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Detroit Red WingsInsane fact shows Red Wings' 'Yzerplan' in full effect

Detroit Red Wings fans rejoiced in April 2019 when team legend Steve Yzerman returned as general manager. Yzerman was instrumental in building the dominant Tampa Bay Lightning teams we’ve seen in recent years. He provided a source of hope for a team that was simply going through the motions under old management. To this day, […]

NHL2023 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: Pre-lottery predictions for Connor Bedard, more

The 2023 NHL Draft is slowly coming into focus as the regular season races to its conclusion. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently revealed the NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 8. As of now, we aren’t sure of the exact order of the 2023 NHL Draft. However, as the Connor Bedard sweepstakes begin […]

NHLWhen is the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery?

The 2023 NHL Draft takes place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 28 and 29. For teams in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, an even earlier date is marked on their calendar. The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 8, the NHL announced on Wednesday. ESPN will televise the event in […]

NHLConnor Bedard hypes up NHL fans with insane OT winner in World Juniors

Connor Bedard is the best NHL Draft prospect at the 2023 IIHF World Juniors. He’s outplayed some of the best NHL prospects at the tournament this year. On Monday, he proved why and likely cemented himself as the #1 overall pick in June’s draft. The 17-year-old Bedard broke three longstanding Canadian records against Slovakia in […]

NHLConnor Bedard and 3 cant-miss NHL Draft prospects at 2023 IIHF World Juniors

The 2023 IIHF World Juniors are underway from the Canadian cities of Halifax and Moncton. Eight hopeful nations will fight for global recognition as the best developing hockey nations in the world. There are many NHL prospects representing their nation their year. However, there are also a fair number of NHL Draft hopefuls looking to […]

NHL3 biggest losers from 2022 NHL Draft

The 2022 NHL Draft is in the books. After a frantic two days in Montreal, each of the 32 franchises will reassess their rosters to prepare for the commencement of free agency on July 13. A few teams added a ton of talent to their prospect pipelines. Their futures look a lot brighter now than […]

NHL3 biggest winners from 2022 NHL Draft

The 2022 NHL Draft is in the books. Months of hard work and tireless scouting have culminated in 225 players hearing their names called over the course of the last two days. Draft picks weren’t the only things happening on the draft floor in Montreal. A lot of big trades occurred as the 32 teams […]

Vancouver CanucksWWE's Kevin Owens crashes the NHL Draft to surprise a high-profile fan

Though he’s been notably absent from WWE‘s RAW over the past few weeks, likely in an attempt to skirt having to face-off against the Samson Brothers, Elias, Ezekiel, and Elrod, Kevin Owens still found time to get himself on television from his native country of Canada as, in a fun example of worlds colliding, the […]

Philadelphia FlyersFlyers trade 3 draft picks to Hurricanes for Tony DeAngelo

Night 1 of the 2022 NHL Draft is complete and Day 2 is underway. The Philadelphia Flyers are wasting no time and just acquired Tony DeAngelo and a seventh-round pick in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. In exchange, the Hurricanes received second, third, and fourth-round picks, which are spread out over the next three […]

New Jersey DevilsDevils acquire Vitek Vanecek in trade with Capitals involving draft picks

Another big NHL trade has occurred. This time, it involves the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have agreed to trade goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the Devils in exchange for the 37th and 70th picks in this year’s NHL Draft. Samantha Pell of The Washington Post has the details. TRADE: The Capitals […]

Detroit Red WingsRed Wings give Ville Husso 3-year deal after trading pick to Blues

The 2022 NHL Draft kicked off with the first round Thursday night. Ahead of night two, the St. Louis Blues traded Ville Husso to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a third round pick in the draft. The Red Wings tweeted the news Friday morning. UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired goaltender Villie Husso […]

Chicago BlackhawksThe future of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews after Blackhawks' bonkers day of trades

The Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild has officially begun. In a wild day of trades ahead of Thursday night’s NHL Draft, the Blackhawks dealt All-Star Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for the seventh and 39th picks in the 2022 draft, as well as a 2024 third-round selection. But they weren’t done there. Chicago then traded former […]

St. Louis BluesRUMOR: Vladimir Tarasenko could get traded to top Stanley Cup contender ahead of NHL Draft

St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko made quite a strong comeback in the 2021-22 NHL season, which greatly helped his stock in the trade market, and that’s leverage he definitely could use if he is still looking to get out of the team’s fold. Tarasenko has a no-trade clause on his contract, but according to […]

NHLFinal 2022 NHL Mock Draft

The 2022 NHL Draft is fast approaching as all 32 teams look toward the future. It’s a busy time for these franchises, as the league’s legal tampering period and free agency begin shortly after the draft concludes. The Montreal Canadiens hold the first overall selection in the draft after winning the league’s draft lottery. It’s […]

NBABill Simmons blasts NBA Draft process as NHL makes rule change

The Ringer’s founder Bill Simmons blasted the NBA regarding their handling of the draft lottery in response to a rule change from the NHL. Whoa, the NHL instituted a “nobody can win the draft lottery twice in 5 years” rule. I’ve been pushing for an NBA version of this for years. Why do we reward […]

Montreal CanadiensCanadiens wins 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, picking first in Montreal

Montreal Canadiens fans will have quite the night at the 2022 NHL Draft. The Canadiens have drawn the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this year, becoming the first city hosting the draft to pick atop the order since the Maple Leafs in 1985. The Canadiens are coming off a dismal season […]

Vancouver CanucksCoyotes, Canucks make blockbuster trade involving Oliver Ekman-Larsson, No. 9 pick

Friday has been the day for trades across the NHL. Now, the Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks are finalizing a deal that would involve the No. 9 overall pick in the NHL Draft and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The news first came out of the deal via John Gambadoro: Breaking Arizona Coyotes news – hearing Ekman-Larsson and […]

Los Angeles KingsKings' Quinton Byfield becomes highest-ever drafted black player at No. 2 overall at NHL Draft

Just two picks into the 2020 NHL Draft, history has already been made—and in a big way, at that. With the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings selected center Quinton Byfield, who has now become the highest-drafted black player in the history of the […]

New York RangersRangers select Canadian winger Alexis Lafrenière with No. 1 pick in NHL Draft

Although such a move hardly comes as a surprise, which is still somehow an understatement, the New York Rangers have officially selected Canadian winger Alexis Lafrenière with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Far and away considered to be the best all-around player in this year’s NHL Draft class, Lafrenière will […]

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