Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as head coach

After just one tumultuous season with Pascal Vincent as head coach, Columbus Blue Jackets management felt that bringing in Dean Evason will turn things around. It will be Evason’s second NHL head coaching stint after five seasons spent with the Minnesota Wild. Evason had been with the Wild organization since 2018, initially hired as an […]

Joe Pavelski retires

After 18 NHL seasons, Joe Pavelski has finally closed the book on his unprecedented career. An unheralded draft pick, Pavelski established himself as one of the premiere net-front presences of his era and was respected league-wide for his professionalism and consistency. Scoring 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 games with the San Jose […]

Jessica Campbell of the Seattle Kraken becomes first woman to coach in the NHL

After breaking barriers in the American Hockey League, Jessica Campbell will make an unprecedented jump to the NHL, becoming the first female to serve on a coaching staff in the league’s history. She will serve as an assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken, on the staff of newly hired head coach Dan Byslma, with both […]

Nashville Predators revamp roster through free agency

With the free agency period officially open for business, the Nashville Predators wasted no time in making some substantial additions to their roster. Up front, the Predators added high-scoring wingers Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, as well as playmaking defenseman Brady Skjei on the backend. All three unrestricted free agents were looking for a new […]

Florida Panthers win first Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history

After coming up short in the Stanley Cup Final last season, the Florida Panthers have redeemed themselves, capturing this season’s Stanley Cup Championship in a now-classic seven games series against the Edmonton Oilers. The sting of a second consecutive Finals loss would have been magnified by what would have been a collapse of epic proportions, […]

New Jersey Devils acquire Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames

After a year to forget where they had arguably the worst goaltending in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils have found their new starting goalie in Jacob Markstrom. In exchange, New Jersey will be sending over defensemen Kevin Bahl, and a top-ten protected first round pick of the 2025 NHL Draft to the Calgary Flames. […]

Connor McDavid breaks record for most assists in an NHL postseason

By reaching his 32nd playoff assist in Game 4 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid passed the legendary Wayne Gretzky for most assists in a single postseason. McDavid is now trying to accomplish what his fellow Oiler did on four occasions, lead Edmonton to a coveted Stanley Cup Championship. McDavid’s four point game […]

Corey Perry makes Stanley Cup Final appearance with an NHL record fifth team

Corey Perry of the Edmonton Oilers is no stranger to the Stanley Cup Final. He is about to take his fifth shot at hockey’s ultimate prize with his fifth different team, setting a new NHL record. In fact, Perry has now played for the Stanley Cup in four of the past five seasons. Perry also […]

Dan Bylsma hired as head coach of the Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken were poised to take the next step in their third season, after making the franchise’s first playoff appearance and winning their first playoff series in 2023. After shocking the hockey world and knocking off the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche in seven games in the Western Conference first round, Seattle was […]

Tampa Bay Lightning reacquire Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators

Looking to return to championship form, the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to a key member of their Stanley Cup Championship teams. Tampa will reunite with defenseman Ryan McDonagh, sending over a seventh-round pick in the upcoming 2024 NHL draft and a second rounder in 2025 to the Nashville Predators. The Lightning also obtained a […]