Pals, there was a period of time where the Calgary Flames had issues with their first-round draft picks. There were chunks of time in the 1990s and 2000s where their first-rounders didn’t often become NHL regulars, or even play games. Well, those days are but a bad memory, as the Flames have been consistently productive…
The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a particularly exciting one for many reasons. Not least of which is an expanded 84 game schedule, which means more games and moments for fans to enjoy – as well as bigger … Continue reading → The post Big NHL Storylines for the Upcoming Se
Position: D, Shoots: L H/W: 5-foot-11, 163 Pounds Date of Birth: 2007-09-29 Stats to Date: 37GP – 6G – 32A – 38PTS Xavier Villeneuve is, for many, including myself, the best player in the draft playing in the QMJHL. He is a consensus first round talent, with some people even ranking him inside their top [...]
The wait is nearly over. On June 26-27, the hockey world will converge on the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. For the Calgary Flames, the event serves as a pivotal opportunity to bolster a roster that is currently in a state of transition.
The New Jersey Devils have little to do with the Mike Babcock situation in Edmonton, but eventually pushing out Connor McDavid could send him right to the Devils' division.
Sportsnet 590 The FAN hosts Sam McKee and Ben Ennis join the JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss whether they think the Darren Raddysh acquisition by the Maple Leafs helps Morgan Rielly’s cause to stay, or more pushes him out the door?
The Rangers may have one of the best goaltenders in the world, but in order to maintain their reputation as a goalie factory, they must continue to draft and develop in the crease.
NHL:n pudotuspeleihin tällä kaudella paluun tehnyt Anaheim Ducks oli aktiivinen NHL:n pelaajasiirtojen takarajalla maaliskuussa. GM Pat Verbeek teki kovia siirtoja, jotka ravistelivat koko NHL:ää, mutta näistä siirroista jatkot ovat hyvinkin kyseenalaisia. Verbeek epäonnistui yhdessä merkittävässä asiassa kirjoittaa Atleetin jääkiekkotoimittaja Nico Oksanen. Anaheim Ducks
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. With players like Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Noah Dobson already…
On Wednesday afternoon, the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres struck a deal that could affect what the Vancouver Canucks do at the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks announced via social media that they have acquired defenceman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres, in…
According to Kevin Weekes of NHL Network, teams are checking in on a notable veteran defenseman. Radko Gudas is gaining interest in the league’s marketplace, and teams are keeping an eye on his situation if he’s unable to ink a deal with the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old is coming off a 13-point season from 56 […]
Aidan Serra and James Paracy jump into the Carolina Hurricanes' long-awaited Stanley Cup Championship. After talking Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, and the Canes' goaltending, they move to some trades. More importantly, some trade requests, as Aidan judges how newly empowered trade demands should and shouldn't affect how teams look at acquiring players. Podcast recorded on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.
The 2026 free agent market is not going to get the league-wide headlines that free agency so often brings, but the trade market holds all the value this summer. The…
6-foot-1, 174 Pounds, Shoots R Birth Date: 05/02/2008 Sweden Despite not reaching the ultimate goal of securing promotion to the SHL with hometown club MoDo, Hermansson’s draft year season is one he can look back on with pride. He played his first full pro season at 17 years old and scored 11 goals, 10 assists [...]
Kent Hughes is currently doing his homework. That’s his job. By necessity, his job is to call his counterparts to see who might be available. After all, you don’t necessarily know which players are on the market. Things can change quickly. If he keeps track of the current situation, he might realize that the Jets […] The post RUMOR | Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes on the Jets’ radar
Bowen Byram is a year away from unrestricted free agency. He wants to be a top-pairing guy, and that likely won't happen in Buffalo. Teams are interested.
JD Bunkis is joined by Sportsnet 590 The FAN host Sam McKee to discuss the breaking news that the Maple Leafs have acquired right shot defenceman Darren Raddysh from Tampa in a sign-and-trade, coming off his breakout 2025-26 campaign.
John Chayka ain’t playing around. Twelve days before the opening of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped the queue and acquired the most coveted offensive defenceman set to hit the open market. Luke Fox tells us what it all means.
General Manager Bill Zito is navigating a high-stakes offseason as trade winds link elite netminders and a veteran blueliner to a roster eyeing a return to championship contention.
Mason McTavish has become a recurring subject in NHL trade speculation, and for good reason. At 23, the forward has established himself as a reliable offensive force, reaching the 40-point mark in each of his last four seasons. His career-best performance came during the 2024-25 campaign, where he recorded 52 points (22 goals, 30 assists) in 76 games. While his production dipped slightly last season, McTavish remained a consistent contributor, tallying 41 points (17 goals, 24 assists) through 75
The Buffalo Sabres had a banner season in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division and winning their first playoff series since 2007. Not everyone had their best season, however, and that…
The top free agent this off-season also happens to be the exact type of player the Edmonton Oilers need. This off-season has already been a busy one after the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup Sunday. There have been several notable trades made, including former Oilers prospect Michael Kesselring. It only seems like a matter…
The Winnipeg Jets did not specify who would be speaking or what the news conference at the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex is about. It’s scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The Buffalo Sabres exceeded expectations this season, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Im Gespräch mit der finnischen Zeitung Iltalehti spricht ZSC-Sportchef Sven Leuenberger über die veränderten Kräfteverhältnisse im Schweizer Eishockey. Der Sportchef erklärt, weshalb die ZSC Lions längst nicht mehr konkurrenzlos um die besten Spieler werben können, und warnt gleichzeitig vor den Folgen einer möglichen NHL-Expansion nach Europa.
The Knicks are champions, and one Rangers fan watched it all from a distance—with envy. What can the Rangers learn from New York's other team finally ending its drought?
The Avalanche lost another depth forward from this past season. Still, they remain an early Stanley Cup favorite. Also, another […] The post Deen’s Daily: Byram on the Move?; Bobrovsky Nearing UFA Status; Bergeron to the Rafters appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced the acquisition of defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced on Friday morning. The news originally broke in the middle of night on early Friday morning, with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reporting the sign-and-trade just before 2:00 AM eastern time. The Maple Leafs made…
Yhtenä mestarisuosikeista kevään pudotuspeleihin lähtenyt Tampa Bay Lightning karahti karille jo avauskierroksella. Jatkoajan toimittajat väittelivät organisaation seuraavista ratkaisuista ronskimman ja maltillisemman vaihtoehdon välillä.
With the Stanley Cup Final complete, it is time for the offseason to take shape. Unlike previous offseason prediction articles I have written, I decided to write this one before... Read more » The post ANALYSIS: A few predictions of the Blackhawks’ 2026 offsea
The Colorado Avalanche will have a busy offseason trying to address their needs and navigate the challenges that come with paying a lot of high-end talent. Sometimes, that means losing…
The first significant move new Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka made was trading bruising defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for young puck-moving blue liner Emil Andrae. That was a clear indicator of where Toronto's new management group thinks the team had to improve. It comes as little surprise that [...]
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal, according to multiple reports. The 30-year-old Toronto native signed a reported eight-year contract worth more than US$8 million annually as part of the move. Raddysh is coming off a breakout 2025-26 season, recording 22 goals The post
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 30-year-old Toronto native signed an eight-year contract extension. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is reportedly worth more than US$8 million annually. Raddysh is The post
The Boston Bruins made their first trade of the NHL offseason yesterday. Andre Gasseau was traded across the country, landing […] The post Daily Bean: Bruins Trade & Trade Talk, Raddysh Off Market, Babcock Cleared appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/19/2026 Player: Darren Raddysh (D) From: Tampa Bay Lightning To: Toronto Maple Leafs Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
The Florida Panthers missed the playoffs after two straight Stanley Cup championships, and will be looking to get back into contention next season. They ran into some serious injury issues…
Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday (Jun. 18) evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning were finalizing a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh, and on Friday (Jun. 19) morning,…
The offseason has officially arrived, and the Ottawa Senators are going to be busy. There is plenty of trade speculation, we are looking ahead to the draft, and wondering if…
The Maple Leafs have been in the news this week—for several reasons. And when you take the time to analyze it all, you realize that the three major decisions (the first ones made by John Chayka and Mats Sundin as club leaders) in recent days are… questionable. We’ll use that word instead of “controversial.” On […] The post Maple Leafs: A Week of Three Questionable Decisions appeared first
Vitals Player: Sidney CrosbyBorn: Aug 7, 1987Height: 5’11”Weight: 200 poundsHometown: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: First round pick (1st overall) in 2005 by the Penguins2024-25 Statistics: 68 games played; 29 goals; 45 assists; 74 points; one goal and four assists in six playoff gamesContract Status: 2026-27 is the final season on Crosby’s current contract. He’s eligible to officially extend on July 1. Story […]
As the offseason moves along, trade rumors continue to circulate around several big names around the NHL. One name that has been tossed around for almost a full season now,…
The internet, especially social media, was quite the place to be yesterday, when the rumor broke that soon-to-be free agent goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was seeking
Raddysh, who was projected as the top defenseman available on the open market in July, is expected to sign an eight-year deal worth more than $8 million per year.
Do the Toronto Maple Leafs really want to trade Matthew Knies? Will someone overpay? They'd like a top-pairing D, a first-round pick and a third piece.
The NHL trade rumors are stirring at the Vancouver Canucks are trying to trade Elias Pettersson and are even getting […] The post Dan’s Daily: Canucks Push Pettersson Trade; Babs Cleared; Penguins Draft appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
SSK har gjort klart med Tarun Fizer. Forwarden ansluter från Florida Everblades i ECHL. The post KLART: Poängsprutan till SSK appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Shaikhlislamov is very young, but has decent size and plays like a hyper-aggressive wrecking ball that could be honed into an interesting power forward.
The post The Daily: Larkin Ramifications Start to Get Real; Devils All-In on Knies? appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. As the countdown begins for NHL Draft Day and the July 1 free agent signing frenzy, the ramifications of the […] The post
With one week to go to the NHL Draft, Chris Peters and Cam Robinson are sharing their personal draft rankings. Find out where their lists differ most and where the debates are with players like Caleb Malhotra, Viggo Björck, Alberts Šmits and many more. Also, Chris and Cam offer up some notable NHL Draft prospect comparables to NHL players. Who does Gavin McKenna most play like, what about Björck? How about Daxon Rudolph and Carson Carels? Chris and Cam share their thoughts, some similar and so
The Toronto Maple Leafs are acquiring Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
IF Manitoba sports fans are unaware of the name Scott Oake, they’ve been deprived of one of the greatest sports voices of our time. The award-winning and Manitoba Hockey Hall […]
According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The report says it is a sign-and-trade for the pending UFA, who is set to receive an eight-year deal north of $8MM AAV. First reported by Elliotte Friedman, this deal has been […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Will Kent Hughes land a second-line centre before July 1? [Sportsnet] The Canadiens embark on what may—or may not—be a critical off-season. [The Athletic] Fixing the bottom six should be a
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear on the verge of their first major splash of the offseason. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs are completing a sign-and-trade deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh. It’s the second move in a week to bolster the Leafs’ defense corps, which was a major issue […] The post
A lot has changed since Jim Hiller was last with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller has accumulated extensive coaching experience across multiple organizations, including his most recent head Coaching stint in Los Angeles. And the Leafs’ veterans like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly have changed and aged as well. All four…
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is history, and the NHL postseason is now underway. While the action on the ice is over, the business of hockey begins in earnest.
V posledních týdnech se tak nějak počítalo s tím, že hokejový obránce Radko Gudas skončí v NHL a zamíří do Česka. Hodně se mluvilo o Spartě. Ale čerstvé zprávy ze zámoří tyto závěry popírají, rázný zadák by měl zůstat v nejlepší lize na světě. Ale kde?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the market by landing one of the NHL’s top pending free agents in a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal on Friday morning. The Leafs acquired offensive defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a draft pick and signed him to a massive eight-year contract for more than $8 million a season. The lucrative payday makes Raddysh, 30, one of the highest paid defensemen in the NHL after having never earned more than $975,000 in any previous season. A Toron
The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again made a big trade, as being reported at this time by Pierre LeBrun, and this time with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Darren Raddysh is going to Toronto. Raddysh has also been signed to an eight-year contract worth reportedly somewhere north of $8 million average annual value. He was …
The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street on the west side of downtown Raleigh. Here’s your guide to getting there.
Rod Brind’Amour once likened winning a Stanley Cup to climbing Mount Everest, with danger lurking all the way to the summit.
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