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The Dallas Stars are entering a new era under recently-hired head coach Peter DeBoer following his exit from the Vegas Golden Knights. After a first-round playoff exit against the Calgary Flames, the Stars moved on from Rick Bowness, and it appears that’s not the only significant change coming to Dallas. According to Frank Seravalli, defenseman […]

The St. Louis Blues were bounced by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs, but their path back to the postseason may become more difficult this offseason. While Vladimir Tarasenko overcame the odds and put up some prolific numbers in the 2021-22 campaign, it seems he is still upset with the […]

Vladimir Tarasenko was the St. Louis Blues’ lead points and goals contributor with 82 points and 34 goals in the regular season. He was also a huge reason for the Blues’ 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs run and recorded nine points and six goals in the Blues’ 12 postseason games. Despite all of his hard work […]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov was shockingly arrested in Russia in late June, and it appears he’s not the only NHL player caught up in the situation. Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov is reportedly wanted in Russia after allegedly purchasing a fraudulent military ID, according to Sport-Express. Upon hearing about the arrest of Ivan Fedotov, […]

The Colorado Avalanche just won their first Stanley Cup championship since 2001 and third in franchise history. They did so in impressive fashion, defeating the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. On Friday, the Avalanche took the first step in trying to repeat as champions themselves. They re-signed veteran forward […]

The San Jose Sharks made history on Tuesday, naming Mike Grier as the franchise’s new general manager. Grier is the first black general manager in NHL history. He joins his brother to hold that level of responsibility of a professional franchise. His brother, Chris Grier, has been the Miami Dolphins general manager since 2016. After […]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia last Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Shortly after his arrest, Fedotov was hospitalized for stress-induced gastritis (per the Moscow Times). According to PhillyHockeyNow, Fedotov is now in the Arctic as a member of the Russian Navy. The news outlet reports that he was […]

Marc-Andre Fleury is still getting lots of attention, even at this stage of his career. The veteran NHL goaltender, who last played for the Minnesota Wild, is about to hit the free-agent market, with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic floating the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be among those kicking the tires on […]

The San Jose Sharks are in the midst of some major organizational changes. The Sharks just fired head coach Bob Boughner after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign and are in the process of hiring a new general manager. It seems that process has come to an end, with San Jose set to make a historic hire. […]

The NHL free agency is less than a week away, and one of the most intriguing names to follow is Florida Panthers veteran Claude Giroux, who is reportedly being eyed by the Edmonton Oilers as a potential add in the event Evander Kane departs the team, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: One of those […]

Remember when Jake DeBrusk reportedly wanted to get shipped out of Beantown ahead of the 2022 NHL trade deadline? That’s now history, along with his desire to shed his Boston Bruins uniform for another uniform. According to Ryan Rishaug of TSN, DeBrusk has a change of heart and now wants to remain with the team. […]

At this point of his career in the NHL, it is obvious that Claude Giroux’s window to win a Stanley Cup as a key contributor is closing. His stint with the Florida Panthers in the second half of the 2021-22 NHL season was not able to give him the chance to kiss and lift the […]

The Edmonton Oilers scooped up Evander Kane last season amid his tumultuous exit from the San Jose Sharks. Kane played a critical role in the Oilers’ run to the Western Conference Finals, and he’s set himself up for a solid payday in free agency, for any team willing to take the risk on him, considering […]

Nazem Kadri finally won a Stanley Cup this season after years of falling short. The Colorado Avalanche star enjoyed a prolific postseason, during which he battled through thumb surgery in order to help his team win the title. Once the Stanley Cup celebrations die down, Kadri will have some crucial decisions to make regarding his […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning made the tough decision on Sunday to part ways with longtime defenseman and alternate captain Ryan McDonagh. The Lightning are reportedly sending McDonagh to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers as well as forward Grant Mismash. The trade was announced by the Lightning via Twitter. We have acquired […]

The Calgary Flames had a disappointing showing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a strong 2021-22 NHL regular season. Now, Calgary has some key decisions to make this offseason, highlighted by Johnny Gaudreau’s contract situation. Gaudreau is set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason, and while the two sides are reportedly motivated to get […]

On May 7, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a one-year, entry-level contract. According to Philly Voice, the 25-year-old was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Friday night, an ambulance transported Fedotov from the St. Petersburgh military commissariat to a hospital. According to Radio Free Europe, […]

The Winnipeg Jets are one of the last remaining teams in the NHL without a head coach. However, it looks like that is about to change. A team spokesperson has told The Canadian Press that Rick Bowness is “the person we’re focusing on as our next head coach.” The 67-year-old Bowness was most recently the […]

The San Jose Sharks are in an interesting position at this point in the NHL cycle. The league’s entry draft is less than a week away, yet the Sharks are without a general manager still to lead them through the process. And now, the team is without a head coach. The Sharks announced the shocking […]

After another remarkable season, the Tampa Bay Lightning came up just short of being 2022 Stanley Cup champions. The team fell to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the Finals, ending their hopes of winning back-to-back championships. Days later, the team continues to deal with the loss, while also looking ahead to the future. […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were unsuccessful in their quest to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, and now it’s back to the drawing board as they look to return to hockey’s biggest stage for the fourth year in a row. The Lightning face some difficult roster decisions this offseason, and without a lot of […]

The Colorado Avalanche are celebrating across the city of Denver on Thursday after winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup since 2001. Star forward Nazem Kadri couldn’t help but take a shot at the runner-up Tampa Bay Lightning during the Avs’ parade. The 31-year-old was seen wearing a hilarious t-shirt, poking fun at the controversial Too […]

The Nashville Predators have a big decision to make in the 2022 NHL free agency, and it’s one that involves a top player in the form of center Filip Forsberg. The forward is set to hit the free-agent market with the six-year extension deal he signed in 2016 $36 million with the Predators about to […]

While the NBA is so excellent at creating drama in its offseason, especially heading to and during the free agency period, the NHL would like to remind everyone that it is also very much capable of turning heads post-Stanley Cup Finals. Take for example the blockbuster trade that went down Wednesday, with the Minnesota Wild […]

The Winnipeg Jets are without a voice behind the bench following Paul Maurice’s resignation in December. Dave Lowry took over as interim head coach but was let go in May. It seemed as if former Stanley Cup champion Barry Trotz was the favorite to take the reins in Winnipeg. However, the veteran coach has decided […]

The Colorado Avalanche have finally climbed back atop the NHL mountain. They captured the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001 and only the third time in franchise history. Colorado defeated the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to do it, making it that much more impressive. The Lightning […]

The Los Angeles Kings have pulled the trigger on the first big trade of the 2022 NHL offseason. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Kings have agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Wild that will send star forward Kevin Fiala to Los Angeles in exchange for the Kings’ 2022 first-round pick as […]

Summer is upon us and the state of California certainly has its perks during this time of the year. What California does not have is legalized sports betting. Sports fans and betting fanatics are looking to the November ballot so they can vote on measures that could bring California sports betting to their state. If […]

The Boston Bruins shocked the hockey world when they announced the departure of head coach Bruce Cassidy. Their former coach has since moved on, taking over with the Vegas Golden Knights, but Boston remains without a head coach. With the Stanley Cup playoffs now being over, the team can finally interview every possible candidate for […]

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2022 on Monday, and among the inductees were a trio of Vancouver Canucks legends. The iconic Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik, as well as longtime goaltender Roberto Luongo were among the five individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Daniel Alfredsson and women’s hockey […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning came ever so close to completing the coveted three-peat. After losing in six games against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, the Lightning will be looking to bounce back next season and make another push for a championship. The Lightning may be down right now, but they are […]

The Colorado Avalanche have finally won the Stanley Cup after a 21-year drought since the last time they hoisted the coveted trophy in 2001. While the players will surely spend the next week, or more, celebrating their hard-fought victory, the front office will be busy plotting out the next steps for the franchise. There are […]

Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning failed to pull off an incredibly rare three-peat feat in the NHL after losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, but that doesn’t mean the Bolts have lost a bit of positivity about their outlook in the 2022-23 NHL season. In […]

Cale Makar is already a legend in the Colorado Avalanche history after winning both the Stanley Cup with the Avs and the Conn Smythe Award as the MVP of the playoffs all in one go in 2022. Speaking of legend, a real one just shared an appreciative message to Makar after his unforgettable campaign. We […]

The Colorado Avalanche had to wait for more than 20 years to win the Stanley Cup again, but it took them less than one hour to dent it! In a rather hilarious epic fail for the Avs, forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel tripped on the ice while carrying the Stanley Cup trophy on his way to the […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were hoping to become the next dynasty in the NHL. They had won two straight championships and reached the Stanley Cup Finals for a third straight season. They were the first team to accomplish that since Wayne Gretzky and his Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. But this time, it ended in […]

Nathan MacKinnon is now a Stanley Cup champion for the first time in his career, and so as he and the Colorado Avalanche gear up for their celebrations, he wants his good friend Sidney Crosby to be ready. As MacKinnon shared to reporters after their incredible Game 6 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on […]

The Colorado Avalanche completed their incredible run in the NHL playoffs with a well-deserved Stanley Cup trophy. Even more amazing, however, they made history in the process. As ESPN Stats & Info noted, their Stanley Cup victory–the third ever in franchise history–saw them tie the record for the second-best win-loss mark in the postseason since […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have failed in their quest to win a third straight Stanley Cup. And head coach Jon Cooper’s message to Lightning fans was rather simple. Cooper’s coaching staff joined the 54-year-old coach at the post-game press conference following the loss. His coaching staff accompanied him when they won two consecutive Cups, as […]