Edmonton Oilers General Manager Ken Holland hinted at a strategic approach to potential trades during a recent appearance on the “Bob McCown” Podcast. Responding to questions about the team’s eight-game winning streak, Holland emphasized the importance of finding the right trading partner to enhance the roster. Holland explained: “Number one, would you like to do…
According to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, Phil Kessel is still interested in playing in the NHL this season, but instead of training on his own and waiting for a team to call, he’s making other moves. As per a report, Kessel is on the verge of joining another league. LeBrun reports, “Free-agent…
Not necessarily intended to be a warning comment about the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster, GM and President Kyle Dubas hinted that drastic changes could be coming. A team that is struggling compared to expectations, he noted that “he would make a full evaluation of the team around the All-Star break.” Does that mean…
The NHL All-Star Skills Competition is set for a groundbreaking transformation in 2024. Thanks in part to help from Edmonton Oilers’ superstar Connor McDavid, things will look quite different. McDavid played a pivotal role in its redesign and the revamped format introduces a $1-million prize for the individual winner. It’s also been constructed to keep…
Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron has received a six-game suspension without pay from the NHL Player Safety. The suspension comes after he delivered a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub. The incident occurred in the aftermath of Dylan Larkin’s injury when Perron targeted Zub as the player involved in the…
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson has been handed a one-game suspension under NHL rule 46.2 (Aggressor) following an altercation with Florida Panthers’ Nick Cousins, as confirmed by @NHLPlayerSafety. Columbus’ Erik Gudbranson has been suspended for one game under rule 46.2 (Aggressor) for an altercation with Florida’s Nick Cousins. https://t.co/PXxg79dsZs — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety)…
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has taken action following an incident in a recent game between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators. The NHL DoPS announced that David Perron, a veteran forward, has been offered an in-person hearing. This comes after he delivered a cross-check to Ottawa Senators blueliner Artem Zub. An in-person…
When Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin was forced to leave the game against the Ottawa Senators near the end of the first period on Saturday night, a terrifying spectacle took place in the Motor City. It seemed like Senators forward Mathieu Joseph punched Larkin in the back of the head during a netfront scrum…
Fans have taken notice of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s shift in position regarding sports gambling. Sports reporter Darren Rovell on X (previously Twitter) brought attention to this change in viewpoint by highlighting the sharp differences between Bettman’s previous and current opinions. Less than a decade ago, Gary Bettman joined commissioners in opposing sports gambling, writing…
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly engaged in discussions to acquire winger Eric Robinson from the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Although details are limited as Friedman provided the information while on a plane, the potential move seems to be gaining traction, he notes. On a plane, so details sketchy, but hearing…
