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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their last restricted free agent of the offseason. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract. Chicago selected Korchinski with the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He came off an impressive year with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, scoring four goals and 65 points in 67 games with a +36 rating. Additionally, the Saskatoon, SK native scored six goals and 19 points in 25 postseason contests, helping the Thunderbirds to the WHL Final. He remained with the Thunderbirds for his post-draft season,…

Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades announced the roster for 2026 Training Camp presented by Motion Fitness on Thursday. The event returns to SaskTel... - WHL Saskatoon Blades

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. After becoming one of the youngest players to ever debut for the Canucks, will 2025-2026 WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player award-winner Braeden Cootes stick with the NHL squad full-time this season? Parker Alcos Six-foot-4, 186-pound defenceman Parker Alcos is coming off a career-best season and unforgettable experience at the 2026 Memorial Cup. Alcos was scooped up by the Kelowna Rockets in a blockbuster trade at the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline in anticipation of hosting the CHL's top tournament. The 20-year-old totalled 30 points (5G-25A) in 63 games with the Rockets and Edmonton Oil Kings, with whom he spent three previous seasons. The Port Moody, B.C. product tacked on four assists in nine playoff matches a

The Philadelphia Flyers are no doubt going to have an interesting 2026-27 season. They could make the playoffs and build off of their overperformance last season, or take a slight step back as more and more young players take larger roles and we look towards the future. Part of looking to that future is getting a good look on some key prospects, but where are these prospects going to be playing next season? In some act of organization, we’ve decided to compile a list of every single prospect in the organization and where they are projected to spend their 2026-27 season. Whether it’s in the AHL one step away from the big leagues, or in a European junior league thousands of miles away, we got you covered.

Kelowna, B.C., – The Kelowna Rockets announced today that Curtis Hamilton has been named General Manager, becoming just the second General Manager in franchise history. Bruce Hamilton, who has served as the Rockets' General Manager since the franchise began in Tacoma, Washington, in 1991, will remain President and Governor of the team. Hamilton has won four WHL Championships, one Memorial Cup, and has been named WHL Executive of the Year on two occasions (1992-93 and 2002-03). “Bruce Hamilton is one of the most accomplished hockey executives in WHL history. The WHL extends its congratulations to Bruce on his 35-year tenure as General Manager of the Rockets,” commented WHL Commissioner Dan Near. "Bruce was the architect of four WHL Championship teams, a Memorial Cup champion and twice named WHL Executive of the Year. We’re grateful Bruce will continue serving as President of the Rockets and WHL Chairman of the Board and we look forward to welcomi

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. 2025 WHL Player of the Year Gavin McKenna is the latest player with WHL experience to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft- and he's got plenty of dub talent around him in the Buds' prospect pool. Noah Chadwick The 2023-24 CHL and WHL Scholastic Player of the Year enjoyed a stellar first season of pro hockey, helping the Toronto Marlies claim the Calder Cup as AHL Champions. The 21-year-old defenceman appeared in 68 regular season contests, recording 23 points (5G-18A) before adding another five points (1G-4A) in 16 post-season outings with the Marlies. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound product of Saskatoon, Sask., was selected by the Maple Leafs in the sixth round (185th overall) of t

Prince George, BC - The Prince George Cougars traded 20-year-old defenceman Tyrone Sobry to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a sixth-round pick in... - WHL Prince George Cougars

Earlier this week, we looked at the four Flyers that Corey Pronman ranked among the best players under the age of 23 in the NHL. Now, after those rankings largely included players drafted in the first round, The Athletic’s prospects writer put out his list of the top 100 players under 23 drafted outside the first round of the NHL draft. While the Flyers have had a few questionable decisions in the first round, such as trading back to draft Jett Luchanko and trading up to grab Jack Nesbitt, their overall body of work has been solid, as further shown by these rankin

In 2024-25, the Saskatoon Blades surprised the Western Hockey League (WHL) by making the playoffs despite losing most of their core players from their 2024 Playoff run. Then, in 2025-26,…

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. The Seattle Kraken are among the NHL's most Dub-heavy clubs and feature two of the WHL's most recent champions. Clarke Caswell Buzzy playmaker Clarke Caswell's first season in the NCAA saw him propel Denver to a national championship, netting 34 points (8G-26A) in the regular season before coming up big with the game-tying goal in the Frozen Four semifinal. He was recognized as the national Rookie of the Month for March/April. The 6-foot, 185-pound forward from Brandon, Man., previously spent parts of four seasons with the Swift Current Broncos, including a run as captain in 2024-25. His final season saw him break out for 84 points (22G-62A) in 65 games. Over his WHL career, the 20-year-old logged 191 p

Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we continue with the graduating trio from the Kamloops Blazers Jordan Keller (F) Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 264 GP – 94 G-108 A – 202 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Third Round, 48th Overall (Saskatoon Blades) For Jordan Keller, the phrase 'all roads lead home' couldn't be more true. After a junior hockey career that spanned parts of five seasons across two Clubs, the 21-year-old is

HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has named Bob Woods and John Stevens to the coaching staff of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Woods will serve as Associate Coach under Head Coach Jay Leach, while Stevens will serve as an Assistant Coach. Woods, 58, most recently served as an Assistant Coach with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken during the 2024-25 season. He has spent 14 seasons in the NHL as an Assistant Coach, working for the Kraken (2024-25), Minnesota Wild (2017-18 – 2023-24), Buffalo Sabres (2016-17), Anaheim Ducks (2012-13 – 2013-14) and Washington Capitals (2009-10 – 2011-12). The native of LeRoy, SK, has also served as the Head Coach of the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades (2014-15 – 2015-16), ECHL’s Mississippi Sea Wolves (2001-02 &nd

Here's a video package of Kevin Korchinski from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ahl #hockey #blackhawks Profile : Name : Kevin Korchinski Age : 22 Birthplace : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada) Height : 6'01 Weight : 185 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Left Team : Rockford IceHogs (AHL) Jersey Number : 14 Stats : 2G-24A-26PTS/53GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AHL TEAMS.. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!

Saskatoon, Sask., - A familiar face is back with the Blue and Gold. The Saskatoon Blades have acquired 20-year-old defenceman Tyrone Sobry from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 Western Hockey League Prospects (WHL) Draft. “We were informed on Friday that Tristan Doyle would be leaving for NCAA, so we immediately inquired about adding Tyrone back," said Blades president and general manager Colin Priestner. "Our coaches felt he was exactly what our defensive core needed as a 20-year-old. He plays hard, simple hockey and is extremely well liked in our room. He will be a strong shutdown presence for us this year.” The 6-foot-2 blueliner was acquired by the Blades on October 14, 2025 in a trade with the Prince Albert Raiders. Sobry recorded three goals, four assists, and 20 penalty minutes in 29 games with Saskatoon last season. The left-handed blueliner was acquired by the Cougars at last year's trade deadline, where scored one goa

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Philadelphia's WHL contingent is flying high with a pair of 2026 Ed Chynoweth Cup champions. Carson Bjarnason One of the winningest Wheat Kings netminders of all time has traded major junior for the pro ranks. Six-foot-4, 207-pound Carson Bjarnason took on a 1B role with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2025-26, going 14-11-4 with a 3.43 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage. One of his finest efforts came in a 35-save 6-2 win over the Bridgeport Islanders on November 5. The 21-year-old also made two late-season appearances with the ECHL's Reading Royals before returning to Lehigh Valley. The Flyers snapped up the Carberry, Man. product with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the

Date: 08/12/2026 Player: Tyrone Sobry (D) From: Prince George Cougars To: Saskatoon Blades Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Saskatoon, SK - A familiar face is back with the Blue and Gold. The Saskatoon Blades have acquired 20-year-old defenceman Tyrone Sobry from the Prince... - WHL Saskatoon Blades

Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades open 2026 Training Camp presented by Motion Fitness on Friday, August 28 at SaskTel Centre. Day one features head... - WHL Saskatoon Blades

Edmonton, Alta.- "Canada is golden!" After a 2025-26 season that saw Canada fail to capture a gold medal in a major international men's tournament, a dynamite group returned the country to the top of the podium with an 8-1 victory over the United States at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Captain and 2026 WHL Champion Landon DuPont, who is a projected top pick for the 2027 NHL Draft, logged four assists in the win, marking Canada's 14th gold medal in the last 18 editions of the tournament. The WHL's first exceptional-status defenceman changed the colour of his medal as the lone returning player from the 2025 bronze medal-winning squad. 2025 WHL first-overall pick Maddox Schultz (Regina, Sask.) was named Canada's Player of the Game with a two-goal, one-assist effort. Nine Canadian WHLers picked up a gold medal, while another four Americans, Kaeden Tate (Kamloops Blazers), Gavin Burcar (Spokane Chiefs), Brooks DeMars (Penticton Vees) and Colin Grubb (Brandon Wheat Kings

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Today, we'll check on the poor souls who get to rep the infamous 'Preds in the Community' t-shirts. Hiroki Gojsic Six-foot-3, 203-pound winger Hiroki Gojsic was just shy of his third straight 20-goal season with the Kelowna Rockets, but his production was actually up in a season slightly hampered by injury. The Langley, B.C. product notched 41 points (19G-22A) in 55 games with the Rockets, averaging .75 points per game. Gojsic chipped in another goal and two assists as Kelowna reached the second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs and suited up for three games at the Memorial Cup, where he had one helper. He was selected by the Predators with the 94th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft and

Edmonton, Alta.- It took two tying goals and a third-period comeback, but Canada overcame a slow start to best Finland 6-3 in semifinal action on Friday evening at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Canadians will improve on last year's bronze medal at the prestigious U18 tournament, and will get a chance at gold against the reigning champion United States. Lethbridge Hurricanes netminder Leif Oaten was named Canada's Player of the Game with a 24-save effort, highlighted by a massive powerplay stop in the third period. The Finns opened the scoring on the powerplay as Olli Kylmala struck just over five minutes into the opening frame and dominated on the shot clock in the early goings of the game. Projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick and Canadian captain Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips / Calgary, Alta.) gave the home team some juice with a ferocious one-timer from the edge of the right faceoff dot to send the teams to the dressing rooms tied after 20 minutes. https://t

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Today, we focus on Montreal's up-and-comers, highlighted by the WHL Player of the Year. Jared Davidson The WHL Champion who was initially passed over in the NHL Draft defied the odds to make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 24-year-old from Edmonton, Alta. put up four shots and a hit in his debut on November 15, 2025, and finished his NHL stint with an assist in 10 appearances. Davidson logged another 25 points (16G-9A), including a team-best five game-winning goals, in 53 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket and earned a one-year, two-way contract with the Habs. The 5-foot-11, 183-pound forward was drafted by Montreal with the 130th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Davidson spent his entire WHL career wit

Introduction Getting closer to the top players in the organization, we find a group that is neither on a track to play in the NHL nor appearing hopeless to do so. These prospects have generally performed better than those we just discussed as Long Shots, with a larger base of skills to work with. Three of the players are from the 2026 NHL Draft class, but there is an equal number of off-season additions for the Laval Rocket. In both cases, they are new players to the project, which tends to make it hard to place them above players we have a few years of experience with. The two returnees in this section moved up from the last year, and some of the newcomers could experience something similar in their future. #42 Parker Trottier Forward – 18 – Regina Pats (WHL)

Edmonton, Alta.- Sixteen-year-old Liam Pue's Hlinka Gretzky Cup mastery was on full display as Canada trounced Sweden 7-4 in group stage action at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Pue, who played 34 games with the Regina Pats in 2025-26 as an underage player, scored his fourth goal and fifth point of the tournament in a win that guaranteed Canada first place in Group A and eliminated Sweden (0-1-2-0) from medal contention. Fresh off a two-goal performance in his home barn, Kaeden Stroeder (Edmonton Oil Kings / Saskatoon, Sask.) was named Player of the Game with a one-goal, two-assist effort. For a third straight game, Canada opened the scoring in the early goings, this time with 2026 Rookie of the Year finalist Brock Cripps (Prince Albert Raiders / Victoria, B.C.) outwaiting a sprawling Swedish defender to rip a shorthanded goal home from the slot. His defensive partner, Boston Tait (Wenatchee Wild / Estevan, Sask.), picked up the secondary assist. Stroeder bagged his

Date: 08/05/2026 Player: Danel Ramazanov (F) From: Saskatoon Blazers U18 AAA To: Red Deer Rebels Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Moose Jaw, Sask., – Moose Jaw Warriors General Manager Jason Ripplinger has announced that Associate Coach Scott King has been promoted as the organization's new Head Coach. “Scott has been with our organization for a decade, and knows what our goals are on and off the ice. This is an opportunity that he has been working to achieve for a while, and is the right fit for our team moving forward,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “From an organization standpoint, being able to hire from within is a goal of ours. Scott is familiar with how we operate on a day-to-day basis, and understands the development process for our players to reach the next level,” Ripplinger added. From Saskatoon, King originally joined the Warriors in 2015 – 2016 as a skills coach; the following year he was named an assistant coach, and in 2023 – 2024, he took on an expanded role as an Associate Coach. “I am incredibly excited and honoured for this head coaching opportunity. I want to than

Edmonton, Alta.- Five Western Hockey League skaters, including Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder, enjoyed a multi-point night as Canada rolled Slovakia 6-1 to improve to 2-0-0-0 at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 2026 WHL Champion and Defenceman of the Year finalist Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips / Calgary, Alta.) was named Canada's Player of the Game with a one-goal, one-assist effort. The opening frame proved to be a much closer affair than Canada's tournament-opener, which saw the Canucks and Switzerland combine for six goals in the first nine minutes. Still, Canada struck first blood as projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick DuPont received a clean pass from Saint John Sea Dogs star Alexis Joseph and beat the Slovakian netminder on a powerplay wraparound. 2025 WHL first-overall pick Maddox Schultz (Regina Pats / Regina, Sask.) picked up a secondary assist on the play. Slovakia briefly tied the game with a point-blank goal from Patrik Rychlik, but Canada re

Introduction The Montreal Canadiens surprised everyone with a late-season run to just squeak into the playoffs in 2024-25, claiming their berth on the final day of the season. Last year, there was no such drama surrounding a playoff spot. A fairly weak schedule to begin the season allowed them to build an early cushion, helpful when some goaltending issues led to a poor month of November. They quickly worked around those to get back on track and won significantly more games than they lost the rest of the way to make the playoffs, and an eight-game winning streak through the end of March into April allowed them to do so as a seeded team in the Atlantic Division, with the sixth-best record in the NHL. Montreal knocked off the two Atlantic teams that had finished above them, requiring seven games in each series. They arrived to the third round having played six more games than the Carolina Hurricanes, and after a commanding win in Game 1 their play rapidly declin

Det danske talent Tristan Petersen skifter fra Penticton Vees til Saskatoon Blades efter en sæson med 36 point i WHL. Indlægget Dansk U20-guldvinder skifter til WHL-klub blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.

Date: 08/04/2026 Player: Tristan Petersen (F) From: Penticton Vees To: Saskatoon Blades Information: Waivers Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades claimed 2006-born forward Tristan Petersen off Western Hockey League (WHL) waivers on Tuesday from the Penticton ... - WHL Saskatoon Blades

Edmonton, Alta.- 2027 NHL Draft-eligible Brock England (Seattle Thunderbirds / Red Deer, Alta.) and 16-year-old Regina Pats Star Liam Pue (Langley, B.C.) scored twice as Canada routed Switzerland 7-3 to open the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Portland Winterhawks forward Alessandro Domenichelli (Lugano, Sui.) logged a pair of assists in the loss, while the WHL contingent accounted for 10 points. England, a 5-foot-11 forward who logged 21 goals in his rookie season with the T-Birds in 2025-26, was named Canada's Player of the Game. The goals poured in fast and furious as the teams combined for six goals in the first nine minutes of the match. Canada got off to a dream start as 2027 NHL Draft-eligible defenceman Boston Tait (Wenatchee Wild / Estevan, Sask.) broke the puck out of the Canadian zone for an extended offensive zone shift. As the squad piled pucks on the Swiss net, England banked a puck off Switzerland's netminder from behind the net to open the scoring 1:18 in

Here's a video package of Brayden Yager from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ahl #hockey #winnipegjets Profile : Name : Brayden Yager Age : 21 Birthplace : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada) Height : 6'00 Weight : 170 lbs Position : Center/Right Winger Shoot : Right Team : Manitoba Moose (AHL) Jersey Number : 29 Stats : 10G-20A-30PTS/68GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AHL TEAMS. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!

Here's a video package of Brayden Yager from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #whl #hockey #torontomapleleafs Profile : Name : Noah Chadwick Age : 21 Birthplace : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada) Height : 6'04 Weight : 207 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Left Team : Toronto Marlies (AHL) Jersey Number : 58 Stats : 5G-18A-23PTS/68GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AHL TEAMS.

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Today, we're getting greasy with the Edmonton Oilers. Tommy Lafreniere The Quebec-born, B.C.-raised forward made waves with 41 goals and 36 assists for 77 points in 67 games. Lafreniere, 19, tied for sixth in goals among all WHLers while helping the Kamloops Blazers clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2023. After logging two goals and an assist in the WHL postseason, the 6-foot, 183-pound winger made his professional debut with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors on an amateur tryout and notched a goal and two assists in eight regular-season and playoff games. He's currently representing Canada at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in hopes of hitting Edmonton for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Cha