New York Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton as president and general manager, Chris Drury named as replacement

After serving as Rangers assistant general manager since 2016, Chris Drury will now take the helm as both president and general manager of the franchise he captained from 2008-2011. Drury had been sought after by multiple teams for front office positions over the years, but remained with the Rangers in his assistant role. Davidson, a […]

Andrew Shaw retires

Upon doctor recommendation, Andrew Shaw’s NHL career has come to a close after ten seasons spent with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Canadiens. His early retirement can be owed to the numerous concussions he sustained over the course of his career, in particular a November 2019 concussion that sidelined him for over a calendar […]

Patrick Marleau becomes all-time leader in NHL Games Played

In his 23rd NHL season, Patrick Marleau stands atop the leaderboard for NHL games played, upon taking the ice for game 1,768. He officially passes NHL legend and fellow Saskatchewan native Gordie Howe, who held the record since his second retirement from the NHL in 1980. Marleau is one of only five players in NHL […]

Boston Bruins acquire Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres

While the Boston Bruins have cooled off considerably after a blazing start, General Manager Don Sweeney found it necessary to make a bold move to shake off the dust, acquiring Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres continue their fire sale, looking to retool yet again amid a decade of disappointment. Veteran forward Curtis […]

New York Islanders acquire Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils

The New York Islanders made a plash in advance of the trade deadline by adding two veteran forwards to solidify their already strong roster. Long-time New Jersey Devils standouts Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac are now on the other side of the rivalry, and are reunited with Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. During his franchise-altering […]

Montreal Canadiens acquire Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres

Looking to fortify their roster for a playoff push, the Montreal Canadiens swung a trade for veteran center Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres. While retaining $1.625 million of Staal’s salary, the Sabres will receive third and fifth-round picks in in the upcoming 2021 NHL Draft. The struggling Sabres offloaded Staal, who was playing on […]

St. Louis Blues legend Bob Plager passes away at 78

The St. Louis Blues are mourning the passing of Bob Plager in a car accident, losing one of their charter members from the club’s inception in 1967. Starting his career with the Rangers organization, Plager would only skate in 29 games with the team over the course of three seasons before a trade to the […]

“Miracle on Ice” member and former NHL player Mark Pavelich passes away at 63

In Mark Pavelich, USA Hockey has lost one its brightest stars. The University of Minnesota-Duluth All-American etched his name in the history books as a member of the United States Olympic team that upset the powerhouse Soviets en route to Olympic Gold in 1980. “The Miracle on Ice” captured the attention of the world and […]

Patrick Kane reaches 400 goals and 1000 NHL games

In his 14th season with the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane continues to ascend to new heights in his storied NHL career. After reaching 600 assists and 1,000 points last season, Kane has now joined the 400 goal club. He becomes the 100th player in NHL history to reach the milestone, and one of eight active players to […]

Walter Gretzky, father of NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky , passes away at 82

After battling Parkinson’s for nearly a decade, Walter Gretzky leaves behind an unparalleled hockey legacy. Often considered the ultimate hockey parent, he passed on his passion for the game and taught his son, Wayne Gretzky, everything it took to become the greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League. Two of his other […]