The Calgary Flames have gotten off to an unfortunate start, but one that some likely predicted for them after being carried by Dustin Wolf in net last season. It's a team that has a tough time scoring and goaltending hasn't been as sharp this season. The Flames are in a spot where they will be a seller this season, and are going to get interest in their players. While there are many reports involving Nazem Kadri, the player we're focusing on here is Blake Coleman, who David Pagnotta said, "He'...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are fielding trade offers for disgruntled forward Yegor Chinakhov, however, so far GM Don Waddell hasn't received an offer he's interested in. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Waddell is holding out to make a 'hockey' trade, and isn't interested in all the draft picks and prospects teams are offering to this point. There's also been rumblings the Toronto Maple Leafs offered Nick Robertson straight up, but Waddell didn't budge. Pierre LeBrun: Re Yegor Chinakhov t...
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According to multiple sources, the Nashville Predators could wind up trading Steven Stamkos this season. The veteran forward hasn't been able to find his groove as a Predator since signing a lucrative long-term contract a couple of summers ago, and this could be the year the team approaches Stamkos to ask him about a change of scenery. If, if, if, it doesn't get better, could you not see a situation where it is beneficial to both team and player to explore [a trade]? - DMase Vingan & Daunic (1...
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His name had been out there as a head coaching candidate this past summer, but it's now clear why that never came to fruition, as the NHL had been investigating Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love for an alleged domestic violence situation. The league has now announced that Love is suspended for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Sources say #NHL has suspended #allcaps assistant coach Mitch Love for the entirety of 2025-26 season following an investigation into alleged domestic abuse. ...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to have to live by a 'next man up' mentality, as forward Rickard Rakell is out six-to-eight weeks after undergoing hand surgery. Forward Rickard Rakell underwent successful surgery on his left hand today. The procedure was performed by Dr. John Fowler in collaboration with head team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas at UPMC Mercy Hospital. The expected recovery time is six to eight weeks. pic.twitter.com/Ljp9dzjgDX — Penguins PR (@PenguinsPR) October 26, 2025 Rakell...
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As the Calgary Flames continue their season-opening swoon with their 8th straight loss on Friday night, talk starts to ramp up about when the Flames' fire sale might begin. There are a number of veterans that rival teams would be ready to pounce on , and perhaps none moreso than Nazem Kadri, given the great demand for centers around the league. His name has been floated on the rumor mill over the past year, but the idea of a trade is usually shot down. Now, insider Elliotte Friedman has ...
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Patrik Laine's tough start to the season just got even worse. The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Laine will be out for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Mise à jour médicale au sujet de Patrik Laine Medical update on Patrik Laine pic.twitter.com/pfFqpBo4E0 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 25, 2025 At least he lasted five games this year before going down with a significant injury. Last season, his first with the Habs, Laine ...
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It's still early, as teams have only played anywhere from seven to nine games thus far in the young season. But already, clubs around the NHL are planning some trade moves, and several players have certainly heard their names on the grapevine. Insider Chris Johnston of The Athletic lists his top 10 players to watch ahead of the trade deadline. Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames, D Bryan Rust, Pittsburgh Penguins, F Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh Penguins, F Alex Tuch, Buffalo Sabres, F Jean-Ga...
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The Calgary Flames are not waiting around. With the league’s worst goals per game and a 1.5 clip dragging them to the bottom of the table, general manager Craig Conroy has begun working the phones for immediate offensive help. It is early, and most clubs are still in wait mode, yet Calgary is pushing to get an early read on what is available and what it might cost. LeBrun on Insider Trading says Leafs, Detroit, Florida, Buffalo and the Flames have all checked in and kicked tires on Yegor...
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The Utah Mammoth are off to a tremendous start to the season, at 6-2-0 going into the weekend, riding a five-game winning streak and sitting in 2nd place in the Central Division. It appears, from all accounts, that the Mammoth intend to go pedal to the metal, and try to significantly upgrade their lineup as this season goes along. They currently have $5 million cap space, and are projected to have over $20 million by the trade deadline. Insiders Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discus...
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Teams all over the NHL are pining for centermen. A second-line talent like Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins is one of the most sought-after pivots around. And according to insider Rick Dhaliwal, speaking on the Halford & Brough show on Friday, the Vancouver Canucks have Zacha firmly on their radar. The Canucks have had interest in Zacha for a while. I've had more than one person tell me Vancouver and Boston are talking Zacha. That's the best fit for the Canucks—Zacha... Bruins have lost six st...
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks have made a trade as Chicago sent Lukas Reichel to Vancouver in exchange for a 2027 fourth round pick. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. pic.twitter.com/PeZEU8YOKt — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 24, 2025 Reichel has two goals and four points in five games this season and after being a ...
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It was a shock to everyone on hockey when Steven Stamkos was forced to move on from the Tampa Bay Lightning last season. With the Nashville Predators, he went on to have his least productive year since his rookie season in 2008-09. Now, 2025-26 is looking even worse, with just one goal and two points in eight games. With three years to go (including this one) on an $8 million cap hit, how long will the Nashville Predators—and Stamkos himself—continue to play the disappointing tune that has bee...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without goaltender Joseph Woll due to a leave of absence, but great news for them as he is rejoining the team and will resume activities. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that goaltender Joseph Woll is rejoining the team and will resume team activities and on-ice participation as part of the return-to-play process. — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) October 24, 2025 Anthony Stolarz has been holding down the net and playing pretty well, but has already called out the...
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The Carolina Hurricanes are tied atop the Eastern Conference and second in the league in points through their first seven games with a record of 6-1-0. Without Pyotr Kochetkov, Jaccob Slavin, and Shayne Gostisbehere already, nothing seems to be slowing them down, except that injuries may catch up to them. Rod Brind'Amour spoke post-game after the Hurricanes' latest win and said that he expects both William Carrier and Eric Robinson to be out for an extended period of time. As for K'Andre Mille...
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Shane Pinto’s next contract is trending towards a shorter term.. After offering the 25-year-old center an eight-year extension, the Ottawa Senators are now widely viewed as open to a Shane Pinto short-term deal that preserves cap agility and keeps their room dynamics intact. Pinto is scorching to start the season and his leverage is growing, but Ottawa’s stacked salary chart suggests a bridge makes sense. Shane Pinto is betting on himself and has came out FLYING to start the season...
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Owen Tippett trade chatter popped up early, but multiple insiders say the Philadelphia Flyers are not shopping him. Elliotte Friedman told Morning Cuppa Hockey he hasn’t heard Tippett’s name out there and believes the Flyers aren’t looking to move him. That seems likely. The 26-year-old is signed through 2031-32 and has opened the season on fire with five goals in six games. If you’re hoping for a Flyers Owen Tippett trade, the temperature is cool for now. Morning Cuppa Hockey (Oct...
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The noise around Colorado’s Martin Necas picked up again this week. Front offices know the talent is real and the math is tight. That mix invites calls, even in October. For context on why interest spikes around rumor cycles, many fans take a fresh look at betting without KYC checks . The appeal is simple: register in minutes with just an email or crypto wallet (no document uploads), keep personal details off file for greater privacy, and cash out quickly via crypto when a line moves an...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for something to shake up their forward group, and for now, a shuffling of the lines will have to do. But according to insider Pierre LeBrun, speaking on TSN Insider Trading , the Leafs are among the teams checking in with the Columbus Blue Jackets on disgruntled forward Yegor Chinakhov. The 24-year-old started the season with three straight healthy scratches, and has played an average of just 8:41 per game in the three contests he's played of la...
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"This situation is untenable." That's the way insider Frank Seravalli describes the Vancouver Canucks ' situation at center. Not only is second-line center Filip Chytil out indefinitely after taking a vicious body blow from Tom Wilson , but their top-line pivot, Elias Pettersson, has not returned to form this season as had been hoped. How bad has it been for Pettersson? His minutes are down at 5-on-5, and he has just one goal and four points in seven games. He's only in the second season...
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The Utah Mammoth are having a tough time in negotiations with Logan Cooley, who is set to be an RFA after the season when his entry-level contract expires. He is currently making $950,000 AAV, but is expecting a large contract and a massive bump in pay, considering where the cap is going and contracts being signed around the league. Frank Seravalli said, "They don't have any $10 million AAV players. They're trying to keep it within their own team structure, like the Canadiens. Unless there's a...
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The Calgary Flames have now lost seven straight games (at least they picked up a point in their 2-1 OT loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night). But with just three points, they sit with the second-worst record in the NHL, and talk is already surfacing about the potential of changing direction, and selling off veterans. Captain Mikael Backlund has spent his entire 18-year career in Calgary. But given their current situation, is it time for the Flames to consider moving him to recoup an ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs ' season just got a little bit tougher as defenseman Chris Tanev has landed on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old played in the first seven games of the 2025-26 season for Toronto and the team is 3-3-1. With Chris Tanev (upper body) being placed on injured reserve, the #leafs have recalled Dakota Mermis from the AHL. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 23, 2025 Tanev has logged 17:42 of ice time per game, and over 2:30 of that has come ...
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The NHL's trade market has been quiet early on this season, but that's expected to change in the coming days as the Vancouver Canucks are actively discussing several deals. The Canucks are going through a slew of injury troubles and are currently down four regulars, including two centers. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli could see the Canucks making a move here soon, and listed out several players who could be available now, but also a couple who if Vancouver is patient, could be available close...
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The Edmonton Oilers have been here before. Team voice Bob Stauffer cautioned that moving on from Stuart Skinner too quickly would mirror the Devan Dubnyk misread a decade ago, when Edmonton sold low only to watch Dubnyk thrive elsewhere. Stauffer’s message is that Skinner is 26, trending quicker and lighter under a new goalie coach, and deserves a true runway to show he can be the long-term answer. Is Stuart Skinner the guy that’s going to win the final game of the playoffs for the...
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