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Bob Goodenow was one of the most influential leaders of the NHL Players Association during one of the most volatile periods in the relationship between the league and its players. He died Saturday at the age of 72. Goodenow served as the Executive Director of the NHLPA from 1992 through 2005. He was the leader […]

The Chicago Blackhawks believe they have taken a significant step towards securing their goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to a 3-year, $17.49 million contract. Chicago's Knight in shining armor. 🙅‍♂️ Spencer Knight has signed a three-year deal with the @NHLBlackhawks! pic.twitter.com/2R9jm7ht5a — NHL (@NHL) September 13, 2025 Chicago’s goaltending situation has mirrored the team’s […]

Roughly two-and-a-half months after being selected No. 1 overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer hit the ice for the opening of the team’s rookie camp on Thursday. It was the young defenseman’s first time on the ice with the National Hockey League organization — and he’s ready to […]

The Buffalo Sabres have placed director of player development Adam Mair on administrative leave after he was arrested last week in Rochester, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Three children were in the car. He was charged with three felonies and three misdemeanors, per WGRZ’s Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, which include aggravated driving […]

The Los Angeles Kings brought in Corey Perry to help shore up the forward depth this summer — but the team will have to endure without the veteran for at least the first month of the campaign. Perry was injured on Friday while taking part in a training skate with his new team. The ailment […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off an important offseason that saw the team add the biggest free agent available. The team acquired Mitch Marner via sign-and-trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs just before free agency was set to open. Marner is coming off a 102-point season and is poised to be part of the […]

Kyle Davidson took care of some business early for the Chicago Blackhawks when he re-signed Spencer Knight to a three-year contract extension on Saturday morning. The pact will carry an annual cap hit of $5.83 million. It’s the second significant extension for the Blackhawks this summer, as they also locked in Frank Nazar earlier in […]

It’s been two full seasons since three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews has laced up the skates and played in a National Hockey League game — and the veteran admitted it’s going to take some time to get back into the routine. “Sometimes you don’t remember what skate you put on first, but then once […]

Long-time NHL goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is going home to where his career began. Fleury recently agreed to a tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Stanley Cup champion says he’s going to enjoy one last ride, and literally one last game, with his old teammates Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin. “I wanted to […]

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie. Wolf’s performance earned the Flames goaltender a long-term contract extension, in fact. Overall, the 2024-25 season is one Calgary hopes to build upon in the coming […]

The Los Angeles Kings were active in NHL Free Agency this season as they look to compete for a Stanley Cup. One signing that grabbed a ton of headlines was veteran forward Corey Perry. Perry signed a one-year contract this summer after spending a year and a half with the Edmonton Oilers. Perry is expected […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made multiple massive moves in the offseason to try and get over the postseason hump. Nikolaj Ehlers is the prized free-agent pickup, as he immediately became their top-line winger. But a trade they made represents the best battle to watch this fall. The training camp battle to watch for the Hurricanes is […]

No team may have ever been under as much pressure as the Edmonton Oilers are right now. They have a short amount of time to prove to Connor McDavid that the best choice for his future is with their organization. If they aren’t able to do that, then McDavid could be out the door when […]

The “Core Four” jokes ended this offseason when Mitch Marner took his talents to the Vegas Golden Knights. Only Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares remain to get the Toronto Maple Leafs over the hump. The question people could ask is how they’ll do it without their regular season points leader from last season. […]

It’s no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are looking to upgrade their top-six — at 2C specifically — although the market at the position has been notoriously slow all summer long. But with training camps less than a week away, that market is starting to heat back up. One player the Habs are reportedly interested […]

Minnesota Wild star winger Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turned down a NHL-record contract extension recently, but there doesn’t seem to be any panic surrounding his future with the team. On the other hand, people on the outside are worried about what that could mean for Kaprizov, and there have already been rumors floating around that he […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back one of their legendary netminders, Marc-Andre Fleury, after signing a professional tryout contract with the team. He will be playing parts of the team’s exhibition game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though there may have been some uncertainty, Fleury is not expected to go back on his retirement announcement. […]

The Minnesota Wild offered Kirill Kaprizov a historic contract, worth $128 million, which he turned down. That sent the NHL world into shock, as Kaprizov is one of many star players hitting unrestricted free agency next summer. Marco D’Amico of RG.org reported that Kaprizov turned down the contract in part because Edmonton Oilers captain Connor […]

The Winnipeg Jets have a lot of trophies to defend in 2025-26. They won the first Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history after securing the best regular-season record. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck won his third career Vezina Trophy and first Hart Trophy as league MVP. He spoke with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen about expectations coming off an […]

The Vegas Golden Knights head into another season with Stanley Cup aspirations. After a disappointing second-round exit last year, they have reloaded for a run at their second championship. Next summer could be an interesting one in Vegas, as one of their prized acquisitions hits free agency. Golden Knights center Jack Eichel spoke about playing […]

The Buffalo Sabres have watched the Stanley Cup Playoffs at home for the last decade and a half, testing their fan base’s patience and mental health. September free agency signings do not typically prove to be impactful season-defining additions, but general manager Kevyn Adams clearly thinks the roster needs more reinforcements. He scooped up veteran […]

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial has ended, with all five defendants declared not guilty. They were all in the NHL before the charges were filed, and now the league had to decide on their eligibility. After reviewing the case and the NHLPA getting involved, they will be reinstated. Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, […]

The worst team in the NHL last season, it’s clear that the San Jose Sharks’ focus is on the future. GM Mike Grier has kept the organization on track through a rough rebuild. Some glimmers of sunlight are visible at the end of the tunnel, and this upcoming season should bring a lot of growth […]

Mike Matheson has been a staple on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old posted a career-high of 62 points over a full 82-game slate in 2023-24, and he’s been on the top pairing for his entire tenure. But with Matheson’s contract set […]

The Edmonton Oilers are once again at the center of attention. It is not just because of their chase for the Stanley Cup. Prime Minister Mark Carney turned heads with a lighthearted but pointed remark about Oilers star Connor McDavid and his looming contract decision. In a recent statement, Carney connected Canada’s economic challenges to […]

The Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs last year and made a ton of changes in the process. JT Miller and Rick Tocchet are gone, but there are still expectations in Western Canada. Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has two years left on his contract, with speculation that he will join his brothers Luke and Jack on […]

It could be a challenging year for Pittsburgh Penguins fans. Rumors are running rampant that Sidney Crosby might eventually leave the team, and Evgeni Malkin could also be in his final year. The Penguins’ 2025-26 training camp will reveal a lot about where this team is heading, if it isn’t already clear enough. The Penguins, […]

Rick Tocchet will have no small task in bringing the Philadelphia Flyers back from the depths of John Tortorella’s disaster. Things went south quickly for Torts last season, which led to him and the organization mutually parting ways. The Flyers delved into their history to hire one of their former players, Tocchet, who hopes to […]

The Minnesota Wild lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights last year. They entered the offseason with one big question that remains unanswered. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov declined a $128 million deal, but general manager Bill Guerin is remaining confident. He spoke with Joe Smith and Michael […]

The Winnipeg Jets made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, losing to the Dallas Stars in the second round. It was a great season that saw them win a Central Division title and the Presidents’ Trophy. But struggles met the squad in the spring once again. With the 2025-26 season coming, our bold predictions for […]

Kirill Kaprizov could’ve been the highest-paid NHL player if he had accepted the Minnesota Wild’s rumored contract offer. However, the Russian superstar had no interest at this time in committing long-term to the organization. “Sources say #mnwild superstar Kirill Kaprizov’s camp turned down an extension offer,” Frank Seravalli reported on social media. “Believed to be […]

Over the last decade, the NHL has expanded by two teams to its current total of 32 teams. The Vegas Golden Knights (2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (2021-22) are the latest members of the NHL fraternity. However, the talk of expansion has not ceased, as many cities and prospective ownership groups eye their own entry into […]

Comebacks are a part of what makes sports special, and Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane recently spoke about former Chicago Blackhawks teammate Jonathan Toews’ return to the NHL. Toews has not played since April 2023 due to he effects of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and a battle with COVID-19. The 37-year-old inked a […]

Connor Bedard doesn’t seem too concerned about his contract extension talks with the Chicago Blackhawks. It shouldn’t be surprising that the stoic budding superstar is taking a calm approach to the talks. The media surrounding the Blackhawks will make it seem like the lack of an extension is a concern. However, Connor Bedard knows that […]

The Montreal Canadiens jumped way ahead of schedule in 2024-25 when they surprisingly made the playoffs. It was a season full of highs and lows, but they caught fire and snuck into the last spot in the East. It was a quick exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals, but the experience their young […]

The New Jersey Devils were bounced in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last year. They made the postseason despite a season full of key injuries. Forward Jack Hughes was among those injured, but he should be ready for the new season to begin. The Devils star was asked […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to improve on their finish in the last two seasons. In both 2023-24 and 2024-25, the Lightning’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers, who went on to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. So, it’s safe to say that Tampa Bay’s primary goal is […]

The New York Islanders underwent some significant changes this offseason, both in the front office and on the ice. Lou Lamoriello was fired from the general manager post, and Mathieu Darche was hired. He proceeded to trade Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens and draft first overall on the same day. Now, everyone will be […]

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is over, finding all five defendants, including Carter Hart and Alex Formenton, not guilty. All five players have played in the NHL, but were deemed ineligible to play when the charges were filed. After the not-guilty verdict was handed down, the NHL said it would review the findings before […]