As Toronto Maple Leafs' management eyes a roster shakeup, veteran D-man Morgan Rielly is emerging as a key trade chip. The Maple Leafs are seeking vital salary cap flexibility, but Rielly's no-move clause gives him the power to control his future. Have we seen the last of Rielly as a Leaf?
Each of the four PWHL expansion teams — Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose — will sign one player to an Expansion Franchise Offer. The potential free agents include national team stars and Walter Cup champions. Here's who each team might target.
Last night, the Hurricanes ended the Canadiens’ season. The team won Game 5 of the series 6-1, thereby securing their spot in the final against the Golden Knights. And they did so by completely outclassing the Habs, who were never able to find an answer. That said, it’s worth noting that, overall, the team was […] The post The Hurricanes taunted HFTV (and their mascot did the
Every few years, one of the countries in the global hockey world seems to mature, step up, and become a force. Over the last decade or so, you could make a case that Slovakia has really found its footing in the international hockey sphere and become a country that produces some really strong talent for…
On May 29, the New York Islanders hired Jay McKee as their first-ever head coach of the American Hockey League (AHL) Hamilton Hammers. The Islanders made the announcement official late morning…
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. Less than a year after signing…
The Vancouver Canucks are in an interesting stretch, with several things happening at once. Off the ice, the organization continues to reshape itself under Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s leadership. They’ve…
Being passed over for the Hall of Fame after he hung his skates in 2009 affected Lemieux, a "tough guy" on the ice who was known to be deeply sensitive to rejection, more than people realized.
The Montreal Canadiens’ season is unfortunately over, but I can’t help feeling that “it was about time it ended.” We had some amazing moments during the first two rounds, but let’s just say the last few games were really tough to watch, and it wasn’t enjoyable at all anymore. The Carolina Hurricanes’ awful play had […] The post Here is how much the Canadiens earned for their playoff
Despite the uncertainty of playing in Friday's semifinal game for the Everett Silvertips, Landon DuPont put on a dominant performance to help his team advance to the 2026 Memorial Cup final and is reaching records among exceptional status players.
Leijonat kohtaa Kanadan MM-välierässä lauantaina. Suomi on julkaissut kokoonpanossa jääkiekon MM-kisojen välieräotteluun Kanadaa vastaan. Leijonat jatkaa samoilla kentällisillä kuin puolivälieräottelussa Tšekkiä vastaan. Erityisesti NHL-tähti Mikael Granlundin kohtaloa on jännitetty, sillä hän ja puolustaja Henri Jokiharju ovat olleet sivussa vapaaehtoisista harjoituksista kuluneen viikon aikana. Päävalmentaja Antti Pennanen kuittasi tilanteen sanomalla, että joitakin ”kolhuja” on ollut matkan v
As the Toronto Maple Leafs look to get back in competitive form, one area of need is quite clear after this season: Toronto needs a puck-moving defenceman. On Thursday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin took a look at some top targets for the Leafs on the blueline, broken down by different categories. For starters, Larkin looked at…
The Stanley Cup Finals are set. So are the IIHF World Championship semifinals, and those at least have three Boston […] The post Daily Bean: Stanley Cup Final Schedule, Bruins at Worlds, Jay Leach appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Somewhat remarkably, this Pittsburgh Penguins offseason will not reach the silly season stage, unlike so many before […] The post More on Penguins Trade Targets, Prospects, & Controversial WBS Ending appeared first on Pittsburgh
In hindsight, as painful as it is to see the Montreal Canadiens eliminated in the conference finals, every Habs fan would have chosen this outcome without a second thought at the start of the season. Making the playoffs wasn’t even a certainty at the start of the season, and yet here the Habs are, in […] The post At least Martin St-Louis admits he’s learned a lot appeared first on
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to move through a fascinating offseason. While much of the attention has focused on the search for a new head coach, several other storylines are…
With a longer off-season than we’ve been used to over the last couple of years for the Edmonton Oilers, it gives us more time to explore lineup fits for the 2026–27 campaign, and a familiar, grizzled vet might be available once free agency opens. Hockey insider Pierre LeBrun mentioned in a recent article in The…
Which RFAs Will Make the Most Money This Summer Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play Segment with Steve Kouleas and Anthony Stewart on Tuesday. There, he was asked about the restricted free agents like Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, along with others, and whether […]
The Carolina Hurricanes have booked their place in the Stanley Cup final with a huge 6-1 win in Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens. Here's your NHL playoff update.
On this edition of Central Sixty, Myles Straw does his best impressions of Blue Jays pitchers, while the Carolina Hurricanes show their appreciation for Frederik Andersen following a series-clinching win despite an emotional 48 hours.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — John Tortorella is having the time of his life. The sharp-tongued coach famous for blowups with the media, players and opponents is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since leading Tampa Bay to the 2004 title. He has been with Vegas for all of nine weeks The post From 8 games left to
Having finally gotten over the conference final hump, the Hurricanes are favored over the Golden Knights as they head into their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006.
Die Carolina Hurricanes besiegten die Montreal Canadiens in den NHL-Playoffs in der Nacht zum Samstag zum vierten Mal in Serie und stürmten ins Stanley-Cup-Finale. Mit den Habs schied indes auch das letzte verbliebene kanadische Team aus.
“It was one of our better games, I thought. Over 60 minutes, we did a lot of good things. We were better tonight than we were in Game 1. We have to bottle up a lot of what we did there and use it. We have to realize that, at the end of the day, […] The post Michael Pezzetta comes up clutch again, Toronto Marlies h
After 20 long years, the Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final. Following their Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Hurricanes pulled off the gentleman…
The Colorado Avalanche are out of the playoffs after a shocking sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, and now the pressure is building heading into a massive offseason. David Pagnotta joins Daily Faceoff Live to discuss whether major changes could be coming in Colorado, including speculation surrounding Jared Bednar’s future behind the bench and what the Avalanche may look to change this summer. We also dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason plans after Evgeni Malkin confirmed h
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly interviewed Derek Lalonde and Mike Van Ryn for an NHL head coach position, confirming earlier reports from TheHockeyNews.com
As much as we should be very happy and proud of the Montreal Canadiens for their 2025–2026 season, which took them all the way to the conference finals, we can’t help but be disappointed with how it ended. The Habs were completely outclassed by the Carolina Hurricanes, especially in the last two games. Martin St. […] The post CH: the lowest total number of shots in th
As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for their next head coach, a prominent candidate may be out of the running. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Maple Leafs have not requested an interview with Anaheim Ducks assistant Jay Woodcroft. Woodcroft was considered a leading candidate by many, but it appears that he’s out…
Maciej Szwoch har ett långt förflutet som målvaktstränare i svensk hockey, inte minst i Färjestad där han var verksam under flera år. Nu tar han nästa steg i karriären när han får sitt första heltidsuppdrag i en NHL-organisation.
Gang, the 2026 NHL Draft is just around the corner – less than a month away, in fact. Hockey is a global game, and it’s become even more so over the past few decades. In this year’s draft, there are a pair of prominent prospects hailing from countries that the Calgary Flames have never drafted…
The San Jose Sharks may not have made it to the playoffs this spring, but it was clear that general manager (GM) Mike Grier was building something special. The franchise…
It’s going to be a big offseason for the Vancouver Canucks, as the new front office and coaching staff attempt to make their first long-term marks on the team. But one Canuck is already having a pretty decent start to the summer. After not being selected for the Finnish Olympic Team, Aatu Räty was…
The post The Daily: Bear Silvertips in Memorial Cup Final; Devils’ Meier Suspended appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Carter Bear’s Everett Silvertips have a shot to become the fourth U.S.-based franchise to win the Memorial Cup as the […] The post
The Hurricanes’ second and fourth line shone again as Carolina outscored Montreal by a combined 10-1 margin since Wednesday to clinch its third Stanley Cup Final berth in franchise history. * Frederik Andersen established a franchise record for longest playoff … Continue reading → The post
Chicago won a special-teams battle in Game 1, allowing them to take a 1-0 series lead into tonight’s Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in Colorado (8:05 ET, ). All five goals in the Wolves’ 3-2 victory on Thursday … Continue reading → The post AHL Morning Skate: May 30, 2026 first appear
After an emotional 6-1 Game 5 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes that punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 20 years, players and head…
Troy Ryan addressed media for the first time after being hired as the new coach and general manager of PWHL San Jose. He has "no concerns" over the power dynamic his new dual role holds, and is excited to "extend" himself professionally.
“He's a big part of why we are where we’re at right now. And again, probably wouldn't have bet that he would have the two game winners, but I'm glad he did and good for him,” John Gruden
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Max Jones, and now we turn our attention to Ty Emberson. The 6-foot,…
After a stunning sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, it will be a long summer of reflection for the Colorado Avalanche and discussion on where they go from here. But first, some initial reactions as we wrap-up the 2025-26 season. If you had to choose one of the roster or coaching staff […]
After a blockbuster trade and a productive regular season, defensive mainstay Noah Dobson struggled through an injury-plagued postseason as the Hurricanes halted Montreal’s quest for the Cup.
The death of Claude Lemieux in recent days has shocked the hockey world, especially Montreal Canadiens fans, as he had just carried the torch during Game 3 on Wednesday. It was all the more shocking to learn that Lemieux had taken his own life. In short, his passing at just 60 years old has left […] The post Frederik Andersen played for his agent, Claude Lemieux appeared first on
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
The immediate aftermath of the team’s Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights has involved a lot of “What ifs” from Colorado Avalanche fans. Some are looking for immediate…
Ethen Frank is fast, but the Caps will need more than speed in his next two seasons. By the Numbers 12 Goals 12 Assists 62 Games played 12 Minutes per game On-ice percentages 47% Shot attempts 51% Expected goals 58% Actual goals Isolated Impact by HockeyViz About this visualization: This image by Micah Blake McCurdy
Carter Bear and the Everett Silvertips are heading to the Memorial Cup Final after a dominant 6-1 victory over Chicoutimi. Bear once again stepped up with a goal and an assist, continuing an outstanding tournament run as he prepares to play the final game of his junior career. The more I watch Carter Bear, the more I believe he checks some of the most important boxes Detroit has been missing. Skill matters — but grit, passion, physicality, and compete level matter too. Bear brings energy every s
Dagens chat-overblik handler om Ehlers og Andersen i NHL-finalen, Almquist til Sønderjyske, lønloftet i Metal Ligaen og talentdebatten mellem Herning og Frederikshavn. Indlægget Dagens chat-overblik: Dansk NHL-finale, lønloft-debat og Almquist til Sønderjyske blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
Meet the face of the franchise at the Javits Center this July for exclusive signings and photos alongside other NHL stars at New York’s massive sports convention.
The IIHF is adding another tier to their women's World Championship offerings building from the bottom up. The new Division IV World Championship will include Iran, India, Singapore, and the recently reinstated Belarus.
The Avalanche are waiting until early next week for their end-of-season presser. Are they discussing making a change before then? […] The post Deen’s Daily: Still Awaiting Avalanche Presser; Hurricanes Advance; Andersen Remembers Lemieux appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
Two Calgary Flames will have a chance to win a medal at the 2026 IIHF World Championships. The playoff round of the 2026 IIHF World Championships began on Thursday, with four Flames in action. Zach Whitecloud and Team Canada took on Devin Cooley and Matt Coronato’s Team USA, while Olli Määttä’s Team Finland took on…
Frederik Andersen leverede en redningsprocent på 95,8, da Carolina Hurricanes slog Montreal Canadiens 6-1 og spillede sig i Stanley Cup-finalen efter svære dage for den danske målmand. Indlægget Frederik Andersen reagerer: Surrealistisk efter svære dage blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
The Detroit Red Wings have long held one of the NHL’s most exciting prospects pools. Many of the players in their pipeline have graduated to the NHL and are among…
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a wild night in Wilkes-Barre. The WBS Penguins took Toronto to OT before losing 2-1 […] The post Dan’s Daily: Staal for Cup; Russia Unbanned; Penguins Prospects Analysis appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
The National Hockey League playoffs obviously take a heavy toll on every team every year. The rough, physical, intense, and emotional play of the playoffs means that many players end up injured, but given what’s at stake with the Stanley Cup, these guys play anyway. Each team therefore ends up with a long list of […] The post Injury report for the CH: it looks like it’s going to
Gavin McKenna’s great challenge | Matthew Tkachuk is better than that | Bruce Cassidy, Golden Knights standoff gets ugly | Why players dislike UFA courtship | Artur Akhtyamov’s trade value rising? + 7 more NHL goodies…
Environment Canada is calling for steady rain and evening temperatures of 12 C for Monday, when Canada's men's national team is scheduled to take on Uzbekistan in a nearly sold-out World Cup send-off match at Commonwealth Stadium
Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks once again find themselves in a position with a top-five pick in the draft. While it’s exciting that they could be looking to…
The Triple Gold club is one of the more prestigious unofficial awards in the sport of hockey. There are 30 players and one coach who can say they’ve won all of the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold and World championship titles. Crosby and the Canadians are trying to win the latter event, their quest continuing today […]
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