Ales Hemsky retires

After 15 seasons and 572 points in 845 NHL games, long time Edmonton Oiler Ales Hemsky has hung up the skates. While spending his final three seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and a brief stint with the Montreal Canadiens, Hemsky will best be remembered for his decade plus in the Copper and Blue. […]

Vegas Golden Knights agree to terms with NCAA points leader Jack Dugan

Already possessing one of the top offenses in the league, the Vegas Golden Knights just got richer with the addition of Jack Dugan to their already impressive group of forwards. After being selected by the golden Knights in the fifth round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Dugan spent a season in the USHL with the […]

Jaroslav Halak resigns with the Boston Bruins

Bypassing unrestricted free agency, Jaroslav Halak has reupped with the Bruins for next season for $2.25 million. As the role of the backup goaltender has increased prevalence in today’s NHL, Halak’s stellar performance in relief puts the Bruins in the conversation for having the strongest goaltending tandem in the league. His two year tenure as […]

Joel Ward retires

Joel Ward has announced his retirement from the NHL after an 11 season career spent with the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks. Passed over in the NHL draft, Ward’s path to the NHL was unprecedented. After maxing out his junior eligibility in four seasons with the Owen Sound Platers of […]

Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins resign with the Columbus Blue Jackets

Despite losing starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to free agency the previous off season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have found stability in goaltenders Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins, who have formed one of the strongest goaltending duos in the league. Both avoided restricted free agency this offseason by signing two year contracts to remain in Columbus. […]

Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets agree to terminate contract

After a tumultuous saga that began in the preseason, Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets have finally gone their separate ways. The former Jets alternate captain has been away from the team since taking a leave of absence before training camp in September. Upon being suspended for failure to report, Byfuglien filed a grievance with […]

Longtime Blackhawks defenseman Pat Stapleton passes away at 79

With the passing of Pat Stapleton, the Chicago Blackhawks family has lost one of the most dependable defensemen in franchise history. After a season and a half with the Boston Bruins, Stapleton would be traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but would fortuitously end up with the Blackhawks via the intraleague draft. The move would […]

San Jose Sharks agree to terms with NCAA goal leader John Leonard

In a season where offense has been hard to come by, the San Jose Sharks will look to add some offense to their lineup with a prospect that made great strides at the college level. As a 2018 sixth round draft pick of the Sharks, John Leonard spent the past three seasons honing his skills […]

Connor Bedard granted exceptional player status for the Western Hockey League

On the strength of leading the Canadian Sports School Hockey League with 84 points in only 36 games, West Vancouver Academy Under-18 team forward Connor Bedard will be taking his talents to the Western Hockey League next season at only 15 years of age. His elite play allowed him to be granted exceptional player status, […]

Jonas Hiller retires

Former Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller has announced his retirement form professional hockey. Fresh off being named the MVP of the Swiss National League in 2007, Hiller signed as an undrafted free agent with the Anaheim Ducks. Spending the 2009 regular season as a backup to Jean-Sébastien Giguère, he would take the […]