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St. Louis Blues players Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have already released statements denying any part in the sexual abuse incident involving members of the Canadian World Junior team in 2018. Here’s Kyrou’s statement, as released on his Twitter account: “As a member of the 2018 World Junior team, I am aware of the allegations […]

Following their Stanley Cup win, the Colorado Avalanche locked up forward Valeri Nichushkin ahead of free agency last week. Nichushkin’s extension is for eight years and carries a $6.13 million cap hit. The forward is coming off a breakout year offensively, scoring 25 goals and 52 points in 62 games. Below, we take a look […]

The Dallas Stars are looking to turn things around in 2022-23 following a first-round NHL playoff exit last season. Among the key changes made by the Stars this offseason included hiring Peter DeBoer as head coach, replacing Rick Bowness. Now, owner Tom Gaglardi is hoping to see some improvements from players already on the roster, […]

In what easily the most surprising move in 2022 NHL free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets emerged, seemingly out of nowhere, and signed Johnny Gaudreau to a massive seven-year deal. It had been widely reported that Gaudreau had no interest in returning to Calgary, but the expectation was that he’d look to play closer to […]

It appears Patrick Kane’s time with the Chicago Blackhawks could be coming to an end after a long tenure featuring three Stanley Cups and a number of individual accolades. The Blackhawks are embarking on a full rebuild after trading away Alex DeBrincat and others, and now the assumption is Kane and Jonathan Toews will be […]

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg is one of the biggest names on the free agent market. And he remains unsigned after about a week or so. Klingberg is one of the better offensive defensemen in the league. He helped the Stars make the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals, but they fell just short. He has scored […]

Colorado Avalanche breakout star Nazem Kadri hit the open market on Wednesday. Many expected that he would make a decision some time then. However, news broke that he would wait until the next day to trim some of his options down. And yet, we inch closer to Tuesday morning on the east coast, and Kadri […]

The Nashville Predators signed Filip Forsberg to an eight-year contract extension worth $8.5 million per year last week. The winger is 27 years old and has played all of his 566 career NHL games with the Predators. This past season, Forsberg set career highs in both goals and points, with 42 goals and 84 points […]

It has been a mild offseason so far for the Montreal Canadiens front office that is intent on fielding a much better product on the ice in the 2022-23 NHL season following a letdown campaign in which the team not only missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs but also posted the worst record overall in the […]

With the Washington Capitals completely revamping their goaltending situation this offseason, the team traded Vitek Vanecek to the New Jersey Devils last week. Along with Vanecek, the Capitals sent the 46th pick in the draft to the Devils, receiving the 37th and 70th picks in exchange. Below, we take a look at how the trade […]

The Calgary Flames put a monstrous $80 million extension on the table for Johnny Gaudreau, but he ultimately turned it down and decided to go sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team that isn’t even a contender. It was a puzzling decision that left a lot of the NHL world frankly confused and even […]

In an effort to clear cap space, the Edmonton Oilers traded Zack Kassian to the Arizona Coyotes last week. Along with Kassian, the Coyotes received the 29th pick in the 2022 draft, in exchange for the 32nd pick. The Coyotes also got Edmonton’s second-round pick in 2025 and third-round pick in 2024. Kassian is 31 […]

Johnny Gaudreau stunned the NHL world when he agreed to sign a seven-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The $68.2 million he’s due to earn in Columbus is less than the reported offer that he received from the Calgary Flames, leaving many fans perplexed as to what went into his decision. Now, on Thursday, […]

The Detroit Red Wings selected Filip Zadina sixth overall in 2018. It seemed as if the Red Wings came away with a steal. After all, Zadina wasn’t expected to fall that far. He was considered the best pure goal scorer in the draft. Some had him as possibly the best overall player available. For him […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the biggest shocker of the NHL offseason on Wednesday. The team signed superstar winger Johnny Gaudreau to a seven-year, $68.25M contract. It was expected that the 28-year-old would leave the Calgary Flames when he hit the open market. However, the Blue Jackets were not a team on anyone’s radar. […]

Star free agent forward Ondrej Palat was one of the more sought-after names in the NHL when free agency opened on Wednesday. It wasn’t until early Thursday morning that his future would be clear. Palat is reportedly signing a five-year contract with the New Jersey Devils, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. The deal is worth […]

The Detroit Red Wings entered 2022 NHL Free Agency with over $30 million in cap space and a need to spend. The team was below the league’s salary floor, meaning they had to spend in order to be cap compliant. General manager Steve Yzerman spent and then some on Wednesday. He shelled out $63.35 million […]

On Wednesday, superstar left winger Johnny Gaudreau shocked the hockey world with news that he signed a seven-year contract to play for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The blockbuster deal with reportedly worth $68.25 million. As crazy as it was that he signed with Columbus, later in the evening it was revealed how much money he […]

On Monday night, Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving announced that superstar left winger Johnny Gaudreau would not be returning next season. That was a bit of a surprise, considering the year the team just had and the season the Gaudreau had himself. Calgary reportedly attempted very hard to hold onto their superstar, but he […]

The Calgary Flames are going to look quite different next season. After a determined effort to bring back veteran left winger Johnny Gaudreau, the elite goal scorer informed the team that he was going to test free agency instead. On Wednesday, news broke that Gaudreau had indeed found a new home, with the Columbus Blue […]

It’s been a great offseason for the Seattle Kraken so far, as the front office has brought in some amazing young talent through the draft. Offensively, this roster is set for the next several years, as Seattle just needs their prospects to develop. Meanwhile, the organization has made big moves to improve the defense, especially […]

The frenzy of NHL free agency is upon us as teams look to increase their chances of hoisting the Stanley Cup. There have been a number of notable moves made, but one player may feel he is being left out. Veteran and two-time Stanley Cup Winner Jaromir Jagr took to Twitter to shoot his shot […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are not tucking their tails and packing it in after a very disappointing postseason. Instead, they are doubling down to try and bring the Stanley Cup to Carolina. According to Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli, the Hurricanes have acquired Max Pacioretty and Dylan Coghlan in a cost-cutting move for Las Vegas, as the […]

The Colorado Avalanche are doing everything possible to retain its main core after winning the Stanley Cup. Although they lost Darcy Kuemper to the Washington Capitals, this front office has done a solid job in keeping as much of the championship roster intact. On Wednesday, they made a big re-signing as Artturi Lehkonen returns to […]

The Detroit Red Wings have had a busy start to free agency, bringing in a handful of key players to help them get back into the playoffs. Among the big additions to Detroit’s roster on Day 1 of free agency include David Perron, Dominik Kubalik, and Ben Chiarot. It’s a two years deal for David […]

The NHL free agency has been on fire on Wednesday, as multiple players are joining new teams. It’s been an interesting offseason for the Dallas Stars, as they somehow managed to swindle Mason Marchment away from the Carolina Hurricanes. Pierre LeBrun speculated that another franchise could swoop in and sign Marchment in free agency. Many […]

The Seattle Kraken are looking to buff up the roster ahead of their second season in the NHL and they managed to make a big splash in free agency, bringing a Stanley Cup champion on board. According to Chris Johnston of TSN Hockey, the Kraken have agreed upon a five-year deal with former Colorado Avalanche […]

The New York Rangers have fortified the goaltender spots behind Igor Shesterkin. They brought in a reliable backup, Jaroslav Halak, and a third-stringer who has some history with the Rangers in the playoffs. The team announced that they signed Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Louis Domingue to a two-year deal. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with goaltender […]

The Washington Capitals made some big moves on Wednesday, as the franchise massively improves the goalie position. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, Darcy Kuemper is moving to Washington. Additionally, the front office brought in a strong backup, giving them the help they needed on defense. According to Tarik El-Bashir, the Capitals […]

The Colorado Avalanche are fresh off winning a Stanley Cup in the 2021-22 season. If they want to win again next season, though, they are going to need to put in the work this offseason to ensure their roster stays in tip-top shape. The first moves were made shortly after NHL free agency opened up […]

The New York Rangers’ busy offseason continues. After trading away Alexandar Georgiev, they have signed Jaroslav Halak to be the backup goalie to rising star Igor Shesterkin. According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff, Halak will sign a one-year deal worth $1.55 million to join the up-and-coming Rangers. Hearing #NYR and Jaroslav Halak have […]

It’s been a solid offseason for the Detroit Red Wings so far, as the front office made some great decisions through the NHL Draft. Now, the team focuses on free agency where the franchise is continuing to make smart choices. The organization acquires Andrew Copp after he left the New York Rangers. According to ESPN, […]

The NHL free agency window is officially open as teams across the league are signing players to improve their rosters. It’s already been a busy offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, especially since the front office traded for Matt Murray. Now, the organization makes a smart move on Wednesday to ensure their goalie situation. According […]

Kris Letang’s contract status was a major question mark for the Pittsburgh Penguins heading into the NHL offseason. Between Letang and teammate Evgeni Malkin, it seemed like a strong bet the Penguins would part ways with one of their longtime veterans, if not both. However, the Penguins locked up Kris Letang last week, signing the […]

The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a relatively unexpected run to the Western Conference Finals last season. And while they ultimately got swept by the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalance, that doesn’t take away from the progress that the Oilers made during the 2021-22 season. With stars player Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning locked down Anthony Cirelli on a brand new contract that will pay the forward $50 million over the next eight seasons. It’s a huge deal for Cirelli, who signed on to stay in Tampa Bay for the maximum term of eight years. The deal was first reported by Jeff Marek, who […]

It didn’t take long for the New York Rangers to make a big splash in free agency, locking down Vincent Trocheck on a massive seven-year deal, according to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff. Trocheck will make an average of $5.625 million over the course of his deal, per Arthur Staple, and the 29-year-old will […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been working to acquire a replacement for Tony DeAngelo this offseason and it looks like they’re on the verge of pulling off a trade to land Brent Burns from the San Jose Sharks. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Canes and Sharks are nearing an agreement on a trade to send Burns […]

The Ottawa Senators have made another massive splash in the offseason, agreeing to a three-year deal to bring Ottawa native Claude Giroux to the franchise. Giroux was one of the biggest fish in the free-agent pond, and now he’s set to (likely) finish out his NHL career playing for his hometown team. The deal was […]