Edmonton Oilers acquire Duncan Keith from the Chicago Blackhawks

In dire need of salary cap relief and with defensemen Duncan Keith a willing trade partner, the Chicago Blackhawks struck a mutually beneficial deal that sent one of their franchise players to the Edmonton Oilers. Despite having a no trade clause and two seasons left on his 13 –year $72 million contract, Keith requested a […]

Pat Maroon wins third straight Stanley Cup

With several members of the 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning rejoiced in winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup Championship, Pat Maroon had the good fortune of taking the ultimate victory lap for the third season in a row. He is the first to accomplish such a feat since a multitude of Islanders players did so amid […]

Connor McDavid wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player

Coming off the strength of an NHL leading 105 point season, Connor McDavid was unanimously named the NHL’s most valuable player, securing all 100 first-place votes. Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon finished second and third respectively. This is McDavid’s second Hart Trophy in only his sixth NHL season, winning his first in 2017. He was […]

Dave Hakstol named Seattle’s first head coach

With much speculation as to who would be named the first head coach in the history of the expansion Seattle Kraken, Ron Francis tabbed Dave Hakstol as the man who will steer the ship. Francis and Hakstol had previously worked together for Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. Hakstol hasn’t been a head […]

New York Rangers hire Gerard Gallant as head coach

Fresh off of coaching Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2021 IHF World Championship, Gerard Gallant will make his grand return to the NHL as the next head coach of the New York Rangers. He will replace David Quinn who was fired on May 12th after the Rangers missed the playoffs for the […]

Canada to provide border exemption for Stanley Cup Semifinals

The Canadian government has announced that the Stanley Cup playoffs will be able to proceed with the border travel required for the Montreal Canadiens to play an American based franchise in their upcoming semifinal matchup. With the strict Canadian border restrictions in the wake of the pandemic calling for a mandatory two week quarantine for […]

Seattle Kraken secure 2nd Overall Pick in 2021 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken won’t have to wait too long to make their first draft selection in franchise history, as they will be second on the board. As an expansion team they were guaranteed to pick no lower than fifth, but moved up a spot from their most likely chance at picking third. Despite the lack […]

Wayne Gretzky joins Turner Sports as NHL studio analyst

Just days after resigning from his position with the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky will make his foray into the broadcast booth as a studio analyst for Turner Sports NHL coverage. Gretzky had served as a partner and vice-chairman for Oilers Entertainment Group since 2016, but stepped away from his role for the opportunity to join […]

Hayley Wickenhieser promoted to Toronto Maple Leafs senior director of player development

Serving as the assistant director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs since 2018, Hayley Wickenheiser will now take the helm as senior director. She has primarily over seen prospects across the Maple Leafs farm system. Serving as director of player development will be her former Team Canada linemate and college coach Danielle Goyette, […]

Connor McDavid reaches 100 points in 53 games

In a most unprecedented season where many teams and players have struggles to find their footing, Connor McDavid continues to take his game to unprecedented heights. By scoring his 100th point in his 53rd game of a 56 game season, McDavid became the ninth NHL player to reach such a point total at that point […]