After years of cap constraints, Stan Bowman is weaponizing Edmonton’s newfound financial flexibility. The GM expects to seize the opportunity to pounce on high-impact upgrades before the postseason.
The Atlantic Division may not have many of the very best centers in the league, but they have a bunch of guys in that next tier down. Which of those centers are most likely to have the biggest impact in 2026-27?
August 7th: The Los Angeles Kings won’t take long to immortalize one of their all-time greats. L.A. has announced that they will retiire Kopitar’s #11 on February 24, 2027. The team will also begin construction on a bronze statue of their all-time games leader. April 26th: Kopitar’s career has officially ended following a four-game sweep by […]
Depuis plusieurs mois, une grande partie des discussions entourant le Canadien de Montréal tourne autour d'un même sujet : l'arrivée d'un véritable deuxième centre.
The post Red Wings Search Underway; Tiger in the Mix? appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. After slow playing their hand for multiple weeks, the Detroit Red Wings organization are upping the ante in their efforts […] The post Red Wings Search Underway; Tiger in t
Highlights Sergei Ovechkin, 7, scored three goals and added a shootout goal at Saturday’s Ovi Cup gala match in Moscow Alex Ovechkin managed two of his own as the game finished in an 8-8 tie with Ilya Kovalchuk’s side Read below for video of the hat trick and what Ovechkin said about watching his son […] The post Sergei Ovechkin Hat Trick: Ovi’s Son Steals the Ovi Cup appeared first on
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is the unofficial start of NHL Draft season, and the 2027 NHL Draft is already promising to be an exciting class. Exceptional status defender Landon DuPont…
Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”. Today, on August 8th, a look into whether the Canucks should explore extending Liam Öhgren long-term after Ville Koivunen’s extension in Pittsburgh. Earlier…
With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson‘s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he’ll start…
As we enter the final season of hockey at the historic Saddledome, we thought we would spend some time celebrating the history of the iconic building. So, throughout August, we’re taking a look back at key games and key moments in Saddledome history. Next up: a classic, infamous moment in Battle of Alberta history. Pals, there’s…
When looking at the Carolina Hurricanes blueline, the names that stand out right away are Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere. It makes sense when you’re discussing the best…
The free agent pool is sufficiently thinned that value is hard to find, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is so […] The post Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
Rankningen — vad säger listan? Senaste rankingarna har placerat Raymond och Nylander högt upp bland... The post Raymond och Nylander rankas bland NHL:s bästa forwards appeared first on hockeymagasinet.com.
Montreal Canadiensille on nostettu esiin mielenkiintoinen vaihtoehto vapaiden pelaajien markkinoilta. Kokenut Vladimir Tarasenko on edelleen ilman sopimusta, ja hänen mahdollista yhteensopivuuttaan Ivan Demidovin kanssa on alettu pohtia. Tarasenkon nimi nousi esille The Sick Podcastissa, jossa Shayne Gaumond ja Jimmy Murphy keskustelivat Canadiensin mahdollisista vahvistuksista. 34-vuotias v
I don’t know if everyone has heard the news, but the Penguins decided to offer Ville Koivunen a very lucrative contract in the last few days. Basically, the young player, who has two goals and 14 points in 47 NHL games (spanning two seasons), has signed an eight-year contract with the Penguins. He’ll earn $4 […] The post Kyle Dubas Gets Rejected in Toronto appeared first on
Highlights Ovechkin says he will live in Moscow once his NHL career is finished He signed a one-year extension with Washington in July and still has not called 2026-27 his last season Read below for his full comments and how Saturday’s Ovi Cup gala match played out Alex Ovechkin already knows his next address. The […] The post Ovechkin Retirement Plans: ‘It’s Clear That I’ll Live Here’ appeared fi
One of the NHL’s most inevitable offseason topics is when expansion will occur again, which led The Athletic to piece together a mock Expansion Draft for a fict
The Dallas Stars had a disappointing exit this past season from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite their early exit, Stars star Matt Duchene is sticking by his general manager. Duchene made positive comments about Stars GM Jim Nill. “He’s the heart and soul of our organization, and we, to a man on that hockey team […] The post Stars’ Matt Duchene has f
August is a funny month if you’re following the Toronto Maple Leafs. Unless there’s a huge surprise roaring down the tracks, the big moves have mostly been made, and the…
NHL Network har listat vilka som är NHL:s 20 bästa forwards. Då tar svenskarna Lucas Raymond och William Nylander plats på rankingen. The post Raymond och Nylander rankas bland NHL:s bästa forwards appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Jacob Moverare har lämnat LA Kings efter sex år och flyttat till schweiziska EV Zug. Nu öppnar backen upp om åren i Nordamerika – och den tuffa sista säsongen i Kings. – Det har självklart varit tufft mentalt och efter det kände jag också att det var dags för något nytt, säger Moverare till hockeysverige.se. The post Berättar om svåra säsongen: "Det har varit tuf
Après quatre années universitaires sans contrat professionnel, il semble peu probable que Jack Smith fasse soudainement partie des plans à long terme du Canadien.
Colorado Avalanchen päätös päästää Mikko Rantanen lähtemään puhuttaa edelleen. Siirtoa pidetään Coloradon kannalta yhä suurempana pettymyksenä, kun kaupasta saatu vastine ei ole tuottanut toivottua lopputulosta. Avalanche kauppasi Rantasen Carolina Hurricanesiin, koska osapuolet eivät päässeet yhteisymmärrykseen jatkosopimuksesta. Vastineeksi Colorado sai mu
Alex Ovechkin has spent more than two decades building a life in North America, but when his hockey career is eventually over, the Washington Capitals captain already knows where he wants to call home: Moscow, Russia. The Great 8 stated the obvious when asked where he plans to live after officially calling it quits on
Patrick Giles has had a chaotic, winding road to the San Jose Sharks and the NHL as a whole. As the most recent player to wear the number 54, we'll take a look at how he found his way to San Jose.
Faizal Khamisa takes you through the best 60 seconds in sports as Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall secures his boat license, Milwaukee Brewers prospect Mark Coley II makes a miraculous catch and more.
À partir du 15 août, l'attaquant de 24 ans aura donc la possibilité de mettre fin à son association avec le Canadien et de choisir lui-même sa prochaine destination.
Highlights Sibir Novosibirsk signed Evgeny Kuznetsov to a one-year KHL contract for 2026-27 His new coach asked the club for a queen, and Kuznetsov answered that on day one Read below for the contract terms and the numbers behind his last two KHL seasons Evgeny Kuznetsov found a team, and he is going a long […] The post Kuznetsov Signing: ‘It Turns Out I’m a Queen’ for Sibir appeared first on
The New York Rangers have three of their top young forwards eligible for contract extensions this offseason, and I think it'd be very beneficial if they can sign them to long-term deals. In today's video, we discuss what it could take for the Rangers to sign Gabe Perreault, Noah Laba, and Will Cuylle to long-term extensions. Thanks for watching. #nhl #newyorkrangers #igorshesterkin #mikazibanejad #nyr #rangers #alexislafreniere #adamfox #jtmiller #bradenschneider #gabeperreault #drewforte
The New Jersey Devils are looking to have a major bounce-back season in 2026-27. Following a complete overhaul by general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, the franchise has undergone major improvement…
The NHL offseason slowly churns out news, and the Boston Bruins have been no part of it. The market is […] The post Daily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on Hughes appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
NHL-seura Montreal Canadiens kartoittaa mahdollisuuksia vahvistaa puolustustaan, ja suomalainen Rasmus Ristolainen on noussut yhdeksi seuran mahdollisista siirtokohteista. Toimittaja Anthony Di Marcon mukaan Canadiens etsii erityisesti isokokoista oikealta laukovaa puolustajaa. Ristolaisen lisäksi seuran tutkalla on Brandon Carlo. Montrealin puolustus näyttää jo nykyisellään v
Quinn Hughesin ja Minnesota Wildin välisissä jatkosopimusneuvotteluissa on tapahtunut edistystä. The Athleticin toimittaja Michael Russo kertoi Worst Seats in the House -podcastissa, että Hughes on ilmaissut Wildin GM Bill Guerinille halunsa jatkaa seurassa. Osapuolet tapasivat ensimmäisen kerran kesäkuun alussa sen jälkeen, kun Colorado Avalanche oli pudottanut Wildin pudotuspelien toisella
We all remember Scott Gomez’s time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012. Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers. At the time, there were high hopes for […] The post Scott Gomez wants nothing more to do with Montreal appeared first on
The Calgary Flames have drafted a handful of Russians over the last few drafts. Since becoming the team’s general manager following the 2022-23 season, Craig Conroy has spearheaded four drafts and has taken six Russian-born players. Two of which came in the 2023 draft, including one of the two Russian goaltenders he selected. Yegor Yegorov…
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to NHL.com.
Evander Kanes framtid i NHL verkar osäker efter att forwarden stått utan kontrakt i över en månad. Nu rapporteras att den ryska storklubben Ak Bars Kazan visar intresse för den meriterade 35-åringen.
PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins and American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, have announced the re-signing of forward Ben Allison. The rookie forward played seven games for the Mariners in 2025-26, … Continue reading → The post
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, announced the signing of four players ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chase Coughlin joins the Americans for his rookie season. The Toronto, Ontario native played … Continue reading → The post Americans sign four firs
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles, announced that the team has signed forward Maksim Barbashev to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Barbashev … Continue reading → The post
Iorio was a waiver claim who was given minimal run in a Rangers jersey. Can he get more time this year, or will New York be just another stop along the way?
The Chicago Blackhawks received mixed reviews for their moves this offseason, from critics and fans. But star Connor Bedard is fully on board with the additions the Blackhawks made.
Morgan Rielly has been in the rumor mill most of the offseason, but things are pointing to him at least starting the year with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The post The Daily: Red Wings Power Play May be in Trouble; Talbot Still Unsigned appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Given that the Red Wings are without a general manager and their captain wants to be traded, the anticipated problem […] The post
It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of…
The Edmonton Oilers made significant changes around their core this offseason, but some of their most important improvement in 2026-27 could come from players still developing within the lineup. Vasily…
Injuries. They are going to happen. Probably at the worst time and to the player the Toronto Maple Leafs need the most. Call me pessimistic, but 2025-26’s disappearances of Auston Matthews, Chris Tanev, and Anthony Stolarz should have the team planning out their contingencies in advance. Enter the AHL veterans. Not quite “prospects” like TLN…
The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract. Oilers fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about Shea. The defenceman is coming off a season where he tallied 35 points, the 14th-most among NHL…
Buffalo Sabres lähtee uuteen NHL-kauteen hieman muuttuneella kokoonpanolla, mutta Zach Benson uskoo joukkueen nuoren rungon pystyvän paikkaamaan kesän aikana syntyneitä aukkoja. Sabresin viime kausi oli seuralle merkittävä, sillä joukkue palasi pudotuspeleihin ensimmäistä kertaa 15 vuoteen ja voitti samalla Atlantic-divisioonan. Buffalo nousi vahvasti kauden viimeisin
Gavin McKenna may be able to avoid the traditional rookie route and start besi Auston Matthews right away as it allows him to thrive without needing to do it alone.
Sidney Crosby turned 39 on Aug. 7, and the Pittsburgh Penguins should celebrate the occasion by recognizing something that has become increasingly important. They do not need to ask their…
In today’s rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a right-shot defenseman, and two targets have been revealed. Next, the Los Angeles Kings are…
As we all know, tickets to see a Montreal Canadiens game are generally very expensive, a fact that is often heavily criticized by analysts and fans. It’s expensive enough that you don’t even get a great seat in the arena, and let’s just say that prices are far from likely to drop this season, given […] The post Leafs vs. CH on December 26 at the Bell Cen
Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL’s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy…
Slovakian maajoukkueen ja Boston Bruinsin legenda Zdeno Chara joutui onnettomuuteen Slovakiassa. 49-vuotias Chara oli viime viikolla pyöräilemässä Belusassa, kun hän törmäsi juoksijaan. Paikalle kutsuttiin sekä poliisi että ambulanssi. Onnettomuudessa osallisena ollut 56-vuotias mies vietiin sairaalaan tarkempiin tutkimuksiin. Hänen ei kerrota loukkaantuneen vakavasti
Sergei Ovechkin put together another MVP performance at the annual Ovi Cup gala match. Sergei, age 7, played on the same team as his dad, the legendary Alex Ovechkin, age 40, in what turned out to be his second straight hat trick game at the event. Sergei, wearing an ‘A’ on his jersey as alternate
After Ville Koivunen’s massive eight-year contract, an already crowded Pittsburgh Penguin forward depth chart is now bursting at the seems. However, Kyle Dubas didn’t paint Koivunen as a lock to make the NHL roster coming out of training camp. “He will still have to earn everything,” Dubas said. “As we have shown over the last […]
S'il répond aux attentes de Martin St-Louis et de son personnel, David Reinbacher pourrait amorcer la saison avec le grand club et s'imposer progressivement.
The Ottawa Senators are betting on Samuel Ersson despite his struggles in Philadelphia. Here's why the organization believes the 26-year-old goalie can succeed in Ottawa
The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is rapidly approaching. One player who won’t participate in it is Los Angeles Kings legend, Anže Kopitar. Following the Kings’ sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, the Slovenian forward retired. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for the team to honour him, as the Kings are set to…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings & Dylan Larkin, a former Edmonton Oilers & stepping away from hockey, the Pittsburgh Penguins & gambling on a young forward
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