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The St. Louis Blues aren’t wasting much time as we enter a new league year in the NHL. They finished the 2023-24 season just shy of a .500 record and are hoping to improve next season. St. Louis has missed the playoffs two years in a row and hasn’t been the same after winning the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs will always be a hot-button topic in the offseason, thanks to the salary cap situation they’ve put themselves in. The Leafs have four forwards making north of $10 million, which doesn’t leave them much room to upgrade their team. It’s a good strategy during the regular season, as their stars accumulate […]

Less than 24 hours after their longtime captain signed with another team in free agency, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured their probable successor as the team announced Tuesday it came to terms on a four-year contract extension with defenseman Victor Hedman. The deal carries an average annual value of $8 million and begins during the […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash by signing winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year deal worth $9 million per season, and general manager Julien BriseBois explained why he is the “perfect” addition for the team. “Highly competitive. High hockey IQ. High level of skill,” Julien BriseBois said of Jake Guentzel, via Chris Johnston of […]

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is not one to shy away from the limelight, has reportedly turned down an offer to appear on reality TV. In a recent episode of the “Bussin’ with The Boys” podcast, Kelce mentioned that Netflix approached him to be part of their upcoming NFL documentary series, Receiver, a follow-up […]

Sean Walker has inked a five-year, $18 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, strengthening their blue line as per Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic. Carolina signs Sean Walker to a five-year deal worth $18 million ($3.6 M AAV per season) — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2024 A day that began with the Carolina Hurricanes […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are bringing back a familiar face. A report from Chris Johnston of the Athletic indicates that the Blackhawks are signing veteran forward Teuvo Teravainen to a three-year contract valued at $5.4 million per season. After already adding Tyler Bertuzzi, sources say the #blackhawks will also be signing forward Teuvo Teravainen today. A […]

The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year deal that pays him $6.25 million a year, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Chandler Stephenson is a big addition for the Kraken, and he is 30 years old heading into next season. It is certainly a big bet for the Kraken, who are […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era with former 2023 No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard. However, before Bedard’s time, Chicago was a winning team under former head coach Joel Quenneville. Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac took a hiatus from the NHL due to their reported inadequacy in dealing with a […]

Happy Canada Day to those of you who celebrate! For non-Canadian hockey fans, July 1st is celebratory for a different reason. NHL Free Agency begins Monday at 12 PM Eastern Time. Each of the league’s 32 teams are looking to sign the pieces they believe to be necessary for their success in 2024-25. Though major […]

The 2024 NHL Free Agency period is underway, and the New York Rangers are right in the mix. The Rangers are fresh off a trade to land Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith; however, veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba could be moved next. Trouba’s no-move clause update is further fueling his trade rumors. Trouba’s no-move clause has […]

The Montreal Canadiens have been quiet in NHL Free Agency. However, they still found a way to drop a bombshell on Canada Day. The Canadiens have announced a massive eight-year contract extension for former first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky. Montreal’s young winger will earn a total of $60.8 million through the life of this contract. It’s […]

The New York Islanders announced that they have signed veteran forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year, contract. It was reported that Anthony Duclair’s contract with the Islanders is worth $3.5 million per year, according to JFreshHockey. It is an intriguing addition, and he could slot into the lineup well. He would presumably play on the […]

The Calgary Flames have re-signed one of their best young players to a new deal. Yegor Sharangovich put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth $28.75 million after his breakout 2023-24 season. Via Chris Johnston: “Yegor Sharangovich signs a five-year extension with the Flames carrying a $5.75M AAV.” The Belarusian came over to Calgary […]

NHL Free Agency has seen a lot of action on Monday. And the Columbus Blue Jackets got in on that action in a big way. Columbus signed veteran center Sean Monahan to a five-year contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. This contract carries an annual average value of $5.5 million per season. […]

It’s the unfortunate reality of the business that is the National Hockey League, and now-former Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson has found that out the hard way. He’s been bought out of the final years of his contract and is now a free agent. Frequently a healthy scratch under demanding bench boss John Tortorella, Atkinson […]

The Vancouver Canucks may have watched Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov walk away and sign with the Boston Bruins, but the team snagged a player back from Beantown. The Canucks agreed to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with Jake DeBrusk in NHL free agent frenzy on Monday, general manager Patrik Allvin announced. “Jake will be […]

NHL Free Agency has been action-packed on Monday as teams look toward the 2024-25 NHL season. One of the more surprising signings on the day involves the San Jose Sharks. San Jose is signing veteran winger Tyler Toffoli, as first reported by Kevin Weekes. It’s a four-year deal for Toffoli in San Jose, according to […]

Free agency is officially underway in the NHL, and tons of big deals are being hammered out across the league. The New Jersey Devils were one of several teams that quickly got in on the action, as they brought in a pair of defensemen in Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon on big new contracts. After […]

The New York Rangers are reportedly trading for winger Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Rangers are giving a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick to the Penguins for Reilly Smith, according to Shayna Goldman of The Athletic. This fills a hole at right wing for the Rangers, […]

NHL free agent frenzy is earning its name this July 1, with over 85 signings since the official period opened at 12 pm ET. And the Carolina Hurricanes are in the thick of things, locking up franchise defenseman Jaccob Slavin on an eight-year, $51 million contract extension. The 30-year-old will play out the final season […]

NHL free agency is officially underway and a flurry of moves have been made early on. The Boston Bruins are one team working hard in free agency and they have already landed deals with a few players. The Bruins began by signing Elias Lindholm to a deal, per Chris Johnson of The Athletic. ‘Elias Lindholm […]

The Washington Capitals are assembling their troops for next season, as they upgrade their blue line and seemingly prepare to make a legitimate push in the Eastern Conference. General manager Brian MacLellan got an early start on the Fourth of July festivities, lighting off some fireworks around the league on Monday. The team is adding […]

Monday marked the end of an era for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After 16 seasons, Steven Stamkos is departing, with the veteran signing a four-year deal with the Nashville Predators. Following his decision, Stamkos posted a heartfelt message on social media directed toward the Bolts and their fans. “Thank you Tampa ❤️❤️I don’t have the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to terms with recently acquired defenseman Chris Tanev on a six-year deal Monday as a slew of signings were announced amid the official start of NHL free agency. The Leafs are one of the busiest teams in the early stages, with Tanev’s signing arguably the most significant addition Toronto made […]

Ahead of free agency on Monday, the Dallas Stars managed to bring back a key player from their 2023-24 season. The team re-signed veteran Matt Duchene to a one-year deal. Via Chris Johnston: “Matt Duchene’s extension with the Stars is expected to be a one-year deal in the same range as what he made last […]

NHL free agency is just about to start, and two guys who will end up being on the move are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights, respectively, seem to be moving in different directions, which has opened the door for the Nashville Predators to make some big moves. […]

Brandon Montour won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers last week. However, after the Panthers extended Sam Reinhart, his time in South Florida is set to come to an end. Montour will hit the open market at 12 PM Eastern Time on Monday, but he won’t be available long. The veteran defenseman is set […]

Tyler Bertuzzi’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has reached its conclusion, with reports surfacing Monday morning that he has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal is said to carry an annual average value of $5.5 million, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Bertuzzi’s time with the Maple […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are renown, or infamous depending on who you ask, for sprinkling some pixie dust on the salary cap and finding a way to remain both financially flexible and star-studded. But the time has come to make some brutal compromises, starting with one of the most important, accomplished and beloved players in […]

Some major dominos have fallen with less than 24 hours to go until NHL Free Agency. First, Patrick Kane remained with the Detroit Red Wings as he signed a one-year contract. Then, the Tampa Bay Lightning made their big move. The Lightning have reportedly agreed to a new contract with Jake Guentzel, according to Daily […]

NHL Free Agency begins on Monday at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. However, the Florida Panthers have struck a deal to keep their top unrestricted free agent in South Florida. The Panthers have agreed to terms with Sam Reinhart on an eight-year contract, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. The new deal has an average annual […]

Free agency is set to kick off on Monday at 12 PM EST, and there could be some huge moves made right off the bat. While there are several big names that fans are keeping an eye on, one of the more compelling storylines right now surrounds Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning. With […]

Major NHL Free Agency moves, such as Patrick Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings, have dominated the news cycle. However, the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils didn’t wait until Monday to make a move. The Devils have acquired defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic from the Canadiens. Montreal received a fourth-round pick in 2026 in return, […]

News broke on Sunday that Patrick Kane was returning to the Detroit Red Wings. Now, the signing is official. Detroit has announced that Kane signed a one-year contract extension with the team to remain in Hockeytown. With the signing announced, details on Kane’s new contract are beginning to emerge ahead of NHL Free Agency. Kane […]

Toronto Maple Leafs restricted free agent Nicholas Robertson reportedly has told the team he has no plans to re-sign and would like to be traded, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Nicholas Robertson had the best season of his career this past year with the Maple Leafs, scoring 14 goals and putting up 13 […]

NHL Free Agency begins in less than 24 hours, and team are hard at work trying to improve their roster. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Max Domi to a new contract earlier in the day Sunday. They continued talking with veteran winger Tyler Bertuzzi throughout the day, as well. However, it seems as if the […]

It’s easy to wonder why this hasn’t already happened. The Denver Broncos have high hopes for the 2024 season but need a perfect move to fill out their roster before training camp. The position of need is wide receiver. And the obvious answer is former New Orleans Saints star — and Sean Payton workhorse — […]

The Steven Stamkos era appears to be coming to a crucial point, and the team’s acquisition of Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes is not a good sign for the Lightning captain. Not surprising given Tampa trading for Jake Guentzel's rights earlier today, but it's been silence between Lightning and Steven Stamkos camp so far […]