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The Toronto Maple Leafs have locked up one of their most important pending free agents, signing veteran John Tavares to a four-year, $17.55 million contract extension on Friday. The 34-year-old announced the new deal in a John Tavares Foundation Instagram post. “Coming to Toronto 7 years ago has been better than I ever anticipated. The […]

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins ahead of the trade deadline, and they’re keeping the 27-year-old around for the long haul. The Oilers signed Frederic to an eight-year contract extension on Friday, with a $3.85 million AAV, as first reported by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger. The contract will keep […]

The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche says they are going to use that pick. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only pick they are going to use. Darche does not have a ton of assets that can bring in a haul […]

Trade talks have intensified surrounding New York Islanders star defenseman Noah Dobson — and as The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Friday, there could be a resolution in a matter of hours. “There’s a real sense that a Dobson trade could happen by tonight given the possibility of a first-round pick from tonight being included […]

The National Hockey League has seen a ton of trades over the last few days. Blockbusters such as the JJ Peterka trade have taken the NHL by storm, leading into the 2025 NHL Draft. The day is finally here as the draft emanates from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. As a result, it […]

The Vancouver Canucks are nearing a contract extension with one of their most productive forwards over the last couple of seasons. As hockey insider Rick Dhaliwal first reported, the Canucks are closing in on a new deal with Conor Garland that will pay the American $36 million over six years. The $6 million AAV will […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in their history for their incredible 2024-25 regular season, but it ended in disappointment with a postseason loss to the Dallas Stars, and now, the Jets could be bracing themselves for more disappointment. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, who can become an unrestricted free agent on […]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is once again experiencing the offseason after a crushing Stanley Cup Final defeat to the Florida Panthers. In an awful case of deja vu, the former Conn Smythe Trophy winner was unable to make much of an impact in the latter stage of the series, scoring just two points in […]

The Florida Panthers have picked up their second consecutive Stanley Cup and they have set the standard for clutch play an toughness during the most important part of the year. The Panthers are able to get offensive production from all four of their lines, and the defense regularly makes a contribution. Any team that wants […]

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2010-11 season. That is currently the longest playoff drought in the NHL. Therefore, they are in a bit of a bind, as they desperately attempt to end one of the most miserable slumps in hockey. A Sabres trade for Viktor Arvidsson in the […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is entering the offseason with a fresh outlook: prioritizing growth over just putting in the hours. After a challenging sophomore season filled with its fair share of highs and lows, the 19-year-old sensation is rethinking his approach to preparing for the next grueling NHL season ahead. Bedard, rather than using […]

The Anaheim Ducks have already made a lot of changes this offseason. They fired Greg Cronin and brought in Joel Quenneville as the head coach. Then, they traded Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers, picking up two draft picks and Ryan Poehling as a return. As they look to make a playoff push, they’re adding […]

The Ottawa Senators signed forward Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year contract extension last week, carrying a $4.28M AAV. Zetterlund is turning 26 years old in August, and was acquired by the Senators at the trade deadline. Splitting his season between the Senators and San Jose Sharks, Zetterlund scored 19 goals and 41 points across 84 […]

NHL free agency opens on July 1. Considering the Florida Panthers have won each of the last two championships, and they appeared in the Stanley Cup Final the year prior to that, everybody is trying to chase them, and adding players in free agency could be the key to dethroning the champions. This is even […]

The Florida Panthers are fresh off winning their second straight Stanley Cup. As their players continue to celebrate in South Florida, the front office is getting to work. The Panthers made a trade for Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov on Thursday, locking in a backup goalie for next year. “Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired […]

The Vancouver Canucks failed to make the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons. The franchise has already made a move behind the bench this offseason, replacing former head coach Rich Tocchet with Adam Foote. They also made one on the ice, adding Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for […]

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the National Hockey League in 2024-25. Even with a solid season from number one overall pick Macklin Celebrini, they did not come close to the postseason. They have the second overall pick and are trying to turn the corner into a competitive team. The Sharks are […]

The Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild have agreed to a trade, hockey insider Frank Seravalli reports. According to Seravalli, the Kraken are receiving Frederick Gaudreau in exchange for a 2025 fourth round pick (the No. 102 overall selection). It’s been a busy offseason for Seattle to say the least. The Kraken already acquired Mason Marchment in […]

The Calgary Flames are at a crossroads, having just barely missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are now looking to stay competitive. Now, they also have contracts expiring, and one of them includes one of their better defensemen. A Flames trade may be in the works. Rasmus Andersson could be on the trading block, and […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have missed the postseason for a fifth consecutive season. They have already made moves this summer to remedy their drought. The Flyers traded for Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks.  There is still work to do and more trades to come if the Flyers want to return to the playoffs in 2025-26. […]

The Dallas Stars are entering the NHL Entry Draft as the only team without a head coach. They fired Pete DeBoer after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third straight year. But the coaching carousel had already stopped spinning when they made that move. So, DeBoer will start the season without a job, […]

The Anaheim Ducks have been expected to trade goaltender John Gibson for what feels like forever, but a move has never gotten over the finish line. The veteran netminder has remained in California for his entire career despite trade rumors which have only intensified over the last few seasons. But as The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost in the Stanley Cup Final in two consecutive seasons. This offseason, they need to shave salary to fit Leon Draisaitl’s new contract and re-sign Connor McDavid. That led to the Evander Kane trade to the Vancouver Canucks and could lead to more. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Oilers […]

The Dallas Stars have continued their active offseason. After firing coach Pete DeBoer, they signed Matt Duchene to an extension and traded Mason Marchment. They have lost in the Western Conference Final in three consecutive seasons and are looking to make some additions. But one thing they aren’t changing is their leadership. According to multiple […]

The Buffalo Sabres have kicked off their summer with a major move. The Sabres traded JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan. Now GM Kevyn Adams can set his sights on the next major move in Buffalo. Moving Peterka was something that was probably necessary for the Sabres […]

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last year, ending a lengthy rebuild. They have most of their core locked up long term, but one key veteran piece needs a new deal. After three stellar seasons with the Senators, Claude Giroux’s contract is over, and they are trying to work out another deal. The Athletic’s […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth connected on a trade late on Wednesday night. Less than 48 hours before the NHL Entry Draft, the Sabres sent JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, who gave him a five-year extension. Utah sent defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan back in the deal. Did Buffalo get enough for […]

The Los Angeles Kings are in an enviable spot this summer, with over $21 million in cap space and only a couple of significant pending free agents. The only restricted one on the roster is forward Alex Laferriere — and general manager Ken Holland provided a positive update on the former 42-point scorer on Wednesday. […]

The NHL offseason is well underway. A massive trade went down Wednesday night between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth. The New York Islanders are on the clock in the draft. And the Mitch Marner rumors are flying. But NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is reportedly making a big announcement on Friday about the league’s […]

The Vegas Golden Knights had a busy day on Wednesday. With NHL free agency set to open on July 1, the front office has made it a priority to re-sign some of their key players before they potentially hit the open market. After having agreed to a new deal with Reilly Smith, the Golden Knights […]

The Nashville Predators were nothing short of a major disappointment throughout the 2024–25 NHL season. They entered the campaign with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations following the high-profile additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. The team also secured goaltender Juuse Saros with an eight-year contract extension. General manager Barry Trotz essentially went “all-in” […]

The Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth are on the verge of completing a trade involving forward JJ Peterka, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff. Although the trade has already been agreed upon by both sides, there are apparently some factors in play before it gets official. “Breaking: Sources say #Sabres […]

The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off a trade with the Anaheim Ducks this week, acquiring forward Trevor Zegras and sending Ryan Poehling, a 2025 second-round pick – originally belonging to the Columbus Blue Jackets – and a 2026 fourth-round pick back to the Ducks. It brings an end to the Zegras era of Ducks hockey, where […]

It’s been a bit weird to see such a storied franchise in the Chicago Blackhawks be out of relevance in the NHL for so long, but they are doing everything they can to get back in the picture. The Blackhawks have a promising young core centered around star forward Connor Bedard, but they needed some […]

The Ottawa Senators had a successful season, advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, the Sens are locked and ready to bounce back. However, there is still work to be done in the NHL offseason. Michael Amadio, Shane Pinto, and David Perron will all be […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have decided to retain one of the original “Misfits”—a player who was part of their inaugural 2017–18 team and later returned to the organization after a brief absence. The Golden Knights have re-signed forward Reilly Smith to a one-year contract with a $2 million cap hit. Smith will be extending his […]

The Calgary Flames are coming off a season where they just missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they hope to bounce back and retool with a roster that can help them regain their footing. The nightmare scenario in Calgary could see everything reduced to ashes. Thus, they need to make the moves necessary. Rasmus Andersson, […]

The Nashville Predators are coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory. Now, they hope to bounce back, but must overcome some loud trade rumors. One of their top scorers is involved in those trade rumors, and there is a small chance the Preds could deal him. Jonathan Marchessault has been at […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season. The Jackets are expected to be aggressive this offseason. They could trade off one of their first-round draft picks in the 2025 NHL draft, or could go a different direction. Columbus has multiple valuable pieces that can be part of trade packages this […]