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Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark had hockey fans everywhere constantly refreshing their social media feeds. Ullmark’s name has been included in a few Bruins trade rumors this year. And when fans noticed he wasn’t on the bench against the Toronto Maple Leafs, many expected to see something happen. However, it wasn’t to be. Ullmark wasn’t […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing themselves for the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. All 32 clubs around the league will look to improve their teams now and for the future as the March 8th deadline approaches. However, Carolina has decided to improve their depth in NHL Free Agency before any trade occurs. The Hurricanes have signed […]

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the most impressive cores in the entire NHL. Nathan MacKinnon leads the way, dominating his opposition as a legitimate Hart Trophy contender. Cale Makar is one of the best young defensemen in the league. He is certainly among the best offensive blueliners in the game today. And you can’t […]

The New Jersey Devils have parted ways with head coach Lindy Ruff amid a struggling season. Team president Tom Fitzgerald addressed the news in an official press release. “I hold our entire organization to the highest levels of accountability to focus on being a competitive team that expects to be a perennial playoff contender,” Fitzgerald […]

There were a few blockbuster deals that highlighted 2023 NHL Trade Deadline season, but it’s hard to call the day itself truly chaotic. Most of the big trades happened long before Mar. 3, 2023 — like Bo Horvat going from the Canucks to the Islanders, Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko getting shipped to the Big […]

The NHL trade deadline is on Friday, and rumors are picking up across the league. The New Jersey Devils are active as they try to add a player or two before the deadline comes. One player whom they have been linked to is Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom, and their interest hasn’t wavered one bit. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of a very disappointing season, sitting in second-last place in the Metropolitan Division. At this point, the playoffs are probably not going to happen, which means the organization could sell later this week. Star winger Jake Guentzel is one player who is already garnering interest ahead of Friday’s […]

All week long, the looming NHL trade deadline is going to be what’s on the mind of every team across the league. That is obviously true for the Nashville Predators, but it’s not all they are focused on currently. Of course, they want to go out and win their games, but they also got another […]

The NHL trade deadline is approaching and is on Friday, March 8. Ahead of the deadline, the Detroit Red Wings just got brutal injury news regarding Dylan Larkin as he is now out for approximately two weeks due to a lower-body injury, as the Red Wings account mentions. ‘Per Derek Lalonde, Dylan Larkin will be […]

Rather surprisingly, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel remains with the team as the NHL trade deadline looms. With the March 8 deadline right around the corner, the longer Guentzel stays a Penguin, the more rumors appear that Pittsburgh is going to retain him not only for the rest of the season but long-term. Pittsburgh radio […]

The 2024 NHL trade deadline is nearing, and for the St. Louis Blues, that means they have to make a decision soon on whether to move or keep Russian forward Pavel Buchnevich. A point-generating machine, Buchnevich is a chief St. Louis trade asset that the team will only let go for the price of their […]

Despite already coming over to the Ottawa Senators in a deal last season from the Arizona Coyotes, it appears Jakob Chychrun could be on the move again ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. NHL insider Darren Dreger said with the defenceman market quiet, there’s interest in Chychrun: “I’m sensing with the D market quickly shrinking action […]

With the March 8 NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, teams across the league are gearing up for the stretch run of the season by looking to swing deals to plug holes and improve their rosters. Arguably the hottest name on the market is Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is a virtual lock to be […]

With 21 games to go in the NHL regular season, the New Jersey Devils stand eight points behind the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. While that deficit isn’t insurmountable, this makes it likely that the Devils sell off a few pieces, including right winger Tyler Toffoli, who has been every […]

The Calgary Flames have one of the most intriguing assets ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline, with goalie Jacob Markstrom being speculated as another asset the team will move soon. Among the rumored Markstrom suitors are the New Jersey Devils, who are said to be keeping a close eye on the netminder in part […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins did not put their best foot forward on Sunday. They fell to the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in a game that was well out of their control from the opening faceoff. This loss comes on the back of a brutal loss to the Calgary Flames on the road, as well. […]

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the Pittsburgh Penguins were in bad shape prior to their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. However, things are even bleaker now that the game is over. Pittsburgh lost 6-1 on the road to the Oilers in a game that wasn’t all that competitive from the start. Malkin scored […]

The Minnesota Wild are unlikely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. They aren’t exactly out of the race, to be fair. However, Minnesota is eight points back of the red-hot Nashville Predators for the final wild-card spot in the West. Their hopes are certainly fading as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. In saying […]

After a sluggish month of January, the New York Rangers have righted the ship, and are one of the best teams in the NHL over the last month or so. With the NHL Trade Deadline coming up, they still have a few areas they need to improve in the lineup, despite the recent stretch of […]

Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is headed to the AHL. The center cleared waivers and is going to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per Daily Faceoff. Kuznetsov is now the highest salaried player ever to appear on an AHL roster. The Capitals turned heads on Saturday when they decided to part ways with the long-time […]

The New York Rangers are holding on to their veteran goal tender. Jonathan Quick is signing a one-year contract extension with the team amid a strong season, per NHL.com. The news is certainly going to please Rangers fans, who have seen Quick emerge into one of the best goaltenders again in the NHL. With Quick […]

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a disappointing season, sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record barely over .500. One player who is expected to be moved at the trade deadline is defenceman Noah Hanifin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. According to insider […]

The New York Islanders are fighting for respectability and a chance to climb into the playoff race after a season of relatively mediocre hockey. The Boston Bruins have been one of the top teams in the NHL throughout the season, having the second-highest point total in the Eastern Conference. While the two teams are clearly […]

After an uncharacteristic slump that saw the New York Rangers lose eight of 11 games between Jan. 6-26, the Blueshirts have rolled back into the upper echelon of NHL standings after a torrid stretch. It’s been nothing but good times in the Big Apple lately — this squad has now won 11 of 12 games […]

Early Saturday morning, Evgeny Kuznetsov was cleared to return from the NHL’s Player Assistance Program. But shortly after, the Washington Capitals decided to shockingly place the veteran on waivers. Via Frank Seravalli: “Capitals have put forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers, same day he was cleared from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program.” And as insider Chris […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ilya Lyubushkin is feeling good. The defenseman is set to make his debut for the team in a game Saturday against the New York Rangers. “I’m super excited,” Lyubushkin said, per NHL.com. “It’s easy to join this team for me because I know this organization, I know these guys. It’s unbelievable. […]

Although Evgeny Kuznetsov has had a tough season with the Washington Capitals in 2023-24, he’s still an impactful player when he’s on the ice. And the Russian could be getting close to a return after entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in early February. The Stanley Cup champion received a key update from the league […]

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin kickstarted the comeback against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night, scoring the first of five unanswered tallies to lead a crucial 5-2 victory at Capital One Arena. Ovechkin scored his 17th goal of the season and 48th career tally against Philly in the win, again leading the way in the […]

After months of speculation, Elias Pettersson is remaining in Vancouver for the long haul. The Swedish superstar agreed to a massive eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension with the Canucks on Saturday, the team announced, making him the fifth-highest paid player in the National Hockey League. The contract carries an AAV of $11.6 million. It’s a […]

The New Jersey Devils have struggled with injuries on the back end throughout the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, and general manager Tom Fitzgerald took steps to rectify that on Friday. The Devils traded for Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kurtis MacDermid, adding size and depth at the position ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline. […]

The Calgary Flames have been active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Calgary has sent three players out the door — Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, and Chris Tanev. However, they may not be done. In fact, two additional players could see themselves going out the door by the March 8 deadline. The Flames are looking […]

The Arizona Coyotes have finally done it. Arizona defeated the Ottawa Senators on Friday night for their first win in over a month. They had dropped their previous 14 games and fallen well outside of playoff contention. After the game, head coach Andre Tourigny revealed his true feelings about the massive victory. “I feel loose […]

The Detroit Red Wings are in a prime position to return to the playoffs. Their loss to the New York Islanders certainly hurt on Thursday night. However, they remain two points clear of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the wild card race. And they are still only four points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to watch ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Philadelphia is in a playoff spot, even after their 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday. However, that doesn’t mean they will be buyers on March 8. In fact, they could approach the deadline in a few ways, according to […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on a roll despite a 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday. Detroit are 16-5-2 since New Year’s Eve, and are well positioned to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. One major reason for this surge has been veteran netminder Alex Lyon. Lyon, much like he did for […]

The Calgary Flames have endured an up-and-down 2023-24 season. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has been mentioned in a number of trade rumors with the NHL trade deadline right around the corner, and he recently addressed the whispers, via Julian McKenzie of The Athletic. “I think everyone in here, every player in here, I really respect everything […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is a week away, so rumors will start to pick up even more. Some trades have already been made around the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs are one team engaged in a number of different rumors. Recently, Leafs general manager Brad Treliving discussed the possibility of them dealing a first-round pick […]

The fluctuating Calgary Flames (29-25-5, 63 points) are presently riding a four-game winning streak and still in contention for the final wild card slot in the Western Conference. None of that momentum, however, is changing the front office’s plans for the March 8 NHL trade deadline. But one of their players might. With Chris Tanev […]

The Anaheim Ducks caused a ripple of NHL trade rumors after they removed Ilya Lyubushkin from their lineup shortly before their game against the San Jose Sharks. Now, word has come in that the Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs have engaged in a trade that brings depth. Maple Leafs bolster their center depth in decisive […]