Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fell just short of the Stanley Cup in 2024, losing in a dramatic Game 7 of the Finals. It wasn’t the way the team wanted to end the season, but if there’s one thing the group learned, it was that they were good enough as built to win it…
Annually, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler publishes his NHL-drafted prospect rankings, providing a detailed analysis of up-and-coming NHL talent. Since 2020, these rankings have been split into two separate lists – one for skaters and one for goalies. The lists highlight the best young prospects in each category. Easton Cowan made the skaters’ top prospect list….
Recent discussions about Travis Konecny’s potential contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers have stirred significant debate. According to Jim Jackson, who joined SportsRadio WIP, Konecny’s new deal might be in the range of $10 million per season. While Konecny is undoubtedly one of the Flyers’ top performers, such a hefty contract would arguably represent one…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been attempting to trade Patrik Laine since the 26-year-old winger requested a move in early June. However, the process has been complicated due to Laine’s current status in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, where he sought help citing his “mental health and well-being.” While Laine can technically be traded during…
The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. This move, effective immediately, allows both sides to part ways, freeing the team and Kuznetsov from his cap hit and contract obligations. Kuznetsov will forgo the remaining $6 million owed to him this season to return to Russia….
“A bitter end to a tremendous season. I am confident the growth our group experienced will propel us to the top. Thank you #OilCountry for your unwavering support all season long.” That’s the message Leon Draisaitl posted on Wednesday morning via his Instagram page, thanking fans of the Edmonton Oilers and letting them know he…
Photo: Darren Francis The Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Dino Kambeitz to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Kambeitz completed his third pro season in 2023-24, scoring a career-best nine goals and matching his personal high with 15 points in 56 games for the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. In 172 career regular-season games with the Condors,…
The Edmonton Oilers may not currently have a full-time general manager, but that is expected to change in the next few days. With Ken Holland leaving and Jeff Jackson acting as GM in the interim, the organization is looking for the right fit and interviewing candidates. There are a few candidates being tossed around in…
Photo: John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche have hired Dan Hinote as associate head coach of the organization’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Hinote, 47, returns to the organization where he began his professional career. Drafted by Colorado in 1996, Hinote played 144 games with the AHL’s Hershey Bears and was…
Great Britain have named their 27-man training camp squad ahead of next month’s Final Olympic Qualification tournament in Aalborg. GB face hosts Denmark, along with Norway and Japan, from Thursday 29th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. The group winners will progress to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Pete Russell’s side will prepare for…
