A Maple Leafs trade pitch lands Connor McDavid from the Oilers for a substantial return headlined by Matthew Knies. The post Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Connor McDavid For Matthew Knies-Led Haul appeared first on HEAVY.
In an ongoing series here on TheHockeyNews.com, we're looking at every Eastern Conference measured against the Buffalo Sabres. And in this file, we're focusing on the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes handled the Sabres fairly easily last year. Will this season bring different results?
San Jose Sharks’ Yaroslav Askarov faces a crucial turning point—can he seize the starting goaltender spot and cash in on a major contract with a standout season? JD Young spotlights Askarov’s high-stakes battle for consistency and how improved defense and a playoff push could turn question marks into long-term stability. If Askarov delivers, he could anchor the crease for years while earning top dollar in this pivotal contract year. Will Smith’s offensive breakout and Luca Cagnoni’s window to s
Here's a video package of Andrew Basha from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #whl #hockey #calgaryflames Profile : Name : Andrew Basha Age : 20 Birthplace : Calgary, Alberta (Canada) Height : 6'00 Weight : 187 lbs Position : Left Winger/Right Winger Shoot : Left Team : Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Jersey Number : 34 Stats : 18G-32A-50PTS/32GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
As NHL training camps rapidly approach, we’ve officially reached the time of year when hockey analysts race to complete their rankings, projections and previews for the upcoming season. One of the more highly anticipated rankings dropped on Wednesday: The Athletic’s 2026-27 release of its annual NHL player tiers. On their list, Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor…
Highlights Lauren Kyle McDavid shared a Maple Leafs jacket from her clothing brand and Toronto fans ran with it Connor McDavid is signed through 2027-28 and cannot reach free agency until the summer of 2028 Read below for the message her brand posted once the speculation got out of hand Leafs fans have decided Connor […] The post McDavid Maple Leafs Rumors: Instagram Story Sets Off Fans appe
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the upcoming training camp with the reduced preseason schedule, NHL games starting later this month and what they expect to see out of James Hagens at rookie camp in addition to answering some fan questions. 0:00 – Coming up! 0:35 – Intro 4:17 – Looking ahead to Bruins training camp 9:16 – Expectations for James Hagens at rookie camp 12:33 – Looking at Bruins goalie battle entering training camp 19:40
Fifteen days remain until the Philadelphia Flyers open their main training camp on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The post Flyers Focus: Staff Changes, and more first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
The NHL is doing well. It may not be the league with the highest revenue, but… The salary cap keeps rising, which is a good indicator of the NHL’s financial health. In basketball, the Clippers just paid a hefty fine: five lost first-round picks and a $30 million penalty. Team executives and Kawhi Leonard also […] The post “In four years, we’ll be seeing contracts worth $30 million
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Highlights Nikita Kucherov is back at No. 1 in the High Noon forward rankings for the first time since 2019 Nathan MacKinnon lands second and Connor McDavid slides to third Read below for the biggest risers, the steepest falls, and where Crosby and Ovechkin landed Nikita Kucherov is the best forward in hockey again, and […] The post NHL Top 50 Forwards: Kucherov No. 1, McDavid Falls to Third app
New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said Wednesday that veteran goaltender Semyon Varlamov is expected to be a “full participant” in the team’s 2026 training camp after missing most of the past two seasons due to significant knee issues. Varlamov last played in an NHL game with the Islanders on Nov. 29, 2024. In the 21 months since, the 38-year-old netminder has undergone multiple surgical procedures on his knee, followed by a significant rehabilitation process; as part of his reco
By Gabriel Foley | at September 2, 2026 4:20 pm The Philadelphia Flyers announced a series of changes to their NHL and AHL hockey operations departments ahead of the 2026-27 season, including six staff promotions and nine new hires. The Flyers first addressed their training department, promoting Alex Ambrose to head athletic trainer and Melissa Rucker to head massage therapist. Zach Casinelli has been hired as an assistant athletic trainer after three seasons with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. R
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes partnering with Amazon Prime Video as one of thei streaming partners for the Hurricanes Hockey Network. The Drive with Tim Donnelly is presented by Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. magnoliahealthcareaesthetics.com
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues), announced a ho... - ECHL Worcester Railers HC
The Vancouver Canucks hit the ice for the third consecutive day at Rogers Arena for their offseason summer skates as they ramp up for training camp in Penticton beginning in just over two weeks. It was a well-attended session, with the majority of Canucks players on the ice participating. One of those players was Filip…
Former Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane is looking for a new team to play for. And Kane has also spent part of the summer angrily reacting to opinions about him. But it's our senior digital correspondent's opinion that Kane needs to develop a thicker skin when it comes to criticism.
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This morning, The Athletic published a ranking that’s sure to get people talking. The list ranked players in order of importance: MVP, franchise players, stars, and role players. In fact, two Canadiens players are in the latter category: Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes. The @TheAthleticNHL released its NHL Player Tiers for 2026-27, and 7 #Habs […] The post One-third of NHL players: Dobson on
The Arizona State University Police Department have opened an investigation surrounding the events leading up to the collapse of an ASU hockey player, The Athletic’s Katie Strange, Adam Kilgore and Nathan Fenno reported on Wednesday.
Robert Thomas was named captain of the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The 27-year-old center replaces Brayden Schenn, who was traded to the New York Islanders on March 6. Thomas has five seasons left on an eight-year, $65 million contract … Continue reading → The post Thomas named Blu
Eeli Tolvanen signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the New York Rangers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old forward had 36 points (12 goals, 24 assists) in 78 games for the Seattle Kraken last season. Selected by the Nashville Predators in the … Continue reading → The post
The Anaheim Ducks announced today the National Hockey League (NHL) club’s 2026 Rookie Faceoff roster, hosted by the San Jose Sharks at Tech CU Arena and Sharks Ice at San Jose from Sept. 12-15. Anaheim will hold its lone 2026 Rookie Camp practice…
“To me, this is one of the greatest cities I’ve ever played in.” For the Red Wings’ inaugural “Hockey Night at the Ballpark” promotion, the organization hit a home run in landing former Rochester Americans goaltender Gerry Cheevers as the special guest for the evening. 📰 READ | Amerks.com/News
Every NHL season provides a new opportunity for players to try and prove their worth, even if they aren't under an official contract. That's where professional tryouts come in. Jim Parsons takes a look at some of the recent success stories from PTOs in recent NHL history.
Former Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane is looking for a new team to play for. And Kane has also spent part of the summer angrily reacting to opinions about him. But it's our senior digital correspondent's opinion that Kane needs to develop a thicker skin when it comes to criticism.
The Philadelphia Flyers announced a series of changes to their NHL and AHL hockey operations departments ahead of the 2026-27 season, including six staff promotions and nine new hires. The Flyers first addressed their training department, promoting Alex Ambrose to head athletic trainer and Melissa Rucker to head massage therapist. Zach Casinelli has been hired […]
With the Flames leaning into a rebuild and a new cohort of young players bubbling up underneath him, Zary needs to find his footing as a legit NHL centre.
Highlights Semyon Varlamov is healthy and will be a full participant in Islanders training camp GM Mathieu Darche called the 38-year-old goalie’s recovery “almost a miracle” Read below for the latest on Romanov, Palmieri and the Islanders goalie plan Semyon Varlamov is going to play hockey again. New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche was […] The post Varlamov Injury Upda
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Ryan Bednard on a contract for the 2026-27 season. Bednard joins the Solar Bears after spending the 2025-26 … Continue reading → The post
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced that the team has signed rookie defenseman Josh Zinger for the 2026-27 season. Zinger joins the … Continue reading → The post Swamp Ra
Victor Johansson is fighting for minutes in a stacked Brynas blueline, and if he's not going to be playing regularly then it creates an issue for the Maple Leafs.
Every NHL season provides a new opportunity for players to try and prove their worth, even if they aren't under an official contract. That's where professional tryouts come in. Jim Parsons takes a look at some of the recent success stories from PTOs in recent NHL history.
For the first time in years, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospects tournament will not be in Buffalo. Instead, the team’s talented […] The post Penguins Prospects Tournament and Schedule appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. 92 readers ranked Buffalo Sabres players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2026. Each participant used their own metric of current ability and production to rank each player. Tyson Kozak Drafted: 2021 Seventh Round, #193 overall Size: 5’11”, 185 lbs
Ottawa Senatorsin kapteenivalinta puhuttaa nyt entistä enemmän, kun Florida Panthersin tähti Brad Marchand reagoi yhteen ehdokkaista varsin tylyllä tavalla. Senators etsii parhaillaan uutta kapteenia USA:n maajoukkuetähti Brady Tkachukin lähdettyä seurasta. NHL-toimittaja Bruce Garriochin mukaan vaihtoehtoina ovat Tim Stützle, Thomas Chabot ja Jake Sanderso
The Edmonton Oilers are being urged to sign a former Ottawa Senators forward who was acquitted of sexual assault in 2025. The post Oilers Linked to Former Senators Star Acquitted in Assault Case appeared first on HEAVY.
It wasn’t a huge signing or trade, but the Philadelphia Flyers have altered their staff significantly when it comes to trainers, therapists, conditioning coaches, and equipment managers. And some changes in coaching and development.
Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player and Blues draft pick who collapsed in an offseason workout suffered exertional heat stroke that reduced the flow of oxygen to his brain, his attorney told ESPN.
Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski are back for another MvsW edition of The Sheet, breaking down the latest news and biggest storylines from around the NHL. The guys react to the St. Louis Blues naming Robert Thomas their new captain following all of the trade speculation surrounding him last season, plus the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and Quinn Hughes and the uncertainty surrounding their futures. They also discuss Cale Makar’s massive eight-year, $20.4 million AAV contract with the Colorado Avalan
The St. Louis Blues didn’t wait too long to name its next captain. According to a team announcement, the Blues have center Robert Thomas captain ahead of the 2026-27 season. Additionally, defensemen Colton Parayko and Philip Broberg, and forwards Jake Neighbours and Dylan Holloway will serve as assistant captains. Thomas, 27, will now lead the next wave of Blues for the foreseeable future. St. Louis drafted Thomas with the 20th overall pick of the 2017 NHL Draft, and he’s been with the team sinc
Matt and co-host Jeff Paterson discuss Canucks goaltending. Doesn’t sound like Thatcher Demko will be ready from jump, Chris Driedger signed to a PTO, can Nikita Tolopilo take the next step, it’s gotta improve on better defensive system alone. And don’t forget about Medvedev and Koskenvuo coming up the ranks too! https://twitter.com/sekeresandprice https://www.facebook.com/SekeresandPrice https://www.tiktok.com/@sekeresandprice https://www.youtube.com/sekeresprice https://www.i
The Flyers enjoyed a great deal of success in the 2025-26 season but, like with any NHL team, staff changes are inevitable. On Wednesday, general manager Daniel Briere announced a number of off-ice personnel moves [...] The post
Highlights Spencer Carbery broke down his relationship with Alex Ovechkin on Spittin’ Chiclets Ovechkin came up to his coach’s hotel room after 2 a.m. during a rough stretch in 2023 Read below for what Ovechkin asked Carbery for that night Alex Ovechkin knocked on his head coach’s hotel room door at two in the morning. […] The post Carbery on Ovechkin: ‘A Coach’s Dream’ a
Robert Thomas får ett stort förtroende inför den stundande NHL-säsongen. St. Louis Blues har utsett den 27-årige centern till lagets nye kapten – bara månader efter att han omnämnts i trejdrykten. The post Ryktades bli trejdad – nu blir han lagkapten appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
This summer has seen a boom in high-value AAV contracts across the league: Leo Carlsson coming in at $18 million via offer sheet, Macklin Celebrini inking his new deal at $18.8 million. None of those players are Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar. Everyone around the league knew the best defenseman in the modern era of […]
St. Louis Blues on valinnut uuden kapteeninsa. Joukkueen tähtisentteri Robert Thomas ottaa C-kirjaimen kantaakseen ja nousee samalla seurahistorian 25. kapteeniksi. Thomas seuraa tehtävässä Brayden Schenniä, joka kaupattiin New York Islandersiin viime maaliskuussa. Blues pelasi viime kauden loppuun ilman varsinaista kapteenia, mutta uuden NHL-kauden kynnyksellä seura p
Things are really hitting the fan in San Jose. A loose translation of “the shit hits the fan,” by the way. What? What’s going on with the Sharks’ lineup? Nothing! A few days ago, a former teammate of Evander Kane’s (2020–21) named Kurtis Gabriel kicked things off by openly stating that the guys in the […] The post Evander Kane: Now It’s Patrick Marleau’s Wife’s Turn to Ta
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League today announced live streaming of WHL games for the 2026-27 season will shift to YouTube, on an interim bas... - WHL
The Edmonton Oilers are entering a critical time in their history, as the two-year extension for superstar captain Connor McDavid has officially kicked in. The prevailing thought is that unless the Oilers are able to win the Stanley Cup between now and the expiration of his deal, he could very well seek greener pastures elsewhere […] The post Oilers Urged To Acquire 67-Point Forward
Nate Danielson faces two talented prospects for one possible Red Wings roster opening, but his position gives him an important advantage. The post Red Wings Prospect Holds One Hidden Advantage in Roster Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
Alex Ovechkin is one of the best players in NHL history, but Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery says what truly makes him special goes far beyond goals and assists. Carbery delved into his relationship with Ovechkin during a guest appearance on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast on Tuesday. He even called the legendary Capitals captain a “coach’s dream” when
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