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The Boston Bruins are at a bit of an impasse heading into this season. The team’s core stars are getting up there in age. Brad Marchand is 34 years old, captain Patrice Bergeron is 37, and returning star David Krejci is 36. With the aging core, Boston’s competitive window is rapidly closing. They must win […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to snap an unwanted streak of first-round playoff exits in 2022-23, and heading into the campaign, there’s optimism that this could be the year they make a run. The Maple Leafs have plenty of star talent, yet whether it be due to tough first-round matchups or key players failing […]

The Ottawa Senators acquired Cam Talbot hoping he would be the last line of defense for a potential playoff team this season. On Monday, the team learned their playoff push will have to begin without their new netminder. The team announced Talbot will miss five to seven weeks because of an upper-body injury. In a […]

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to repeat as Stanley Cup champions in the 2022-23 NHL season, and early on the indications are that they’ll be among the Cup favorites in 2023. The Avalanche did lose some talent in the offseason, but they’re retaining most of their core players and star power. We’re back with some […]

One of the biggest talking points for the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the 2022 offseason was the statuses of center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang — two players whom Sidney Crosby has very close relationships with, considering that the trio was part of the Pittsburgh teams that won the franchise’s last three Stanley Cup titles. […]

The Nashville Predators will play SC Bern of the Swiss National League on October 3rd as part of the 2022 NHL Global Series. For Nino Niederreiter and Roman Josi, the game represents a rare homecoming for both players. Both players are natives of Switzerland. Niederreiter is a native of Chur, and played three seasons with […]

David Pastrnak was among those rumored to be on the move ahead of last season’s NHL trade deadline, but the Boston Bruins ultimately kept the forward, with the expectation that the front office and the player will be able to strike an extension deal in the offseason. It appears that that is where David Pastrnak […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already shorthanded on defense as the preseason gets underway, leaving Sheldon Keefe searching for answers. Among the moves he’s mulling experimenting with is potentially playing Mitch Marner on defense. According to Luke Fox, Toronto is experimenting with using Marner as a situational defenseman, describing the role as being something like […]

Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier recently picked up a back injury as the NHL season looms. The initial fear was that the veteran forward would miss significant time. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case now. The Flyers announced on Wednesday that Couturier will not require surgery. He is still week to week, but […]

Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini has been accused by four of his adult children of physically and psychologically abusing them when they were younger, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge. After the allegations came out, the NHL responded to the situation. Via Darren Dreger: “We are aware of the allegations that have been made […]

John Tavares will not be on the ice when the Toronto Maple Leafs open their 2022-23 NHL season schedule against the Boston Bruins at home on Oct. 12. He will not even be there for several games beyond that, as he is expected to miss three weeks due to an upper-body (oblique) injury he suffered […]

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to push for a playoff spot in the upcoming 2022-23 NHL season. However, they’ll have to begin that push without star forward Brock Boeser. Boeser underwent hand surgery on Monday. The Canucks announced the forward will miss 3-4 weeks as he recovers from the procedure. This will cause him to […]

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin likely won’t be able to hide from the inevitable storylines this season. He is 21 goals shy of tying hockey legend Gordie Howe for second on the all-time leaderboard. However, while he cannot escape, he can focus his attention elsewhere. And that’s precisely what the Capitals legend is doing. Ovechkin […]

Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom underwent offseason hip surgery in June. However, the 34-year-old is in rather high spirits as the season approaches. Backstrom will miss the start of the season for the Capitals. And it isn’t clear if the veteran forward will play at all in 2022-23. And yet, that pales in comparison to […]

The Detroit Red Wings have kicked off their training camp proceedings in preparation for the 2022-23 season. And one of the most intriguing names fighting for a roster spot is last year’s sixth overall pick, Simon Edvinsson. Edvinsson, fresh off a performance at the World Juniors, is turning his focus to winning a job on […]

The Colorado Avalanche will begin their defense of Lord Stanley’s Cup on October 12 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The champions will begin their title defense without one of their best players, however. Avalanche head coach Jan Bednar confirmed to the media recently that Gabriel Landeskog will miss the start of the season. While there is […]

Following a breakout season, forward Robert Thomas signed an eight-year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues this summer. Thomas is 23 years old and this past season, he scored 20 goals and had 77 points in 72 games. His extension carries a $8.13 million cap hit. Below, we take a look at how Thomas’ […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis received a heartbreaking injury update ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season. Ellis, who missed all but four games for the Flyers last season, has been dealing with a torn psoas muscle injury, which has affected his day-to-day life, causing significant hip and core issues for the defenseman. After it was […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are evidently heading into a rebuild, which has raised questions about the future of their two franchise stars, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. But, in Kane’s eyes, he’s not even thinking about any potential trade this offseason. Via Mark Lazerus: “Patrick Kane said that while “We all know the situation and what […]

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi could not play in Canada last season due to his vaccination status. This season, his vaccination status may not matter. According to a report from The Globe and Mail, the Canadian government is set to drop the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry by the end of September. This move […]

Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara finally called it a career on Tuesday after 25 seasons in the NHL. His retirement has led to many tributes from around the hockey world, including from fellow Bruins legends in their own right. Former NHL defenseman Ray Bourque gave his perspective on Chara’s amazing career on Wednesday with NHL.com. […]

The Buffalo Sabres are looking like future Stanley Cup contenders these days. And the team will keep Kevyn Adams around to see his vision through. Adams signed a multi-year contract extension with the Sabres on Wednesday. They did not make the specific term public when the team announced the deal. “Kevyn’s leadership and vision over […]

The Dallas Stars traded for defenseman Nils Lundkvist on Monday, giving the young blueliner a new opportunity and a change of scenery. Lundkvist plans on taking full advantage of that opportunity. The Stars defenseman spoke for the first time following the trade. The 22-year-old expressed his excitement at the new opportunity with his new team. […]

Nathan MacKinnon is now the highest-paid player in the NHL. It’s not NBA superstar money, but MacKinnon is still a whole lot richer after signing an eight-year extension deal with the Colorado Avalanche worth $100.8 million which comes with an Average Annual Value of $12.6 million. That tops the $12.5 million AAV of the contract […]

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas is heading into the final year of his contract. Despite not having an extension, Dubas doesn’t seem bothered by his current situation. Dubas spoke with the media on Wednesday as the Maple Leafs kicked off training camp. The 36-year-old said he was fine with ownership tying his evaluation […]

The Dallas Stars are expected to miss the presence of high-scoring forward Jason Robertson when they open training camp Thursday. Robertson is coming off a sensational season with the Stars, but he is still without a new contract. His most recent one expired at the end of the 2021-22 NHL season but because he is […]

Jakob Chychrun was among the most talked about targets ahead of the most recent NHL trade deadline, but he ultimately was not moved by the Arizona Coyotes. Still with the team,  the 24-year-old defenseman remains wanting of a trade that would put him in a much more desirable environment than Arizona. Via Alan Robinson of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of what figures to be a lengthy rebuild, and it’s abundantly clear that Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews don’t match the timeline of the rest of the roster. Trade rumors have swirled regarding the two franchise heroes, but nothing materialized before training camp. Via Mark Lazerus, Blackhawks GM […]

Tampa Bay Lightning star Brayden Point was given an optimistic injury update from General Manager Julien BriseBois on Wednesday as training camp is set to break. The Lightning GM revealed that Point is back to 100% strength after he was sidelined for much of the team’s playoff run last season, via Eduardo A. Encina. That […]

Nathan MacKinnon is now the highest-paid player in the NHL after inking an eight-year extension deal with the Colorado Avalanche that carries an average annual value of $12.6 million. With a new deal secured, MacKinnon lets out a huge sigh of relief as he doesn’t have to deal with a huge cloud over his head […]

The NHL world was shocked to learn that Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara was opting to retire after playing 24 seasons in the league. Chara made a name for himself as a dominating presence on the Bruins blue line, and helped them win their most recent Stanley Cup back in 2011. Despite spending time with […]

After playing a key part in helping the Colorado Avalanche win a Stanley Cup in 2022, Nathan MacKinnon is getting paid. The star centre is signing a new eight-year extension with the team that will see him earn $12.6 million per season, making MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL, surpassing Connor McDavid’s $12.5 million […]

Keith Yandle is making it a hat trick of retirement announcements for great NHL defensemen Tuesday. After Zdeno Chara and P.K. Subban expressed their decisions to hang up their skates and walk away from the sport, Yandle is following suit. “I’m retiring from the game of hockey….Taking my talents to South Beach and doing nothing,” […]

The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck this offseason, following their run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Trocheck is 29 years old and spent the last two and a half years with the Carolina Hurricanes. This past season, the center scored 21 goals and 51 points in 81 games. The contract is for seven […]

P.K. Subban has followed the footsteps of Zdeno Chara, who announced Tuesday that he is signing a one-day deal with the Boston Bruins before officially retiring from playing hockey. Subban has also declared his decision to hang his skates up for good, albeit in a more surprising timing than that of the 45-year-old Chara. P.K. […]

One of the best ever to play hockey is hanging up his skates. Zdeno Chara, the hulking defenseman who is mostly associated for his career with the Boston Bruins is inking a one-day deal with his old team before officially walking away from the sport at age 45. Zdeno Chara announced the decision and his […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the shock of the offseason when they signed superstar Johnny Gaudreau. And they aren’t going to wait to pair him with elite talent. Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen confirmed Monday that Gaudreau would skate with Patrik Laine on the team’s top line. It was a rather easy decision […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting came into last season as an unknown. He didn’t have a ton of game experience in the NHL. However, he played at a high-level, and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year. He didn’t win the Calder. That honor went to Detroit Red […]

The New York Rangers were hoping to find a trade destination for Nils Lundkvist ahead of training camp and they managed to do just that on Monday. According to Frank Seravalli, the Rangers are trading Lundkvist to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick. #NYR are trading D Nils Lundkvist to Dallas […]