It has not been a stellar season between the pipes for the Montreal Canadiens . Goaltender coach Eric Raymond has now paid the price, being relieved of his duties. He's been replaced (on an "interim" basis for the rest of this season) by the AHL Laval Rockets goalie coach Marco Marciano. NEWS: The Montréal Canadiens have fired Goaltending Coach Éric Raymond. Additionally, the Canadiens have named Marco Marciano as interim Goaltending Coach. #NHL #GoHabsGo (📷: NHL) pic.twitter.com/WZ9k3MZ...
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The Minnesota Wild are not done adding this season. They are tied for second in the NHL, already traded a large piece of their future for Quinn Hughes, and are in win now mode. When discussing Jesper Wallstedt, Elliotte Friedman said, "If you're all in to win and you've got Filip Gustavsson signed...what someone said to me was, if it happens, you'll understand why." This is a big hint at a major addition and a large portion of the price to acquire them being Wallstedt, a 23-year-old goalie who...
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With the Toronto Maple Leafs ' fifth loss in a row and seventh of their last eight games, they have fallen out of the playoff race unless they have a very strong finish. With how the Eastern Conference playoff race is, they are going to need at least 95 points to get in at this point. The team is eight points back with surging teams like the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens all firmly ahead of them. This is seen as a transition year for the Maple Leafs after losing Mitch M...
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The Detroit Red Wings have signed Ben Chiarot to a three-year deal at $3.85 million AAV deal. He was set to become a UFA after the season after finishing his four-year, $4.75 million AAV contract. BENNY! 🗣️ The #RedWings have signed Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $3,850,000. pic.twitter.com/MXrDz66tyU — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 28, 2026 With this move, the Red Wings keep around a veteran defenseman who has bounced back and had a better season ...
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It was exactly a month ago when we learned that both the Edmonton Oilers and Andrew Mangiapane were getting set to part ways. The forward's role with the team has gotten more and more sparse as the season has gone along, as his ice time has cratered. But somewhat surprisingly, a trade has yet to materialize. Mangiapane has a full no-trade clause in the two-year, $7.2 million deal he signed with the Oilers this past summer ($3.6M AAV). But he's not about to let that hold him back from going som...
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Evander Kane and his camp have been given permission by the Vancouver Canucks to talk to teams to try to find him a new destination. Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed the latest on Kane, while speaking with NHL Network: I think we've known for some time now that they would like to move him, and he would like to go to a playoff team... But I think it appears likely that he may be a post-Olympic Break deal at this point in time. I think the Canucks are hoping for a third-round pick or som...
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The Washington Capitals have been open about hunting for a true top six winger, and the latest name tied to that push is St. Louis Blues speedster Jordan Kyrou. On Daily Faceoff’s The Sheet , Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta both circled Washington as a fit, framing it as a continuation of the Capitals chasing more pace after previously being in on Nikolaj Ehlers. Why Kyrou fits what Washington keeps chasing Kyrou is 27, has produced at least 67 points in each of the last four seasons, and ...
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The Winnipeg Jets are staring down an ugly stretch, losing four of their last six games, and a recent 5-1 loss at home to the Detroit Red Wings only turned up the heat on what comes next. With the deadline approach getting louder, the new name tied to Winnipeg is Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, a former fourth overall pick who suddenly looks like he might actually be attainable. Winnipeg’s interest is real, and Perfetti’s name is in the mix David Pagnotta reported the Jets have...
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For the second time in two days, the Metropolitan Division has seen a trade involving tri-state rivals. The New Jersey Devils have sent Ondrej Palat to the New York Islanders. 🚨TRADE🚨 Islanders receive: • Ondrej Palat • 2026 third-round pick • 2027 sixth-round pick Devils receive: • Maxim Tsyplakov pic.twitter.com/KvLKesLQc7 — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 28, 2026 The Islanders also receive a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, and in return they send Maxim Tsyplakov to ...
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The NHL has laid down the law on the latest headshot to cross the Department of Player Safety's desk. It has levied a heavy, three-game suspension on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust, for his high hit on Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Bryan Rust has been suspended three games by @NHLPlayerSafety for his illegal check to the head of Brock Boeser — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 27, 2026 The incident occurred just before the final buzzer in Sunday night's game, while Boes...
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It appears Ondrej Palat's days as a New Jersey Devil are coming to an end. The team announced Tuesday Palat would be scratched for their game against the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Palat is being held out tonight for roster related reasons. He is not on the ice for #NJDevils warmups. — Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 27, 2026 Glendening is going in with Palat out. #NJDevils — Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 27, 2026 Palat, 34, is signed through next season at $6 million AAV, and this seas...
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As if things weren't already bad enough for the Vancouver Canucks this year, they've now learned that goaltender Thatcher Demko is officially done for the season. He'll be undergoing hip surgery. BREAKING: #Canucks announce Thatcher Demko is to undergo hip surgery and is done for the season — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) January 27, 2026 Demko saw several medical specialists before coming up with the latest diagnosis and treatment plan. “After consulting with our team doctors and outside speciali...
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The writing is on the wall as Artemi Panarin is highly likely to be traded by the deadline this season by the New York Rangers . This is a team that needs change and GM Chris Drury recognized that as a statement was put out and Carson Soucy has already been traded. That is just the first move to come as Panarin is a UFA after the season and attempted to extend him didn't go as planned. Panarin has been an elite talent for many years and has 205 goals and 607 points in 482 games with the Ranger...
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The Edmonton Oilers have completely changed up their goaltending from the start of the season and from what they had on their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final runs. Stuart Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of a deal that brought Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, and after playing some pro games again, Connor Ingram was brought up and has played very well. The Oilers are going to continue running with Jarry and Ingram as they have played well and the team is hot. So where does that l...
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The Carolina Hurricanes , along with the Anaheim Ducks , are the two teams in unique positions to add more than one major piece at the deadline, whether that be a rental or not, as they have tons of cap space and are in great positions in the standings. The Hurricanes more so than the Ducks as Carolina has 69 points, 12 more than the Philadelphia Flyers, the closest team that could kick them out of a playoff spot. The Hurricanes have a strong roster that has the team third in goals and seventh...
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Toronto came into this homestand looking like a team that might add, but the slide has flipped the conversation quickly. With the Maple Leafs falling further out of the wild card picture and the deadline clock getting louder, league chatter is starting to sound like it might be time for the team to start considering selling. The vibe around the market is shifting toward Toronto selling pieces, and the longer the skid lingers, the more obvious that path becomes.
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Jeff Marek’s The Sheet tossed gasoline on the rumor mill this week when the show kicked around a true blockbuster idea: the San Jose Sharks calling the Nashville Predators about Roman Josi. It wasn’t framed as a sure thing, but more as the kind of swing a team takes when it’s ready to level up fast, and Greg Wyshynski on the show put it bluntly by asking if San Jose should be “knocking” on Nashville’s door if the Predators unravel. Drew Remenda’s answer leaned into a more patient approac...
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The NHL's Olympic roster freeze is slated for Feb.4 and trade talks are picking up in a major way around the league. The Seattle Kraken are expected to be busy, as they are battling for a playoff spot, and are trying to find ways to reshape their core. Former number-one overall pick Shane Wright is indeed available in the right package, and that trade could come with the St. Louis Blues. There's been multiple reports, including from The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, that links Kyrou heading ...
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In an NHL rarity, the New York Rangers and New York Islanders are about to pull off a trade. According to a report from insider Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, the Rangers will be sending pending unrestricted free agent defenceman Carson Soucy to the Isles. I'm hearing #NYR are on the verge of their first move of the retool. A trade that sends Carson Soucy to the #Isles is brewing. No official announcement yet as they work out the particulars, but expect him to be held out of the lineup ton...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transition year after losing Mitch Marner and bringing in a few new players as tests to try to make up for it. The defense has been banged up, goaltending has been a rotating door due to injury as well, and more moves are going to be made for the team that is five points back of a playoff spot. While some players are playing their final season with the Maple Leafs, others will be sticking around due to their elevated play this season. Bobby McMann could very we...
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The Boston Bruins have been playing very well as of late and are holding down a wildcard spot in the East. They have a better chance than many in the tight playoff race to make the postseason, but they are trying to add to get back in after a tough 2024-25 season. The Bruins may have been the final team taken out of the bid for Rasmus Andersson when he went to the Vegas Golden Knights , which shows that Boston is trying to make additions, whether that be a rental, players with term, or rental ...
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The Florida Panthers are sitting three points out of a playoff spot in the East despite playing better recently and getting Matthew Tkachuk back from an injury suffered prior to this season. Aleksander Barkov still isn't expected back during the regular season at the very least and this team is going to really want to defend their title. Even with the injuries, I don't think missing the playoffs is an option for them. The Panthers should continue to play better, but it's not easy in the East t...
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Despite the St. Louis Blues listening to trade offers on just about anyone on the roster , including star forwards like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, there are still a lot of people around the sport who would be shocked to see Thomas moved. Insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet acknowledged this weekend that it would take an overwhelming offer to pry the 26-year-old two-way, playmaking center away from St. Louis. What it sounds like, if the Blues really wanted to do this … you m...
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The Ottawa Senators are getting plenty of trade market attention, and one name Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen flagged as a real monitor is right-shot defenceman Artem Zub. Garrioch reported that teams have been talking to Ottawa about Zub, who has one more year left at a $4.6 million cap hit and does not have trade protection, which makes him a easier conversation piece if the Senators decide to reshuffle their blue line. Zub is on the Senators' first line, forming a pairing with J...
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The New York Rangers are ready to shake things up and are reportedly willing to consider offers for Alexis Lafreniere. The latest link has the Montreal Canadiens being floated as a potential trade destination for the former first overall pick. Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean floated the idea because of Lafreniere’s connection to Canadiens executive Jeff Gorton, who drafted him first overall in 2020, and Elliotte Friedman has also suggested the New York Rangers could at least discuss what a move might ...
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