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The 2023 NHL Draft features one of the most talented prospects since Connor McDavid. NHL teams and fans are waiting in anticipation to see who will have the right to draft Connor Bedard this summer. Bedard had NHL teams and fans swooning even before his record-breaking performance at the World Juniors. Now, fans of teams […]

The Colorado Avalanche have struck a deal with the San Jose Sharks. However, the Sharks are not parting ways with prized forward Timo Meier, at least not in this trade. The Avalanche acquired defenseman Ryan Merkley and forward Matt Nieto from the Sharks on Wednesday night, as announced by the team. In return, San Jose […]

The Boston Bruins are receiving amazing performances all over the ice this season. On Tuesday, the team won their 38th game of the season and achieved another historic NHL feat in the process. The Bruins improved to 38-5-4, giving them 80 points on the season. Boston is now the fastest team to 80 points in […]

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and teams that are beginning to fade toward a rebuild could wind up being crucial sellers. Among the top names linked to a potential trade at the deadline is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Amid the disarray within the organization and their less-than-ideal position in the standings, […]

The Buffalo Sabres find themselves surging up the standings, thanks to some improved play from their defense in tandem with their top-tier offense. With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Sharks could end up being buyers and have reportedly set their sights on one of the league’s most coveted trade targets, Timo Meier. According to […]

Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane is in the final year of a monster ten-year, $84 million contract, and with the Hawks in the basement of the National Hockey League, there’s a very real chance the sniper gets traded before the NHL Trade Deadline on Mar. 3. Although there are rumblings that Kane will elect to […]

You couldn’t have written a better story for Kris Letang’s return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup on Tuesday night. After missing two months of the season due to a stroke, a death in the family and a lower body injury, Letang recorded four points, including the game winner, in a wild 7-6 Penguins win over […]

It’s an original-6 matchup as the New York Rangers travel to Canada to face off with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Chase the puck with us as we deliver our NHL odds series while making a Rangers-Maple Leafs prediction and pick and show you how to watch it. On Monday, the Rangers defeated […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are welcoming veteran defenseman Kris Letang back to active duty following the team’s decision to activate him off the injured reserve ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Florida Panthers at home, as announced by General Manager Ron Hextall (h/t NHL.com). To accommodate the return of Kris Letang, the Penguins also decided […]

The NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching, and teams are sorting out their plans for how best to attack their roster needs. Among the squads looking to buff up their defenses are the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. According to the latest NHL rumors from Frank Seravalli, both teams could be in the market […]

The New Jersey Devils are looking to build off their strong start to the 2022-23 NHL season and add some more talent at the trade deadline. With the Devils looking like serious contenders in the Eastern Conference, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on his “32 Thoughts” podcast that he expects the team to be in […]

The playoff-contention Washington Capitals will put their first-half season success on the line as they travel to the Mile High City to take on the defending champs in the Colorado Avalanche. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Avalanche prediction and pick will be made. Although the Capitals are only 2-4 in their last […]

With a plethora of inter-league matchups taking place this evening, the Buffalo Sabres and the St. Louis Blues will follow that trend as they prepare for battle in only a few, short hours. Let’s take a sneak peek at our NHL odds series where our Sabres-Blues prediction and pick will be unveiled. The much-improved Buffalo Sabres […]

A super intriguing showdown on the ice is scheduled to take place this evening as the Vegas Golden Knights will battle it out on the east coast against the New Jersey Devils. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Golden Knights-Devils prediction and pick will be revealed. The last time that […]

A prolific Eastern Conference showdown is on tap for this evening as the NHL’s-best Boston Bruins take on the Montreal Canadiens. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Bruins-Canadiens prediction and pick will be revealed. Bafflingly enough, the Bruins have made easy work of their opponents this season as Boston has only lost a […]

The Minnesota Wild and the Tampa Bay Lightning are both looking to get back in the win column after consecutive losses. Both are also currently third in their respective divisions, so a win this Tuesday will help them stave off those looking to supplant them out of the playoff picture. With all that being said, […]

The St. Louis Blues will be getting some key injury reinforcements back after some lengthy absences. On Tuesday, the Blues announced that star defenseman Torey Krug and key winger Vladimir Tarasenko would be making their return from IR, both having missed double-digit games while dealing with injury. Not all news is good, however, as the […]

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun can expect to hear his name in NHL trade deadline discussions more and more in the coming days and weeks, just like a year ago. In 2022, the Coyotes ultimately did not pull the trigger on a Chychrun trade, but that continues to be a possibility, especially with the deadline […]

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau reacted to a mixture of boos and cheers from the Calgary Flames crowd during his return to Calgary, ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark wrote in a Tuesday article. “For the most part, it felt nice to see everyone standing up and clapping their hands and cheering for me,” […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is viewed by many as one of the biggest 2023 NHL All Star Game snubs. But he’s not one to sleep over the fact that he’s not going to be part of the event. For Nylander, seeing two of his Maple Leafs teammates is enough for him to forget […]

The Vancouver Canucks made the worst-kept secret in hockey official on Sunday. Head coach Bruce Boudreau was fired, and Rick Tocchet was named as his replacement. Boudreau wore his emotions on his sleeve in his final games. Canucks fans showed their support for their now-former head coach with chants of “Bruce There It Is!” in […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to take on the Calgary Flames on Monday night, during which Johnny Gaudreau will make his first trip back to Calgary since leaving the franchise during the offseason. Ahead of his return to the Scotiabank Sattledome, Gaudreau’s Blue Jackets were peppering him with some boo birds, preparing him for […]

The New York Islanders are not having plenty of success in the 2022-23 NHL season, but they can at least go 2-0 in their head-t0-head matchup versus the Toronto Maple Leafs with a win this Monday night. Will the Islanders get the better of Toronto again? Or will the Maple Leafs get back at New […]

Ottawa Senators young forward Josh Norris opted against getting surgery on his injured shoulder earlier in the season, but he may well be regretting that decision now. After returning to the Senators in mid-January, his first taste of game action since October, Norris featured in three games from Jan. 18-21. It seems he re-injured his […]

The Vancouver Canucks have one of the best trade chips available this year. Star forward Bo Horvat is likely to be traded as contract talks between him and the Canucks have stalled. As we inch closer to the NHL trade deadline on March 3, Horvat’s name will only be discussed more. Trade talks are already […]

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark is having an incredible season this year. And on Sunday, he added a bit of NHL history to his impressive showing for the league’s best team. Ullmark stopped 17 shots against the San Jose Sharks in a 4-0 win. It’s the fourth shutout for the Bruins goaltender this season and […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in turmoil right now. They are far outside the playoff race, and have just fired head coach Bruce Boudreau in what was the worst kept secret in hockey. On top of that, they are shopping their captain on the trade market. Canucks star Bo Horvat is almost certain to be traded […]

The Vancouver Canucks have parted ways with head coach Bruce Boudreau, and other members of the coaching staff, after months of speculation that the decision was on the way. Boudreau, who has been aware that he was going to be fired by the Canucks for most of this NHL season, was finally cut loose on […]

Who’s ready for some Saturday hockey action? With the weekend finally arriving, the Carolina Hurricanes will travel to UBS Arena in Elmont to do battle with the New York Islanders. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Hurricanes-Islanders prediction and pick will be revealed. The Hurricanes last saw action on Thursday […]

It will be a battle of Eastern Canada as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit Centre Bell to face off with the Montreal Canadiens. Come skate with us as we look at our NHL odds series and make a Maple Leafs-Canadiens prediction and pick and show you how to watch. The Maple Leafs are coming off […]

Cole Caufield has been one of the bright spots in a miserable campaign for the Montreal Canadiens, but the sniper’s season is over after suffering a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Saturday. “Caufield suffered a season-ending injury to his right shoulder and will undergo surgery in the near future,” the official release read. […]

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau has been disrespected by the organization’s ownership and management over the past week amid rumors of his imminent firing, but fans showed their respect for the veteran bench boss in the team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Fans can be seen chanting the signature “Bruce […]

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi has struggled with injuries this season. The Red Wings forward did return to the lineup recently, but has only played 15 games this season. On Thursday, Red Wings fans watched as Bertuzzi once again left a game with an injury. Detroit won 3-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights, but […]

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat is one of the best available players ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline. As contract talks have stalled, it seems almost certain Horvat will wear another sweater this season. To that effect, it seems like a trade could come sooner rather than later. Trade discussions around the Canucks captain […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has dominated so far this season. But with the Sharks exploring options ahead of the NHL trade deadline, it seems unlikely he finishes the season in a Sharks sweater. Karlsson, to his credit, has long recognized the possibility of a trade. As the deadline approaches, he has stated his […]

Max Pacioretty has seen his season come to an end after suffering an Achilles tendon tear in the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild Thursday night. Pacioretty suffered a non-contact injury two weeks after returning from a previous Achilles tear. His medical tests revealed the team’s worst fears. The big power forward was […]

The list of names on the 2023 NHL All-Star is finally complete after the conclusions of fan voting on Twitter. As with any other All-Star selection process, this one is being attacked online by angry hockey fans who feel that it’s rigged. The 2023 #NHLAllStar Roster is set! 😎🏝 Catch all the fun:All-Star Skills ➡️ […]

At last, the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to break one of the most infuriating curses in Chicago sports. After their 4-1 takedown of the Philadelphia Flyers on the road Thursday night, the Blackhawks effectively ended a winless drought in the City of Brotherly Love that stretched for more than 26 years. The last time the […]

An exciting matchup out west is on track to grab the attention of the NHL community as the Dallas Stars head to the City of Angels to face off with the Los Angeles Kings. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Stars-Kings prediction and pick will be revealed. Fresh off of a disheartening 5-3 […]