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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 […]

The Philadelphia Flyers were dealt a brutal blow ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season as star center Sean Couturier is dealing with a highly concerning injury. According to Anthony SanFilippo, Couturier is suffering from a herniated disc in his back and will likely require surgery to repair the issue. Couturier figures to miss several months […]

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 […]