NIKITA KUCHEROV CONTINUES TO HAVE A BURNING DESIRE TO GET BETTER, AND GIVEN THAT THE REIGNING HART TROPHY WINNER IS ALREADY IN THE TOP ECHELON OF NHL STARS, THAT DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR HIS OPPONENTS ACROSS THE NHL
TheHockeyNews.com's annual series in which we hand out grades for Buffalo Sabres players continues with this file on now-former Sabres D-man Bowen Byram. Buffalo got a solid trade package for Byram – but the blueliner still has room to grow his game, even if he now will be growing it in Chicago.
Highlights Ilya Nabokov says his Avalanche contract has no clause letting him return to the KHL The 2024 Gagarin Cup playoff MVP sits behind Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood in Colorado Read below for what Nabokov said about Metallurg, the AHL and Wedgewood’s expiring deal Ilya Nabokov didn’t leave himself a way back to Russia. […] The post Ilya Nabokov Contract: No KHL Out Claus
Calgary Flames have had a quiet offseason regarding their forward group, making key defensive additions while holding off on significant changes up front. A pivotal decision looms over forward Morgan Frost, an unrestricted free agent next July, who arrived in Calgary from Philadelphia in a trade that involved multiple assets. As Frost aims to solidify his position as a top-six center, his performance this season will greatly influence his market value. If he excels, he could command a substantia
Ever since the CH drafted Michael Hage in 2024, many people have viewed him as the team’s future second-line center. There’s a need to be filled in the city, and we know Hage has the talent to hold his own on a top-6 line. And since he’s been playing center for the past few years, […] The post Michael Hage at center in the NHL: His coach has no doubts appeared first on
This year's second annual Colorado Avalanche alumni vs. DU Hockey alumni game is fast approaching on Aug. 23; here's a brief rundown on who will be lacing up the skates once again to represent the state of Colorado.
August 15th at 5:00 PM ET is an important time on the NHL calendar as it’s the time when unsigned college seniors have to either be signed or become free agents. It’s the latter for now-former prospect Jack Smith, whose rights have been relinquished by the Canadiens.
It’s been a relatively quiet summer in Calgary up front, as the Flames have been among the less active teams this offseason when it comes to movement within their forward group. But that doesn’t mean the wheels aren’t in motion a month before training camps open. Calgary did make some key additions to their defense, […]
Highlights Steve Staios says extension talks with Drake Batherson are ongoing and Ottawa wants him signed Batherson is coming off a 33-goal, 71-point season on a $4.975 million cap hit that expires next summer Read below for the full Staios comments and what a new deal does to Ottawa’s pay structure Steve Staios is not […] The post Batherson Extension: ‘No Secret’ Senators Want Him Signed appe
The NHL's off-season has left many teams either perilously close to the salary cap ceiling or over it. What teams are in cap trouble? And what do those teams need to do to be cap-compliant by the time the 2026-27 regular season begins?
The NHL's off-season has left many teams either perilously close to the salary cap ceiling or over it. What teams are in cap trouble? And what do those teams need to do to be cap-compliant by the time the 2026-27 regular season begins?
Highlights Alex Ovechkin has not decided whether he will accept postgame handshake lines from opponents in 2026-27 The Capitals captain signed a one-year deal in July and says he will sort out his plans with his family in Washington Read below for Ovechkin’s full comments and the two April dates that could close out his […] The post Ovechkin Retirement: ‘Only God Knows How the Season Wil
Brad Marchand er blevet opereret for en hofteskade, som han angiveligt har spillet med i en stor del af den forgangne sæson. Indlægget NHL-stjerne opereret: Risikerer at misse sæsonstarten blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
With the 2026-27 season right around the corner, many players on the New York Rangers are close to reaching new career milestones. With this in mind, here are just four of those players who…
Michael Russo says the Minnesota Wild remain confident Quinn Hughes will sign a contract extension, though the price tag keeps climbing past expectations.
It looks to me like there are a few defensive corps around the NHL that have a Spencer Stastney-shaped hole in them. The Anaheim Ducks, for example, have a challenged blueline, minus Jacob Trouba, Radko Gudas, John Carlson, and Olen Zellweger from last year’s squad, and tentatively have Tristan Leneau, Tyson Hinds, Ian Moore, and…
It’s been a long time since the Vancouver Canucks played a meaningful game; their last outing was a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 16, in which Matthew…
We left off last week with the trio of Tim Runtso, Florian Xhekaj, and Adam Engstrom. No stars—or even impact players—in sight here. At best, they’re solid role players who could have a decent career spanning a few hundred NHL games. The trio we’re featuring this week seems capable of reaching greater heights—at least in […] The post Top 15 CH Prospects: Positions 9 through 7 appeared first on
Questionné sur le manque de mouvements du CH, Phillip Danault s'est rangé derrière Kent Hughes, rappelant qu'il ne fallait pas bouger simplement pour bouger.
Montreal Canadiensin nuori tähtisikermä ei ole valmis tavoittelemaan NHL:n suurimpia palkkoja hinnalla millä hyvänsä. Slovakian MM-hyökkääjä Juraj Slafkovsky sanoo, että Montrealissa pelaajia kiinnostaa tällä hetkellä enemmän Stanley Cupin voittaminen kuin tulojen maksimointi. Slafkovsky kommentoi asiaa sen jälkeen, kun useat Canadiensin pelaajat ovat tehnee
Alex Ovechkin decided against retiring from the NHL and signed on for one more season with the Washington Capitals in early July. While he has since said that he doesn’t know if the 2026-27 campaign will for sure be his last with the Caps, that has not stopped speculation that Ovechkin signed on for just
Certain seasons in St. Louis Blues’ history seem almost impossible when viewed through the lens of the present. Players come and go, rosters change, and the passage of time has…
Calgary Hitmen har offentliggjort programmet for 2026/27, der bliver klubbens afskedssæson i Scotiabank Saddledome. Indlægget Juniorhold tager hul på sidste sæson i legendarisk NHL-arena blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
Highlights Michael Russo says Quinn Hughes could push toward $20 million a year on his next deal Hughes still intends to extend in Minnesota, but the market has made it harder than the Wild planned Read below for the term question, the Jack Hughes wrinkle and where that number came from The price on Quinn […] The post Quinn Hughes Extension: Russo Floats a $20M Price Tag appeared first on
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, we’re examining whether the Canucks will bring in any players on PTOs and who those players might be. Every year, the…
The Sharks took a huge step forward last season, but they still didn't make the playoffs. What more do they need to do to return to the post-season in 2026-27?
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The Florida Panthers could be without one of their key players for the start of the season. News was announced regarding the Brad Marchand surgery on his hand. The 38-year-old had a procedure done to ease lingering lower-body ailments as reported by Florida Hockey Now. Marchand could miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He'll …
The free agent signings in the NHL have ground to a halt as teams enjoy the last few weeks of summer and prepare for training camp; that doesn’t mean there…
Earlier this week, I took a look at the best possible outcomes for the Washington Capitals heading toward the 2026-27 NHL regular season. On paper, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick…
The Sharks took a huge step forward last season, but they still didn't make the playoffs. What more do they need to do to return to the post-season in 2026-27?
Caitlin Kraemer has stood out nearly everywhere she’s played, whether that's the NCAA or at the Edmonton Oilers' Development Camp. But through the past couple of weeks with Hockey Canada in BC, it’s clear the forward has taken yet another step in representing Canada.
Every NHL Draft season has a beginning, and for many prospect followers, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup is it. Held each summer, the tournament brings together many of the world's best under-18 players and provides one of our first opportunities to see the next draft class compete against one another in a best-on-best international environment. The [...]
Detroit Red Wingsin nuorelle hyökkääjälle Nate Danielsonille tuleva kausi on poikkeuksellisen tärkeä. Yhdeksäntenä pelaajana vuonna 2023 varatulta Danielsonilta odotetaan nyt selkeää harppausta. Danielson pelasi viime kaudella Detroitissa 28 ottelua ja keräsi seitsemän tehopistettä. Grand Rapids Griffinsissä 18 otteluun syntyi 15 pistett
Highlights Rick Dhaliwal says he doesn’t know if Thatcher Demko will be ready for Canucks camp Elliotte Friedman reported there is no firm timeline on the goalie’s hip recovery Read below for what another Demko absence would mean for Vancouver’s crease Thatcher Demko is back on the ice. Whether he’s ready when Vancouver Canucks training […] The post Demko Injury: ‘Do Not
Adam Proteau believes that Dylan Larkin's future will dictate where Alex Debrincat's future also lies, leaving the Maple Leafs a potential top-six trade target.
A once-feared NHL road trip has become one team looks forward to. But with young cores of the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, as well as the Los Angeles Kings' always willingness to improve, the California road trip is becoming a trip to fear once again.
The “sign-by” date is here for three Boston Bruins prospects, which officially ends their time with the organization. All three […] The post Bruins Lose Rights to Three Prospects; One Still Eyeing NHL appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
I dagens avsnitt gästas jag av Hardy Häman Aktell. Från Kåge och hockeygymnasiet i Skellefteå till Allsvenskan, SHL, NHL och numera proffslivet i Schweiz. Hardys resa till toppen har varit långt ifrån spikrak. Vi pratar om den gångna säsongen i SC Bern och livet som hockeyspelare i Schweiz. Hur bra är egentligen den schweiziska ligan? Hur skiljer sig hockeyn från SHL – och hur är livet vid sidan av isen? Vi går också tillbaka till början av Hardys karriär. Han draftades av Nashville Predators
After 10 long seasons chasing the most coveted trophy in sports, the Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho is a Stanley Cup Champion. The 29-year-old Finnish forward has been through it all…
HIFK:ssa takavuosina flopannut Patrick O’Sullivan on päätynyt Toronto Maple Leafsin organisaatioon, jossa hänelle aukesi nyt merkittävä tehtävä. O’Sullivan on ylennetty Maple Leafsin NHL-kehitysjohtajaksi. Hän työskenteli seurassa kolmen edellisen kauden ajan kehitysvalmentajana ja vastasi NHL-joukkueen pelaajien taitoharjoittelusta. O’Sullivan muis
A once-feared NHL road trip has become one team looks forward to. But with young cores of the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, as well as the Los Angeles Kings' always willingness to improve, the California road trip is becoming a trip to fear once again.
LOS ANGELES. Han är NHL-svensken med den största utmaningen i höst.Att få klassiska Toronto Maple Leafs på fötter igen.Mats Sundin, 55, säger sig vara redo för uppdraget som en av makthavarna som ska styra NHL-laget tillbaka till slutspelet kommande säsong.– Vad som lockade mig mest när jag fick förfrågan var att få jobba med hockey på högsta nivå igen. Det ska bli spän
Managing the salary cap is crucial for NHL teams, with the Winnipeg Jets being highlighted for their strategies leading into the 2026-27 season. Currently, they have a cap charge of $99.5 million against an upper limit of $104 million, leaving them with $4.5 million in cap space. The team faces key expiring contracts, including forwards Morgan Barron and Nino Niederreiter, whose performance this season will significantly impact their contract negotiations. Looking further ahead, general manager
Highlights Bob Gainey, Jim Roberts and Doug Jarvis each paid about $100 for a suit in the spring of 1976 Scotty Bowman remembers Ralph Backstrom spending his first paycheck on three of them Read below for Gainey’s full story and video from his No. 23 night at the Bell Centre Bob Gainey wore a $100 […] The post Bob Gainey’s $100 Suit and the 1976 Canadiens Dynasty appeared first on
Coming into his third stint as a Vancouver Canuck, there are fairly high expectations for Luke Schenn from a character point of view, but little pressure otherwise. It’s a unique position to be in. Apart from being a fan-favourite Canuck, Schenn’s two previous tenures with the team could not have been more different. His…
Two teams so far this summer have announced they will retire the numbers of recent NHL players this coming season. Which five players are the next who should be joining th
Two former Colorado Avalanche defensemen who won Stanley Cups a decade apart will reunite for Zdeno Chara’s farewell game later […] The post Two Former Avalanche Defensemen to take part in ‘Zee’s Final Shift’ appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Two teams so far this summer have announced they will retire the numbers of recent NHL players this coming season. Which five players are the next who should be joining th
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel saattaa jatkaa uraansa ensi kaudella KHL:ssä. Sport-Expressin tietojen mukaan entinen Washington Capitalsin hyökkääjä on sopinut Dinamo Minskin kanssa sopimuksen yksityiskohdista, mutta siirtoa ei ole vielä vahvistettu virallisesti. Aubé-Kubel pelasi viime kaudella Minnesota Wildissa kuusi NHL-ottelua ja keräsi kaksi syöttöpistettä. AHL:
We’re right in the middle of the summer dead zone, the news is rolling in at a snail’s pace, and Oilers Twitter/X is quiet enough that all we’re getting is nonsense noise and long periods of silence. With that in mind, I thought I’d toss some gas on the fire with five BOLD predictions for…
After Brad Marchand underwent offseason surgery, his status for the start of the season is up in the air, which gives Toronto a key advantage over the Panthers.
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Predictions are easy when they amount to Connor McDavid being great or Leon Draisaitl scoring a lot of goals. The fun begins when the outcome requires taking a real chance.…
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