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Walker Duehr reflects on his two-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets
Fresh off signing a new contract, the South Dakota product reflects on his first season in Winnipeg and what's next.
Fully Committed To This Team
I can't predict the future in any way, but the image to the left could be what press conferences in Sunrise, Florida look like next season after the trade today that saw Brady Tkachuk acquired by the Florida Panthers where his brother, Matthew, plays. We already now that these two second-generation NHL forwards and brothers have combined to do a podcast , but now they set up their gear anywhere they want as they'll be playing for the same team for the foreseeable future. With a healthy team ne...
Breaking down the details of Jason Dickinson’s new contract
Jason Dickinson’s new contract with the Edmonton Oilers contains trade and movement clauses in each of the five years, salary cap resource website PuckPedia reported Sunday. The five-year deal, which carries a $4 million cap hit, also contains signing bonuses of $1.5 million in each of the first three years and $1 million bonuses in…
Today In NHL History - Stevens Hits Kozlov
On June 20th in 1995, New Jersey Devils defenseman Scott Stevens dealt a devastating blow to Detroit Red Wings forward Vyacheslav Kozlov in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, turning the tide of the game and series. The 2nd period collision sparked the Devils, turning a 1-1 tie into a 4-2 win and eventually sweeping the series 4-0 to clinch their first Cup. That's today in NHL history. * See
Today In NHL History - Brett Hull's No Goal
On June 19th in 1999, Brett Hull scored 5 minutes and 9 seconds into the third overtime period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals giving the Dallas Stars a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres and their first (and only) Stanley Cup. The goal remains the most controversial in NHL history due to a now defunct rule banning a player's skate from entering the crease before the puck as it appears Hull's
Today In NHL History - Konstantinov Limo Crash
On June 13th in 1997, heartbreak hit Hockeytown when a limousine carrying two members of the Russian Five and the Detroit Red Wings masseuse struck a tree six days after their first Cup win in 42 years. The crash left Vladimir Konstantinov and Sergei Mnatsakanov in a coma with severe head injuries. Both eventually awoke, Konstantinov suffering extensive brain and bodily damage and
Today In NHL History - Stevens Hits Kariya
On June 7th in 2003, defenseman Scott Stevens of the New Jersey Devils crushed Paul Kariya of the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals with an unpenalized late hit rendering the speedy winger motionless on the ice. Amazingly, Kariya returned to the game scoring a goal and finishing with three points and the first star in a 5-2 victory to force Game 7. Two nights later New Jersey won
Today In NHL History - Cam Neely
On June 6th in 1965, Cameron Michael Neely was born in Comox, BC. Blessed with the rare trifecta of size, talent and toughness, Bam-Bam Cam became the NHL's prototypical power forward. Selected 9th overall in the 1983 Draft, Neely spent three seasons with the Canucks before Harry Neale sent him to Boston on his 21st birthday with the club's 1987 first round draft pick (Glen Wesley) in exchange
Today In NHL History - McSorley's Illegal Stick
On June 3rd in 1993, the Los Angeles Kings were two minutes away from taking a 2-0 series lead against the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Finals when coach Jacques Demers called for a measurement of Marty McSorley's stick. Kerry Fraser described it as one of his easiest calls: "For any player to go into the third period in a Stanley Cup final with an illegal stick was, to my mind,
Today In NHL History - Chris Pronger's Own Goal
On June 2nd in 2007, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger scored an own goal on Jean-Sebastien Giguere late in the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, putting Ottawa ahead 4-3, their first lead of the evening. Pronger's own goal, created by the forecheck of Senators forward Dean McAmmond, held up as the game-winner in Ottawa's 5-3 win. Moments later Pronger exacted revenge on
Today In NHL History - Pronger Hits McAmmond
On June 2nd in 2007, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger delivered a devastating elbow to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Dean McAmmond in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final rendering McAmmond unconscious. The third period cheapshot was likely in response to Pronger's second period own goal that was created by and credited to McAmmond. Pronger was assessed his 7th career suspension for the
Today In NHL History - Larry Robinson
On June 2nd in 1951, Larry Clark Robinson was born in Winchester, Ontario. Blessed with exceptional size, strength and skill, Big Bird patrolled the blueline for 20 seasons in the NHL with Montreal (17) and Los Angeles (3) scoring, banging and scrapping as he saw fit. Selected 20th overall in the 1971 NHL Entry Draft, Robinson earned six Stanley Cup wins ('73, '76, '77, '78, '79, '86), two
Today In NHL History - Paul Coffey
On June 1st in 1961, Paul Douglas Coffey was born in Toronto, Ontario. Selected 6th overall by Edmonton in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, the slick skating blueliner spent seven seasons with the Oilers before suiting up for eight others (PIT, LAK, DET, HAR, PHI, CHI, CAR, BOS). During his 21 year career, Coffey posted five 100+ point campaigns (1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990), two 40+ goal
Today In NHL History - Malkin Fights Zetterberg
On May 31st in 2009, with his team trailing 3-1 in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins attacked Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg.Refs assessed 17 and 5 sin bin minutes, respectively, of which each served only 19 seconds. Despite Malkin's instigator penalty, Colin Campbell refused to enforce Rule 47.22 mandating an automatic
Today In NHL History - Lemieux Boards Draper
On May 29th in 1996, Colorado Avalanche cheapshot Claude Lemieux checked Detroit Red Wings grinder Kris Draper face first into the boards in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals igniting a fierce rivalry between the teams that remains to this day. The hit hospitalized Draper with a concussion, broken nose, fractured jaw, and shattered cheek and orbital bone requiring extensive facial
Today In NHL History - Bourdon's Motorcycle Crash
On May 29th in 2008, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon, the 10th overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, died in a motorcycle crash when he collided with a semitrailer near his hometown in New Brunswick. The accident shocked the hockey community, especially Kris Letang who missed Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals to attend Luc's funeral. The Canucks honored Luc at their home opener
Today In NHL History - Gretzky Highsticks Gilmour
On May 27th in 1993, Wayne Gretzky cut Doug Gilmour for eight stitches with a high stick during overtime in Game 6 of the Campbell Conference Final. The unpenalized play left the Great One on the ice to score the winner moments later. Referee Kerry Fraser's historic non-call, which haunts him and leagues of Leafs fans to this day, invited conspiracy chatter to Don Cherry's Coaches Corner with
Today In NHL History - Stevens Hits Lindros
On May 26th in 2000, New Jersey Devils defenseman Scott Stevens decimated the oft-injured Philadelphia Flyers forward Eric Lindros with an open ice hit midway through the first period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The hit represents Lindros' final on-ice moment as a member of the Flyers as he was kept from skating for six months, missed the entire 2001 season, and was ultimately
Let's welcome the 2026 class of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Very Good
It’s Hockey Hall of Fame announcement day, which means three things. First and most importantly, we’re about to find out which players and builders are going to receive the sport’s highest honor. Second, it’s a good day to avoid that one fan you know who’s weirdly passionate about Rod Brind’Amour. And third, it’s time for us to induct a new class in our Hall of Very Good. This is an annual tradition, kind of, that started back in 2022, when we inducted a full roster highlighted by names like S...
Monday Mailbag: How do you think Mike Babcock will change the Oilers on ice play?
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Mike Babcock the Oilers next coach, his on-ice tactics, free agencyh, and more. If you’ve got…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 22, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oilers, Murphy could reach new contract ‘in the next day or so’
The Edmonton Oilers might be on the cusp of keeping one of their latest acquisitions for the future. On Sunday, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that the Oilers are close to signing defenceman Connor Murphy to a new contract. Rishaug noted that a new deal might get done in the early part of the week. Sounds like…
Oilers Letters to the Editor: Fans split on potential Babcock hire
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. How can I support Babcock? Dear Editor, With the potential hiring of Mike Babcock, I am torn. I am a believer in second chances, but…
Sunday Scramble: Seven questions surrounding the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
Well, that was a quick investigation. The court of Gary Bettman acted unusually fast, and the Edmonton Oilers are expected to make the Mike Babcock hiring official any time. Once that ink dries and we find out the time, put a notification in your calendar. Set an alarm. That press conference ought to be entertaining. …
‘He’s believing in this team’: Oilers fans react to Jason Dickinson’s five-year contract
Edmonton Oilers fans received their first bit of big news this off-season as the organization announced they signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $4 million per year. There were rumblings that the centre would fetch around $5 million, which worried some. However, after the deal was announced, fans were pleasantly surprised by…
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