The New York Rangers are riding the struggle bus. General manager Chris Drury is not liking what he's seeing so far from his hockey club, as the Rangers are off to a 3-5-2 record to start the year, and sit second last in the Eastern Conference. Their offense has produced just 22 goals in 10 games, and despite having Igor Shesterkin in net, that's simply not good enough. Moves could be coming sooner than later. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Rangers have three prime trade...
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The NHL's trade market is heating up in a major way and look for some significant deals to be completed shortly after the American Thanksgiving weekend. Teams are starting to get a sense of their identities, and general managers around the league are connecting on a daily basis to gauge what the market will look like. Here's four teams to keep an eye on as trade talks heat up heading into November: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy will be making multiple significant trades this season and it sta...
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Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri is focused on winning, at least for now. The veteran center has been the talk of the league when it comes to trade rumors so far this season, due in large part to the struggles the Flames are having, and the likelihood that GM Craig Conroy has a fire sale and kick-starts a rebuild. Kadri is used to this, and he's open to discuss it with the media. "I've had to approach a lot more difficult situations than something like this," Kadri told Sportsnet's Eric Fran...
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The Miles Wood eye injury on Oct. 13 was terrifying in real time and even scarier in the training room. The Columbus Blue Jackets winger says he briefly thought his left eye was gone after a high stick from New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Wood needed seven or eight stitches around the eye and says his vision went dark for roughly half an hour, though doctors expect a full return. He was back at practice with a longer visor and admitted the first skate felt tough after...
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The Kiefer Sherwood contract question is front and center in Vancouver. As Elliotte Friedman noted on Sportsnet’s 32 Thoughts podcast, the Vancouver Canucks are weighing their options with the pending UFA after his hot start and OT heroics. The team loves his energy and finishing touch, but past experiences have them taking a slower, data-driven approach before committing long term. KIEFER SHERWOOD EARLY GOAL OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE 😳 pic.twitter.com/wxI7Go5AoY — Spittin' Chiclets (@spitti...
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Former Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler, now 41, has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree. He has pleaded not guilty. Former NHLer Ryan Kesler has been charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, and pleads not guilty, per @TheAthletic . — PuckEmpire (@puckempire) October 27, 2025 Kesler last played with the Ducks, his 15th season in the NHL, in 2018-19. He was arraigned on Monday in a Bloomfield Hill...
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"I have no idea how the Kings can't sign this guy." That's how insider Elliotte Friedman sums up the Los Angeles Kings ' dilemma with their best player and pending unrestricted free agent Adrian Kempe. After scoring two straight overtime winners last week, it's becoming more and more difficult for the Kings to keep putting off an extension agreement. He is on pace for the best numbers of his career, with five goals and 13 points in the first 10 games of the season. The longer this goes o...
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The Washington Capitals have brought back a familiar face, signing their former second-round draft pick Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract. Capitals announced they are bringing back forward Brett Leason, signed him to one-year, two-way contract: average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level and $250,000 in the AHL. The Capitals place Leason on waivers for the purpose of loaning him to the Hershey (AHL). — Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) October 27, 2025 It's a minimum AA...
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The New York Rangers are likely going to trade Brennan Othmann this year. He is a 22-year-old former first-round pick by the Rangers with just 26 games of NHL experience. He also didn't make the team out of training camp and has only been alright in the AHL. But the Rangers just called him up and slotted him into the third line after one assist in four games for the Hartford Wolf Pack. That move seems like much more of a showcase rather than a deserving call-up, as interest has risen for the R...
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The Carolina Hurricanes are in a very unique spot that teams are rarely in. They are a true Stanley Cup contender, but have a lot of cap space to work with and make at least one big addition this season. The team has made a run at a high-end player each of the past two seasons and acquired one: first Jake Guentzel and then Mikko Rantanen last season. In the offseason, the Hurricanes went after Nikolaj Ehlers and landed him, but they still have over $8 million in cap space to utilize this seaso...
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The Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a top-four defenseman, and David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports general manager Danny Briere has the flexibility to act. After reinforcing the forward group, the front office is now surveying the market for a blue liner in his mid 20s who fits the core and can handle matchup minutes right away. With cap room available, Philadelphia is in a good spot to chase a multi-asset deal if the right name shakes free. The Fourth Period: The San Jose Sh...
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The Edmonton Oilers goalie trade candidates conversation is back on the front burner, and Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff just mapped the market in tiers. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in their prime and the window still open, Larkin argues Edmonton should explore upgrades even if Stuart Skinner steadies. His board ranges from low-risk veteran help to true franchise changers, giving general manager Stan Bowman multiple paths if he decides to act. Alex Lyon has been exceptional for ...
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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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