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The Boston Bruins are having quite the day. After announcing that they had re-signed their star captain Patrice Bergeron this morning, they announced another big move just a few hours later. This time, it was David Krejci who was making his return to Boston, as the veteran center was signed to a one-year deal worth […]

The Boston Bruins offseason has been centered around trying to entice their captain Patrice Bergeron to not retire and come back for another season with the B’s. Those efforts finally paid off this morning, when it was announced that Bergeron had decided to return to the Bruins on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, ensuring Boston’s […]

The Edmonton Oilers made a major upgrade in net last month, signing free agent Jack Campbell to a lengthy contract. Campbell is 30 years old and had spent the last two and a half years with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This past season, Campbell managed a .914 save percentage in 49 games with Toronto. His […]

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Evander Kane to a four-year contract ahead of free agency last month. Kane joined the Oilers part way through the season, after his contract was terminated by the San Jose Sharks. He posted great numbers in his time with Edmonton, with 22 goals and 39 points in 43 regular season […]

The Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators completed a notable goalie-for-goalie trade last month. In the deal, the Wild sent veteran Cam Talbot to the Senators, in exchange for Filip Gustavsson. Below, we take a look at how the trade breaks down for each team. Minnesota Wild After the Wild re-signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, it seemed […]

Jonathan Huberdeau will be under the team control of the Calgary Flames for years to come. That’s after the Flames signed Huberdeau to a massive eight-year deal that is worth $84 million, as reported too by Dan Rosen of NHL.com. This comes just weeks after the Flames saw two of their brightest stars in previous […]

The Edmonton Oilers are bringing back forward Kailer Yamamoto after the two sides agreed to a two-year deal worth $6.2 million. With Yamamoto signing another contract with the Oilers, he has avoided arbitration and also ensured that he can still skate alongside arguably the best player on the planet right now in the form of […]

The rumors of Stanley Cup champion forward Nazem Kadri going to the New York Islanders this offseason is gaining more traction by the day, but if the Isles are to really acquire the veteran, they will have to make some moves on their roster to accommodate the financial obligation that comes with such a transaction, […]

It once looked as though the Minnesota Wild will play the 2022-23 NHL season without their best player, Kirill Kaprizov, after news that the forward was stopped from leaving Russia earlier this summer because of alleged possession of a fake military ID in 2017. However, it appears that Kaprizov will be fine after all, with Michael […]

The Anaheim Ducks have made a big splash before NHL Free Agency concludes. The team signed defensive standout John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million deal on Friday. He was the top defenceman on the market. Via Kevin Weekes: **Breaking News** 🚨📰I’m told the ⁦@AnaheimDucks⁩ are closing in on a 1Yr Contract in neighborhood of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are evidently heading into a rebuild. They traded away Myles DeBrincat, Brandon Hagel, and Kirby Dach already this summer and have hinted at a “five-year-plus” plan to get this franchise back into contention again. But, they still have two veterans in Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. While Toews hinted at a possible […]

The San Jose Sharks announced on Thursday that they will be retiring Patrick Marleau’s jersey next season. It will be the first time in franchise history that San Jose has retired a player’s number, according to The Athletic. The ceremony is expected to be held sometime in February during the upcoming NHL season. No one […]

Kaapo Kakko’s future with the New York Rangers has been cleared up after the former No. 2 overall pick agreed to a two-year extension with the club, the team announced Thursday. The Rangers will pay Kakko an average annual value of $2.1 million over the course of his new deal, keeping the young Fin in […]

It’s pretty clear the Chicago Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode. They’ve already traded Myles DeBrincat, Brandon Hagel, and Kirby Dach this summer. But, despite cleaning house, the Blackhawks still have Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane around, two veterans of the franchise. Toews will see his eight-year deal end next summer and he can’t be […]

NHL veteran Bobby Ryan continues to have issues with substance abuse and it took another toll on him on Monday when he was arrested for being publicly wasted at the Nashville airport. Ryan allegedly stole a couple of items from a store and eventually put them on a nearby counter before strolling into a bar […]

In a somewhat surprising twist, the Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin ahead of free agency earlier this month. There was an interesting series of events leading up to Malkin signing an extension with the Penguins. Heading into the offseason, it seemed like the two sides were going their separate ways. There seemed to be quite […]

On Friday night, the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames came together on one of the biggest trades in recent NHL history. The two teams swapped 100+ point wingers as the identities of both teams changed drastically. The Panthers traded Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick to the Alberta-based franchise […]

The Florida Panther made headlines a few days ago by trading for former Calgary Flames standout Matthew Tkachuk. The franchise shipped off Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar in exchange for the 24-year-old. Upon arriving in Florida, Tkachuk agreed to an 8-year deal worth $76 million. He is coming off the best year of his career […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up forward Rickard Rakell to a six-year, $30 million contract ahead of free agency during the 2022 NHL offseason. Rakell is 29 years old and was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline. In exchange, the Penguins dealt Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, and a future second-round pick to the […]

The Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers shocked the NHL world when they agreed to a blockbuster trade centered around Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau. The unprecedented deal, which was the first sign-and-trade in NHL history, saw Tkachuk agree to an eight-year, $76 million deal with the Panthers. Now, the Flames are hoping to lock down […]

The city of Columbus should be having a parade after winning the Johnny Gaudreau sweepstakes in the offseason. Unsurprisingly, Columbus Blue Jackets star forward Patrik Laine is also on a high following Johnny Hockey’s decision to sign with the team. When he got the news that Gaudreau has inked a deal with the Blue Jackets, […]

Matthew Tkachuk recently informed the Calgary Flames that he would not sign a long-term deal with the franchise. On Friday night, the Florida Panthers stepped in. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Tkachuk has been traded to the Panthers. In return, the Flames receive Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a first-round draft pick. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were once a highly regarded organization. Breaking into the league in 2017, the team made shrewd moves that led to immediate, unprecedented success. Vegas made the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year in existence. They were three games away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. It seemed as if the Knights […]

The Seattle Kraken has had a busy offseason as the franchise is doing everything possible to formulate a competitive roster. It should be a fun season with a ton of new faces on the team. On Friday, the organization made another big move with the Columbus Blue Jackets to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand. Seattle provides a […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to terms with All-Star Patrik Laine, bringing back the forward on a four-year, $34.8 million contract. He will be a cap hit of just under $9 million per season. It’s a stiff price to pay, but likely worth holding onto one of the premier talents in the NHL. The […]

The San Jose Sharks have had a busy offseason so far, as the franchise is making major moves to the front office and coaching staff. They already made history in hiring Mike Grier as the general manager, as he’s the first black GM in league history. Now, Grier makes his first official move as he […]

The Calgary Flames’ offseason is in…well…flames. Having already lost star Johnny Gaudreau, who decided to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL free agency, the Flames appear to also be on the verge of parting ways with winger Matthew Tkachuk, who had already told Calgary earlier that he is not interested in […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs added to their goaltending group by acquiring Matt Murray from the Ottawa Senators via trade. Along with Murray, the Leafs received a 2023 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick. The Senators also retained 25 percent of the netminder’s salary and received nothing in return (future considerations). Let’s take a look at […]

The Philadelphia Flyers were always a long shot to win the Johnn Gaudreau sweepstakes in the 2022 NHL free agency. After all, they just didn’t have much financial flexibility to offer the enormous contract worthy of Johnny Hockey’s talent. And that failure to land Gaudreau got some strong reaction from frustrated Flyers fans who didn’t […]

The Calgary Flames are the talk of the 2022 NHL Offseason. Johnny Gaudreau is headed to the Columbus Blue Jackets after signing a shocking deal with the team in mid-July. Now, after much speculation, Matthew Tkachuk is also looking to be employed elsewhere this offseason. This is according to The Athletic, which reported that Tkachuk […]

Johnny Gaudreau’s decision to join the Columbus Blue Jackets shocked NHL fans. While he wasn’t expected to stick around with the Calgary Flames, the New Jersey Devils appeared to be the frontrunner for the young star. However, he’s off to Columbus after spending his first nine years in the league with the Flames. Johnny Hockey […]

Fans of the Calgary Flames are going through trying times. After losing one star forward in Johnny Gaudreau to free agency, another appears to be on his way out in Matthew Tkachuk. SportsNet’s Eric Francis reported on Tuesday that the Flames and Tkachuk are heading for an inevitable divorce. Francis later said that he expects […]

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 […]