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Grading the Sabres’ Trade for Ducks’ Zellweger
The Buffalo Sabres continue to be active ahead of tonight’s NHL Draft. Earlier this week, they sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall…
Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short
For years, Rick DiPietro has been considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, and it’s hard to argue against it. Selected first overall in 2000 by the…
The Sedin Twins and the 1999 NHL Entry Draft
June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, was the day of the NHL…
St. Louis Blues: Revisiting the Pavel Buchnevich Trade
With another NHL season underway for the St. Louis Blues, it’s time to look back on the Pavel Buchnevich trade that general manager Doug Armstrong pulled off prior to the…
Seth Jarvis’ Injury Creates Perfect Opportunity for Hurricanes to Audition Bradly Nadeau
As the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes turn their attention to next season, many are discussing what might happen this offseason. The biggest question mark is Seth Jarvis‘ lingering injury.…
Capitals News & Notes: Trade Winds Bring Changes to Washington’s Roster Before 2026 NHL Draft
After the blockbuster acquisition of Jordan Kyrou and the sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch earlier this week, the Washington Capitals enter the 2026 NHL Draft weekend tied with four teams for…
Mike Reilly Could Add Veteran Depth to the Penguins Defense
The Pittsburgh Penguins have some work to do on defense this offseason. They are more than likely not re-signing Ryan Shea, and that is going to leave a hole. Shea…
Senators’ Biggest Needs Ahead of Free Agency
Even though there have already been 18 trades since the completion of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason is officially underway, beginning tonight with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft…
What a Kraken Trade Package for Jason Robertson Could Have Been
The NHL has been buzzing with trades ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, but nothing has rocked the Seattle Kraken more than the news on Thursday when Elliotte Friedman reported that Dallas…
Canucks News & Rumours: The Core, the Contracts & the Questions?
There’s a certain feel to the Vancouver Canucks right now that’s a little different than your classic “tear-it-down” offseason chatter. The word rebuild gets tossed around, sure, but the actions…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Hiller, Stolarz, Rielly & Knies Questions
There are NHL offseasons when everything feels mapped out by this point in June. The big decisions are made, the coaching staff is aligned, and the roster picture is mostly…
Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Guide & Predictions For First 2 Rounds
We are only hours away from the Vancouver Canucks adding at least two new blue-chip prospects to their farm system through the 2026 NHL Draft. If they can somehow pull…
NHL Rumors: Robertson Nixes 2 Trades, DeBrincat Move, Canadiens Calling, McTavish Trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs calling the Red Wings about Alex DeBrincat? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are aggressively exploring the market ahead…
Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 4.0: Round 2 Trade-Up
The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here. As of writing, the Philadelphia Flyers have the following draft picks: No. 21, No. 53, No. 136, and No. 213. What’s in store…
Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it’s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless there…
Sabres Need A Good Strategy Going In To The 2026 Draft
The Sabres find themselves in a very unique position right now. As the 2026 NHL draft takes place later today, they will hold both the 4th overall, and 20th overall…
3 Bounce-Back Trade Targets the Canadiens Should Consider
One thing Kent Hughes has shown during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens is that he isn’t afraid to bet on talent. The acquisition of Kirby Dach…
Today in Hockey History: June 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…
Devils’ Goalie Options if Jacob Markstrom Gets Traded
It looks like this offseason will bring drastic change for the New Jersey Devils. Last summer, the organization made a few roster cuts, attempted to add veteran scoring, and re-signed…
Stars Analyst Suggests Off-the-Wall Blockbuster Trade Involving Knies & Robertson
Do you remember a Stanley Cup Final as overshadowed by the goings on of the teams that started golfing months before the trophy was ever lifted? Between trades, rumours, and…
Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk Trade Could Lead to Goaltending Bind
The Florida Panthers wait for the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend and the start of free agency on July 1. After watching the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, they…
3 NHL Draft Takeaways From Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell’s Press Conference
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was grilled as expected on Thursday about the status of Norris Trophy winning defenseman Zach Werenski. That will sort itself out in time as…
Windsor Spitfires Sign 2024 OHL Fifth-Round Pick Sam Wathier
The Windsor Spitfires’ busy offseason continued on Thursday with a long-awaited check off their list. After a two-season wait, the club finally signed a highly-touted defenceman. For Spitfires’ general manager…
Hurricanes Announce Preseason & Prospect Development Schedules
It seems like the other day that the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but the NHL machine doesn’t stop, even in the offseason. Ahead of the upcoming 2026…
Canadiens’ 2026 Draft Storylines to Follow
The last time the NHL Entry Draft was hosted in Buffalo was 2016. Back then, the Montreal Canadiens arrived under a cloud of existential dread, still recovering from a season…
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