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At last year’s NHL Draft, we saw a few elite defensemen available for the taking. The New Jersey Devils selected Simon Nemec second overall. And the Columbus Blue Jackets selected David Jiricek with the sixth pick. It seemed this year, however, there wouldn’t be that elite blueliner in this class. But that perception began to […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is right around the corner now. And as such, a lot of talk is taking place around some of the top-tier prospects behind presumptive top pick Connor Bedard. One of those talked about prospects is US National Team Development Program product Will Smith. Smith is an interesting name that has risen […]

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday that teams will no longer be allowed to wear specialty jerseys during warmups beginning next season. The decision comes at the heels of several players refusing to wear Pride-themed jerseys last season. “That’s just become more of a distraction from really the essence of what the purpose of these […]

When Dmitry Orlov was traded from the Washington Capitals to the Boston Bruins ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, he was acquired by the best regular season team in the history of the sport. But after a stunning collapse against the Florida Panthers in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the smooth-skating Russian has […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have established themselves as one of the best teams in the NHL in recent years, appearing in three straight Stanley Cup Finals from 2020 to 2022 and winning two of them. However, that run of dominance did not continue this season. The 2022-23 season started well enough, but after the All-Star […]

It’s been a brutal few days to be a fan of the Calgary Flames, and things got even worse on Thursday after veteran Tyler Toffoli told the team he doesn’t plan to sign an extension, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported. “Not to throw another log onto the fire for Flames but the potential exodus continues,” […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in no rush to extend their best player, Elias Pettersson, but general manager Patrik Allvin is looking forward to having the star center in Vancouver for the long haul. “I think Elias is a top player for this team, and his performance over the last season put him in the top […]

With the NHL already expanding to Las Vegas and Seattle in the past six years, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes that Salt Lake City should be the next hockey expansion city. “I think, for a whole host of reasons, we’re not only ready, but hockey would thrive here the same it has in Seattle […]

For the first time in nearly a decade, Patrick Kane is set to test unrestricted free agency on Jul. 1 after a disappointing playoff run with the New York Rangers. Kane signed a mammoth eight-year, $84 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks back in 2014, and won his third Stanley Cup with the team in […]

Ryan O’Reilly has established himself as one of the best leaders in the NHL. That standard was confirmed during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, when he led the St. Louis Blues to the only Stanley Cup title they have won in their team history. O’Reilly scored the opening goal in their 7th game triumph on […]

Defenseman Connor Clifton of the Boston Bruins had dreams of a remarkable spring when his team started the Stanley Cup playoffs as the NHL’s No. 1 seed. The Bruins went for it all last season, and the team delivered the Presidents Trophy while setting NHL records for most wins and most points in the regular […]

Things didn’t go quite the way Vladimir Tarasenko probably imagined when he was traded to the New York Rangers and joined by Patrick Kane shortly after. Expectations were sky high the Big Apple, and New York proceeded to lose in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the New Jersey Devils, frankly looking abysmal […]

Stanley Cup champion and longest-serving Colorado Avalanche skater Erik Johnson has informed the team he likely won’t re-sign and plans to test free agency on Jul. 1, The Athletic’s Peter Baugh reported on Thursday. Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent and can sign a contract with whatever team he wishes for 2023-24 and beyond. […]

The Calgary Flames were hit with an absolute gut punch on Thursday afternoon, as three of their most important players in Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund and Noah Hanifin are all not planning to re-sign with the team, according to DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli. “The thought and belief around the league is that Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin […]

The National Hockey League Players Association launched a new program on Thursday that will give its members a chance to do a personality analysis and prepare to explore new avenues while still in the league, according to Associated Press. The goal of the new UNLMT program is to ease the transition to life after playing […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were undoubtedly one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League in 2022-23 — but new addition Ivan Provorov believes the team has a chance to make a run for the postseason next year. “I’m really excited about the players and the opportunity here to win some games and to […]

After entering the NHL/NHLPA’s player assistance program in February and missing the remainder of the Florida Panthers’ season, it looks like goaltender Spencer Knight has made positive strides in his recovery. Knight has been in contact with the team, and they are “working under the premise that the goaltender will be back with the Panthers […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is right around the corner, and NHL teams are hard at work. This is the time when things get crazy in the hockey world. Everyone makes an NHL mock draft, prospects get hyped up, and trade rumors go into overdrive. And this year is certainly no different. One highly intriguing prospect […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is one week away, and there is a lot of intrigue around this class. This class is considered one of the deepest in recent memory with talent up and down the board. This year, one of my personal favorite prospects is Brandon Wheat Kings center Nate Danielson. Danielson went top 10 […]

The Detroit Red Wings are searching for scoring this summer. After a season of progress in 2022-23, general manager Steve Yzerman is looking to take that next step in 2023-24. We know a couple of names on Detroit’s radar this offseason. Ottawa Senators forward Alex DeBrincat is of interest to the Red Wings. And DeBrincat […]

The Detroit Red Wings made a ton of progress this past season despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This summer, general manager Steve Yzerman looks to build upon that progress by adding a lethal scoring threat to his roster. Michigan native Alex DeBrincat is a popular name linked to the Red Wings in the rumor […]

Legendary New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist has been selected to the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class, and he took to Twitter to address the news. “Grateful and extremely honored to be selected to the Hockey Hall Of Fame,” Henrik Lundqvist wrote in his tweet. “Thinking of all the great players in the HHOF […]

The 2023 NHL Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced on Wednesday, headlined by a trio of former superstar goaltenders. Henrik Lundqvist, Pierre Turgeon, Mike Vernon, Tom Barrasso and Caroline Ouellette headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame five-player 2023 class by the league on Wednesday. Ken Hitchcock and Pierre Lacroix will also be included as […]

Center Sean Monahan agreed to a one-year, $1.985 million contract to stay with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, and he explained why he is coming back for a second season with the team. “I really enjoyed my time in Montreal last year and it being cut short, being injured, I felt I owe it to […]

The New York Rangers have some talented young players who are itching to break out. New head coach Peter Laviolette intends to give them the chance to prove their worth next season, with former top two picks Kappo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere particularly in mind. The duo each averaged a tick over 15 minutes of […]

Milan Lucic is set to hit unrestricted free agency on Jul. 1 after signing a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2016 — and the enforcer is considering a return to the Boston Bruins. “Obviously it’s a special place for me and it will always be a special place […]

The Winnipeg Jets really have no choice but to blow up their core after Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor Hellebuyck made it clear they are done in Manitoba, and Blake Wheeler’s comments about his coach have also all but guaranteed his exit. It’s almost certainly going to be a new-look team in Winnipeg next season, and […]

The New Jersey Devils have one of the brightest futures of any National Hockey League team, and they could become an immediate Stanley Cup contender with the services of elite goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Devils “had a conversation” with the Winnipeg Jets regarding the star netminder, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Insider Trading on Tuesday. […]

The NHL offseason is officially off and running, and the trade stoves are burning hot. There are many trade candidates on the market, but one who may or may not be available is forward Anthony Duclair of the Florida Panthers. Duclair, 28, was excellent for the President’s Trophy-winning Panthers last season, as he had 31 […]

The NHL offseason is in full swing and the trade market is up and running. Some teams figure to be very active on the trade market, and the Philadelphia Flyers will likely be one of them, with Travis Konecny potentially on the move. The Flyers unveiled “new” uniforms Tuesday morning, but those won’t be the […]

The Arizona Coyotes are buying out the contracts of both Zack Kassian and Patrik Nemeth, the team announced on Tuesday. “Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that forward Zack Kassian and defenseman Patrik Nemeth have been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out their contracts,” the team wrote on Twitter. Both […]

The Montreal Canadiens have inked forward Sean Monahan to a one-year extension deal, the team announced via the NHL’s official website. The contract is worth $1.985 million. Monahan is coming off just his first season with the Canadiens during the 2022-23 NHL campaign. In just 25 games in Habs threads, Monahan tallied six goals and […]

The Philadelphia Flyers will have a new look, beginning in the 2023-24 NHL season. The team unveiled their new sweet-looking threads Tuesday morning that “respect the past” and “represent the future,” according to the video they posted via the team’s official Twitter account. Respect the past. Represent the future. Details: https://t.co/RJoHlaxB3N pic.twitter.com/LyXvtXCvsV — Philadelphia Flyers […]

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill was one of the stars of the show for his team throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and with unrestricted free agency looming, it would be wise for the franchise to lock up the proven postseason performer. Hill reportedly wants to remain in Las Vegas if the two sides can […]

Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto hasn’t had the greatest start to his career. The 24-year-old entered the NHL as a first-round pick in 2017, and there was a bit of buzz around him for a moment. In 2021-22, he provided reason for encouragement. He scored a career-high 20 goals that season. Furthermore, he doubled his […]

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler is likely not long for Manitoba. After a less-than-ideal 2022-23 season, and a public spat with head coach Rick Bowness, the former Jets captain is probably playing elsewhere next season. In a way, Wheeler is a fascinating player to analyze as it pertains to a potential trade. He has a […]

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette is filling out his coaching staff after officially taking over behind the bench. And his latest addition to the team has a bit of history with the veteran bench boss. Former New York Islanders captain Mike Peca is expected to join the Rangers, according to Sportnet’s Jeff Marek. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup, which only means one thing. The on-ice hockey season is now officially over. However, the off-ice NHL season is only just beginning. Over the next few weeks, the NHL landscape will change drastically. Star players will be traded as they fail to come to contract agreements […]

The NHL offseason is now in full swing with the Stanley Cup Playoffs complete, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting time. Even before the entry draft and free agency in just over a week, trade talks have ramped up substantially in recent weeks. One of the most intriguing players in said trade talks […]