Patrick Kane, 35, has made the decision to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings as NHL free agency kicks off. This move comes after a successful season with the team, where he scored 20 goals and 47 points in just 50 games following hip resurfacing surgery in November. His return to form
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The recent news in the NHL regarding the four players involved in the sexual assault case has sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Despite being on paid leave from their respective teams, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Dillon Dube were not offered contracts on Sunday. This major development raises questions about the future
After a mere two years of being the Edmonton Oilers’ prized free agent signing, goaltender Jack Campbell found himself on the receiving end of a harsh reality. The Oilers made the decision to place Campbell on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out his contract. This move came as a surprise to many, considering
The NHL draft on Day 2 kicked off with a surprising move as the Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club. This move came after a relatively quiet first day of the draft. Sergachev, who is 26 years old, was traded to the Utah team in exchange for restricted free
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had an outstanding season, culminating in him winning both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award at Thursday’s NHL awards show. MacKinnon finished the season with a career-high 140 points, solidifying his place as the league’s Most Valuable Player. His performance, which included a 35-game point streak at
The Vancouver Canucks have been making headlines in the offseason, starting with a trade to free up salary cap space. Following this trade, they wasted no time in signing forward Dakota Joshua to a four-year extension. This move is a clear indication of the Canucks’ commitment to building a competitive team for the upcoming season.
In a surprising move leading up to the NHL draft, the Sharks made some bold decisions to secure a brighter future for the franchise. With high expectations surrounding the potential selection of Macklin Celebrini from Boston University as the first pick, the Sharks traded up to secure the 11th pick in the draft from the
Glen Sather, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, recently announced his retirement from his role as senior advisor to the owner and alternate governor of the New York Rangers. This decision marked the end of a storied career that spanned six decades in the world of hockey. Sather, who is 80 years old,
In a thrilling conclusion to a classic playoff series, the Florida Panthers clinched their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers’ winger, Sam Reinhart, scored the game-winning goal in the second period, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves to secure the win. This
The Florida Panthers are rolling the dice by swapping out Nick Cousins for Kyle Okposo in the upcoming Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. As the most experienced player on the team at 36 years old, Okposo has been given the chance to make a difference in the imminent showdown for the Stanley Cup. Despite
As the Stanley Cup Final approaches its conclusion with Game 7 on the horizon, Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance has taken a turn for the worse. Initially considered a strong candidate for the Conn Smythe Award, Bobrovsky’s numbers in the past three games have been dismal, with a 5.06 goals-against average and a .793
The Arizona State Land Department recently made a controversial decision to cancel a land auction that had been scheduled for Thursday. This auction was crucial for the Arizona Coyotes’ owner, Alex Meruelo, who was depending on it to revive his dormant NHL franchise. The NHL had previously approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah,
As the Stanley Cup Final progresses, the pressure on both teams seems to be intensifying. Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice has noted that the pressure has “evened out” now that the Edmonton Oilers have managed to force a Game 6 after being down 3-0 in the series. This turnaround has shifted the burden of expectations
In a shocking move, the Los Angeles Kings made a significant trade with the Washington Capitals that saw center Pierre-Luc Dubois heading to the Capitals in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. This trade not only addresses the Kings’ need for goaltending but also allows them to remove Dubois from their salary cap, shaking up their
The New Jersey Devils have made a significant move by acquiring goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. This trade involved defenseman Kevin Bahl and a top-10-protected first-round draft pick in 2025. Calgary also agreed to retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary as part of the deal. Markstrom, who waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the
In a touching tribute to the late Adam Johnson, a Minnesota youth hockey camp has established the Adam Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Johnson tragically passed away at the young age of 29 after sustaining a fatal skate cut to his neck during a game in England. As a longtime participant of the Bulldog Hockey Camp in
The anticipation is building as the 2024 NHL draft approaches, promising to showcase the next generation of rising stars in the hockey world. However, what sets this year’s draft class apart is the abundance of young players with strong familial ties to the NHL. These connections not only add an intriguing layer of backstory to
The Florida Panthers experienced a crushing defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The 8-1 loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Panthers, who had a chance to clinch the Cup with a series sweep. However, captain Aleksander Barkov emphasized the importance of learning