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NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Winnipeg Jets Really Trade Connor Hellebuyck This Summer?
Trade speculation continues to swirl about goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, but how close are the Winnipeg Jets to moving the three-time Vezina Trophy winner?
Why The Buffalo Sabres Can't Give Up On Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly still interested in trading for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Sabres had solid goaltending this past year, but the opportunity to acquire a superstar goalie is well worth pursuing.
The Hockey News Big Show: Will The Oilers' Three-Goalie System Solve Everything?
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss the Oilers' goaltending, the aftermath of the Carlsson offer sheet, what the future holds for some UFAs and more.
Canucks Should Trade Elias Pettersson ASAP After Carlsson Offer Sheet And Nurse Trade
NHL teams are willing to take on big contracts as the salary cap rises rapidly. That should make center Elias Pettersson a trade candidate worth targeting from the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Dallas Stars May Have Diamonds In The Rough
The Dallas Stars have some intriguing prospects on the wing, such as Emil Hemming, but their pipeline isn't what it was even just a couple of years ago.
What Patrik Laine's Immediate NHL Future Could Look Like
Former Jets, Blue Jackets and Canadiens sniper Patrik Laine is at a crossroads in his NHL career. What's the best use for the UFA at this point in his career, and what's a realistic contract?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Ducks And Flyers Deal With Consequences After Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet
The Leo Carlsson offer sheet saga ended last week when the Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer. However, both teams must now deal with the consequences of their actions.
Is The Boston Bruins' Retool Complete Or Does It Need One More Year?
The Boston Bruins had a bounce-back season this past year, but thus far this summer, they haven't kept up in the arms race in the highly-competitive Atlantic Division. Will the Bruins take a step backward in 2026-27? Or can they be a Stanley Cup playoff team again?
How Frederik Andersen Compares To The Edmonton Oilers' Past Starters
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had goaltending issues throughout the Connor McDavid era, but with the signing of Frederik Andersen, have they solved them?
The Ol' Try College: Keaton Verhoeff Is Using The NCAA To Round Out His Game
Keaton Verhoeff realized he needed to improve his 200-foot game to become a better pro. And he believed heading to North Dakota was the best way to do it.
The Ottawa Senators Are In Serious Danger Of Taking Another Step Back
The Ottawa Senators had a step-back season this past year. But their 2026 off-season has been nearly as disastrous as it could get, and the question now is if the Senators will be a Stanley Cup playoff team at all. How will the Sens respond to a boatload of adversity?
Three Rules And Format Changes The NHL Should Implement
The NHL had another successful season, but there are rules and formats that could be altered to improve the product. Here are three changes we believe would improve the NHL.
Three NHL Duos That Might Be Too Reliant On One Another
Following a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman that the Minnesota Wild let Mats Zuccarello walk because he and Kirill Kaprizov were essentially too good together, we look at three other NHL duos that might be too reliant on one another.
Blackhawks' Bleak Off-Season Takes A Darker Turn With Connor Bedard's Injury
The NHL’s off-season is a time of optimism for every team. However, the Chicago Blackhawks got bad news on the injury front with a major injury to star center Connor Bedard. With Bedard on the sidelines, the Hawks’ 2026-27 season could be in trouble before it begins.
'Being Honest Without Judgment,' Canucks GM Ryan Johnson Outlines Trade Conversations With Elias Pettersson
The Vancouver Canucks are making major roster renovations this summer, including hiring a new GM and coach. But new GM Ryan Johnson appears to be setting the stage for a blockbuster trade involving star center Elias Pettersson. Will Johnson pull the trigger on a Pettersson deal?
Three Anaheim Ducks Trade Candidates To Free Up Cap Space
The Anaheim Ducks need to free up cap space after matching the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. Which of their players could be traded?
Five NHL Teams Still One Piece Away From Contending After Free Agency
Nearly two weeks into free agency, most NHL rosters are complete, but a handful are still just one missing piece away from being true contenders.
The Five Best NHL Teams On Paper After The Start Of Free Agency
As the NHL's 2026 off-season continues unfolding, there are teams that look destined to be at or near the top of the NHL standings next year. Which five teams are the league's best teams on paper? Here's our best ranking.
Craig Berube Only Has Himself To Blame For Toronto Maple Leafs Exit
Craig Berube said he should not have tried to appease the Toronto Maple Leafs players as much as he could. Will the new coach avoid the mistake Berube says he made?
Philadelphia Flyers Face Playoff Doubts After Leo Carlsson Gamble
The Philadelphia Flyers swung and missed on Leo Carlsson with their offer sheet. They have limited desirable options to upgrade their No. 1 center now. Will they make the playoffs now?
'Cold War In Philly': Highly Popular Flyers-Soviets Documentary Available This Month
The 1976 epic showdown between the Philadelphia Flyers and Soviets was such a classic that a documentary about it is drawing sellout crowds and engaging Q&A sessions in the Philadelphia area.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Columbus Blue Jackets' Pipeline Outlook Depends On Health And More
If Cayden Lindstrom stays healthy and gets his development back on track, the Columbus Blue Jackets ' top prospect could become a key piece. There are still many prospects beyond him as well.
The Five Worst NHL Teams On Paper After The Start To Free Agency
The NHL's 2026 off-season started with a bang, but there are still teams severely lacking in talent and overall depth. Which five teams look like they could be in the league basement?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Could Penguins Pursue Stars' Jason Robertson Or Canucks' Elias Pettersson? Plus Hellebuyck Buzz
Recent rumors linked the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, while an NHL insider wondered if the Colorado Avalanche might pursue Connor Hellebuyck.
Ducks' Leo Carlsson Must Become An NHL Superstar Overnight
Leo Carlsson's record-high cap hit comes with sky-high expectations and increased pressure after the Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet.