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The Buffalo Sabres are breaking records, but for all the wrong reasons. They just missed the playoffs for a 14th straight season, an NHL record by four full years. The Sabres did not make many impactful moves in NHL Free Agency. With the moves Buffalo made, if they are going to snap their playoff drought, […]

The Marco Rossi saga continues to drag on in the State of Hockey, and the young RFA forward remains without a new contract from the Minnesota Wild in the dog days of summer. Wild general manager Bill Guerin provided a non-update on contract negotiations with the 23-year-old earlier this week, and it’s clear the sides […]

It was a step back in 2024-25 for the Seattle Kraken, as they finished seventh in the Pacific Division. The front office brought in some solid new pieces this summer, such as the Kraken trading for Mason Marchment and signing Ryan Lindgren. Still, if the club is going to take the next step, they need […]

The Dallas Stars made the Western Conference Final for a third consecutive season this spring. This is quite the impressive feat, especially for a team in the West. It’s been over a decade since a team from the West made three straight trips to the Conference Finals. It was the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles […]

After the departure of his longtime teammate Mitch Marner, who joined the Vegas Golden Knights, Auston Matthews, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, broke his silence. The Leafs center made his first public remarks during the Hockey Night in Brampton charity event on Wednesday, recognizing how important Marner was to him and to the team. […]

After being accused of failing to report on the start date of his mandatory military service, Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars is facing a legal issue in Finland that could cost him nearly $100,000. The Finnish right wing is at risk of a significant fine due to his absence. Rantanen, 28, was scheduled to […]

The New Jersey Devils fell in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey believed it had the roster needed to contend for the Stanley Cup this past season. However, injuries helped derail a promising season that ended in defeat at the hands of their division rival, the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils […]

The Anaheim Ducks have had an eventful offseason and are preparing for the 2025-26 season. Now, they look to contend for a playoff spot. Even still, there is a possibility the Ducks trade more players during the 2025-26 NHL season. With the 2025-26 season around the corner, there are still several Ducks trade candidates to […]

The Montreal Canadiens returned to the playoffs for the first time since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. They would fall to the Washington Capitals in the first round. The Canadiens still have a young core of players, led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Now, they look to make the next step […]

The Utah Mammoth have a new moniker, after spending last season as the Utah Hockey Club. Now, they look to make their first playoff appearance in Utah. The franchise missed the playoffs by just seven points in 2024-25, but with their offseason moves, combined with a few breakout players, a playoff berth could be on […]

NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and some quality free agents remain. The Buffalo Sabres chose to re-sign Devon Levi while also bringing in Alex Lyon, meaning James Reimer is looking for a new home. While only two goaltenders stay on the NHL roster, teams often need three netminders in a season. The 37-year-old […]

Coming off a successful 2023-24 season that saw the Vancouver Canucks finish first in the Pacific Division, there were high hopes for the team this past year. However, the season turned out very different than expected. The Canucks struggled, finishing the year with a 38-30-14 record, and missed the playoffs. As a result, it seemed […]

The San Jose Sharks endured yet another losing campaign in the 2024-25 NHL season, finishing at the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference while also making multiple trades along the way. One of the new players they brought in during the regular season was former Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, who was included […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning chose not to re-sign Luke Glendening after his contract expired this summer. NHL Free Agency started on July 1, and Glendening is still available for a team to bring in. The 12-year NHL veteran could be a valuable asset in the right situation. The American center was undrafted after spending four […]

Jack Roslovic is arguably the best free agent still available on the market in the dog days of summer — and the UFA has been linked to the Vancouver Canucks as a potential top destination over the last couple of weeks. It makes sense; Roslovic is an effective middle-six center, which is exactly what the […]

After nearly two full seasons away from the NHL, Milan Lucic, who has long signaled his desire to return to the league, will get his chance. The St. Louis Blues have signed Lucic to a professional tryout agreement. The former No. 50 overall draft pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2006 NHL Draft hasn’t […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason, as the Canes signed Nikolaj Ehlers in NHL Free Agency. While Ehlers is an established player in the NHL, the team also has players ready to breakout in 2025-26 as they look to get over the hump and make a run at […]

Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. On Tuesday, the official 44-man roster for orientation camp was released, comprising of all NHL players. Introducing the 44 players who will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp 🇺🇸 Details: https://t.co/lWC0ZT1AJc pic.twitter.com/16FT49FRgP — USA Hockey (@usahockey) August 19, 2025 Olympic Orientation […]

Sergei Fedorov is the only player who has ever worn jersey No. 91 for the Detroit Red Wings — and it’s going to stay that way. The franchise legend will have his number retired at a home game in January, the team announced in a video shared on social media on Tuesday. It will be […]

New EA NHL 26 Details on Be A Pro have arrived, showing off all the improvements to the mode and features that will change how you play it. From new media engagements, to . In case you’re new to the series, Be A Pro serves as the game’s player career mode, allowing you to focus […]

The Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. The front office did not make a lot of moves over the summer, as the Capitals were generally quiet in NHL Free Agency. This may not be an issue for their future growth, though. The club saw young players break out in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are open for business as the 2025 NHL offseason continues. Pittsburgh may legitimately be the only team in the league willing to sell. Every other team is either actively trying to contend or hesitant to tear things down to kick off a complete rebuild. Of course, Pittsburgh isn’t stripping this thing to […]

After winning the President’s Trophy at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Winnipeg Jets will be one of the top teams to watch out for this coming campaign. That’s despite the fact that they failed to reach the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. For one, the Jets have welcomed three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan […]

It’s been months since the Edmonton Oilers had another heartbreaking experience in the Stanley Cup Final, for the second year in a row and against the same team. The pain of the loss to the Florida Panthers, who defeated Edmonton in six games in the Finals rematch, still stings for Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner, but […]

The Buffalo Sabres have had brutal luck over the last several years. A lot of Buffalo’s failures are self-inflicted, to be fair. Buffalo has been stuck in a repeating rebuild cycle since the mid-2010s. However, this team came within a tiebreaker of breaking their long postseason drought in 2023. Instead of making the postseason, though, […]

NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and while the best players on the market have found new contracts, some solid players still remain available. These guys will fill depth positions for their new teams. One sneaky free agent who could make an impact late is Robby Fabbri. Robby Fabbri was selected No. 21 overall […]

Professional sports have become a haven for those seeking to escape, unwind, and enjoy some entertainment for a few hours. However, all too often, the athletes themselves come under fire from fans due to the amount of money they earn. Granted, the exorbitant sums of cash pro athletes make these days are borderline absurd. But […]

With training camp just around the corner, the 2025-26 season is coming up quick for the Minnesota Wild. As the team prepares to get back to the postseason, it is all hands on deck for the club. However, the team might be missing one key piece when it reconvenes. According to NHL insider Cam Robinson […]

After a second straight loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers’ roster will look a little different in 2025-26. The defense and goaltending units are nearly identical to the ones that helped the franchise march all the way to hockey’s ultimate series a few months back. But there are a couple of key […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed into a deep rebuild, even with Sidney Crosby still on the squad. They are looking to build through the draft and could be trading more veterans before the season begins. Fenway Sports Group is looking to complete a sale of the Penguins, and the Hoffmann family from Chicago has emerged […]

The New York Islanders made a lot of changes in the NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello, hired Mathieu Darche, and traded Noah Dobson. If they are going to compete for a postseason spot, which they did not earn last year, they will need some breakout candidates. The Islanders expect Matthew Schaefer to break out […]

The Chicago Blackhawks bought out the contract of TJ Brodie this summer, and the defenseman has yet to find a new home. With over 14 years of NHL experience, the blue liner could be an attractive option for a team late in NHL Free Agency. The Canadian was selected No. 114 overall by the Calgary […]

NHL Free Agency started on July 1, but some solid players have yet to find a new home. One of those is goaltender Ilya Samsonov. Some teams still have needs in goal, and could benefit from signing the Russian netminder late in free agency. Samsonov was the 22nd overall pick of the Washington Capitals in […]

The Detroit Red Wings want to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. However, they have failed to make the postseason in each of the last nine seasons. Moreover, they have sold at a fair few deadlines in recent memory. The team has the ability to take a step forward, but it’s certainly not a […]

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to contend in the 2025-26 season. Detroit has a good young core in place already. Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider are already stars. Simon Edvinsson is not far behind, either. Other young contributors include Marco Kasper, Albert Johansson, and Carter Mazur. And this is only the tip of the […]

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NHL offseason. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just hours before the draft. With a quiet free-agency period, expectations on the ice are low for their GM’s first season. The Islanders and GM Mathieu Darche […]

The Boston Bruins lost their way a season ago. This perennial playoff team struggled to put the puck in the net and fell all the way to last place in the Atlantic Division. It would seem that their days of playing well in the regular season and being a significant threat in the Stanley Cup […]

After being one of the best teams in the National Hockey League for the better part of a decade — and winning three Stanley Cups to prove it — it’s been a trying rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks have missed the postseason in each of the last five years, and finished dead last […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a move to shore up their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. Columbus signed a one-year deal with defenseman Daemon Hunt, per NHL.com. He is the last restricted free agent the club had to sign, after getting acquired in a trade. “Daemon Hunt is a good, young two-way defenseman […]