Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks

Already the President of Hockey Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kyle Dubas wasted no time making a big splash only mere days after naming himself General Manager. The Penguins received All-Star defenseman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in a deal that also included the Montreal Canadiens. In addition, the Sharks are sending over […]

Ottawa Senators sign Vladimir Tarasenko

One of the top free agents of the summer has finally found a home after being on the market for just over a month. Despite being linked to the Carolina Hurricanes early in free agency, Vladimir Tarasenko will join the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, $5 million dollar contract. The Senators will look to Tarasenko […]

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz passes away at 70

In Rocky Wirtz, the Chicago Blackhawks have lost their charismatic owner and native son. Coming from a prominent Chicago business family, the Wirtz Corporation was founded in 1926, overseeing real estate holdings and liquor distribution in Chicago, before acquiring a stake in the Blackhawks in 1950. Rocky Wirtz followed in the footsteps of his grandfather […]

Calgary Flames to retire Miikka Kiprusoff’s No. 34

In a move that is long overdue, the Calgary Flames will retire the number of longtime franchise goalie Mikka Kiprusoff. “Kipper” as he was affectionately referred to by the Calgary faithful, starred with the Flames for 9 of his 12 NHL seasons, spending the first three seasons of his career with the San Jose Sharks, […]

Detroit Red Wings acquire Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators

After not opting to re-sign with the Ottawa Senators, Alex DeBrincat was traded to the Detroit Redwings, and promptly signed a four-year, $31.5 million deal, worth $7.75 million a season. Going the other way to Ottawa is forward Dominik Kubalik, defense prospect Donovan Sebrango, and a conditional first round draft pick in 2024. DeBrincat joins […]

Boston Bruins bring back Milan Lucic

Milan Lucic will be entering his 17th NHL season with the team where he spent the first 8 seasons of his NHL career. After a 2015 trade to the Los Angeles Kings, Lucic would spend three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and four with the Calgary Flames, before signing with the Boston Bruins as a […]

Chicago Blackhawks draft Connor Bedard first overall

In what was a foregone conclusion, Connor Bedard was selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. Long considered a generational talent and the top prospect in his draft class, it was only a matter of which team would be fortunate enough to win the draft lottery. In this case, the […]

Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced

The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 features three goalies that made indelible impacts on the franchises they played for in Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, and Mike Vernon. Joining them will be Team Canada legend Caroline Ouelette, four-time NHL All-Star Pierre Turgeon, longtime NHL coach Ken Hitchcock, and the late former Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche […]

Vegas Golden Knights win first Stanley Cup in franchise history

When Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley claimed the team would make the playoffs by year three and a Stanley Cup Champion by year six, he was written off as generally optimistic. His claim was indeed prophetic, as the Golden Knights ended their sixth season in the NHL raising the Stanley Cup, making short work […]

Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Ivan Provorov in three-team deal

In need of a defensive face-lift after giving up the second-most goals during the 2023 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets swung a trade with both the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers to acquire defensemen Ivan Provorov. The Kings initially acquired Provorov from the Flyers alongside forward Hayden Hodgson for goaltender Cal Peterson, defensemen Sean […]