On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Michael McLeod and defenseman Cal Foote have both been granted indefinite leave of absences. Both were members of the 2018 WJC Team Canada. This comes following news that five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team have been directed by the London Police Services to…
Five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team have been directed by the London Police Services to surrender in connection with allegations of sexual assault. The Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday that the players, who have not yet been charged, are linked to an alleged group sexual assault on a woman in June…
The Tampa Bay Lightning are adopting a cautious approach this season, refraining from offering Steven Stamkos an early contract extension. While the veteran forward expressed dissatisfaction with the delay, the Lightning have emphasized the need to assess their full team roster before committing to any extension. This is especially true for one with substantial long-term…
Welcome back to a new series at NHL Trade Talk called “Grading Trades.” This series will look at past trades in the last 10–20 years and provide an overall grade for all teams involved. The next trade I will be grading is one of the most recent in the NHL and one that shocked the…
The NHL’s 2024 trade deadline is March 8 and one of the storylines to watch pertains to goalies. In fact, talks across the league are heating up substantially of late. There’s no doubt to expect a flurry of activity this season and one thing to watch out for is how many goaltenders switch teams. The…
Saying he loves being in Buffalo and noting that he’s was surprised to see his name floating around in trade rumors, forward Casey Mittelstadt is hoping he isn’t dealt by the Buffalo Sabres. And, while it’s not clear if the Sabres are eager to make a move, his name has recently popped up. As the…
The Edmonton Oilers secured their 14th consecutive victory, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance by goaltender Stuart Skinner. Despite a shaky start marked by turnovers, Skinner’s remarkable goaltending kept the Oilers in the game, facing a barrage of shots from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The shots favored the Blue Jackets 24-14 through two…
The Edmonton Oilers are in a fascinating, yet somewhat unenviable position. They’ve got an asset they know is of interest to other teams, it’s a player they don’t want to move, but the organization is also aware that he may be one of the few pieces that can fetch a solid return ahead of the…
The Los Angeles Kings find themselves at a potential crossroads with young forward Arthur Kaliyev. Kaliyev has faced recent healthy scratches, and there’s a feeling he’s looking for a change. His unhappiness is raising questions about his future with the team. Despite a promising start to the season following a robust training camp, Kaliyev’s role…
In the latest episode of the Chris Johnston Show, the NHL insider delves into potential trade scenarios involving the Edmonton Oilers. Noting that they would love to add a top-six forward to play with Leon Draisaitl before the NHL Trade Deadline, Johnston said they may be eyeing specific targets and dropped three significant names: Jake…
