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The San Jose Sharks were thrilled to earn the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. That meant they were in position to draft the top prize from this year’s rookie class, 18-year-old Macklin Celebrini. San Jose was glad to get Celebrini into their system and were content to wait for him to develop […]

The 2024 NHL offseason is in full swing for the Calgary Flames, who missed out on securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year. Since the Flames last played beyond the regular season in the spring of 2022, there have been massive changes within the organization, both on the ice, […]

The Seattle Kraken fell back to Earth in the 2023-24 season. One year after finishing with 100 points and a 46-28-8 record, the Kraken finished on the wrong side of .500 (34-35-13) and missed the playoffs. This led to the Kraken firing their first ever head coach in Dave Hakstol after three season with the […]

The Utah Hockey Club have made some major moves ahead of their debut NHL season. Their biggest move came on the final day of the 2024 NHL Draft. Utah Hockey Club traded for Mikhail Sergachev in a blockbuster deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning received Conor Geekie, JJ Moser, and two draft picks […]

The Chicago Blackhawks made a few moves to get better in NHL Free Agency. They reunited with Teuvo Teravainen this summer after trading him to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2015. Chicago also added another veteran forward who certainly could make life easier for Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks signed forward Tyler Bertuzzi after talks with the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen a ton of change this summer. NHL Free Agency saw them lose forward Teuvo Teravainen as well as forward Stefan Noesen. Carolina’s biggest loss was forward Jake Guentzel. They traded Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning before NHL Free Agency. And he signed a seven-year contract with the Lightning. As […]

The Anaheim Ducks entered NHL Free Agency needing to add salary to their payroll. Anaheim came out of the 2024 NHL Draft as the only team below the salary floor. As a result, many around the hockey world expected them to spend some money on Monday when the market opened. However, that simply did not […]

The Edmonton Oilers nearly made NHL history during the recently completed Stanley Cup Finals. After dropping the first three games of the series to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers rallied to win the next three games and force a decisive seventh game. They were led throughout the playoffs by superstar Connor McDavid and defenseman Evan […]

The Edmonton Oilers remain in win-now mode after falling excruciatingly short of the Stanley Cup, but they are also building for their long-term future this offseason. The kings of the West just made a big deal with a franchise that has been looking ahead for far too long. The Buffalo Sabres are trading highly touted […]

The Detroit Red Wings are coming off of another season with no playoff appearance but fans are starting to catch the ‘Hockeytown’ vibe of Yzerman’s heyday in the Motor City. The Red Wings appear to be back on the comeback trail, although it’s anyone’s guess how long it will take. Detroit signed veteran winger Vladimir […]

There were legitimate signs of progress for the Philadelphia Flyers last season. The Flyers were in contention for a playoff spot until the final weeks of the season, and while their 38-33-11 represented progress over their 2022-23 results (31-38-13), the Flyers still finished in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers were once one […]

The Chicago Blackhawks seemed content to let their deep prospect pool grow together over the next few years. However, their strategy on July 1st showed they may be ready to start competing sooner rather than later. They signed Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Alec Martinez, TJ Brodie, Laurent Brossoit, Pat Maroon, Craig Smith, and Joey Anderson […]

Jake DeBrusk was expected to leave the Boston Bruins in NHL Free Agency this summer. On Monday, we found out where the veteran forward was heading. DeBrusk signed with the Vancouver Canucks once the market opened earlier this week. The Edmonton native put pen to paper on a seven-year contract with the 2023-24 Pacific Division […]

The Nashville Predators won big in NHL Free Agency on Monday. Nashville signed three of the best free agents available this summer — Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. Stamkos, in particular, was a massive deal for the Predators. He joins Nashville after spending parts of 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Contract […]

It’s been an interesting offseason in Hockeytown thus far. The Detroit Red Wings kept Patrick Kane from exploring NHL Free Agency. But they were relatively quiet until Wednesday evening. Detroit then announced the signing of forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract. This was a move more in line with what was expected from the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have made some moves in NHL Free Agency. Carolina lost Brett Pesce on the open market as part of a slew of players who found new homes. The Hurricanes did sign Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere to make up for it. However, Carolina’s forward depth took a major hit. On Wednesday night, […]

Veteran forward Robby Fabbri is on the move, with the Anaheim Ducks acquiring him from the Detroit Red Wings via a trade, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. The trade also indicates that the Red Wings are getting a conditional pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and goalie Gage Alexander. […]

The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have signed veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year, $9.5 million contract. Vladimir Tarasenko will be paid $4.75 million in each year of his contract with the Red Wings, and he figures to slot into a right-wing spot in the top nine. This is a second big move […]

The New York Rangers have been one of the talks of the NHL offseason after news emerged that they were shopping captain Jacob Trouba. They have only $8.1 million cap space remaining and still need to sign some restricted free agents. Braden Schneider, Ryan Lindgren, and Jack Roslovic are RFAs the Rangers will attempt to […]

In a historic move for the NHL, the Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday the promotion of Jessica Campbell to assistant coach, making her the first woman to hold the position full-time with an NHL team. Campbell, who has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, […]

The Florida Panthers are confident they have found the right group of players to build sustained success. Following their first Stanley Cup triumph, the Panthers continue to secure the futures of several key players. The biggest domino was re-signing Sam Reinhart, but Florida also extended the contract of budding forward Anton Lundell. The Panthers announced […]

The Montreal Canadiens have a clear trade target for the 2024 NHL offseason. The Habs need to get some offensive talent to supplement their deep roster of defensemen. The Canadiens have ten defensemen on their roster who could get time in the NHL next season. General manager Kent Hughes knows that the Canadiens would be […]

It was a whirlwind of literal historic proportions yesterday, as the NHL free agency period began officially at noon. By the end of the day, over a billion dollars worth of contracts had been signed, the most in League history. Several notable names have new destinations, while other teams are still looking to pick up […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are undergoing massive changes during the 2024 NHL free agency. Longtime center Steven Stamkos departed the Lightning for the Nashville Predators. Fellow veteran defenseman Victor Hedman dropped a truth bomb on potentially replacing Stamkos as captain after his big move. Hedman gave Stamkos the utmost respect, saying it was “way too […]

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. […]