The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. We have tightened up the criteria for said rankings this year, implementing a U23 rule for skaters and a U25 rule for goaltenders. We are also using the…
The Seattle Kraken, having made the playoffs only once in their first five seasons, are seeking to improve their performance in the 2026 NHL season. While they finished the previous season with a lackluster record of 34-37-11 and sixth in the Pacific Division, hope remains for a breakthrough due to their wealth of young talent. The offseason saw minimal changes, with key players like Jaden Schwartz and Eeli Tolvanen leaving via free agency and the addition of Mackie Samoskevich through a trade a
What will the NHL look like in 2030? Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton look five years into the future and debate some of the biggest predictions from Daily Faceoff's NHL 2030 projections, including which teams could be Stanley Cup contenders, which organizations could be in trouble, and which fan bases should be most concerned about their future. The guys break down the projected top eight teams in 2030 and debate which teams are the biggest boom-or-bust candidates, whether Edmonton's future
Last week, we set out to grade every single trade made by the Jim Rutherford-Patrik Allvin Regime in their time at the head of the Vancouver Canucks. They made 41 trades in total, which made for a fairly large undertaking. But folks seemed to like the results, and we like the discussion that sprang forth…
As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 9 – the San Jose Sharks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting closer to training camp, and some of the more interesting stories aren’t necessarily about the biggest names on the roster. Sometimes they are about…
Quinn Hughes is in ongoing contract negotiations with the Minnesota Wild, his new team after a trade that saw the departure of key prospects. The 26-year-old defenseman is finishing a six-year, $47.1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, and Minnesota is eager to secure his future before the upcoming season. In the last season, Hughes delivered 76 points, proving to be an impactful asset during the playoffs. With July marking his extension eligibility, the team is looking at 5-8 year opti
The NHL’s potential return to the Atlanta area might be one step closer after a key vote this week. Alpharetta City Council voted 4-3 to approve zoning changes for a mall that now could include an NHL-sized arena, per FOX 5. The NHL has not awarded an expansion team to Atlanta and there is no guarantee the arena will be built, but this vote opens the door to more discussions. The Alpharetta plan calls for a 20,000-seat arena, a smaller music hall, offices and a hotel. Alpharetta is one of
The Edmonton Oilers will add some Russian flair to their defense this season. Shakir Mukhamadullin, acquired from the San Jose Sharks The post Oilers Want Young Defenseman to Be Ready first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
The New York Rangers are definitely looking to get back into the playoffs this upcoming season, and they’ll need some of their young players to step up if they want to make that happen. In today’s video, we talk about three young players who need to have a bit of a breakout season or step up their game in some kind of way to help this team get back into the playoffs for the first time in a couple of seasons. Thanks for watching. #nhl #newyorkrangers #igorshesterkin #mikazibanejad #nyr #range
Craig Conroy has certainly received his fair share of plaudits for the work he’s done to restock the Calgary Flames’ cupboards over the past three years. Of course, Conroy only took over from Brad Treliving just over a month before his first draft as general manager, so he didn’t have as much of an opportunity…
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to NHL.com.
Kādreizējais Latvijas hokejists Raitis Ivanāns sarunā ar “Sportajaunumi.com” atskatījies uz savu karjeru, salīdzinot ar situāciju mūsdienās. Ivanāns karjeras laikā Nacionālajā hokeja līgā (NHL) aizvadījis 283 spēles, izceļoties ar 18 (12+6) rezultativitātes punktiem un 569 soda... Raksts Ivanāns: Pēdējais gads Rīgas “Dinamo” bija man baudāmākais hokejā, jo… pir
Things remain quiet around the Boston Bruins, but there’s still plenty to talk about around the NHL. EA Sports released […] The post Daily Bean: Karlsson Potential Destination; Bruins EA Ratings; Hughes, Makar Talk appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
So far in the “Historical Hurricanes” series, we’ve reflected on the impacts that Ray Whitney, Justin Williams, and Cam Ward had on the Carolina Hurricanes during their time in Raleigh.…
Former Toronto Marlies forward Alex Nylander will reportedly be signing a professional tryout with the Calgary Flames, according to PuckPedia. The younger brother of Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander had been in the Leafs’ organization for the past two years. He turned down a couple of NHL deals with other teams in the summer…
The Chicago Blackhawks finished the previous season in the bottom of the Western Conference, continuing a six-season streak without playoff contention. Despite an optimistic start including strong performances from rookies like Connor Bedard and Spencer Knight, injuries hampered the team, revealing their lack of depth during a ongoing rebuild. This offseason, notable trades and signings, including the return of Patrick Kane, aim to revitalize the roster. As young talents prepare for larger roles
The post Insider Theorizes Yzerman Ouster Wasn’t His Decision appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman had some thoughts on why Steve Yzerman's tenure as Detroit GM ended abruptly. The post Insider Theorizes Yzerm
Projecting the coming Buffalo Sabres season is a tough endeavor. They lost a pair of key veteran contributors but have three outstanding young players ready to step into larger roles…
The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, let’s take advantage of the dog days of summer and start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames…
The news hit a lot of people hard Tuesday afternoon. Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away. She was 80. Few if any had anything bad to say about the icon, from her rich discography, charity work, and downhome nature that could even warm the hearts of curmudgeons everywhere. There is no direct link between the Flyers and Dolly Parton aside from the fact her 1984 film Rhinestone was directed by Bob Clarke. No, not that Bob Clarke, another guy named Bob Clarke.
Legacy. The longer a player lasts in the National Hockey League, the more prominent the question of what their careers will be remembered for. Is it for being a depth player? Will they be remembered for singular moments? Will people look back and call them a bust? Will they be remembered for individual awards, or…
A recent addition to the Los Angeles Kings this offseason was the signing of free agent Erik Haula. The 5-foot-11 Finnish forward was added to the group for depth and…
We continue our look around the Central Division today with the St. Louis Blues. They have a new general manager as former player Alexander Steen was elevated to replace Doug Armstrong. The Blues got busy in the trade market this summer to change their forward
Could Cale Makar get $20 million on his next contract in Colorado? Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff joined TSN Radio in Montreal on Monday and was asked about the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Cale Makar. Makar still needs an extension, and Di Marco thinks he could get $19 million to $20 million on […]
Alexander Nylander is poised to join the Calgary Flames on a professional tryout agreement. This marks his sixth NHL team since beginning his career with the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate. Last season, Nylander achieved a career milestone with 53 points in the AHL, including six goals in the playoffs while winning the Calder Cup. Despite his AHL success, his NHL opportunities have been limited, not playing in the league since 2024. Joining the Flames offers him a renewed chance to secure a roste
It’s going to be a long season for the Vancouver Canucks. After finishing with the worst record in the NHL in 2025-26, the team hasn’t made any major win-now moves.…
Elliotte Friedman arrived on the scene with an unscheduled 32 Thoughts podcast and essentially tossed red meat into the lion’s […] The post Dan’s Daily: Hughes Chatter Explodes; Trade Rumors; Penguins Flips appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
In a market filled with media scrutiny and a team atop the league’s most hated by other fanbases, it’s often easy for players to become scapegoats for their own fans…
One of the bigger podcasts around the hockey world returned for a late summer recording, and Cale Makar was a […] The post Deen’s Daily: Insider Comments on Makar Negotiations; Avalanche’s Roster Build; Confidence From Fans appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
The post The Daily: GM Interviews Underway; Larkin Trade Next GM’s Problem appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Daily digest of Red Wings news and rumors from around the NHL, this timee focused on the profess updates in the GM search. The post
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The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention…
A waiver claim turned into a career year for Tye Kartye. With a new contract on the horizon, can he prove last season's surge with New York was more than a fluke?
On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger to discuss player empowerment, Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, Dylan Larkin’s trade request, and his new book Earned. Pronger also reflects on his career, adversity, being traded, what’s next for him, and changes he’d make to the NHL. Pronger shares his perspective on why players are gaining more control over their careers, the challenges teams face when players want out
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with a forward group that is beginning to look like one capable of competing deep into the playoffs. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield…
In the absence of much going on, Josh Yohe had some words last week on the next Sidney Crosby contract. The upcoming 2026-27 season is currently the last year Crosby is under contract, though about no one expects it to be his final year – including Crosby himself this past spring. When a similar contract […]
Alexander Nylander is set to head west. According to Puckpedia, the Flames are set to bring him into the organization on a professional tryout agreement. The former 8th-overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft will now join his sixth NHL franchise since entering the league with the Sabres’ affiliate, the Rochester Americans. At age 28, […]
Trois-Rivières, Quebec – The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, announced the signing of defenseman Xavier Bernard for the 2026–27 season. Bernard has spent the past five seasons playing between the American Hockey League and the ECHL. Last … Continue reading → The post Lions add Be
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that forward Timofei Khokhlachev has signed for the 2026-27 season. Khokhlachev, 24, completed his first professional season last year with CSK VVS … Continue reading → The post Khokhlachev joins Rus
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced the signing of veteran forward Wade Murphy for the 2026-27 season. Murphy split last season between … Continue reading → The post Wichita sign Murphy
Here's a video package of Haoxi Wang from the 2025-2026 season. #nhl #ohl #hockey #sports #sportshighlights #nhlprospects #sanjosesharks Profile : Name : Haoxi Wang Age : 19 Birthplace : Beijing (China) Height : 6'05 Weight : 223 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Left Team : Oshawa Generals and Niagara IceDogs (OHL) Jersey Number : 7 (Oshawa) and 61 (Niagara) Stats : 6G-20A-26PTS/57GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to thi
Back in June, I wrote an article predicting ten things Sunny Mehta would do this offseason, his first one as Devils general manager. At this point, the offseason is basically over. Next week will be the start of September, and while its possible a late move could come in that impacts the Devils roster one […]
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NHL teams are going to be required to carry an EBUG during the 2026-27 season, with them distinguished very differently from the traditional NHL jersey system.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s individual season was one of the Maple Leafs’ more positive stories in a mostly miserable 2025-26 campaign. At 34, he produced eight goals and 39 points in 78 games while averaging 20:36 per night, marking his best offensive season in both goals and points since 2018-19 with Arizona. He led the Leafs’ defense […] The post Oliver Ekman-Larsson can play almost anywhere on th
Kaapo Kakko ei ole pelannut jääkiekkoa Suomessa kevään 2019 jälkeen. Marraskuussa tilanne muuttuu, kun Kakon seura Seattle Kraken pelaa Helsingissä kaksi NHL:n runkosarjaottelua hallitsevaa mestaria Carolina Hurricanesia vastaan.
Nach einer enttäuschenden Saison der Edmonton Oilers, die bereits nach der ersten Playoff-Runde beendet war, tauschte das Team aus Alberta den Head Coach aus. Kris Knoblauch wurde entlassen und durch Mike Babcock ersetzt, der zuletzt 2023 in der stärksten Eishockey-Liga der Welt hinter
Kaapo Kakko ei ole pelannut jääkiekkoa Suomessa kevään 2019 jälkeen. Marraskuussa tilanne muuttuu, kun Kakon seura Seattle Kraken pelaa Helsingissä kaksi NHL:n runkosarjaottelua hallitsevaa mestaria Carolina Hurricanesia vastaan.
Sportsnet’s Top 10 most impactful NHL moves made this summer had a couple of Florida Panthers-related bits, including the blockbuster deal that brought Brady Tkachuk to South Florida and the departure of two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. 2. Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers The Panthers missed the playoffs after going to t
Kaapo Kakko ei ole pelannut jääkiekkoa Suomessa kevään 2019 jälkeen. Marraskuussa tilanne muuttuu, kun Kakon seura Seattle Kraken pelaa Helsingissä kaksi NHL:n runkosarjaottelua hallitsevaa mestaria Carolina Hurricanesia vastaan.
With a new NHL season about to kick off, it’s time to consider the Montreal Canadiens ranking against their Atlantic Division rivals. There is still time for teams to make roster-shifting moves, but with the summer drifting away, a point-in-time analysis is still warranted. HockeyStats recently released their projected 2027 Stanley Cup Playoff qualification odds, …
Last Word On Hockey's Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team's current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We'll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we're previewing the …
When the free agency clock struck midnight on July 1st, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced John Carlson's arrival, delivering the signing many fans had quietly hoped for but few expected to actually land. Tampa Bay announced a two-year contract for the veteran right-handed defenceman, with general manager Julien BriseBois telling reporters just hours earlier that …
For a number of years during bubble keeper week I did a Goldipucks column. However, since that only covered three players, once again I’m doing a more encompassing poll instead. This time it’s a simple topic: which forwards will score 60+ points for the first time in 2026-27. Why did I pick 60 points? Because [...]
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