The Insider Show Q&A returns, as Jared Shafran and Zach Dooley table questions from LAKingsInsider.com, focusing in on the LA Kings offseason. Topics covered include the moves the team made at forward, potential moves to come on the blueline, systematic adjustments under Peter Laviolette and more! Find Us 👇 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lakings Twitter: http://twitter.com/lakings Facebook: http://facebook.com/lakings Web: http://lakings.com #LAKings #NHL #GoKingsGo
San Jose Sharks shake up their blue line by acquiring Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers—can the veteran defenseman rediscover his form in the Bay Area? JD Young uncovers why the Oilers were eager to move Nurse, examining his controversial $9.25 million contract, fit within the Sharks’ defensive core, and the expectations for his role alongside talents like Sam Dickinson and Dmitry Orlov. Special guest Nick from Locked On Oilers reveals what truly went wrong in Edmonton, highlighting Nurse’
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier last month that Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson turned down an eight-year deal with the Seattle Kraken worth $15 million per season.
Macklin Celebrini talks contract extension with San Jose Sharks, Leo Carlsson offer sheet, playing with Ivar Stenberg & more. The post Celebrini Talks Contract Extension, Carlsson Offer Sheet, Playing With Stenberg & More appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
The Morgan Rielly trade situation has changed quickly. The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting a new chapter under head coach Jim Hiller, and many expected them to make big roster changes after a disappointing season. However, Toronto does not want to trade one of its longest-serving players unless they get the right return. NHL insider […]
Highlights Bill Meltzer reports the Flyers expect to sign both Zegras and Drysdale before their hearings Zegras projects for five years at $41M, Drysdale for six years at $43.74M Read below for the cap math and what Philadelphia can still do with the room The Flyers have no plans to let either of their top […] The post Flyers Expected to Sign Zegras, Drysdale Before Arbitration appeared first o
Last summer Claude Giroux signed his one-year deal to remain with the Ottawa Senators. The post Senators Giroux Made The “Right Decision” first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
Viggo Bjorck, drafted 8th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets, signed his three-year entry-level contract with the team this past weekend. The post Jets Hangar:Bjorck Signs ELC, More first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
Jackson Starr made it out to the Marshes today, catching up with Sens forward Shane Pinto as he gears up to tee off in the Commissionaires Ottawa Open.
Gavin Brindley is among the top prospects within the Colorado Avalanche organization and is one of the top up-and-coming talents of the league, yet he was left off a recent important list showcasing the future of the NHL.
Nick Robertson avoided arbitration by signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, but Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson is still scheduled for it.
Zach Werenski’s now on the path to becoming the next captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and it’s no longer just a formality. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman raised the question on a recent edition of 32 Thoughts, just a few days after longtime captain Boone Jenner left for the Washington Capitals in free agency. And […]
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking forward after the saga that kicked off following their record-setting offer sheet tendered to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson. With an external splash no longer available, the Flyers can now turn their attention toward securing their own key pieces. Philadelphia has plenty of cap space available – $29.57MM in projected […]
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Nick Robertson avoided arbitration by signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, but Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson is still scheduled for it.
Highlights Penguins hired ex-Leafs assistant GM Brandon Pridham as a hockey operations consultant, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman Pridham takes over Pittsburgh’s contract and cap work, reuniting with Kyle Dubas from their Toronto days Read below for what his cap smarts mean with Crosby, Malkin and Karlsson all headed for expiring deals Kyle Dubas got his […] The post Penguins Hire Leafs Cap Guru Bran
Nicholas Robertson signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. It has an average annual value of $3.25 million. The 24-year-old forward was acquired by the Penguins in a trade with the … Continue reading → The post
Last week, the Anaheim Ducks decided to match the hostile offer signed by Leo Carlsson. As a reminder, the young center had initially signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Flyers, but the Ducks decided to keep him despite the hefty price tag. They will therefore pay him $18 million per year… and the […] The post “Cutter Gauthier won’t accept a dollar less than Leo Carlsson”
Macklin Celebrini makes history as the franchise's youngest cover star, but Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer could soon shatter that record if his meteoric rise continues into next season.
Creative fans are flooding the NHL’s first-ever jersey design contest with historic volume, submitting thousands of template-based concepts to define the team's future look on the ice.
The journey of Macklin Celebrini from a top prospect to one of the NHL’s biggest young stars has reached a new level. The San Jose Sharks center will appear as the cover athlete for EA Sports’ NHL 27. He became the youngest player ever featured on the cover of the popular hockey video game series. […]
Long before becoming hockey’s all-time leading scorer, Wayne Gretzky grew up playing nearly every sport available to him in Brantford, Ontario. He used the same philosophy when he approached fatherhood decades later. Four out of his five children competed in different sports at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California. As a kid, Gretzky played […]
Highlights Ovechkin says he’ll chase 1,000 career goals, 71 away from the mark The 40-year-old just signed a one-year extension for his 22nd season in Washington Read below for his full comments on the milestone and another Gretzky record Alex Ovechkin already owns the goals record. Now he’s eyeing a number no hockey player has […] The post Ovechkin Says He’ll Try for 1,000 Career Goals a
Macklin Celebrini keeps making San Jose Sharks history. Celebrini was announced as NHL 27 cover athlete on Tuesday, confirming Mike […] The post Celebrini Is NHL 27 Cover Athlete appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
The Edmonton Oilers would benefit from another Zach Hyman in the lineup, or even an Aleksander Barkov. Every team in the National Hockey League would. But if recent draft choice Rudolfs Berzkalns had his way, the Oilers would get a player with some of those traits. He mentioned both of those players in interviews after…
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Utah Mammoth prospect Reko Alanko to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Alanko was select... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
Brodie Brazil sits down with Brendan Hoffman to talk about signing his first AHL contract, growing up in a non-traditional hockey market, and the areas where he wants to strengthen his skills in the latest Teal Talk.
This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Having worked our way through the Honorable Mentions and players No. 6-15 in this year’s Prospect Rankings, we’re now ready to announce the top five. As noted previously, this list was finalized in May. Thus, it doesn’t include any emergency adds or changes to include any prospect […]
The Detroit Red Wings have an outstanding NHL prospect pool after missing the playoffs for 10 straight seasons. Captain Dylan Larkin wants out, so how will their prospects step up?
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Steve Smith comes in at No. 24 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 16 on Brownlee’s original list. Above all else, Steve Smith is best known for the one…
Set to kickstart from July 23-27, 36 players will grace the St. Paul, Minn., TRIA Rink, as they’ve been invited to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp. “USA Hockey announced that 24 players with United States Hockey League (USHL) ties have been invited to the 36-man camp that will help decide the 23-man U.S. Under-18 Select […]
We’re not even halfway through July, and the rumours regarding Shane Wright and the Vancouver Canucks continue to percolate. At this point, some readers are no doubt sick of the headlines, and especially sick of the lazy puns – and, you know what, they’re well within their Wrights to feel that way. That necessary…
The Detroit Red Wings have an outstanding NHL prospect pool after missing the playoffs for 10 straight seasons. Captain Dylan Larkin wants out, so how will their prospects step up?
Steve Staios needs to take full advantage of the Ottawa Senators current salary cap situation and go for it within this window. That's the suggestion from insider Elliot Friedman who points to two extremely team friendly contracts as reasons why.
München. (PM Bayerischen Innenministerium) Das Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland wurde Marco Sturm verliehen. Marco Sturm, gebürtiger Dingolfinger und derzeit Cheftrainer der Boston Bruins, setzt sich seit Jahren selbstlos und unermüdlich für seine Mitmenschen ein. Im Jahr 2004 gründete er die ‚Marco-Sturm-Stiftung‘ und unterstützt durch finanzielle Direkthilfen krebskranke Kinder und ihre Familien […] Der Beitrag
**photos above of Mark Scheifele via James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports, Brandon Hagel from Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images, Kyle Connor via Steve Roberts-Imagn Images, & Cutter Gauthier from Sportskeeda.com** Kia ora koutou, it’s everyone’s favourite Kiwi (*who is also a fan of the Winnipeg Jets, lives in Sydney, and now writes for Arctic Ice Hockey). I̵
Guelph, ON – General Manager George Burnett has announced that the fourth overall CHL Import Draft pick Timothy Kazda has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the hockey club. The 6’1, 195 lbs winger was selected in the first round (4th overall) by the Storm in this summer’s CHL Import Draft. Last season, the forward from Ilava, Slovakia, notched 22 goals and 19 assists for 41 points in 59 games with the Chicago Steel of the United States
BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Brantford Bulldogs President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of the team’s 13th overall selection in the 2026 CHL Import Draft Adam Němec to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Němec, of Vsetin, Czechia, has been a standout at every level in his home nation, quickly rising through to playing at the highest level of Czech juniors for a full season as a 16-year old. Captaining
This story is powered by Betalytics — the intelligent platform for sports betting — and by Rude Hockey apparel. Toronto The post Leafs Additions And Their Role – Colton Sissons first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale is scheduled for a salary arbitration hearing on Monday, July 20. Subsequently, forward Trevor Zegras is set for the 22nd. The post Flyers Focus: Jiricek, Michkov and More first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
If everything goes right next season, Alex Ovechkin is open to continuing his career another year. He’s also found a new milestone to chase. While participating in a Russian-language interview with Match TV on Tuesday, Ovechkin was asked if he wanted to score 1,000 career regular-season goals. “We’ll try,” Ovechkin said, as translated by Google
Leo Carlsson nousi NHL:n historiaan tuoreella ennätyssopimuksellaan, ja uutinen herätti vahvan reaktion myös hänen läheisissään. Anaheim Ducks -tähden entinen joukkuetoveri ja hyvä ystävä Simon Forsmark kertoi, että saavutus sai hänet tuntemaan suurta ylpeyttä. Anaheim varmisti Tre Kronor -hyökkääjän jatkon seurassa, kun Ducks päätti vastata Philadelphia Flyersin jät
Former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Brandon Pridham will be joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as a hockey operations consultant. According to a new report from Sportsnet inside Elliotte Friedman, Pridham is expected to handle contract, cap management, and planning responsibilities with the Penguins. The duties Pridham is expected to take on were previously being […]
New Manchester Storm defenceman Drydn Dow is the latest guest on StormCast following his summer move from Dundee Stars. After spending seven seasons with the Stars, Drydn reflects on the decision to begin a new chapter with the Storm and discusses what made Manchester the right fit for the next stage of his career. He also looks back on his time with the Stars, the lessons learned over the years and how he saw a future NHL star as a teenager. StormCast is available wherever you get your podca
Macklin Celebrini’s 115-point sophomore season set a new San Jose Sharks franchise record. As he enters year three, what areas of his game could elevate him even further? Share your predictions for Celebrini’s next step. #SJSharks 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sharks/ Locked On
Over the past two years, Macklin Celebrini has proven that he is already one of the best players in the NHL. The young man, who just turned 20, has just completed a season in which he scored 45 goals and 115 points in 82 games. No other Sharks player scored more than 59 points. In […] The post Leaving money on the table: Macklin Celebrini seems open to the idea appeared f
The New York Rangers blueline looks a bit more fortified as they re-signed defenseman Braden Schneider just ahead of the arbitration hearing set for July 29. “Schneider, 24, will make $5.5 million next season, an NHL source told ESPN on Monday,” wrote ESPN Journalist Greg Wyshynski, in an article published on July 14, 2026. “The […]
Senior hockey executive Brandon Pridham was not out of work for long. After leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs in May, he is now set to join the Pittsburgh Penguins as a hockey operations consultant, per Sportsnet’s Eliotte Friedman. Pridham will focus on contract and salary-cap management, filling a role previously held by Vukie Mpofu, who […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning are tasked with assembling a competitive team for the upcoming 2026-27 season. In what feels like a tale as old as time, they’re looking to maximize…
(RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Tuesday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster ad... - ECHL Rapid City Rush
The Bruins promoted Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski to assistant GM and named Kevyn Adams senior advisor, while assistant GM Evan Gold departs August 1. The post Bruins Overhaul Front Office, Assistant GM Gold Departing appeared first on Gino Hard.
The Pittsburgh Penguins should not chase Anthony Mantha just because he scored 33 goals last season. That is how teams get trapped by career years, especially when the player is…
Macklin Celebrini has become a superstar in the NHL. In the 2025-26 campaign, the San Jose Sharks forward became just the sixth teenager to score 100-points in an NHL season, while finishing fourth in the league in scoring. He also won a silver medal with Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics and was named a […] The post Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini
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Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has hired Brandon Pridham as a hockey operations consultant, according to several reports on […] The post Dubas Fills Open Management Spot With Pridham appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
If you were to look at the Calgary Flames’ record since Craig Conroy took over, you would think he was struggling in his general manager (GM) position. In the three…
Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, M... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
The Hershey Bears restocked their depth by inking three players to one-year AHL contracts on Tuesday. The club announced that they signed forwards Cam Morrison and Landon McCallum as well as defenseman Noah Beck to deals for the 2026-27 season. All three players have prior experience in the ECHL and AHL, with Morrison and Beck
After choosing to stay with the Maple Leafs when Kyle Dubas first joined Pittsburgh in 2023, Brandon Pridham is now reuniting with his longtime collaborator to take over contract and cap management duties following Vukie Mpofu’s departure to Nashville.
'Time will tell when he’s ready to play, but there’s good people in Calgary and they’re going to make the best decision for Carson and the Calgary Flames going forward,' said Jim Playfair, who coached Carels in junior
The Boston Bruins have wrapped up their summer cleaning with a refresh of their hockey operations department. Former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has been hired as a special advisor to GM Don Sweeney. He will be joined by Dennis Bonvie (player personnel) and Jeremy Rogalski (analytics and strategy), who have both been hired […]
Many pieces of the deal that brought JT Miller to the Vancouver Canucks on the second day of the 2019 National Hockey League draft are still going strong. In fact, the Miller trade tree sprouted a handful of new branches just over a week ago. To recap the initial deal, the Canucks acquired Miller from…
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that defenseman Artem Kulakov ... - ECHL Reading Royals
Take a look back in the 2025-26 season with the Community Impact team, including grant activations, player meet and greets, and thousands of lives impacted.
Scott Stevens was the defenseman every NHL forward feared when the puck went into the corner. Wearing No. 4 for the New Jersey Devils, Stevens built a legendary reputation through crushing body checks, disciplined defense, fierce leadership, and an intimidating presence that changed how opponents played whenever he stepped onto the ice. This documentary explores Scott Stevens’ remarkable journey from Kitchener, Ontario, to becoming one of the most feared hitters in NHL history. Discover his ear
Highlights The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta links Patrick Kane to the Maple Leafs and Sabres in free agency Kane isn’t expected back in Detroit, with a Chicago return also in play Read below for the cap math in both cities and where Kane fits Patrick Kane’s free agency just picked up two familiar suitors. David […] The post Maple Leafs, Sabres Both Linked to Patrick Kane in Free Ag
The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals have already made one significant trade this offseason, with Alex Tuch going from Western New York to the nation’s capital in a sign-and-trade. The two Eastern Conference clubs teamed up for another swap on Monday, although one of much smaller magnitude. The Sabres acquired Zac Funk from the Caps […] The post Capitals, Sabres team up for mino
Calgary, Alta. - Vancouver Giants incoming rookies Louis-Oscar Holowaychuk and Crosby Mateychuk have both been invited to Hockey Canada's national und... - WHL Vancouver Giants
In this special interview edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte sits down with Leo Carlsson’s agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the process that led to Leo Carlsson signing the richest contract in NHL history via a blockbuster offer sheet. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA) Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3
Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, M... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
Calgary, AB - Hockey Canada announced Tuesday its roster for their national under-17 development camp, taking place in Oakville, Ont. from July 17-21.... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Arber Xhekaj is reportedly drawing interest around the league. [Journal de Montreal] Daniel Jacob was promoted from assistant to head coach of the Laval Rocket on Monday. [
Lars Eller was a quiet veteran signing made by the Florida Panthers, but with his defensive acumen and veteran experience, he could play a larger role than some may expect on the fourth line.
The Montreal Canadiens took important steps last season and locked up most of their core. That doesn't mean they're all set to contend for the Cup, however.
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