The Calgary Flames have just had one of their best drafts in recent memory. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas was headlined by the San Jose Sharks selecting franchise centerman Macklin Celebrini first overall. After that, the draft was quite unpredictable as many shocking picks were made. When the Flames had the ninth…
Easton Cowan had a great 2023-24 season in junior hockey with the London Knights. He’s a player who could (and I believe will) significantly impact the Toronto Maple Leafs team this season. The question is: What should the Maple Leafs do with this young rising star? One of the Worst-Kept Secrets Is Cowan’s Place on…
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet compiled a list of the most intriguing UFAs in 2025 and interestingly, left off one of the biggest names in the NHL. Playing in the final season of his current contract, Leon Draisaitl is Edmonton’s big priority this summer. The Oilers want to get a deal done and Draisaitl’s agent hinted…
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year deal worth $975,000. Sprong will be joining his sixth NHL franchise after having stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, and most recently the Detroit Red Wings. Selected in the second round during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Sprong has…
The Edmonton Oilers were very successful in landing solid players this summer on team-friendly deals, retaining Corey Perry and Adam Henrique on solid contracts. Jeff Skinner signed with the Oilers on a one-year deal as well, hoping for a chance to find chemistry on a solid offensive core and up his value in 2025. Such…
Despite entering the final season of his current deal with the Ottawa Senators, Claude Giroux is not considering an extension at this time. Speaking on the Coming In Hot Podcast, Giroux emphasized that he hasn’t talked with the team or his family about a new contract, nor has he given it much thought. His primary…
Maple Leafs Hire Mark Leach as Director of Amateur Scouting On Thursday, July 18, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Mark Leach as the team’s new Director of Amateur Scouting. Leach takes over from Wes Clark, who moved to the Pittsburgh Penguins as Vice President of Player Personnel. Leach brings extensive experience from…
Bob McCowan had CEO and acting general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Jackson on his podcast this week. He spoke about Jackson taking over as GM until he could find and hire a new general manager, plus how things have changed concerning his relationship with Connor McDavid since he became team CEO. What are…
CRANBERRY, Pa. — Ville Koivunen could face heightened expectations with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old forward was acquired in a high-profile trade on March 7 that sent forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes. Koivunen came to the Penguins with fellow forward prospects Vasily Ponomarev and Cruz Lucius, forward Michael Bunting…
Many of this year’s top free agents have already found new homes. NHL GMs spent over $1 billion on contracts, with more than 90 signings made on July 1st alone. Free agency is a critical period when teams aim to secure the additions needed to gain a competitive edge. As the weeks progress, more players…
