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The Colorado Avalanche are keeping one of their more important defensemen around for a couple more seasons after re-signing Josh Manson to a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension on Thursday, the team announced. “Josh has been an important member of our blue line since joining the team during the 2022 stretch run,” general manager Chris […]

The St Louis Blues made some significant changes this offseason. Pius Suter will help with their center depth. Logan Mailloux is now their top defensive prospect, and Jim Montgomery is starting his first full season. But the change fans will notice the most was made official on Friday. Blues’ longtime TV broadcaster Jim Kelly was […]

The Colorado Avalanche made a lot of moves this offseason after a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Extending Brock Nelson and trading Charlie Coyle made the biggest headlines, but one move could help the blue line. The Avalanche signed veteran Brent Burns to a one-year contract for his age-40 season. Was it the right team for […]

The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins have completed a trade in this NHL offseason. The Stars have traded Matt Dumba to the Penguins. This was a necessary trade for Dallas, but one that could have benefited both teams. Dumba was the seventh overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild. He would […]

The Vegas Golden Knights just keep on adding. Ever since their inaugural season ended in a Stanley Cup Final run, they have opened up a competitive window through trades and signings. They kept it up this summer, pulling off a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that just because Marner is there doesn’t […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning returned to the playoffs for an eighth straight season. They have lost in the first round for three straight years, falling to the Florida Panthers each of the past two campaigns. This past season, the major issue was defense in their series with the Panthers. Now, the Lightning need to make […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a trade involving former first-round pick Isaac Howard. The 2025 Hobey Baker winner could not agree on a contract with the Bolts. That sent him to Edmonton, where he is set to join the NHL team for his rookie season. Howard spoke with Derek Van Diest […]

It has been a quiet summer so far for the Chicago Blackhawks. Still, there should be hope in the Windy City. They have a young core of players, led by Connor Bedard. To get back into contention in the Western Conference, moves still need to be made. The Blackhawks need to make a trade in […]

Just days after veteran right winger Ryan Reaves called out some Toronto Maple Leafs fans for their criticism of star forward Mitch Marner — recently landed on the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade after spending nine years with his hometown team — he is heading elsewhere as well. The team is sending the 38-year-old […]

Two famous adversaries in the Atlantic Division emerge as possible landing spots for Pittsburgh Penguins offensive defenseman Erik Karlsson. The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators are reported to be interested in acquiring the veteran blueliner, which is generating chatter regarding a potential blockbuster trade. The Maple Leafs have taken a close look at […]

The San Jose Sharks picked up an intriguing free agent last week as Dmitry Orlov to is coming over from the Carolina Hurricanes. Orlov has been in the NHL for a long time as he started his career in 2011 with the Washington Capitals. Orlov was with the Capitals for a long time, but he […]

The Dallas Stars have been released from their salary cap issues. After the Mikko Rantanen contract hit the books and they signed Radek Faksa, they needed to move a piece out. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the few teams tearing it down to rebuild. The Stars and Penguins connected on a trade on […]

The Nashville Predators are coming off an extremely disappointing season. The Predators were one of the worst teams in the NHL in 2024-25. To remedy the situation, general manager Barry Trotz has already made multiple moves. Still, they need to make one more major trade this 2025 NHL offseason. Nashville has been active in the […]

The Seattle Kraken have missed the playoffs in three of their four seasons. That prompted them to make some big moves this offseason, firing head coach Dan Bylsma and moving general manager Ron Francis upstairs. New general manager Jason Botterill signed Ryan Lindgren, traded Andre Burakovsky, and is looking to do more. The Kraken could […]

The Winnipeg Jets were the top team in the NHL during the 2024-25 regular season, taking home the President’s Trophy. Still, they would fall to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs. Now, the Jets need to find offensive replacements for some lost key pieces. The best way to do that at […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost one of their core pieces during NHL free agency. Even though they got Nicolas Roy in a sign-and-trade, losing Mitch Marner will hurt their forward unit. The Maple Leafs are looking to add more in the late stages of free agency, namely forward Jack Roslovic. But David Pagnotta of The […]

After being eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, the New Jersey Devils have been looking to improve their roster. They have already made some solid moves this NHL offseason, but one more trade is in order to make this summer a success for the franchise. It has not […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the Nashville Predators had multiple early picks this time around. They would have three picks in the first round, while having five picks in the first 60. As general manager Barry Trotz has turned his focus to NHL Free Agency and the upcoming season, he may have also […]

The Florida Panthers are running it back after their second consecutive Stanley Cup title. That included re-signing Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad. Taking three of the biggest unrestricted free agents off the market was the win of the offseason for Bill Zito. But the Panthers made one more move, signing 2021 first-round pick […]

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the NHL last season. That earned them the second overall pick, which brought Michael Misa to town after a dominant junior career. San Jose did make some free-agent signings, bringing in Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg on the blue line. But the Sharks should make another […]

The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft. Overall, the Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class saw them get bigger and bolder. There were plenty of eyes on the Blackhawks’ […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the books, and there was a flurry of activity surrounding the big event. The San Jose Sharks have been rebuilding for several years, and they look like they are finally turning the corner after the 2025 NHL Draft. A glimmer of light is creeping through the darkness. Now, there […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. This year, they were just six points outside of a playoff spot, but still, it was a major step back from winning the Pacific Division in 2022-23. It was a tumultuous season for the Canucks this past campaign. They traded JT […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is officially behind us, and there were several interesting picks this season. Ultimately, many teams found the right player for their team’s needs, and some even found an absolute gem that may help them thrive for years to come. The Anaheim Ducks had 10 overall picks, including two from the first […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Florida Panthers.  The Leafs have made the playoffs nine straight years, but have not made it to the conference finals in that time. Adding to the woes of the offseason, the Leafs lost one of their top players. Now, general manager […]

The Dallas Stars returned to the Western Conference Finals for a third time in three seasons, but also lost there for a third straight year. This has led to offseason moves already for the Stars. They fired Pete DeBoer, making a change at head coach already this offseason. Still, Jim Nill has been able to […]

The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well. The Mammoth missed the playoffs by just seven points last year and have upgraded their roster to make sure they make it to the playoffs […]

The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs for a third straight season. While that is discouraging, they have draft capital, quality pieces in place, and cap space to make a change. While trades in the NHL can be difficult, the Flames have all the parts available to make a big one happen. The Flames have […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are not done with their offseasons yet. After both lost to the Florida Panthers on their way to a second consecutive Stanley Cup, both teams made changes this offseason. But on Tuesday night, the Oilers and Lightning connected on a trade that sent Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac […]

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cup titles. In recent years, they have mortgaged their future to make title runs. That included trading for Seth Jones and Brad Marchand this year and picking up Matthew Tkachuk three years ago. With Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad coming back, they are over the salary […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made it back to the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in the last three seasons, but were once again dispatched by the Florida Panthers. In an effort to get them over the hump moving forward, the Hurricanes have made a handful of notable additions to their roster, including the acquisitions […]

The Utah Mammoth are re-signing restricted free agent Jack McBain to a new five-year deal worth $21.25 million. On Monday, the Mammoth elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent. Less than 24 hours later, before a hearing took place, McBain and Utah struck a deal worth $4.25 million annually. “We are very pleased to […]

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to make another deep playoff run in 2025-26. They have won just one series since lifting the 2022 Stanley Cup, but still have the same elite core that won that title. General manager Chris MacFarland made some moves, but one move that Jared Bednar made has finished out the offseason. […]

The New Jersey Devils need to recoup some cap space this summer as they look to get key restricted free agent Luke Hughes locked up. And in that quest, top blue liner Dougie Hamilton could be on the move. As RG’s James Murphy reported on Tuesday, the 32-year-old has become a hot commodity on the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to try and rebuild for the 2025-26 campaign. Pittsburgh is reportedly taking calls for possible trades on forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, per The Athletic. Rakell is a player that the Penguins have shopped for awhile. The team was reportedly not pleased with what they would have received in return […]

The Minnesota Wild haven’t won a playoff round since 2014-15, and they were eliminated in Round 1 once again in 2024-25. This time, they fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. As the Wild try to move forward, they need to hit the trade market to improve their roster. The Wild have been […]

After a disappointing 2024–25 season, the Boston Bruins are working to turn things around with a flurry of offseason moves. One unexpected NHL Free Agency storyline links Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to trade rumors suggesting he wants out of Boston. But his agent quickly denied it, saying Korpisalo never asked to be moved. He still […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been working to upgrade their roster since being eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final for a second time in three years. While the Canes have already made some big moves, they may not be done yet and could still swing another big trade this summer. Carolina started […]

While the 2025-26 NHL season is still a few months away, expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks should be tempered. The team is currently riding a five-year playoff drought, and have missed the postseason in seven of the last eight years. Last season, the team finished 15th place in the Western Conference, managing an abysmal 25-46-11 […]