The New Jersey Devils have entered crisis mode after losing superstar Jack Hughes for roughly eight weeks. Hughes suffered a serious finger injury in what the team called a freak accident at a team dinner, requiring surgery and leaving New Jersey without its leading scorer. The timing could not be worse for a team that opened the season 12-4-1 and climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference. Internal replacement options exist, but they do not inspire confidence, and pressure is heavy to...
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The Los Angeles Kings got their most important bit of business done early, securing the Adrian Kempe extension that fans have been waiting on. The 29-year-old winger has agreed to an eight-year, 85 million dollar contract that carries a 10.625 million dollar cap hit and runs through the 2033-34 season. For a team bracing for captain Anze Kopitar’s looming retirement, locking in their best goal scorer was non-negotiable, and general manager Ken Holland finally pushed it across the line. K...
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Former Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf became an unrestricted free agent on Friday following his clearing of unconditional waivers and having his contract terminated. And while the Vancouver Canucks were able to sign him to a one-year deal, it appears that another Canadian rival was also interested in signing the veteran center. According to Elliotte Friedman on Hockey Night in Canad a, the Montreal Canadiens made an effort as well, but the Canucks were the frontrunners all the wa...
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Jack Hughes can't catch a break. The New Jersey Devils announced on Saturday, Hughes underwent surgery on his pinky finger, and is expected to be out for two months. He'll be re-evaluated in six weeks to confirm his timelines. Hughes was injured in a freak accident at a team dinner recently, as his injury woes continue. Hughes, 24, has appeared in 17 games this season, scoring 10 times and adding 10 assists. Hughes has yet to play an 80-game season throughout his career and has only dres...
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The Nashville Predators are in advanced trade talks with multiple teams at the moment, as GM Barry Trotz is pondering roster changes. The Preds, once again, haven't met expectations this season and there's an impending fire sale brewing. Unrestricted free-agent forward Michael Bunting is drawing a ton of interest from other teams, as the pesky forward is a great middle-six option, who can move up to the top line in spurts. Bunting is signed for this season at $4.5 million AAV and does not hold...
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Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford continues to be open about the eventual departure of captain Quinn Hughes. Rutherford recently held a press conference and touched on Hughes' future, stating even if Hughes does leave, the Canucks aren't looking for a full rebuild. Rutherford admitted that in any big trade, the Canucks would be prioritizing NHL players over picks and prospects. So, with that being said, if Hughes winds up dealt to his dream destination of the New Jersey Devils to team...
about 1 month ago
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At this point, almost everyone knows that the Edmonton Oilers need better goaltending, but it isn't always that easy to come by. Some of the highest-paid goaltenders are sub-.900 SV%, while others are unexpectedly playing great, season after season. One thing remains the same though. The Oilers' goaltending brings them down. The Oilers have made attempts to get goalies who have been traded in recent years, but to no avail. At this point, it is very much needed as Calvin Pickard appears to be d...
about 1 month ago
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The Nashville Predators are hanging on by a thread and it could snap at any moment. After the disastrous 2024-25 season that has carried over into this season, the Predators are on the verge of becoming sellers and going into a rebuild after a failed attempt at competing. The team is third-last in the NHL with a record of 6-9-4, despite winning the first game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Sweden. There have been plenty of players mentioned as trade candidates, including Ryan O'Reilly, Ste...
about 1 month ago
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It is no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs have to do something to get some life into the team and make the playoffs in the first year without Mitch Marner. Whether that comes with a big move or a few smaller roster-shifting moves, something has to and is going to get done eventually. The Calgary Flames are last in the NHL and should absolutely sell what they can. They aren't winning with the core they have. The proof is in the last few years of failed attempts to make the playoffs. These ar...
about 1 month ago
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The Minnesota Wild are rumored to be open for business as GM Bill Guerin is looking to make significant upgrades to his roster. The Wild enter Saturday's action with a 7-7-4 record, and are having serious issues scoring goals. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli recently commented on the Wild and mentioned Guerin's intentions: Frank Seravalli: Re Wild: Bill Guerin in general is relatively aggressive, at some point this season you'll probably see him make a move; they need more scoring help - Flames...
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Like a house of cards waiting to collapse. That’s essentially how insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period describes the Calgary Flames right now. Everyone around the league is keeping a close eye on the Flames, who continue to bring up the rear in the NHL, with just 12 points, at 5-12-2, in an extremely disappointing start to the season. Names like Nazem Kadri, Rasmus Andersson and Blake Coleman have been circulating like wildfire, but Pagnotta told Jeff Marek on The Sheet that...
about 1 month ago
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The St. Louis Blues are not a good team this season and it is going to take quite a bit to turn things around so that the GM doesn't start to have to make significant changes. The Blues are stuck in the middle while having too many tradeable veterans in places where the youth can step in and step up to take over once they're gone. It makes sense for a retool because this isn't a team likely to rebuild at this stage. The Blues are in talks with teams, as it would be odd if GMs don't call and se...
about 1 month ago
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are not in a great spot behind the pack in the Eastern Conference and a lot of things just aren't quite right this season. Between injuries, the defensive system, and players needing to play better or step up, there is a lot that needs to change. The Maple Leafs are expected to be in the playoffs every season and there are a ton of eyes on them before even factoring in that it is the first season without Mitch Marner after tons of criticism. Trades have surrounded the t...
about 1 month ago
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are two wins over .500, but in a very crammed race for the playoffs in the East right now. Things will start to separate further into the season, but it is no lock that the team that hasn't made the playoffs in the past five years takes the step in. If the Blue Jackets are in a position to sell, they will have suitors for multiple players, including Boone Jenner. He is in the final year of his four-year deal at $3.75 million AAV, which is very attractive for team...
about 1 month ago
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The Nashville Predators are sinking early in the season, and the pressure on head coach Andrew Brunette has never been higher. After last year’s 30th-place finish, general manager Barry Trotz insisted on giving Brunette another chance, calling him a “good, young coach” who deserved patience. But at 5-9-4 with a 1-6-2 slide, trade rumors swirling around stars like Steven Stamkos , and visible frustration from players such as Ryan O’Reilly , the Predators look lost again. That has in...
about 1 month ago
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A slow start has rival clubs checking on the Buffalo Sabres ’ franchise scorer. Multiple reports say two teams, the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks , placed calls about Tage Thompson’s availability. GM Kevyn Adams has told interested clubs the same thing: Thompson is not available at this time . Buffalo’s preference is to ride out injuries and illness, elevate some of their young talent in the system, and try to avoid panic trades while they attempt to stabilize the ...
about 1 month ago
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The Colorado Avalanche have made a move, as they have signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension. Seeing the Avalanche sign Wedgewood to a contract extension is not necessarily surprising, as he has been excellent for them early on this season. In 14 games for the Avalanche so far this campaign, the 33-year-old goaltender has recorded a 10-1-2 record, a .913 save percentage, and a 2.26 goals-against average. Wedgewood has not been slowing down as the...
about 1 month ago
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While Stuart Skinner hasn't been as bad as last season and has held things together for the most part, the Edmonton Oilers need a goalie upgrade. The Oilers' starter has his moments, but also plenty of bad moments. Calvin Pickard has been worse than last season and if the team is finally going to get over the mountain and win the Stanley Cup, a goalie upgrade is needed. That hasn't been something the Oilers have been quiet about as it appears as though GM Stan Bowman has checked in on many goa...
about 1 month ago
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The Ottawa Senators have seemingly confirmed that they are signing Shane Pinto to a multi-year contract extension that kicks in next season. Elliotte Friedman reported, "After months of negotiations, Ottawa and Shane Pinto are in agreement. closing in on a four-year, $7.5 million AAV extension." The insider also added, "Buys two unrestricted free agent seasons, and everyone involved peace of mind. Both sides badly wanted to get something done." Pinto signed a solid two-year bridge deal in 2024...
about 1 month ago
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There have been plenty of rumors this season and there will more than likely be a number of better players traded at points during the season, particularly closer to the trade deadline. But there are young and competitive teams that have space and the desire to upgrade by targeting these types of players that could be on the move. David Pagnotta said, "I look to Utah, Carolina, Ottawa, Anaheim in a similar position to Montreal. Don't have to strike now...but these are all teams that are keepin...
about 1 month ago
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Brayden Schenn trade chatter is beginning to pick up, and insider Frank Seravalli believes the St. Louis Blues captain would be the first player out the door if management starts selling. He’s not pointing to Jordan Kyrou as the initial move. It’s Schenn’s contract structure and the scarcity of proven centers that elevate his market. The 34-year-old carries two more seasons at a 6.5 million cap hit and now has a 15-team no-trade list, which widens the field compared to a full shiel...
about 1 month ago
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The Vancouver Canucks have been linked to Ryan O’Reilly as they continue searching for a second-line center, with multiple rumor roundups placing the Nashville Predators veteran on Vancouver’s radar. Recent segments note his name “popping up” in trade chatter and frame him as a target that makes sense for a club hungry for structure down the middle.
Why Vancouver wants Ryan O’Reilly
O’Reilly still drives value as a matchup center who will win draws, kill penalties, and can chip in of...
about 1 month ago
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The Nashville Predators are once again one of the worst teams in the NHL, and GM Barry Trotz has no choice but to change up the core of his team. The Preds can't score, they have chemistry issues in the dressing room, and one player who is drawing a ton of interest from other teams is former Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos. Stamkos, 35, has two seasons left on his deal at $8 million and holds a full no-movement clause, controlling his own destiny on his next move. There's been a ton of rum...
about 1 month ago
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The Vancouver Canucks got worrying news on their oft-injured starter as reports indicate a Thatcher Demko injury will keep him out for roughly two to three weeks. The setback arrived in his first game back after a brief maintenance break, when he exited following the first period against the Winnipeg Jets . Early indications say it is a lower-body issue unrelated to last season’s knee problem or last week’s rest. That is better than worst-case scenarios, but it still puts Vancouver...
about 1 month ago
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a roller coaster of a start to the season, and Tuesday night in Boston, it went from bad to worse. During the first period in a scrum in front, goaltender Anthony Stolarz was injured. He'd then leave the game in the first intermission, as Dennis Hildeby came out to start the second period. It's an upper body injury for Stolarz, but for now, it doesn't sound very serious. "I don’t believe that’s serious. I think he’ll be fine," Berube said when asked abo...
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