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Marco Rossi has been a reasonable success in the NHL so far.   He’ll turn 25 in September. And when he does, he’ll have already played 235 NHL regular season games across parts of five seasons and two teams (Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks), with 136 points to show for his efforts. He’ll already have…

Just over a month away from the start of the NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks have added some insurance to their goaltending room.   On Thursday morning, Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced the club has signed veteran goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract. In the same announcement, Johnson made the Sean Finn…

The best teams in the NHL are able to identify talent on the second day of the NHL draft each year. With some of the league's top stars being selected beyond the fourth round, Jim Parsons breaks down some of the best late-round selections in recent memory.

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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. Driedger, 32, spent last season playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League, and posted an 8-9-2 record with a 3.05 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage and one shutout. The six-foot-four, 210-pound netminder The post

Chris Driedger could have a path back to the National Hockey League.

Jacob Fowler has a lot of potential. We know that. The Canadiens goaltender tops a list of the 25 best prospects at his position in a recent ranking by Steven Ellis (Daily Faceoff). He’s currently seen as the next big thing in the NHL. It’s special in a way because you get the sense that […] The post Jacob Fowler: Once Again Ranked No. 1 Among the Top Goaltending Prospect

The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading for Erik Karlsson may not be the best idea in the world, to say the least.

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These four players could be diamonds in the rough for bargain-hunting teams.

As the Senators seek a stable choice for captain, there's one man who checks all the boxes.

The best teams in the NHL are able to identify talent on the second day of the NHL draft each year. With some of the league's top stars being selected beyond the fourth round, Jim Parsons breaks down some of the best late-round selections in recent memory.

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For the last 23 years (12 with The Hockey News), Dobber and his team have reviewed each team from a fantasy hockey standpoint and graded them. The 24th annual review will appear here on Dobber Hockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, [...]

Flyers Coaches Gather Before Camp Head coach Rick Tocchet and his entire staff gathered this past week for an in-depth symposium.

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions.  The Edmonton Oilers have one of the worst prospect pools in the National Hockey League, with Daily Faceoff ranking it…

Which Atlantic Division team faces the most pressure in 2026-27? Here's our ranking of all eight clubs entering the new NHL season.

Join the PHLY Diehards for just $3/mo*! https://allphly.com/join/ We’ve got a MICHKOV REPORT! Sort of… Yesterday evening Hockey Hot Stove released a report that although Matvei Michkov is not yet back in North America, he’s expected back in the Philadelphia area within the next week. So, with The Mad Russian’s pending return, we talk about expectations for the third-year potential star winger, and what it may take to move up Rick Tocchet’s depth chart. Plus the countdown continues with 34 days u

Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach Jeff Blashill has his own specific coaching style he uses. Here's how it can help improve the team moving forward.

The Minnesota Wild aren't talking to any team about trading Quinn Hughes. Still without a deal, where could Connor Ingram end up?

The Detroit Red Wings have many fronts to resolve but the biggest is a new GM to lead them out of this downward spiral.

Folks, the Calgary Flames were pretty excited when they selected defenceman Zayne Parekh in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Two years later, just before the 2026 entry draft, they executed a pretty significant trade, sending a bunch of picks to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for blueliner Simon Nemec. As a…

Pittsburgh Penguins fans are beginning to judge Kyle Dubas’s tenure. There could be a couple of moves before training camp. […] The post More Penguins Blog: Dubas Questions, Big 3 Future, and Possible Moves appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

Le paysage médiatique de la LNH pourrait connaître un changement assez spectaculaire avant même que la prochaine saison ne commence.

Colorado Avalanche on lähellä yhtä koko NHL-kesän merkittävimmistä sopimuksista. Tähtipuolustaja Cale Makarin kerrotaan olevan viimeistelemässä jatkosopimusta seuran kanssa. Sportsnetin arvostettu NHL-sisäpiiritoimittaja Elliotte Friedman kertoi torstaina, että pitkään odotettu sopimus on lähellä valmistumista. – Siitä tulee iso, mutta tämä on Avalanchen kannalta kriittisen tärkeä

Don't be surprised if this Maple Leafs youngster gets a chance in the top six this season.

Un développement majeur, plutôt méconnu jusqu'à aujourd'hui, vient de faire surface, et celui-ci pourrait secouer le monde des médias hockey.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has stated Cale Makar's extension with the Colorado Avalanche is expected to become official very shortly.

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 futur

Amid an overhaul of the emergency backup goalie rules in the new NHL CBA, EBUGs will be undergoing another transformation this season. All EBUGs will be required to wear jersey number 00, per NHL insider Chris Johnston. Further to this, it sounds like every EBUG is required to wear No. 00 for their NHL team

As Cale Makar prepares to reset the market with a historic extension, Edmonton’s front office must brace for Evan Bouchard’s inevitable—and expensive—demands for a massive payday.

Eeli Tolvanen is still unsigned seven weeks into free agency, and his camp says one team is already out while others remain in the mix.

Highlights Jared Bednar starts 2026-27 on the last year of his contract after a Presidents’ Trophy season ended in a sweep Colorado led the NHL in goals for and goals against per game and still had the sixth-worst power play Read below for the Cale Makar cap question and the David Carle chatter Jared Bednar […] The post Avalanche Outlook 2026-27: Bednar Is in a Contract Year appeared firs

The Ottawa Senators could explore trading Andre Burakovsky during the season if the veteran forward doesn’t fit into their long-term plans.

From Blockbusters to one for one trades, the Senators have it all in their top 5 best trades in team history.

The post Former Red Wings Goalie Desperate to Stay in NHL appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. As he was recuperating from season-ending hip surgery, former Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek admitted to thinking dark thoughts. […] The post Former Red Wings Goa

It’s been 11 years since the now-infamous 2015 NHL Draft class took place, and many of the best players in the National Hockey League today came from this class. Twenty of the 30 first-round picks have already played over 500 NHL games, with many on track to reach 1,000 in the next few seasons.  …

The Vancouver Canucks have given fans plenty of reasons to look at everything that went wrong and wonder whether they should start over. But rebuilding isn’t really about starting from…

There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has…

Le casse-tête devant le filet des Oilers vient soudainement de prendre une tout autre ampleur.

Nick Suzuki is an excellent captain. He never puts his foot in his mouth. The most recent example? At the Asista Foundation golf tournament, which he sponsors, Suzuki was questioned by reporters for the first time in several weeks. Unsurprisingly, the topic of the Habs’ offseason came up again. And guess what? He was ready. […] The post Kent Hughes’ Inaction:

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Une grosse nouvelle a fait surface au cours des dernières heures en provenance d'Edmonton, alors que l'équipe devra se priver de quatre joueurs pour le camp.

Boston Bruinsin huippulupaus James Hagens, 19, saattaa aloittaa tulevan kauden Bruinsin kokoonpanossa. The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test -ohjelman juontaja Jimmy Murphy arvioi, että myös sentterinä nähty USA:n MM-hyökkääjä aloittaa NHL-uransa laidalla eikä keskushyökkääjänä. Murphy uskoo kuitenkin vahvasti siihen, että Hagens pelaa Bruinsissa jo k

The Oilers' new goalie will miss the start of the season

The 2026-27 Boston Bruins season continues to steadily approach. The puck drops in 33 days, yet two huge situations remain entirely unresolved for the Bruins.

While drafting and developing isn't much of an emphasis for the Florida Panthers, they drafted and traded several NHL players who are now contributors for other teams around the league. Today we highlight four former draft picks of the Panthers entering intriguing seasons.

In recent years, NHL teams have turned their coaching searches more toward the college ranks than ever before. While one name in particular has been on most teams' wishlists, there are more than a few NCAA coaches who could make the jump in the next few seasons.

The Anaheim Ducks remain in active contract negotiations with forward Cutter Gauthier. If the reports of the talks are true, it appears the team will need to create salary-cap space to fit Gauthier under the cap. Gauthier turned down a $13MM AAV on his last offer, and with the Ducks having just $9.1MM under the cap at the moment (as per PuckPedia), the math just isn’t going to work for them after they matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet to forward Leo Carlsson for $18MM annually. With a

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Alex Bilecki joins Nick Alberga for some pitch and catch at the Ford Performance Centre to discuss becoming a Maple Leaf, winning the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers, and his draft-day experience. Then, Nick & Alex sit down and dive into getting a call from Mats Sundin, spending time with Gavin McKenna, development camp, his baseball background, and what he hopes to bring to the Maple Leafs organization. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Alex Bilecki joins the show 1:16

Buffalo Sabresin taustajohdon ympärillä on tapahtunut vuodessa melkoinen muutos. Vielä vuosi sitten seura sijoittui NHL-joukkueiden johtoportaiden luottamusvertailussa viimeiseksi, mutta nyt tilanne on kääntynyt täysin toiseen suuntaan. Kannattajien luottamus on kasvanut ennen kaikkea onnistuneen kauden ja uusien päätösten myötä. Arvioinnissa jokainen NHL-seu

Frederik Andersen's injury has the Oilers eyeing Samuel Montembeault again, reviving trade buzz between Edmonton and Montreal.

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Highlights Jacob Fowler is the new No. 1 goalie prospect in hockey Trey Augustine, Joshua Ravensbergen and Sebastian Cossa round out the top four Read below for the full top 10 and where every rising name landed There is a new name at the top of the goalie prospect pile, and Montreal has him. Jacob […] The post NHL Goalie Prospects 2026-27: Fowler Likened to Carey Price appeared first on

To say that 2025-26 was disappointing for New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen might be an understatement. Returning to the Devils after spending five seasons with other teams, Noesen was brough back in prior to 2024-25 to boost the Devils depth. He had found success the two seasons prior with the Carolina Hurricanes, recording seasons […]

Tim Stützle wasn't upset that Daniel Alfredsson left the Senators, but he was a bit peeved that he picked the Maple Leafs after Stützle implored him not to.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is reportedly nearing an extension that could finally set the market for Hughes after two months of waiting and an increasingly uncomfortable summer in Minnesota.

The Chicago Blackhawks have played more than 7,500 regular-season and playoff games. Here are the biggest wins and most lopsided losses in franchise history.

HARTFORD, CT – The Hartford Wolf Pack, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers, announced today that single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season will be available for purchase on Monday, Aug. 31, at 10:00 a.m. The Wolf Pack will open the home portion of their 2026-27 schedule on Saturday, Oct. 10, at PeoplesBank Arena against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The puck drop is set for

The Vancouver Canucks may not be done adding to their roster.   On Wednesday, Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston spoke with Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson about how Vancouver has nothing it needs to accomplish before training camp opens, but the club will continue exploring the market. “You never stop listening, or talking, to teams. But there’s…

Apologies for not having published Jack’s Daily yesterday, with plenty of hockey news to dive into as August nears its […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Top Another List; Expansion News; Hughes Drama appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.

In recent years, NHL teams have turned their coaching searches more toward the college ranks than ever before. While one name in particular has been on most teams' wishlists, there are more than a few NCAA coaches who could make the jump in the next few seasons.

Luca Cagnoni enters training camp with a real chance to secure a roster spot for the #SJSharks. If he breaks out, expect strong offensive play, reliable puck movement, and a boost to the Sharks’ blue line depth. What benchmarks would you set for a successful rookie season? Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcast

The Minnesota Wild just advanced past the first round of the postseason for the fourth time in 25 years. Over that quarter-century, fans have wondered how a team that spends to the cap in a solid hockey market can manage so little success. It’s not like they haven’t had big names. Kirill Kaprizov, Marian Gaborik, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter are all bona fide stars. Wild fans have been incredibly loyal from the jump. The franchise started with a streak of 409 sellouts for a club that

The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. 92 readers ranked Buffalo Sabres players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2026. Each participant used their own metric of current ability and production to rank each player. Ryan Johnson Drafted: 2019 – 1st Round (31st Overall) Position: Defense Born: July 24

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are once again furious about tickets costing hundreds of dollars. The Ontario government spent much of this year promising hockey fans protection from excessive ticket prices. They did so by imposing one of North America’s strictest limits on ticket resale. The key word there is RESALE. Four months later, the prices […] The post Toronto Fans Are Furious appeared first on

With Cale Makar on the verge of an extension, Quinn Hughes's next contract with the Minnesota Wild could become much clearer.

Season #3 of the series on the Canadiens’ rebuild on Crave is coming soon. Starting September 1, select episodes will be available to watch. But in the meantime, a clip has been posted on social media. For those who want to see what it’s all about, I invite you to watch the following clip, where […] The post When Jeff Gorton teases a Maple Leafs fan appeared first on

A look at who could make a huge leap — for one reason or another — at the next massive international event.

Pals, there’s a bit of a paradox happening in terms of Calgary’s hockey teams. In 2025-26, one of the three teams residing in the Scotiabank Saddledome played playoff hockey. Heck, they played two rounds. Yet, the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen have become a bit of an afterthought in the sports scene in recent years –…

Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis joins Daily Faceoff Live to break down his latest NHL prospect pool rankings, ranking all 32 organizations from top to bottom. Steven explains why the Chicago Blackhawks sit at No. 1, how the Calgary Flames have made one of the biggest jumps in the rankings, and why the Nashville Predators have quietly built one of the deepest prospect groups in the NHL. The guys also discuss whether Chicago could actually have too many young players competing for NH

(Players marked with Xs on jerseys have not chosen their numbers for 2026-27 yet) LAST SEASON For 99 percent of the season, things were going very well for the Colorado Avalanche. The team exploded out of the gate, losing only once in regulation in their first 26 games, and 40 games in, they were 31-2-7. The second half of the season was slower by their standards, but still excellent compared to other teams’, as they went 24-14-4 the rest of the way. They were eight points clear of the Carolina

Did the Avalanche do enough in the offseason to replace their losses and set themselves up for another deep playoff run?

As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 8 – the Colorado Avalanche.

Ahead of training camp, the Toronto Marlies signed Reese Johnson to a two-year AHL contract, the team announced Thursday. Johnson recorded six goals and 15 points in 47 regular season games, before adding a goal in the postseason, as the Marlies captured the Calder Cup. The 28-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Marlies,…

The Anaheim Ducks remain in active contract negotiations with forward Cutter Gauthier. If the reports of the talks are true, it appears the team will need to create salary-cap space to fit Gauthier under the cap. Gauthier turned down a $13MM AAV on his last offer, and with the Ducks having just $9.1MM under the […]

Adam Proteau breaks down why an Erik Karlsson trade to Toronto hinges on one domino falling first, and it's not an easy one.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that the team has signed forward Sean Chisholm to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Chisholm is entering his second professional season. Last season, … Continue reading → The post Chish

Highlights Auston Matthews fell 10 spots to No. 18 in Daily Faceoff’s projection of the NHL’s top 30 players in 2030 Carter Hutton called Matthews the one name on the board he questions after a regression that followed knee surgery Read below for the case that an Auston Matthews 2.0 is still coming Auston Matthews […] The post Auston Matthews Rankings Fall: ‘That’s the Guy I Question’ app

The post The Daily: Second Tigers Exec May Be in Red Wings Mix; Crosby vs. Ovi — They’ve Played 101 Times appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman believes a second member of the Detroit Tigers front office – vice president of baseball analytics […] The post

The Nashville Predators offseason that saw them hire a new general manager, add significant forward depth, and bolster their defense.

The Minnesota Wild aren't talking to any team about trading Quinn Hughes. Still without a deal, where could Connor Ingram end up?

The 2025-26 season was a tale of two seasons for Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie. Following up on a breakout 2024-25 campaign that saw him set career highs in games…

KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, announced Thursday that the team has signed forward Sean Chi... - ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 s... - ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates

Duluth, GA - The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League's Milwauk... - ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, along with Head Coach and General Manager Steve Martinson, ann... - ECHL Allen Americans

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 s... - ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the AHL's Iowa Wild, announced on Thursday that the n... - ECHL Jacksonville Icemen

HARTFORD, CT – It’s been a summer of change for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the Connecticut capital. When training camp opens in September, fans will see a largely new coaching staff and a host of new faces on the roster. One of those new roster faces is Justin Nachbaur, a forward familiar with the Atlantic Division from his time with the Hershey Bears. That familiarity made the d

Despite a down season, many prospect experts still believe in Vancouver Canucks goalie prospect Aleksei Medvedev.   On Thursday, Daily Faceoff prospect guru Steven Ellis released his top-25 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects list and ranked Medvedev 20th, down four spots from his 2024-25 ranking. Here is what Ellis had to say on the Canucks goalie prospect:…

Aux yeux de certains, le Canadien a possiblement brûlé des étapes en atteignant le carré d'as aussi rapidement dans sa reconstruction.

As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 8 – the Colorado Avalanche.

A set of jersey numbers for the Red Wings' summer acquisitions hit their website on Thursday morning.

A small restock at the 2026 NHL Draft has the Toronto Maple Leafs back in the conversation of having some strong prospect options to look forward to down the road.…