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The Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night, moving to 9-5-4 on the season. As Ken Holland’s first season at the helm continues, one negotiation continues to hang overhead. But the GM insisted that there is no ill-will between Adrian Kempe and the Kings during the contract negotiations, […]

The St. Louis Blues could have a lot of things happening between now and the trade deadline if they don’t turn things around. It has been a disappointing start for last year’s surprise playoff team, as the shine of new head coach Jim Montgomery slowly starts to wear off. While General Manager Doug Armstrong won’t […]

The recent influx of contract extensions in the NHL would’ve led everyone to believe that the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Kempe would reach a deal in short order. There’s no reason why Kempe wouldn’t want to keep playing hockey in Los Angeles, and the other extensions served as a starting point for a potential […]

The Nashville Predators aren’t where they wanted to be in the second year of their all-in strategy. Steven Stamkos’ first year in Nashville was a flop, as he, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei signed a couple of big contracts before the 2024-25 season, which ultimately led to them being one of the worst teams in […]

The Calgary Flames are off to a hugely disappointing start in 2025-26, winning just four of their first 15 games and currently sitting dead last in league standings ahead of a home matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. If the team can’t right the ship, it could spell the end of veteran forward […]

It has been a brutal start for the St. Louis Blues and they are going to need a major turnaround if they are going to have a chance to earn a spot in the Western Conference playoff structure this season. After 15 games, the Blues have a troubling 5-8-2 record and they are in 15th […]

The Nashville Predators were one of the most disappointing teams of the 2024-25 campaign. After signing three big-name free agents, including Steven Stamkos, they finished with the third-worst record in the NHL. Now, they are off to another poor start with expectations to challenge the playoffs. But TSN’s Pierre LeBrun says any Steven Stamkos trade […]

It’s been a struggle in the early goings of the 2025-26 NHL season for the St. Louis Blues, who are in last place in the Central Division with a 5-8-2 record. If things continue on their present course, it won’t be long before several Blues players begin seeing their name arise in trade rumors. Brayden […]

The Carolina Hurricanes’ ongoing search for a high-impact forward has led them to the Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri, but a significant obstacle stands in the way. Carolina has been actively pursuing a top-line player since missing out on Mikko Rantanen and Mitch Marner last season. Yet Kadri, one of the most experienced centers on the […]

The Edmonton Oilers are about to have a very crowded house. With forward Zach Hyman and defenseman Alec Regula getting close to a return from the injured list, the Oilers are going to have to move players off of their roster in order to bring back two players who are important to head coach Kris […]

The Winnipeg Jets appear to be on the verge of securing a long-term contract extension with captain Adam Lowry. The 32-year-old center made his season debut on Tuesday after missing the first four weeks recovering from offseason hip surgery, and TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported that discussions between the team and Lowry are progressing […]

The St. Louis Blues are trying to turn their season around early, so they’ve decided to make a few changes to the roster ahead of their matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. It looks like Jordan Kyrou will be a healthy scratch for the first time since 2017, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. […]

This is not at all the kind of start the Minnesota Wild envisioned in 2025-26 after making Kirill Kaprizov the highest-paid player in NHL history over the summer. Despite winning two games in a row, John Hynes’ club is 5-6-3 and currently sitting 30th in league standings. That’s not satisfactory for general manager Bill Guerin, […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of many Eastern Conference teams hovering around .500 as the first week of November rolls on. With 15 points in 13 games, they have a great opportunity to make the playoffs, but need a hot stretch to get there. Flyers coach Rick Tocchet was brought in to help develop young […]

The Frozen Frenzy is a day where all 32 NHL teams play in conjunction with an ESPN whiparound. It was on Tuesday, October 28, for the 2025-26 season, the third year of the show. Following the NFL RedZone model, John Buccigross and Kevin Weekes show viewers as many goals as possible for eight hours. The […]

As the Chicago Blackhawks start the season strong, there have been big contracts signed by young players across the league. The Utah Mammoth signed Logan Cooley to an eight-year deal worth $10 million per season. As the third-overall pick from the 2022 season signs a deal, the attention is beginning to turn to the top […]

The New York Rangers are looking to have a better season than last year, and they have started 5-5-2. It’s still early, but if they can’t keep up the form to stay competitive as the year continues, a lot can change. One of those things is the future of Artemi Panarin, who is looking for […]

The New York Rangers are one of the worst teams in the NHL this year. The Rangers’ defense has already been called out for its poor performances in 2025-26. The team made a blockbuster trade last season to bring in now captain JT Miller, and after the poor start, the front office may be making […]

The Colorado Avalanche continued their electric start to the season with some off-ice news on Thursday, signing Martin Necas to an extension. Reports from the offseason indicated that the two sides were far apart in negotiations before the puck dropped. But now, just 11 games into the season, he is locked in for eight years. […]

The San Jose Sharks are one of the most exciting teams in the NHL, but their offensively talented youth movement hasn’t translated to many wins, which is why they still have one or two more years of selling at the trade deadline and pursuing top draft picks. The Sharks currently sit near the bottom of […]

The Calgary Flames are off to a slow start in the 2025-26 season, and trade rumors are heating up for some of their veteran players, namely Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson. While Andersson’s rumors stem from his being in the last year of his deal, the Kadri rumors are somewhat surprising, considering he has four […]

The Calgary Flames are 1-6-1 to start the 2025-26 season heading into a Friday night matchup with the Winnipeg Jets. They have gotten solid play from second-year goalie Dustin Wolf, but cannot get into the win column. Calgary has the fewest goals per game in the league so far. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun says the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have worked hard to become a defensively tougher squad over the last couple of seasons. Their efforts have yet to translate to a Stanley Cup, as they fell to the Florida Panthers two years in a row, but the blue line has become an important component of this Connor McDavid and Leon […]

The New York Rangers are reeling after a historically bad start to the season on home ice — and general manager Chris Drury could already be considering making some changes. As Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday, the Blueshirts could be looking to move top prospect Brennan Othmann. “It’s early and most teams […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to sign one of the five defendants from the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial. After a lot of rumors surrounding the connection, they are bringing in a goalie. The Golden Knights have agreed to a PTO with Carter Hart, not an NHL contract yet. “Following the reinstatement […]

The Edmonton Oilers are 2-0-1 to start a 2025-26 season full of expectations. After a tight 2-0 win over the New York Rangers on the road, they are off to a nice start after a turbulent offseason. The Oilers re-signed Connor McDavid to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million per season, a significant discount. Edmonton […]

The Los Angeles Kings are ushering in a new era while saying goodbye to an old one in 2025-26. Ken Holland is the new general manager, overhauling their blue line and looking for improvements in the postseason. Meanwhile, Anze Kopitar is retiring after spending his entire career in the City of Angels. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

One of the more interesting storylines surrounding the New York Rangers as they embark on their first season under the leadership of new head coach Mike Sullivan is the future of forward Artemi Panarin. He signed a seven-year contract with the club back in the 2019 offseason. Panarin is now playing the final season of […]

The Montreal Canadiens are still fresh off a huge move off the ice, as they recently inked Calder Trophy-winning blueliner Lane Hutson to an eight-year contract extension that comes with an annual average value of $8.85 million. But the Habs appear to be eyeing a couple more extensions, albeit ones that concern front office personnel, […]

The Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins are both 2-0 to start the 2025-26 NHL season, and the teams could soon be linked in a trade. Although Evgeni Malkin has spent his entire NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, it seems as if the longtime alternate captain will not make it to the end of his […]

The Minnesota Wild made a big move and signed Kirill Kaprizov to a contract that made him the highest-paid NHL player for next season. Kaprizov is set to carry a cap hit of $17 million on his eight-year, $136 million contract, which is beating out the likes of top players such as Kyle Connor, Connor […]

The chances of Martin Necas remaining with the Colorado Avalanche beyond this season appear increasingly slim. The winger, who was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina, has emerged as one of the top names in what is shaping up to be a dramatically reshaped NHL 2026 free-agent class. Several league […]

The Winnipeg Jets are defending their Presidents’ Trophy win as the top regular-season team as the 2025-26 campaign begins. After Connor Hellebuyck’s MVP season, they have playoff expectations once again. And an offseason question left lingering could be answered in the coming days. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Jets are closing in on a […]

The Montreal Canadiens just made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and now look to make a run in the 2026 NHL playoffs. Lane Hutson is coming off winning the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the NHL. He is scheduled to become a restricted free agent next summer. Now contract talks […]

The Utah Mammoth come into the 2025-26 NHL season with high expectations. After scaring the playoffs in their inaugural season, they made some solid offseason moves and have a mascot now. The Mammoth signed JJ Peterka to a long-term extension after trading him, but also tried to get center Logan Cooley on a big contract […]

Although the Carolina Hurricanes were considered the frontrunners to sign free agent forward Michael McLeod following his reinstatement into the National Hockey League, that no longer seems to be the case. As The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported late on Thursday night, the Canes are not interested in any of the former players recently exonerated in […]

Kirill Kaprizov just signed a record-breaking contract with the Minnesota Wild. Now, attention has turned to the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid’s contract extension. McDavid could be receiving less money per year than Kaprizov, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “He can command whatever he wants in his next contract. It’s a blank cheque […]

The Montreal Canadiens finally made the postseason for the first time since 2021 last season. They pushed in their chips in the offseason, trading two first-round picks for defenseman Noah Dobson. And the Canadiens already have a defenseman with a bright future, as Lane Hutson enters his second season after winning the Calder Trophy. The […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into another season with Stanley Cup expectations. Mitch Marner joined the squad, which could create an elite two-way line with Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. But they are still looking for a goaltending improvement before the season begins. After he was acquitted in the Hockey Canada trial, the Golden […]