The Edmonton Oilers were just two goals shy of winning the Stanley Cup Final this past season, and have somehow made their roster even better this offseason. They were able to do so by signing two top-six forwards in Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, while also replacing defenceman Vincent Desharnais with Josh Brown. Related: Oilers’
When Lou Lamoriello took over as the New York Islanders general manager (GM) following captain John Tavares’ departure, he created an identity on Long Island. This identity became a well-structured, tight-knit team rooted in defense, responsibility, and most importantly, loyalty. He achieved this loyalty through long-term contracts with no-trade clauses and in return, he received
Over the years, the Philadelphia Flyers have had some tremendous defensemen. But none have been quite like Kimmo Timonen. He was a player who defied the aging curve so tremendously that we may not see anything like him for a very long time. Timonen’s Late-Age Dominance Timonen was traded to the Flyers in the 2007
For a team that made it pretty far into the playoffs last season and did not have a first or second-round pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks have several prospects to keep an eye for this upcoming season. Some are easier to watch than others, but there are several high-level prospects
As the Toronto Maple Leafs try to build their 2024-25 roster, two players stand out as valuable assets for the team. For the first time in his career, defenceman Jake McCabe played on the right side rather than the left. His seamless transition went largely unnoticed. His performance remains silent and stellar. He continues to
The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber
The Hershey Bears have signed defenseman Brad Hunt to an American Hockey League contract. Hunt completed his 12th professional season in 2023-24, recording 16 goals and 33 assists for a team-best 49 points in 70 games while serving as captain of the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. Among league defensemen, Hunt tied for first in goals and
NHL teams revealed their regular season calendars in July. Every one of a club’s 82 dates is important. But beyond such platitudes, it is fair to highlight certain nights and special sequences. It might be because one’s preferred franchise plays a historical or regional rival, because it’s a playoff rematch from the previous season, or
On Thursday (Aug. 1), Randy Gregg and Craig MacTavish were announced by the Edmonton Oilers as the latest inductees into the Oilers Hall of Fame (OHOF). They will be inducted when the Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 25 at Rogers Place, bringing the OHOF membership to 16. Congratulations to Craig MacTavish & Randy Gregg who
The Chicago Wolves have signed forward Nick Swaney to an American Hockey League contract. Swaney was limited to seven games with the AHL’s Iowa Wild in 2023-24, recording one goal and one assist. In 123 career AHL contests with Iowa, Swaney has recorded 36 goals and 36 assists for 72 points. He notched 38 points
Last season was a major disappointment for the Buffalo Sabres, who failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2011. Many players underwhelmed, and, as such, they’ll be tasked with bouncing back come the fall. The spotlight will be fixed on a few names, but perhaps none more than Dylan Cozens. Entering his
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have been rivals forever, and they continue to have one of the most electric rivalries in the entire NHL. Every game is fun to watch and even with the Flames struggling to find their footing in recent seasons, they are still able to put up a decent fight against
The Pittsburgh Penguins are among the teams rumored to be potentially kicking tires around the Patrik Laine trade talks out of Columbus. Nothing is official and may not even be imminent, but now that Laine is ready to talk to teams about his future, the Penguins are a team that makes a lot of sense.
The ongoing saga of Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo trying to build an arena in the Phoenix area has taken another twist. The Arizona State Land Department decided on Friday to cancel the June 27 land auction, which Meruelo was going to attend to attempt to win the 95 acres of land. The cancellation of
Throughout the season, the 23-year-old said the coaching staff taught him about what it means to be a reliable player within their system. Consistent execution of the details and game plan for every practice and game is where Mcward feels like he took a big step. “I think it’s a mindset thing. You’re not trying
Field Level Media Jul 30, 2024, 10:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Xhekaj, 23, recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and a team-high 81 penalty minutes in 44 games last season. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Xhekaj ranked
Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet and Pete DeBoer will join head coach Jon Cooper as assistants for Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off team, Hockey Canada announced Wednesday. Cassidy is head coach of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, Tocchet coaches the Vancouver Canucks, and DeBoer is the bench boss for the Dallas Stars. Cooper, the head coach of
Heading into the offseason, Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek stated his desire to add a top-six forward or top-four defenseman. Both free-agent acquisitions and trades were on the table. Despite his best intentions (from what we know), he struck out on the former and has yet to do the latter. The market for available players and trade discussions
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