The 2026 NHL Draft takes place this weekend at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Initially, the Florida Panthers held the 9th overall pick in round one. Still,
Will the Maple Leafs finally manage to trade Matthew Knies? We know Kyle Dubas tried to do it (in exchange for Marc-André Fleury) back in the day. We also know Brad Treliving came close to sending him to Montreal. And now, John Chayka is giving it a shot too. What’s the story behind all this? […] The post The Canadiens came close to letting Matthew Knies slip away last nig
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As Dallas faces a contract stalemate with their superstar sniper, a blueprint emerges for Lou Lamoriello to leverage draft capital and young talent for a franchise-altering acquisition.
One thing Kent Hughes has shown during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens is that he isn’t afraid to bet on talent. The acquisition of Kirby Dach…
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The Boston Bruins have been searching for a No. 1 and No. 2 center since Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci retired after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.They tried to find one in free agency in 2024 by signing Elias Lindholm to a seven-year contract worth $54.25 million. The B’s also have tried to acquire one of these players through the draft. They’ve tried pretty hard, actually.The Bruins drafted four centers in 2025, including their
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars talked about Matthew Knies and the No. 7 pick. Senators are out on Mason McTavish. Quick hits involving Knies, Robertson, Frost, Whitecloud, Nurse and DeBrincat.
It looks like this offseason will bring drastic change for the New Jersey Devils. Last summer, the organization made a few roster cuts, attempted to add veteran scoring, and re-signed…
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The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class this month, and the part that always bothers me is the people it didn’t announce. A committee meets behind a closed door, argues for an afternoon, and reads out a list. No vote totals, no runners-up, no math. You learn who got in. You never learn who [...]
Do you remember a Stanley Cup Final as overshadowed by the goings on of the teams that started golfing months before the trophy was ever lifted? Between trades, rumours, and…
The Anaheim Ducks are reportedly “deciding between” competing trade offers for center Mason McTavish from two teams: the St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic first reported that the Blues were involved, and his reporting was further supported by Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast. According […]
With 11 picks and a mandate to retool, the Rangers have a lot of ground to cover this draft. Three full mock draft simulations, a consistent case for Caleb Malhotra (if available), and a deep dive on who fills out the rest of the board.
The Florida Panthers wait for the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend and the start of free agency on July 1. After watching the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, they…
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was grilled as expected on Thursday about the status of Norris Trophy winning defenseman Zach Werenski. That will sort itself out in time as…
The Montreal Canadiens are interested in Mason Marchment. I’m not surprised. After all, when you look at his stats, you see that the 6’5” Ontarian has been scoring around 20 goals and racking up about 50 points per season for the past three years. You know what to expect from him, no matter where he […] The post Canadiens: Here’s Why Signing Mason Marchment Is Unlikely appeared first
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Tuch from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Hunter McKown. Tuch played 68 games for the AHL’s Laval Rocket in 2025-26, recording nine goals and five assists for 14 points. A … Continue reading → The post Canadien
The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Amadeus Lombardi from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Lombardi completed his third pro season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins in 2025-26, registering … Continue reading → The post Devils acquire Lombardi first appe
Carolina targets a franchise netminder by dangling a championship defenseman and draft capital, igniting a high-stakes bidding war for Winnipeg’s decorated veteran as several NHL rivals circle.
NHL betting analyst Chris Meaney joins VSiN By The Books to discuss whether he sees any world where Gavin McKenna doesn’t go first overall to the Maple Leafs, and for an early look at his rookie season props and futures odds.
Gavin McKenna meets with the media in Buffalo ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft after starring for Penn State during the 2025-26 NCAA hockey season. Hear one of the top NHL Draft prospects discuss his season, development, and the upcoming draft. McKenna backed up the hype in his freshman season at Penn State, finishing with 15 goals and 36 assists for 51 points in 35 games while averaging 1.46 points per game. The Whitehorse, Yukon native ranked among the NCAA's scoring leaders, captured Big Ten Fre
It seems like the other day that the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but the NHL machine doesn’t stop, even in the offseason. Ahead of the upcoming 2026…
The Calgary Flames looking to move Connor Zary, quiet on Blake Coleman. Extension talk for Quinn Hughes and Bowen Byram. The Senators are interested in Rasmus Ristolainen.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars talked about Matthew Knies and the No. 7 pick. Senators are out on Mason McTavish. Quick hits involving Knies, Robertson, Frost, Whitecloud, Nurse and DeBrincat.
Friends, a few years ago I had the opportunity to write a book on the drafting history of the Calgary Flames franchise, dating back to their introduction to the National Hockey League in 1972 back in Atlanta. As a history and research nerd, and a draft dork, I had a great time writing the book….
The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm in a trade with Washington, in exchange for New Jersey’s own fourth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft. Chisholm has one year left on a two-year, … Continue reading → The post Capitals ship Chish
On June 23, 2017, Cody Glass became the answer to the trivia question: Who did the Vegas Golden Knights select with their first pick in franchise history? Devils' Cody Glass Shares Draft-Day Memories, Including a Frantic Flight Cancellation KristyFlanneryFri, June 26, 2026 at 12:52 p.m. UTC·4 min readOn June 23, 2017, Cody Glass became the answer to the trivia question: Who did the Vegas Golden Knights select with their first pick in franchise history? Taking off his black suit jacket,
The post The Daily: Stars Still Interested in Larkin?; Panthers Add More Grit appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. The Detroit Red Wings have a vested interest in what happens to Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson over the next […] The post
The last time the NHL Entry Draft was hosted in Buffalo was 2016. Back then, the Montreal Canadiens arrived under a cloud of existential dread, still recovering from a season…
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The day has come, Vancouver Canucks fans. We’ve finally reached draft day for the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, we’re finally going to see who the next crop of prospects will be that will hopefully play a major role in the next best Canucks team. There is a consensus top-two in this draft – Gavin…
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin. His tenure with the Avs ends after seven seasons. Other trades involving depth players […] The post Deen’s Daily: The End of Nichushkin’s Tenure; appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
The NHL Draft begins tonight, and as things stand, the Edmonton Oilers won’t make their first selection until No. 52 overall. Picking at No. 52 could change at a moment’s notice, as the Oilers could use the pick as part of a trade package or attempt to move up in the draft. Yet, as it…
It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are quickly finalizing the rest of their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Toronto parted ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn, according to The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. The Maple Leafs have made another change behind the bench. Hearing assistant coach Mike Van Ryn won't be returning…
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The offseason is well underway, and one of the best players in the NHL has been at the forefront of trade speculation over the last little while. Dallas Stars’ forward…
Akademie ČH: V noci z pátku na sobotu čeká několik mladých hokejistů z celého světa důležitý okamžik pro jejich budoucí kariéry. V Buffalu se totiž uskuteční letošní draft do nejlepší hokejové soutěže na světě. Za největší naděje se považuje Kanaďan Gavin McKenna nebo Švéd Ivan Stenberg, kteří spolu bojují o pozici jedničky, rozhodnou však zastupci Toronta. Ve velkém testování mladíků právě před hokejovou burzou si velice dobře vedl i bydžovský odchovanec Adam Novotný, jenž hokejově vyrostl v Hr
The Byram trade turned the draft board upside down and may have cracked open the Trocheck market in Buffalo. Three trade proposals that could reshape the Rangers' night—and a modest proposal for fixing no-movement clauses.
All the information you need if you want to watch either/both days of the 2024 NHL draft in Vegas this year. It will start at 7 pm EST on Friday, with day two starting at 11:30 am EST.
The Montreal Canadiens inquired about the availability of center Bo Horvat with the New York Islanders, and were told he is not available via trade, reports The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. According to LeBrun, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes “has not been shy about calling about guys who likely aren’t even available” in order to “get a […]
Jason Robertson turns down the St. Louis Blues. The Wild's interest in Vincent Trocheck is luke warm. Columbus Blue Jackets aren't really interested in trading Kirill Marchenko but listening
The Calgary Flames looking to move Connor Zary, quiet on Blake Coleman. Extension talk for Quinn Hughes and Bowen Byram. The Senators are interested in Rasmus Ristolainen.
Kyle Dubas often talks about urgency and wanting to push the Penguins towards being as strong as they can be now and in the future. Somehow wrangling three-time 40+ goal scorer Jason Robertson out of Dallas would be the biggest and best move Dubas could make, provided he could pull it off. Any tidbit is […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look quite different next season, as they are expected to lose several pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs), and have been active on the trade front.…
The Florida Panthers previously held the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but traded it away to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Brady Tkachuk. Moreov
The Canadiens haven’t made a move yet—except for Luke Tuch. Will it happen today? If the answer is no, we’ll have some questions to ask ourselves, since that would mean the 28th overall pick was used to acquire a prospect. We know Jeff Gorton said this was a likely scenario… but we’ll believe it when […] The post A trade involving Jakub Dobes: a real possibility appeared first on
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New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller plans to "celebrate offense again" and wants his team to skate. But he'll also retain a portion of Craig Berube's style of hockey.
Bill Guerin’s aggressive pursuit of a Stanley Cup leaves Minnesota without a Friday pick, but looming trades and a decentralized draft format could still reshape the roster.
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with Jason Robertson turning down an estimated 15 x 8 contract from the Kraken after Seattle and Dallas agreed to the framework of a trade. ---------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Show start 3:37 - Jason Robertos turning down the Kraken 12:30 - The latest on Mason McTavish 14:55 - The St Louis Blues being a power-broker at the draft 16:09 - Toronto, Matthews, and Knies 21:54 - Adding some clarity to Zach W
There seems to be plenty of buzz around Jason Robertson ahead of tonight’s NHL Draft. While I’d lean toward the Dallas Stars finding a way to re-sign him, a trade…
From Soviet powerhouses like Viacheslav Fetisov to the physical dominance of Valeri Vasiliev, discover which legendary blueliners ruled the world stage before making their mark on history. THN Archive: Top 10 International Defenseman Spencer LazaryTue, June 23, 2026 at 2:54 a.m. UTC·8 min readThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. Subscribe now to view the full THN Archives here Also, go to thn.com/free to subscrib
The Kings appear committed to keeping the two-time Stanley Cup champion for the foreseeable future, but is it the right move for Los Angeles? Report: Kings Expected To Work Toward Drew Doughty Extension Kevin KhachatryanTue, June 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. UTC·2 min readAccording to NHL Analyst David Pagnotta, the expectation is for the Los Angeles Kings to work with veteran defenseman Drew Doughty on a contract extension once free agency opens. Additionally, Pagnotta reported that Doughty u
In a video posted on Tkachuk's social media, the Sens' former captain reflected on his tenure and addressed a divided fan base. Brady Tkachuk Says Thank You To Ottawa Fans In Farewell Video Steve WarneTue, June 23, 2026 at 1:29 p.m. UTC·2 min readAfter eight years with the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk will be playing NHL hockey somewhere else this fall. With two years still left on his contract, Tkachuk requested a trade shortly after the season, and after three or four weeks of tryin
With Anze Kopitar’s long-time captaincy now in the rearview, attention in Los Angeles is already turning to who will take over the leadership role — and one name is quickly emerging as the clear frontrunner within the Kings’ locker room. The Front-Runner To Replace Anze Kopitar As Kings Captain Is Emerging Ryan O’HaraTue, June 23, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. UTC·3 min readDrew Doughty has spent nearly two decades defining what the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line looks like — but now, with the roster sh
“The biggest thing for me is I just want to continue to just be myself. I can't change and be someone I'm not,” Andrew Campbell Andrew Campbell Must Adjust In Season Two As Belleville’s Head Coach Mike FinkTue, June 23, 2026 at 7:34 p.m. UTC·5 min readAndrew Campbell’s record as the interim head coach of the Belleville Senators was underwhelming. He took over a team that was 11-14-3 and finished the season 17-21-5-1. In short, he improved the Ottawa Senators American Hockey League team but
Harvard has selected a new head coach, and it's a familiar face for the program. Harvard names new head coach (Junfu Han - Imagn Images)Matthew AuchinclossTue, June 23, 2026 at 5:58 p.m. UTC·2 min readHarvard has hired Rob Rassey for its head coaching position, the school announced today. Rassey is a former assistant coach for the Crimson. The hiring was reported last week by Mike McMahon of College Hockey Insider among others, but was not made official until today. “We welcome Rob Ras
Looking back on Drew Doughty's most recent season and seeing his impact on the Kings, and looking forward to the future with him and the Kings. Drew Doughty 2025-26 Season Review Marek RobinsonWed, June 24, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. UTC·2 min readDrew Doughty played in his 18th NHL season with the Los Angeles Kings, and he is now the longest tenured member of the Kings since Anze Kopitar retired. Doughty has been playing a meaningful role for the Kings since he was drafted, and while he has gotte
Breaking down Augustana's incoming freshman class. 2026 Freshman Focus: Augustana University Matthew AuchinclossTue, June 23, 2026 at 11:01 p.m. UTC·4 min readAs the summer continues along, incoming recruiting classes are rested and ready for their first taste of collegiate action. We shift our focus to the freshmen entering their respective institutions this fall. All entry years are from College Hockey Inc and are subject to change. Players are listed alphabetically by last name. Afte
Phase 2 of league expansion saw Brianne Jenner sign with Hamilton, ending her tenure as captain of the Charge and beginning a new search for the next leader in the nation's capital. Ottawa Charge Search For New Captain Following Brianne Jenner's Departure Chris SinclairWed, June 24, 2026 at 1:12 p.m. UTC·3 min readOver the past three seasons, the Ottawa Charge have been guided on and off the ice by the veteran experience of Brianne Jenner. Her illustrious career, with multiple internationa
Mike Grier says the Sens specifically targeted Eklund as they began trying to fill the offensive production lost with Brady Tkachuk's exit. San Jose GM Describes Why He Traded William Eklund To Ottawa Steve WarneWed, June 24, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. UTC·2 min readAnytime an NHL team acquires a good, proven young player, it's exciting. But at the same time, it's hard not to wonder, just a little, why his team was willing to give him up. Such is the case for 23-year-old William Eklund, who's ju
30-year-old forward was part of the Jack Eichel deal in 2021. Kekalainen Confirms Alex Tuch Is Headed To Free Agency Michael AugelloWed, June 24, 2026 at 6:03 p.m. UTC·4 min read Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen held court at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, following the trade of defenseman Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to Chicago, and provided details on the deal, and updates on talks with pending unrestricted free agents Alex Tuch, Beck Malenstyn, and restricted free agent Zach Be
The massive Russian blueliner has vaulted up draft boards, and now is expected to be a first-round pick. Draft Profile: Maksim Sokolovskii Rory ArthurTue, June 23, 2026 at 10:50 p.m. UTC·2 min readDraft week is heating up across the NHL, with deals going wild and scouting teams at this point just polishing up their final boards. Today's profile is on a unicorn-type player whose ascent in his rookie OHL season has vaulted him up the draft boards. That player is Maksim Sokolovskii of t
It was a momentous day for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they introduced the Hoffmann Family of Companies as the new […] The post Dan’s Daily: Robertson Rejects 2; Latest Trade Rumors; Penguins Big Day appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
At the Titans' game on July 7, you can swap your redundant Brady Tkachuk sweater for an Ottawa Titans jersey. Forget Brady Day: Ottawa's Pro Baseball Team Offering Free Brady Tkachuk Jersey Exchange (Ottawa Titans)Steve WarneFri, June 26, 2026 at 11:01 a.m. UTC·2 min readOne of the keys to excellence in sports is being able to capitalize on big moments. The Ottawa Titans marketing team has certainly done just that. The local pro baseball club is taking advantage of the sour mood among
PWHL Las Vegas adds further depth to roster by signing defender Madison Bizal and forward Darcie Lappan. PWHL Las Vegas Bolsters Roster with Duo of Depth Signings (Photo @ Ellen Bond)Caroline FenyoFri, June 26, 2026 at 2:01 a.m. UTC·1 min readPWHL Las Vegas announced today that forward Darcie Lappan has signed a 2-year contract, while also announcing a 1-year deal for defender Madison Bizal. Darcie Lappan joins Las Vegas after spending the previous season with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman cover Jason Robertson turning down the Kraken, Mason McTavish, the Maple Leafs’ plans for Matthews and Knies, Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson, Mike Babcock, expansion to Texas and preview the NHL Draft with Jason Bukala and Sam Cosentino.
Okay, so you may have noticed there is a dearth of Draft Profiles this year. This is because I have been absolutely slammed. However! I bring an offering to you in the form of a sort of sampler platter Draft Profiles with a few players that are set to be available at 23rd overall by […]
Jason Robertson turns down the St. Louis Blues. The Wild's interest in Vincent Trocheck is luke warm. Columbus Blue Jackets aren't really interested in trading Kirill Marchenko but listening
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It’s NHL Draft day, and the league stayed busy through the eve of the first round. One of the top […] The post Daily Bean: Robertson Rejects Monster Deal, Draft Day, Bruins Mock Draft, More Trades appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
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