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Rangers Need to Add Another Forward This Offseason
The New York Rangers were one of the busier teams on July 1, as they made six signings and trades that will have an impact on their NHL roster going…
3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some…
Atlanta Arena Developer Encouraged by Recent NHL Expansion Buzz
An NHL expansion team in Texas is the clear frontrunner right now, but Atlanta, along with Arizona, is being considered according to reports, as Atlanta continues to push for a…
Breaking Down the Mammoth Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet
It took nearly a whole week for the Utah Mammoth to match the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, but with hours left before the deadline, it was…
Oilers Leadership Group Getting Blasted By Babcock Was Positive
The Edmonton Oilers weren’t expecting to be eliminated in round one of the playoffs last season. In fact, fans were hoping they could make another deep playoff run and have…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Larkin, Edvinsson & Carlsson Offer Sheet
As the offseason progresses, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has thrown a wrench into their plans to bolster the roster and compete…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Moving, Financial Space & Freedom to Act
The Vancouver Canucks have reached one of those interesting points in the offseason where the biggest questions are no longer just about who they’ll add. They are about what direction…
Canadiens’ Prospects Most Likely to Make the NHL Roster
The Montreal Canadiens made the most of their draft capital during the rebuild. Some of those selections have already become key pieces of the roster, others are nearing the NHL,…
Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Mitchell Stephens to a 2-Year Contract
On Wednesday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, announced they have re-signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a two-year contract. Stephens spent the first few…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck to Avs, Larkin’s List, Mammoth Match Offer Sheet
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Mammoth make a key decision on Barrett Hayton, the Carolina Hurricanes are once again linked to aggressive offer-sheet tactics, the Colorado Avalanche are…
Today in Hockey History: July 8
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 9 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry…
Winnipeg Jets and ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals End Affiliation
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals have ended their affiliation after three seasons. The Admirals announced the news on social media Wednesday morning. The Admirals, located in Virginia,…
Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey History
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the envy of the National Hockey League. They’ve got a phenomenal owner in Jeff Vinik, who put the brakes on disaster and painstakingly rebuilt the…
Success Rates of NHL Draft Picks
Throughout the history of the NHL draft, there have been generational players, late-round steals, high-pedigree busts, and even made-up players in the case of Taro Tsujimoto. When draft time rolls…
Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis
When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gruden & Bobrovsky’s Extra Incentive
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason has been about much more than simply changing the roster. The bigger story might be the organization trying to change how it operates. New general…
Hurricanes Rumored to Have Interest in Red Wings’ Edvinsson
While the Carolina Hurricanes have had a mostly quiet 2026 offseason, they have been linked to rumors over the last few weeks. Between trying to sign John Carlson and figuring…
Canucks News & Rumours: Davis & Hronek, Prospect and Veteran Building the Future
The Vancouver Canucks are at an interesting point in their organization. There is still plenty of uncertainty around what the next version of this team will look like, but one…
Maple Leafs Are Betting on Sergei Bobrovsky to Turn Back Time
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed a big part of their Stanley Cup hopes in the hands of a future Hall of Fame goaltender. When John Chayka took over as…
Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 Offseason: Next Steps After Draft & Free-Agent Frenzy
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 offseason got off to a busy start, drafting Swedish centre Viggo Bjorck eighth overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft along with six other players then…
10 Best NHL Contract Extensions Signed in 2026 So Far
The 2026 NHL offseason has been vastly different from several other offseasons. With a weak free-agent pool, an increasing cap, and several trade candidates, there were tons of moves made…
How the Oilers’ Offseason Decisions Affect Their AHL Prospects
A flurry of moves to start the new league year means an abundance of decisions ahead for the Edmonton Oilers. They have a full roster of NHL talent, but we…
LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko
It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a…
Penguins Need a Real Plan for Ville Koivunen
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to give up on Ville Koivunen. That would be too easy, too reactionary and probably too soon. But they do have to make a…
2 Bruins Trade Chips GM Don Sweeney Could Leverage for Assets
Free agency began on July 1, and NHL teams are hurriedly making moves to outdo their competition this season. The Boston Bruins signed right-handed defenseman Connor Clifton, bringing him back…
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