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The Edmonton Oilers (14-11-6) are ready to see what their new goaltender can do. Tristan Jarry, the man who could be the franchise’s biggest X-factor in the short-term, is expected to start in net for Saturday’s showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-5), at least based on the photo that NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently […]

The Minnesota Wild made a huge statement with their decision to make the boldest move of the current season when they traded for Quinn Hughes Friday night. It was not an easy move for general manager Bill Guerin, but it was one that he considered a necessity if the Wild were going to join the […]

There were two major trades in the National Hockey League on Friday, starting with the deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers involving goaltenders Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The Oilers traded Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick to the Penguins for Jarry and forward Sam Poulin. For Edmonton, they’re hoping […]

The Vancouver Canucks explored the market hard before the Quinn Hughes trade, and the picture is now clear. The Minnesota Wild ultimately won the sweepstakes, beating out a crowded field for the franchise defenseman. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, six teams submitted bona fide offers as Vancouver weighed trading Hughes, with the New […]

The Buffalo Sabres may be approaching a pivotal crossroads in their front office, as reports indicate internal conversations have begun regarding the future of general manager Kevyn Adams. According to Matthew Fairburn and Tim Graham of The Athletic, the organization has begun discussions about removing Adams from the GM role, though any formal decision is […]

The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks completed a blockbuster trade on Friday night. Minnesota acquired superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver in a deal that will be discussed at length for some time. Hughes, a free agent in 2027, did not immediately agree to a contract with his new team. To be fair, this was […]

The Vancouver Canucks officially turned the page on a franchise-defining era Friday night, finalizing a blockbuster trade that sent captain and Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. In return, Vancouver acquired center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium, and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, a major […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to overcome a bit of a slump. They have lost three of their last four games. And they are engaged in a fierce battle for one of the Western Conference Wild Card spots. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks will also be without superstar Connor Bedard as they try to pick up some […]

The New Jersey Devils’ forward lineup faces another challenge. Rookie forward Arseny Gritsyuk will miss the team’s back-to-back games this weekend with an upper-body injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Friday. Gritsyuk, who has been dealing with the issue since before Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, will sit out Saturday’s matchup against […]

The Minnesota Wild have swung a trade for Quinn Hughes that will be talked about for years to come. Minnesota acquired the former Norris Trophy winner on Friday night in exchange for four assets. Forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks in this […]

A seismic shift hit the NHL late Friday night as the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild completed one of the most notable trades in league history. In a franchise-altering move, Minnesota acquired Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes, while Vancouver received a massive return in the name of center Marco Rossi, along with winger Liam Ohgren, […]

The Minnesota Wild will have a new look when they take the ice Sunday afternoon. They completed a trade Friday night for All-Star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, and he will play for the team against the visiting Boston Bruins. Rumors of a potential trade for Hughes had been circulating for weeks, and […]

The hockey world saw a massive bombshell dropped out of nowhere on Friday night. The Vancouver Canucks traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for three players and a 2026 first-round pick. Minnesota officially announced the deal on Friday, bringing to an end one of the most talked-about trade storylines in the league. […]

Something was in the water on the West Coast of Canada on Friday, as both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers made trades that could change the course of their franchise. The Canucks stole the Oilers’ thunder by trading their captain, Quinn Hughes, in a blockbuster deal to the Minnesota Wild, receiving Zeev Buium, Marco […]

The Minnesota Wild weren’t on the shortlist of teams that could be a trade partner with the Vancouver Canucks for Quinn Hughes. However, in a move no one saw coming, the Wild acquired the former Norris Trophy winner in a deal reportedly including Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a first-round pick, according to Elliotte Friedman […]

It’d be insensitive to Tristan Jarry to say that the Edmonton Oilers need to add another goaltender after acquiring him from the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, sometimes the truth hurts, and the Oilers could be stuck with the same problem they’ve had for the past few years if they aren’t careful. There is the question of […]

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that they have secured rookie defenseman Joel Nystrom on a four-year contract extension valued at $4.9 million. The agreement carries an average annual value of $1.225 million and begins next season, running through the 2029–30 NHL campaign. Nystrom was set to become a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level […]

Losing Victor Hedman to an injury for any amount of time is concerning for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are currently leading the Atlantic Division. After taking a step back last season, Tampa Bay was back in fine form during the 2025-26 campaign, but will now be without its No. 1 defenseman for at least […]

Stuart Skinner isn’t just going to walk into the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and steal the starting job. The front office likely looks at Skinner’s experience in Edmonton and thinks that he will play with a massive weight off his shoulders in Pittsburgh. However, he’ll need to prove worthy of dethroning fellow goalies Arturs Silovs, Sergei […]

There are multiple reasons why the Florida Panthers bested the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final in each of the last two years, but the disparity in goaltender play has been the one that fans tend to focus on most. With desperation setting in, the organization has gone to considerable lengths to find a […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still not in a playoff spot despite bouncing back from their sluggish start to the season. Losing Mitch Marner has proven catastrophic for their offense already. One of the Maple Leafs’ trades to replace Marner was for Utah Mammoth forward Matias Maccelli. But Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that he could […]

The New York Islanders have been without first-year Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin for the last five games, as he’s been unavailable after having to nurse an injury. However, there’s good news to be shared on that front. Drouin was a participant in Islanders practice for the second straight day, and according to the man himself, […]

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, sitting at third place in the Metropolitan Division. On Thursday, they seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario with Bo Horvat’s injury scare. But even with injuries piling up, they still have a surplus of forwards. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says that the Islanders have been called […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a late lead on Thursday night, losing 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in overtime on home ice — and they lost one of their most important defensemen in the process. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who has managed 20 points in 30 games in 2025-26, exited the game after suffering a lower-body […]

As the Vancouver Canucks attempt to dig themselves out of the hole they have fallen into, the Quinn Hughes trade talks have only intensified. But some feel that the Canucks’ asking price for Hughes is a little steep, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. “This is what I am certain about. Vancouver has to get […]

It was not a good night at Bridgestone Arena, as the St. Louis Blues crumbled against the Nashville Predators. But it was a monumental moment for one player, as the Blues’ Hugh McGing scored his first career goal and talked about what a dream it was, according to Blues’ beat writer Lou Korac. “It felt […]

It was another blowout loss for the St. Louis Blues, this time, falling 7-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Following the Blues’ loss, Brayden Schenn ripped his team’s performance, according to Blues’ beat writer Lou Korac. “Soft … soft in front of our own net, soft in front of their net. Give good […]

The Winnipeg Jets finish a home stand with the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators coming up. When they play Ottawa on Prime Monday Night Hockey, they’ll be back in front of Canada’s audience without their best player. While Connor Hellebuyck has been out for the Jets, they have tumbled to the bottom of the standings. […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ long nightmare is over after finally acquiring a goaltender to replace Stuart Skinner. Or, is it? The goaltender they decided on was Tristan Jarry, with the Pittsburgh Penguins acquiring Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick in return. Sam Poulin was also part of the return for the Oilers. Jarry is […]

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to rewrite the record books in the National Hockey League — and The Great Eight reached a rare milestone in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. The 40-year-old, who recorded an assist on Connor McMichael’s opening goal, became just the second active player to […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 4-2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens, and they dealt with an injury to one of their key players during the game. Sidney Crosby took a shot during the game and took some time to get composed, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Pens Inside Scoop. “Sidney Crosby took a shot […]

Jacob Fowler’s dream is to follow in the footsteps of all the Montreal Canadiens’ great goaltenders before him and become the team’s leader. While it is earlier than most expected, making 36 saves in your NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins is a great start. For kids growing up in the United States in the […]

The Boston Bruins have been playing inspired hockey as of late, now winners of four consecutive games following a 6-3 victory over the struggling Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The B’s had both David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy in the lineup for the contest after the two key players have each missed time with injury. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a sluggish start to a season with Stanley Cup expectations. A lot of conversation has been around their goaltending duo, which has left a lot to be desired. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, they are in advanced talks to help fix that problem. The Oilers are closing in on […]

The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, 5-2, at home. They are 5-1 in their last six games, catapulting into third place in the Metropolitan Division. Islanders captain Anders Lee spoke with MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan about his four-point night and the blistering hot Isles. Islanders Captain Anders Lee on making a […]

Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi made NHL history on Thursday night, backstopping his side to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals. With the win, Bussi became the first goaltender in league history to win 10 of his first 11 career starts. In a clash of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams, Bussi […]

Nashville Predators star Steven Stamkos just reminded everyone again on Thursday why he is a two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner. Stamkos scored not one, not two, not three, but four goals in the Preds’ 7-2 beatdown of the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to the elation of the over 17,000 fans […]

The New York Islanders absorbed a significant injury blow during their game on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. In the second period of the contest, New York center Bo Horvat, playing in his fourth season with the Islanders, went down with an apparent lower-body injury while trying to battle […]

San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini is lighting up the NHL, and now he’s squarely in Team Canada’s sights for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. In his second NHL season, the 19-year-old has collected 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists) in 31 games, placing him third in league scoring behind only Nathan MacKinnon […]