St. Louis Blues acquire Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks

The resurgent St. Louis Blues have bolstered their blueline depth with the acquisition of veteran defenseman Cam Fowler and a 2027 fourth-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for defense prospect Jeremie Biakabutuka and a 2027 second-rounder. Fowler is in the final year of an eight-year, $52 million dollar contract he signed with […]

Minnesota Wild acquire David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets

Looking to add a young and promising defenseman to their lineup, the Minnesota Wild swung a deal for former first-round pick David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. While Columbus also sent over defenseman Daemon Hunt and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, they acquired Minnesota’s 2025 first-round pick, third and fourth rounders in 2026, and […]

Sydney Crosby scores 600th NHL goal

Parked all alone on the right side of Utah’s goal on a Penguins 5-on-3 powerplay, it was only a matter of time before Sidney Crosby lit the lamp. When the inevitable happened as Crosby fired the puck into a nearly empty net, the home crowd roared as the number 600 flashed on the video board […]

Jim Montgomery let go as head coach of the Boston Bruins , quickly hired by the St. Louis Blues

Despite immense regular season success during his two full seasons as head coach, the Boston Bruins have decided to part ways with head coach Jim Montgomery after a lackluster start to the season. Montgomery’s unprecedented 120-41-23 regular season record in parts of three seasons in charge were not enough to convince Bruins brass that he […]

Washington Capitals acquire Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins

With the Washington Capitals showing promise as one of the top offensive teams in the NHL, they have added to their forward depth with a familiar face in Lars Eller. In the final season of a two-year $4.9 million deal he signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the first day of free agency in 2023, […]

CHL players granted NCAA eligibility for the 2025-26 season

With CHL players no longer being considered professionals, they will no longer run afoul of the NCAA’s strict amateurism policy, making them eligible to join NCAA teams starting next season. This creates unprecedented opportunities for junior hockey players from the QMJHL, the OHL, and the WHL to develop their game at American colleges and universities, […]

San Jose Sharks acquire Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs

Unable to find a consistent spot for him in the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks. Liljegren only cracked the roster once this season, suiting up for a single game a fortnight ago. In return, the Maple Leafs will receive defenseman Matt Benning, a third-round draft […]

Florida Panthers re-sign head coach Paul Maurice

Entering the final year of his three-year contract, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has been rewarded with a multiyear contract extension, no thanks in part for leading the team to their first Stanley Cup Championship last spring. The Panthers have reached unprecedented heights during Maurice’s two full seasons as head coach, winning the Stanley […]

Dallas Stars re-sign Jake Oettinger

The Dallas Stars are one of the top teams in the Western Conference, with goaltender Jake Oettinger playing a large role in their success. He will continue to shine with the Stars, coming to terms on an eight-year, $66 million deal with an average annual value of $8.25 million. By signing now, Oettinger will forgo […]

Boston Bruins re-sign Jeremy Swayman

After a long offseason of uncertainty, the Boston Bruins have finally re-signed goaltender Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract. Swayman had been absent from training camp while contract talks became stalled and at times contentious. He had played out last season on a one-year $3.475 million deal that was awarded through arbitration, a […]