthers have a strong hold on the Edmonton Oilers late in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. However, after leading the series 3-0, Florida allowed Edmonton to gain momentum with an 8-1 Game 4 victory. As a result, head coach Paul Maurice is mulling personnel changes for the Panthers’ pivotal Game 5 matchup. The […]

The Florida Panthers had a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup with a win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, but ultimately got reminded that it will not be easy to close out the series, as the Oilers came away with an 8-1 win to force a Game 5 […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets underwent a challenging 2023-24 season. Columbus went 27-43-12 and accumulated just 66 points, which ranked them last in the Metropolitan Division. Thus, the Blue Jackets have made a decisive move on first-year head coach Pascal Vincent. Columbus has parted ways with Vincent, the team announced Monday, per The Score. The Blue […]

Trade speculation continues to swirl relentlessly around Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner, who is virtually No. 1 on every single trade board that’s been made since the season ended. But that doesn’t guarantee that Marner, who is from Toronto and has played his entire career for the franchise, will be traded before the […]