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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 […]

It’s a tale as old as time in draft circles. Media reports will start gaining steam with players going to certain teams thanks to leaks from front offices. We can predict most picks in a first round thanks to the varying reports in the lead-up. However, for some reason, there hasn’t been a lot of […]

Since scouts began tracking the class, Macklin Celebrini has been the consensus first-overall pick for the 2024 NHL Draft. The team that won the draft lottery wouldn’t have much of a decision, but some teams made more sense than others. Enter the San Jose Sharks, who have plenty of connections to Celebrini and should be […]

The Utah Hockey Club has a name, it has colors, it has a jersey, and it’s ready to bring professional hockey back to Salt Lake City for the first time since the 2002 Winter Olympics. With the niceties out of the way, it’s time for the NHL’s newest city to make its mark on the […]

Despite being dangerously close to .500 near the end of March, the New York Islanders turned on the jets in the final month of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season. Under Patrick Roy’s leadership, the Isles won 10 of their last 13 games, usurping the Philadelphia Flyers for the No. 3 berth in the Metropolitan […]

The Minnesota Wild are in a unique situation. They have talent on their roster that can help them compete right now. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber are promising players currently making an impact in the NHL. However, they don’t have a ton of cap space to build upon this due to some hefty […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another disappointing exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What’s worse is that this exit came at the hands of their hated rival, the Boston Bruins. All they can do now is build to ensure a better result next season. That begins at the 2024 NHL Draft, where the Maple Leafs […]

The Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023 on the strength of their depth. Seattle was one of the deepest teams in the league. And they used their depth to outlast the Colorado Avalanche to win their first playoff series. While Seattle’s postseason ended in Game 7 of the second round last year, […]

Martin Necas trade rumors have swirled since the Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 25-year-old winger saw a decrease in his ice time during the regular season and postseason. And reports indicate that he would welcome a change of scenery. Many teams are keeping an eye on the situation, including the […]

The Edmonton Oilers will once again attempt to stave off elimination as they face the Florida Panthers, who can win their first Stanley Cup, on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup odds series, make an Oilers-Panthers Game 5 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Oilers […]

The Florida Panthers could not put the Edmonton Oilers away in Game 4. Edmonton rocked Florida 8-1 in a game where their season was literally on the line. A scrum between Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid has taken center stage following Game 4. The Panthers forward recently spoke with the media about the rumble. According to […]

The prospect of Tij Iginla going to the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Draft is likely going to come down to whether or not he will be available at that pick. Iginla’s stock rose exponentially during the 2023-24 WHL season, with many folks believing he’s set to be a top-ten pick. And while nothing […]

The Nashville Predators were one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the second half of the season. Nashville began the year on a less-than-ideal note. In fact, they were struggling to maintain a playoff spot in mid-February. But then something magical happened. Whether it was the cancelled U2 concert, or things just clicked, […]

The Edmonton Oilers are still alive in the Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid scored four points in a record-breaking performance in Game 4. Now, his team heads back to Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers in Game 5. Edmonton trails 3-1 in the series, however. But McDavid is a determined man heading into Tuesday’s […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers have to put their Stanley Cup parade on hold. Florida entered Game 4 needing one victory to win the Stanley Cup Final. However, the Edmonton Oilers came alive with their backs against the wall. Connor McDavid scored four points and set a new postseason record as his team defeated […]

The Florida Panthers had visions of lifting the Stanley Cup over their heads when they took the ice for Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers had a 3-0 series lead and looked invincible, fueling the belief they would sweep the Stanley Cup Final. However, much like their NBA counterparts, the sweep wasn’t in […]

The Edmonton Oilers have certainly done their job to stave off elimination in the Stanley Cup Final. They dominated the Florida Panthers in Game 4, and Connor McDavid made history. Edmonton’s captain provided the assist on Dylan Holloway’s goal to make it 7-1. As a result, he has surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time record […]

The Florida Panthers have a chance to lift the Stanley Cup on Saturday night. However, that chance is slipping away by the minute. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 11 shots during Game 4. At the time of publication, Florida trails the Edmonton Oilers 6-1. And the abysmal performance led to head coach […]

For the second consecutive season, the Calgary Flames missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Adding to their frustration, their provincial rivals Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. Meanwhile, their former cornerstone, Matthew Tkachuk, is close to winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. In contrast, the player the Flames acquired in the major […]

The St. Louis Blues can’t seem to decide if they want to rebuild or not. General manager Doug Armstrong has kept this team competitive despite trading away key pieces in Vladimir Tarasenko, Ryan O’Reilly and Ivan Barbashev over the last few years. All three players were instrumental pieces in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final run […]

Could the Florida Panthers be hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup with a win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4? It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 4 prop prediction and pick will be revealed. With a chance to become the first team since the 1998 […]

Despite being on the verge of getting swept in their first Stanley Cup Final in 18 years, the Edmonton Oilers have faith they can make a comeback that hasn’t been since in the National Hockey League since 1942. Head coach Kris Knoblauch is especially adamant that the squad can overcome a seemingly insurmountable deficit against […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs must figure out how to clear up some cap space. Kyle Dubas left the team with plenty of question marks after his tenure as general manager, as the top-heavy nature of their contracts has put them in a difficult spot with their depth. Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and William […]

The Nashville Predators need a star offensive player like Mitch Marner, who is on the trade block for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs don’t want to trade Marner, but the writing could be on the wall as they battle an extreme cap crunch. Ex-General Manager Kyle Dubas left the team in a difficult spot […]

The Calgary Flames have a ton of decisions to make this offseason. Calgary hoped to contend for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that quickly derailed. At the NHL Trade Deadline, they sold some of their better players. Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, and Elias Lindholm are a few of the names that left the Flames […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have a major opportunity ahead of them at the 2024 NHL Draft. They are working through a rebuild, despite their playoff contention this past season. And they own the 12th overall pick in the draft later this month. With this selection, they could add a high-end talent to their prospect pipeline. Where […]