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Islanders Announce Key Front Office Hiring
He was frequently named among the finalists for various general manager openings around the NHL earlier this summer. Now, former Boston Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold has found his way into the front office of the New York Islanders. #Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that the club has hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers. He joins Mathieu Darche’s Hockey Operations staff and will be involved in all facets of the club’s ...
Canadiens' RFA Arber Xhekaj Has Another Suitor, Out West
His name has been out there on the rumor mill all summer, as he's still unsigned as a restricted free agent. Is Arber Xhekaj in the Montreal Canadiens' plans for 2026-27? Some teams have been linked to the pugilistic defenseman, but so far, no trade and no new contract is forthcoming. We're now hearing, per Herb Zurkowsky of The Montreal Gazette , that the Calgary Flames are another team that has had interest in Xhekaj. The Flames are reportedly interested in ...
Report: Maple Leafs Hire Sidney Crosby's Long-Time Trainer, Andy O'Brien
The overhaul of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office continues. According to both Steve Simmons and Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs are bringing in Andy O'Brien to lead their Sport Performance department. O'Brien's been the long-time trainer of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and does bring some NHL experience to Toronto. O'Brien worked with the Florida Panthers during their back-to-back Stanley Cups, and spent a couple of seasons about a decade ago, working in sports science for the Pengu...
Penguins & Canadiens Linked To Offseason Trade
While the NHL's offseason has slowed down considerably now that we're into the legit dog days of summer, that doesn't mean there isn't a big trade coming at some point before training camps open in September. According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens have held trade discussions around either Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell heading to Montreal. The Canadiens have been looking for top-six help, but prefer to find a versatile forward, who can also play down the mi...
Undrafted Defenseman Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons
Brad Hunt is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old defenseman announced his retirement from professional hockey on Instagram, closing the book on a 14-year career. "Hockey has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember," Hunt wrote. "From dreaming about playing in the NHL as a kid, to living that dream for so many years... I am incredibly grateful for every opportunity, every teammate, every coach, every organization, and every person who helped me along the way." Undrafted...
One Surprising Team Still In Play For Free Agent Vladimir Tarasenko
Vladimir Tarasenko remains the best free agent left on the board more than a month into the signing period, and a return to Minnesota has not been ruled out. The Wild acquired Tarasenko from Detroit last summer for future considerations, and he rewarded that bet with a bounce-back campaign, posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games before adding five points in 11 playoff outings as Minnesota advanced past Dallas before falling to Colorado in the second round. Per Pierre LeBrun, there's a ch...
Mammoth's Top Prospect Caleb Desnoyers Suffers Injury At Junior Showcase
Still no word from the Utah Mammoth after top prospect Caleb Desnoyers went down hard in a freak accident on the ice during Canada's final game at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Caleb Desnoyers was in serious pain after this collision. Went straight to the tunnel. #WJSS pic.twitter.com/SHDnhpWMIT — Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) August 1, 2026 The Mammoth's 4th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, he was upended awkwardly from behind by a falling Team USA player, and suffered ...
It's August 2nd And The Avalanche's Cale Makar Hasn't Signed An Extension
Is there trouble in the Central Division? The Colorado Avalanche have been a juggernaut in the division since Nathan MacKinnon hit his prime, and head coach Jared Bednar's system took them to the Stanley Cup championship in 2022. The team has at times seemed invincible, even after being bounced in the playoffs by the Seattle Kraken in 2023. The team has a new challenge with the exit of general manager Chris McFarland , who left for the Nashville Predators' GM job. General Manager J...
Sharks' Michael Misa On San Jose's Future: 'Building Something Special'
Are the San Jose Sharks the team to watch heading into the 2026-27 NHL season? San Jose Sharks forward Michael Misa thinks so. The former 2025 second-overall pick enjoyed a fine rookie season last year, recording 21 points in 45 games, and heading into this season, should be playing a much bigger role among the team's top six. The Sharks have Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith making up their top two core players, but they've also landed the No.2 pick at June's draft, selecting Ivar Stenberg, wh...
Report: Red Wings Organization Furious With Dylan Larkin
The shockwave that rocked the Detroit Red Wings earlier this offseason has yet to be solved. Captain Dylan Larkin dropped a bombshell on the organization that he prefers to be traded before the start of next season, and let's just say apparently, the organization is absolutely furious. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Larkin approached former general manager Steve Yzerman about a trade and referenced the team's direction, and lack of moves over the last three seasons on the reason. Larki...
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Devils' Dougie Hamilton
The New Jersey Devils have made some roster changes this summer, led by new general manager Sunny Mehta. While there really hasn't been a move that's been one to consider a blockbuster, turns out there could be one big trade coming before the start of next season. Defenceman Dougie Hamilton continues to be the best Devils trade candidate heading into the 2026-27 season. Hamilton and the organization got on really bad terms last season, as was in and out of the lineup, and had his name involve...
Top 5 UFAs Still Available in NHL Free Agency
There isn't a whole lot of money still out there to be spent by NHL teams, by most accounts, but there are a number of viable unrestricted free agents still available on the open market. Here, we'll break down the top 5 remaining UFAs. 1. Vladimir Tarasenko, F The 34-year-old Russian forward is not the regular 30-goal scorer that he was for five straight years back in his mid-20s. But he did pop 23 for the Minnesota Wild this past season, while playing just 14:56 of ice time per game, an...
A Pittsburgh Penguins Masterclass: Trading For Your Own Prospects
On March 21, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender prospect Gabriel D'Aigle to a three-year, entry-level contract. D'Aigle was selected 84th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by general manager Kyle Dubas and the brass in the front office. While he's no Sergei Murashov, the team made quite the gesture to protect their investment in a prospect who's been below an AHL-tier goalie this season. "It is only because of very unique circumstances that we must say goodbye at thi...
Could Rangers & Kraken Swing 1-For-1 Trade?
The New York Rangers have made no secret of wanting to turn defenseman Braden Schneider into forward help, and one idea that's been surfacing among fans is a swap involving Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright. But according to The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano , the fit isn't really there. Asked in his offseason mailbag whether a Schneider-for-Wright deal made sense, Mercogliano was skeptical. "I don't think it's a crazy concept, but there are pretty clear hurdles," Mercogliano wrote. "...
Former Stanley Cup Champ Tomas Nosek Signs Contract for 2026-27
After two seasons as a depth forward with the Florida Panthers, 11-year veteran Tomas Nosek wasn't getting any bites from an NHL team in free agency, so the soon-to-be 34-year-old is heading back home to Czechia. Tomáš Nosek se vrací domů! 🏡 Zkušený útočník odešel z Pardubic do NHL v roce 2014. Od té doby nasbíral v nejlepší hokejové lize světa přes 500 startů. V roce 2025 získal Stanley Cup. Nyní se vrací tam, kde to všechno začalo. pic.twitter.com/dDwixfVJ07 — HC DYNAMO PARDUBICE (@HCP...
Hurricanes' RFA Alexander Nikishin Speaks Out On Contract Demands & Trade Rumors
The Carolina Hurricanes have entertained trade offers for impressive young defenseman Alexander Nikishin this summer, according to rumors. Now we're understanding why. According to a report out of Russia, the restricted free agent D-man has named his price, and after just one year in the NHL, it might be a little too rich for the Hurricanes' blood. When asked about rumors that he wants $8 million per season on his new deal, the defenceman smiled and said: 'More.' &nbs...
San Jose Sharks Sign RFA Collin Graf
From being undrafted to landing a $12.75 million dollar contract ($4.25M AAV), restricted free agent Collin Graf has signed on for three more years with the San Jose Sharks. Three more years with Graf! 👏 pic.twitter.com/WVae73KaOD — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 31, 2026 The 23-year-old broke out for 21 goals and 46 points in 81 games this season for the Sharks, with a plus/minus rating of +6, making himself a key player in the team's future, and earning his life-changing deal. The you...
Maple Leafs' McKenna On Training With Celebrini: 'I Got Better'
Toronto Maple Leafs number-one pick Gavin McKenna has been busy of late training for the upcoming NHL season in western Canada. While McKenna is expected to make a successful jump to the NHL in his first season, he feels it's not necessarily the training hours he's putting in, but who exactly they're with that's going to make the difference. McKenna has been busy training with superstar Macklin Celebrini, and the two have been putting in major work. "He's a pretty intense guy when it comes to...
What It Would Actually Cost To Land Kirill Marchenko
The Kirill Marchenko trade saga has become one of the messiest storylines of the summer. RG Media's Daria Tuboltseva reported last weekend that Marchenko was nearing a trade, with two clubs finalizing terms and his camp aware the talks are ongoing. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic pushed back on that. "I was told that these current rumors of this trade being imminent are not factual," Portzline said. "My understanding is that the Blue Jackets have not had trade discussions involving Kirill ...
Canadiens Could Have A Backup Plan If Marchenko Talks Collapse
The Montreal Canadiens have spent weeks chasing Kirill Marchenko, but a second name out of Columbus has quietly emerged as a potential fallback option. Kent Johnson. Per Marco Normandin , Canadiens GM Kent Hughes could finalize a major trade in the coming days, but it may not necessarily involve Marchenko at all. "From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days," Normandin reported. "But it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko. Instead,...
Penguins Could Have Difficult Decision To Make With Erik Karlsson
Heading into the last year of his contract, what does the future hold for 36-year-old Erik Karlsson? Will he finish the 2026-27 season in Pittsburgh? And how about after that? The Athletic's Josh Yohe was asked what the Penguins might have in mind with the veteran blueliner, who had an excellent renaissance season after his first year in Pittsburgh went so poorly. If they aren’t having a very good season come January or February, Karlsson should almost certainly be traded, especially if ...
Cal Foote Has Contract Cancelled 2 Days After Signing
Former NHL defenseman Cal Foote, who was one of the five acquitted players who had been charged with sexual assault in the 2018 Canadian World Juniors case, has had his contract in Sweden cancelled just two days after signing it. Two days after signing Cal Foote, Swedish team Färjestad BK has backed out of the agreement. The club says it heard concerns, disappointment and questions about the signing. Foote was acquitted of sexual assault charges last summer stemming from the 2018 Canadian worl...
Rangers' Matt Rempe's Bold Statement About 2026-27 Season
The New York Rangers finished the 2025-26 season in underwhelming fashion, eighth in the Metropolitan Division under head coach Mike Sullivan. Sullivan was sold as a coach who could help return the team to glory, but finished the season with a record of 34-39-9 and 77 points. A meager showing from what Peter Laviolette did with the team, taking them to their peak, winning a Presidents' Trophy in 2023-24. Now, with subtractions of Artemi Panarin, Jonathan Quick (retired) , and Vincent Tro...
Pittsburgh Penguins Had Draft-Day Deals Rejected
The Pittsburgh Penguins tried very hard to make a trade at the NHL Draft in Buffalo last month, but Kyle Dubas wasn't able to finalize any moves. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Dubas tried hard to move up from #22 at the NHL Draft, and despite his efforts, which included some veteran forwards to make it happen, no deal was accepted. Dubas wanted to get into the top-10 of the draft, and many are shocked he wasn't able to pull something off. Josh Yohe: Re Penguins: There’s little doubt [...
St. Louis Blues Rejecting Offseason Trade Offers
The St. Louis Blues have made some significant changes to their roster over the past six months, but one player who won't be traded ahead of next season - Robert Thomas. Thomas has seen his name all over trade rumors these past few months, and while some insiders thought it was a done deal to see St. Louis move their number-one center, it's been confirmed that Thomas and Blues' management have reconciled their differences, and both sides are focused on a long-term relationship. Thomas, 27, is ...
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