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San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn didn’t coach at all last season following his firing from the New York Rangers. And the 56-year-old is grateful for this second chance opportunity. The Sharks hired Quinn back in July following the NHL Draft. He replaces former NHL veteran Bob Boughner, who the team fired prior to […]

The Ottawa Senators were possibly the most active team in the NHL this offseason. With several notable additions via trade and free agency, the Senators look competitive for the first time in half a decade. One of their biggest moves of the summer was adding Philadelphia Flyers’ longtime captain Claude Giroux. Giroux signed a three-year […]

The San Jose Sharks and forward Evander Kane have dealt with grievance proceedings since January. On Friday, the team and player came to an agreement on a settlement. The NHLPA filed the grievance on behalf of Kane following the termination of his Sharks contract earlier this year. The NHLPA cited a breach of contract as […]

The NHL and NHLPA have made public their desire for a World Cup of Hockey tournament in 2024. An NHL team’s arena is falling apart, but this tournament seems as alive as ever. Now, we are receiving an update on that tournament. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke with the media in Las Vegas about […]

Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak is heading into a contract year in 2022. If he has it his way, this year won’t be his last in a Bruins sweater. Pastrnak’s six-year, $40 million contract signed in 2017 expires after this season. And the forward spoke with reporters on Friday regarding his status with the Bruins. […]

The Arizona Coyotes lost star forward Clayton Keller to a leg injury in late March last season. On Friday, Keller provided a very encouraging update on the injury. The 24-year-old forward told reporters on Friday that he feels healthy. Furthermore, his expectation is to play in the Coyotes’ season opener on October 13. “We’ll see. […]

The Winnipeg Jets made a rather shocking decision on Friday afternoon. And for the first time since their return to the city, they will not name a team captain. The Jets announced on Friday the team will move forward without a captain for the 2022-23 season. This move means the team stripped the captaincy from […]

Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon is expected to land a new contract extension with the team this offseason after winning the Stanley Cup last year. On Thursday, MacKinnon revealed his mindset as negotiations continue, while also hinting at the type of payday that could be coming his way. Via Michael Russo, MacKinnon revealed that his […]

Johnny Gaudreau’s decision to take his talents to the Columbus Blue Jackets was a total surprise that sent shockwaves across the NHL. There was always the possibility that Gaudreau would leave the Calgary Flames, but it was the Blue Jackets winning the Johnny Hockey sweepstakes that made his departure from Alberta a much bigger stunner. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will retire a number for just the eighth time in their franchise history this season. The team is honoring a team legend and a freshly inducted Hall of Famer. The Blackhawks are retiring Marian Hossa’s number 81 jersey on November 20, the team announced. The initial announcement came on April 7 when […]

MacKenzie Weegar was one of the Florida Panthers’ best blueliners last season. However, he will be suiting up the Calgary Flames this upcoming season. The Panthers traded Weegar in one of the biggest trades in recent NHL history. Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau, Cole Schwindt, and a first-round pick were sent to the Flames in exchange for […]

The Calgary Flames have called Scotiabank Saddledome home since the 1983 NHL season. And the arena is showing signs of wear and tear, according to new reports. CBC News obtained documents revealing that chunks of concrete have fallen from the roof’s ring beam. Furthermore, other crumbling pieces of concrete were removed over fears of them […]

The St. Louis Blues have locked down one of their key offensive players for the long haul. Star center Jordan Kyrou has penned an eight-year, $65 million extension with the Blues, which will keep him with the organization through the 2030-31 season, the team announced Tuesday. Kyrou’s extension will come into play starting in the […]

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat signed a six-year extension with the team back in 2017. As he enters the final year of that deal, the forward is blocking out any outside distractions. Horvat spoke to the media on Monday about the status of his contract. The Canucks captain told reporters that his main focus as […]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was a huge part of his team’s trip to the Western Conference Finals last season. However, he recognizes the road ahead will not be easy for him or his team. The Oilers superstar spoke with the media following an informal scrimmage on Monday. He said his team had a lot […]

The Philadelphia Flyers received brutal news regarding defenseman Ryan Ellis a few weeks back. However, the team’s injury woes are not as bad as they originally seemed. Forwards Sean Couturier and Kevin Hayes will be full participants in training camp beginning on September 21. Both players missed significant time last season with various injuries. Couturier […]

The Montreal Canadiens traded team captain Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason. Taking his place as captain is a former Golden Knights draft pick, Nick Suzuki. The team announced the 23-year-old as captain on Monday. He becomes the youngest captain in Canadiens franchise history. Before Suzuki, Sylvio Mantha was the youngest to […]

The Detroit Red Wings needed defensive reinforcements this past NHL offseason. And they got it in a huge way with the signing of veteran blueliner Ben Chiarot. The 31-year-old defenseman signed a four-year contract with the Red Wings back in July. Some have criticized the deal. Nevertheless, the team hopes Chiarot can provide veteran stability […]

Flyers head coach John Tortorella will begin his first training camp on September 21. However, he has already identified one area in need of major improvement. Tortorella spoke with SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Wednesday where he mentioned the team’s culture was in need of a change. And he planned on implementing that change from […]

The Vegas Golden Knights received bad news in regards to goaltender Robin Lehner earlier this offseason. As it pertains to captain Mark Stone, things are much more encouraging. Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke on Tuesday. And he provided an update on Stone’s status heading into training camp. “Mark’s in town, he’s skating,” McCrimmon […]

The Montreal Canadiens acquired promising young forward Kirby Dach at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. On Wednesday, they paid their new hotshot prospect and awarded him an extension. The Canadiens and Dach agreed to a four-year contract on Wednesday. The 21-year-old forward will earn an annual average salary of $3.36 million over each of the […]

Through the first two seasons of his career, Tim Stutzle has quickly emerged as one of the best young players in the entire NHL. It’s clear to everyone in the NHL that the Ottawa Senators have landed a player they can build around in Stutzle. The Senators decided they wanted to lock up Stutzle, and […]

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ryan Murray will live the dream of every aspiring hockey player this upcoming season. He will play for his hometown NHL team. Murray signed a one-year contract with the Oilers on Friday. A native of Saskatchewan, this will be the closest the veteran NHL blueliner has played to his home province. “To […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been making waves with his production companies of late following a series of high-profile films and documentaries that have gained critical acclaim. He is in a bit of hot water right now, however, after being named in a $10 million lawsuit over intellectual property rights. According to Carl […]

The Vancouver Canucks will have arguably their best player around for the foreseeable future. The organization announced on Friday that star winger J.T. Miller has signed a seven-year, $56 million extension: Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with center J.T. Miller on a 7-year contract worth […]

The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of young up-and-coming players in their organization. On Wednesday, they locked up one of them, Tage Thompson, for a long time. The Sabres and forward Thompson agreed to a seven-year, $50 million contract extension, the team announced. The 24-year-old had just one year remaining on a three-year contract signed […]

The Buffalo Sabres gave fans a major treat on Wednesday when they announced they’d be bringing back their most iconic throwback jerseys. The Sabres dropped a hype video announcing the return of their red and black uniforms as well as the iconic old-school goat head logo, which hasn’t been used since 2006. The Sabres teased […]

The Vegas Golden Knights received terrible news a few weeks back as starting goaltender Robin Lehner will likely miss the entire 2022-23 season. On Monday, the Golden Knights added a bit of an insurance policy. Vegas acquired goaltender Adin Hill from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced. The Golden Knights sent a 2024 fourth-round […]

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to bounce back from one of the worst seasons in franchise history. And they hope veteran forward Sean Monahan can capture lightning in a bottle. Les Canadiens de Montréal acquired Monahan, along with a conditional 2025 first-round pick, from the Calgary Flames on August 18. The Flames received future considerations. […]

Jonathan Huberdeau was shockingly dealt from the Florida Panthers to the Calgary Flames this offseason in a blockbuster deal involving superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk. The move came as a surprise to just about everybody, including those involved in the trade. Via Frank Seravalli, Huberdeau opened up on his emotions in the aftermath of the trade, […]

The 2021-22 NHL season was a tumultuous one for Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel. Before arriving in Sin City, Eichel had a falling out with his former team, the Buffalo Sabres, mainly over how his neck injury should be handled. The two sides would eventually part ways with the Sabres trading Jack Eichel to […]

The New York Rangers were one of the breakout teams in the 2021-22 NHL season. After missing the playoffs in 2020-21, the Rangers exploded for an 110-point season to finish second in the Metropolitan division. Vein-winning goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who led the league with a .935 save percentage, guided the Blueshirts to their best regular […]

The Detroit Red Wings have made a ton of moves this off-season. And on Friday, they checked off the last item on their to-do list. The Red Wings and forward Filip Zadina agreed to a three-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth an average annual value of $1.825 million. The Red Wings selected […]

The Las Vegas Golden Knights were hit with a brutal blow ahead of the 2022-23 season when it was announced that Robin Lehner would miss the entire season after opting to undergo surgery on his shoulder. With Lehner out of the mix for the upcoming season, new head coach Bruce Cassidy had to decide whether […]

NHL 23 cover athletes Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse have just been revealed as the game’s details have started flowing out. NHL 23 cover athletes revealed: Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse share the cover  This year’s cover athletes for EA Sports NHL are young trailblazers in their respective leagues: Anaheim Ducks center and World Junior […]

The Vegas Golden Knights made waves this offseason for some questionable decisions they have made in recent years. The team also made a controversial move, trading Max Pacioretty to the Carolina Hurricanes for effectively nothing. However, the Golden Knights are looking to go for it. They hired Bruce Cassidy as head coach following his departure […]

Boston Bruins star forward Brad Marchand is currently recovering from a recent surgery he had. That, along with other injuries, has put new head coach Jim Montgomery in a tough spot. However, Montgomery has a plan. Speaking with the Boston Herald, the new Bruins head coach revealed some of his plans for the team’s top-six […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis played just four games last season. The hope was that the veteran blueliner would make it back in time for the start of this upcoming season. However, it seems things won’t be going to plan. Flyers head coach John Tortorella spoke with reporters on Monday, revealing the 31-year-old likely won’t […]

The New York Islanders finally made noise — sort of — in the offseason when they recently signed Noah Dobson, Alexander Romanov, and Kieffer Bellows to extensions. New York also signed Alexander Romanov to add to their blue line. However, those transactions are hardly enough to put big smiles on the faces of Islanders fans […]