Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is gearing up for one of the most anticipated games of his young career. His first NHL game is against none other than the Toronto Maple Leafs. As Hutson prepares to step onto the big stage, he shares his excitement, emotions, and expectations for facing his team’s historic rival….
The Edmonton Oilers have reclaimed forward Raphael Lavoie. After losing him to the Vegas Golden Knights on waivers, the Knights put Lavoie back on waivers Tuesday, giving the Oilers a chance to get their prospect back. Now that they have, they can send Lavoie down to the AHL without the need to clear waivers again….
The Stars’ season finale in Edmonton last spring marked a changing of the guard for the franchise. Many players were teary-eyed as they said their goodbyes to NHL vet Joe Pavelski, who played his final game in the Western Conference finals. Meanwhile, across the locker room, others like Mavrik Bourque were bright-eyed and saw the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened contract talks with captain John Tavares as they look to find a deal that works for both sides. While the negotiations are still in the early stages, the focus is on finding a suitable pay cut from Tavares’ current $11 million annual average value (AAV). According to Pierre LeBrun…
Joey D’Accord has signed a five-year extension with the Seattle Kraken worth $25 million. This deal has an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million, a move that is seen as a gamble for the Kraken. Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston reported the agreement. Joey D’Accord extends in Seattle…hearing 5x$5M — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October…
Ice Hockey UK (IHUK) is pleased to announce that it is currently holding discussions with the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) with regards to a long-term partnership to further develop GB talent. A working group from each organisation has been set up and has met on numerous occasions, with discussions centered around a number of…
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery says goaltender Jeremy Swayman is “a possibility” for tonight’s season opener. The Bruins kick off the season against the Florida Panthers and Swayman, who recently signed a new eight-year contract extension wasn’t likely to play. That he could start is a bit surprising to most insiders who figured the…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues have announced an extension of their affiliation agreement through the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield, one of the league’s charter cities. “We are thrilled to continue our richly rewarding long-term partnership with the St….
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was ranked in the middle of the pack by The Athletic despite a significant overhaul this offseason. GM Brad Treliving’s complete blue line makeover was expected to elevate the team’s defensive prowess, but skepticism remains regarding how well the new pieces will gel and perform. What’s Wrong With the Maple…
Michael Mersch went home this summer to suburban Chicago with some hard thinking ahead of him. He had wrapped up another pro season. Certainly he could still play. Nobody doubted that, not after he supplied 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) in 66 games for the Rochester Americans. A classic power forward at 6-foot-2 and…
