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The Point · The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept. 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Chicago Blackhawks. Last season: 29-39-14, eighth in Central Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs Coach: Jeff Blashill (second…
The Point · shine in competition. Galvas is clearly the latter and there is real reason to pay attention to the 20-year-old second-round pick. Penguins Lines Mikhail Ilyin-Bill Zonnon-Atley Calvert Carter Sanderson-Markus Ruck-Liam Ruck Pierce Mbuyi-Brayden Edwards-Jordan Charron Tiernan…
The Point · DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings lost 4-3 Sunday to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the NHL Prospects Tournament, but several made a favorable impression with their willingness to go the net.
The Point · The final pick of the opening round of this year's NHL Draft has made an excellent first impression with the Ottawa Senators. Jaxon Cover had three goals and four assists in two games at the Prospect Challenge this weekend in Gatineau, Que., including two goals and two helpers…
The Point · DETROIT — One night, you score the shootout winner for the Detroit Red Wings, and you’re the hero. The next night, you accidentally kick the puck past your own goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game-winning goal. That was Kienan Draper’s reality. The son of Red Wings…
The Point · As expected, it was a busy week in the NHL with a lot of roster activity heading toward training camp while unfortunately, a trio of alumni passed away as well. We’ll run down the active player news in our key stories. Golden Knights Extend Two: Vegas has taken care of two of…
The Point · That was one wild comeback by the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Wild players led the crown in the'skol clap' just before the second half of the Vikings game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin, and Jesper Wallstedt led the…
The Point · Topics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include some draft-day dealings, Jason Robertson’s future in Dallas, and more. If your question doesn’t appear here, check back in last weekend’s column while we have one more coming next weekend from our latest call for questions.…
The Point · NHL Network is getting ready for this season by ranking the top 50 players in the League right now. Researchers, producers and on-air personalities compiled their list, and players 30-21 were revealed on Sunday in the seventh of a nine-part series. Here is the list: 30. Moritz…
The Point · While Evgeni Malkin ultimately decided to sign a new one-year deal to return to the Penguins back in May, he had another option on the table. KHL Metallurg Director Alexei Zhloba told Championnat’s Vladimir Lavesky that they were hoping to get the 40-year-old to return there…
The Point · The Boston Bruins prospects are in Buffalo for a pair of games against the Buffalo Sabres prospects. The Bruins opened the Prospects Showcase with a 6-2 win over Buffalo at LECOM Harborcenter on Sunday. Five different Bruins scored, while Max Lundgren picked up his first win in…
The Point · 'Tis the season for goalie mask art to start hitting social media and airbrush artist Dave Fried has shared a couple of the more unique ones we can expect to see this season. Los Angeles Kings goalie Anton Forsberg collaborated with Fried on a stunning"City of Angels"-themed…
The Point · Cal Nichols, who helped save the Edmonton Oilers from relocation during the 1990s, died on Saturday. He was 84. Nichols was born in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan, in 1942 and built a career in business from a young age before moving to Edmonton in 1969. There, he continued to…
The Point · A rookie camp injury could cut down the San Jose Sharks’ training camp roster. Winger Cameron Lund sustained an upper-body injury on a hit delivered by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jared Woolley in a friendly matchup on Saturday per Curtis Pashelka of Mercury News. Lund briefly…
The Point · ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Ilya Protas sees a “big chance” ahead of him with the Washington Capitals and can’t help feeling a combination of excitement and nerves. After impressing during his first four NHL games at the end of last season, the 20-year-old heads into training camp as the…
The Point · This afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they’ve brought in defenseman Carson Soucy on a professional tryout agreement. The 32-year-old lefty spent last season in New York, starting on Broadway with the Rangers where he skated in 46 games. In late January the…
The Point · For the past five seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have been a consistent Stanley Cup playoff team. However, their effectiveness was sapped in the middle of last season, when star left winger Kevin Fiala suffered a devastating leg injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Fiala missed…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The Maple Leafs have recorded their first victory of 2026-27. For now, the efforts of the club’s prospects will have to do and, hey, a win is a win no matter the circumstances. Even when the triumph came in the…
The Point · The Columbus Blue Jackets are adding some depth to their blue line ahead of training camp. Defenceman Carson Soucy has signed a professional tryout contract with the Blue Jackets, the team announced Sunday. Soucy, 32, began last season with the New York Rangers, but was dealt…
The Point · Leo Carlsson's offer sheet did more than make him the highest-paid player in the NHL on an annual basis. It reshaped the entire NHL contract landscape, and the Anaheim Ducks star knows it. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Carlsson addressed…
The Point · After a very good season last year, the Montreal Canadiens were almost completely silent this summer when it came to improving their roster. However, this weekend, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes made up for not making additions with two key moves. On Saturday, the Habs signed veteran…
The Point · Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $4.2 million. The 23-year-old forward became a restricted free agent July 1 after he had 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 78 regular-season…
The Point · Detroit Red Wings goaltending prospect Trey Augustine is prepared for a new challenge after excelling for three years at Michigan State.
The Point · A year ago, still healing from an Achilles injury, Detroit Red Wings 2025 first-round pick Carter Bear was left a spectator on the sidelines during the club’s NHL rookie games against the Dallas Stars. Saturday, in Detroit’s NHL rookie tournament opener against the Dallas…
The Point · The Montreal Canadiens have locked up another young forward to a new deal. Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8-million deal. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday. Bolduc will carry a $4.2 million cap hit coming off his entry-level contract. Bolduc had 12 goals and…
The Point · The Canadiens have signed forward Zachary Bolduc to a four-year extension with a $4.2MM AAV, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and later confirmed by the team. A restricted free agent after his first season in Montreal which brought 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games,…
The Point · John Chayka knows what the Toronto Maple Leafs mean to a rabid and tortured fan base. The club's new general manager — 19 weeks into a job that kicked off with blistering criticism in some circles — used to be among them. "I've loved this team for as long as I can remember,"…
The Point · The Tampa Bay Lightning's core players are on the wrong side of 30, and they haven't gotten out of the first round in four years. In addition, there is another exhibit to this coming season that needs the full attention of management. The problem is that their best player,…
The Point · The Canadiens surprised some when they signed forward Chris Kreider to a one-year deal yesterday, worth $2.15MM in base salary with performance bonuses attached. Those details have now become apparent, according to PuckPedia. Most notably, the pact includes a no-movement…
The Point · As we enter the 2026-27 season, there are some teams that are facing some serious questions. Every campaign, we see some NHL teams step back, and there are multiple clubs that could experience that in the coming season. With that, here's a look at three teams that could be on…
The Point · It’s quite rare and often unheard of to see a player completely change his offensive play style at 29 years old, but that’s exactly what Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak did. Early in his career and well into his mid-20s, Pastrnak was one of the most feared snipers in the…
The Point · A few weeks ago, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell expressed optimism that the team would sign restricted free agent center Adam Fantilli to an extension before training camp. Unfortunately, in the remaining hours of the final weekend before training camp…
The Point · SAN JOSE -- Ivar Stenberg gave an indication of what’s to come with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. The No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft scored two goals in 25 seconds in the third period of an 8-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff at Tech CU…
The Point · The first game of the Red Wings prospect tournament is over, with Detroit managing a thrilling last-second comeback to force overtime and the shootout. Kienan Draper, son of Kris Draper, scored the game-winner in the shootout to give the Red Wings prospects the win over the…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are back on the ice today. The Bruins are in Buffalo today for their first game of the Prospects Showcase. The Bruins have 23 prospects (16 with the organization, seven invites) in western New York, and they’ll be out of there by dinnertime tomorrow. Go…
The Point · ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – As a player who quit baseball to focus on hockey only 2 ½ years ago, Vancouver Canucks draft pick Brooks Rogowski understands that his learning “curve” at this stage is more like a cliff face. But the 18-year-old centre from Brighton, Mich., also knows better…
The Point · Dec 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs (37) makes a save against Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Connor Hellebuyck is stuck…
The Point · With NHL training camps opening later this week, the vast majority of UFAs who played for the Detroit Red Wings last season are still without work. James van Riemsdyk, Cam Talbot, Travis Hamonic, and David Perron haven’t found a team willing to take them. Only Patrick Kane…
The Point · It isn’t often that you see a guy with 28 NHL games on his resume playing in a rookie tournament, but for Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson, it’s more about the games he didn’t play. A hip injury shut him down for most of the second half of last season. Game action of…
The Point · The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept. 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Buffalo Sabres. Last season: 50-23-9, first in Atlantic Division; lost in Eastern Conference Second Round Coach: Lindy Ruff…
The Point · EDMONTON -- Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski want to make the most of the opportunity presented to them at Edmonton Oilers training camp. Injuries to Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark have opened the door for the two young forwards to earn an opening-night roster spot, and each…
The Point · The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept. 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Calgary Flames. Last season: 34-39-9, seventh in Pacific Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs Coach: Ryan Huska (fourth season)…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Congested NHL rookie tournaments are even less conducive for special teams work than forgettable September exhibitions for veterans. With only a practice or two under their belts, the top prospects of the Maple Leafs…
The Point · DETROIT – Trey Augustine and Arno Tiefensee turned aside shot after shot in the shootout as the first 14 shooters failed to score.
The Point · MONTREAL — A $2.15-million, one-year contract for a six-foot-three, 232-pound, 35-year-old winger who has over 1000 games of NHL experience and is still producing at a reasonable rate is hardly a gamble. You could even say the Montreal Canadiens stole Chris Kreider after the…
The Point · DETROIT — Trey Augustine showed what the fuss is all about, making eight consecutive shootout saves to power the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 SO win against the Dallas in their first NHL Prospect Tournament game. Former Michigan player Kienan Draper, son of assistant general…
The Point · When the Oilers decided to take a swing on controversial veteran head coach Mike Babcock earlier this summer, it wasn’t a half-hearted gamble. Edmonton loaded him up with a three-year deal with a coach’s option for a fourth, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. The total…
The Point · Training camp starts soon for these NHLers, but there’s still time for a couple more MLB games before hitting the ice. The Boston Bruins visited Fenway Park on Saturday, before the Red Sox were set to take on the Kansas City Royals in one of the final baseball games before…
The Point · GATINEAU, Que. — Viggo Bjorck didn't need long to make an impression in his first game wearing a Winnipeg Jets jersey. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft opened the scoring in the NHL Prospect Challenge at Centre Slush Puppie on Saturday with a skillful wraparound…
The Point · Every summer, several NHL teams make major moves they hope will propel them into Stanley Cup contention, and every fall, some of those teams begin to feel buyer’s remorse for their summer aggressiveness. Unfortunately for these teams, buyer’s remorse is rarely short-lived and…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source After forward Max Domi was ruled out of training camp for medical reasons, the Maple Leafs have added one more veteran for next week’s beginning of workouts. Defenceman Nick Blankenburg has signed a professional tryout…
The Point · Chris Kreider signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 35-year-old forward had his contract terminated by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, one day after he was placed on unconditional waivers and went unclaimed.…
The Point · The Montreal Canadiens have signed left winger Chris Kreider to a one-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that this new deal with the Habs costs $2.15 million, with the opportunity for bonuses to add $3 million on top of his…
The Point · Chris Kreider is heading to Montreal. The Canadiens have agreed to a one-year contract with Kreider for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Saturday. The deal is worth $2.15 million but could reach $3 million with bonuses, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kreider spent…
The Point · The Canadiens have agreed to terms with winger Chris Kreider on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. The deal includes a base salary of $2.15MM with up to $3MM in potential additional performance bonuses, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. It didn’t take long for…
The Point · Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those…
The Point · While there are still several unsigned RFAs around the NHL who still don't have contracts for the season that starts in a few weeks, many more are on expiring deals that could cost their employers a lot of money. At a time when teams seem to be terrified of letting even a UFA…
The Point · The Boston Bruins prospects are done with rookie camp at Warrior Ice Arena and are heading west to Buffalo for two games against the Sabres prospects. The Bruins gathered 16 prospects, including some Providence Bruins, and seven invites for two days of camp in Brighton. This…
The Point · The upcoming fourth season of the PWHL will see massive progress in expanding when it comes to viewership, team expansion, and the overall growth of women's hockey. With training camp opening on Nov. 18 and pre-season beginning Nov. 22, here are some of the major storylines…
The Point · Earlier this week, there was a late entrant to the free agent market when the Ducks and winger Chris Kreider agreed to a mutual contract termination. The move opened up needed cap space for Anaheim while Kreider now gets to pick where he wants to play next. While initial…
The Point · Seth Jarvis won’t be available for the Hurricanes when the regular season starts as he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. The winger told reporters including Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer that recovery from the procedure is on track. He was…
The Point · With training camps now only a few days away from getting underway, we’ll likely start to see an uptick in tryout contracts in the near future. It appears one of those will come from the Maple Leafs as Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports that defenseman Nick…
The Point · You may not have ever heard of Andre Pronovost, largely because he was overshadowed by the conga line of Hall of Famers he played with on the Montreal Canadiens. But of the 30 players who were part of the Canadiens dynasty of the late 1950s, Pronovost was the last surviving…
The Point · “The gang’s all here!” A favourite Cliff Fletcher remark as one of his team meetings, post-game bar sessions or a family-and-friends party he’d arranged kept swelling in numbers. Friday night at the Hockey Hall of Fame would’ve topped ‘em all, just as the beloved NHL exec had…
The Point · The Vegas Golden Knights have put pen to paper on a contract extension for captain Mark Stone, the team announced on Saturday. Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon signed the 34-year-old to a two-year deal at $9 million per season against the salary cap. This contract for Stone…
The Point · Mark Stone signed a two-year, $18 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $9 million and begins next season. The 34-year-old forward is in the final season of an eight-year, $76 million contract ($9.5 million AAV) he signed…
The Point · The NHL's newest GMs were busy this summer. Heading into the 2026-27 season with a heavy to-do list, John Chayka overhauled much of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, Chris MacFarland moved pieces for the Nashville Predators, Sunny Mehta built a deeper roster with the New Jersey…
The Point · The captain of the Golden Knights won’t be moving on when his current contract expires next summer. Instead, Mark Stone will be staying in Vegas as the team announced that they’ve signed the winger to a two-year, $18MM contract extension. The 34-year-old has spent parts of…
The Point · We saw a pair of offer sheets this summer around the NHL with New Jersey’s offer to Utah’s Barrett Hayton and a record-setting offer from Philadelphia to Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson; both were ultimately matched. While no others were signed, it doesn’t mean that others weren’t…
The Point · Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The…
The Point · The Toronto Maple Leafs made extensive roster renovations this summer, remaking their entire bottom-six forward group and their goaltending tandem while also adding a couple of defensemen. But while new Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has done yeoman’s work remaking his lineup, the…
The Point · Jordan Martinook led the pack on Friday. The Carolina Hurricanes forward performed the “Wolfpack” chant during the NC State game against Richmond at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Martinook sported Philip Rivers No. 17 NC State jersey as he took the field. Rivers -- the…
The Point · Dec 31, 2025; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Eddie Genborg (25) scores a power play goal on USA goalie Brady Knowling (35) as defensemen Luke Osburn (2) closes in during the second period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Grand Casino…
The Point · Brent Peterson could have stayed in the shadows. Doing so would have been the easy thing to do after his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2002 - a reality that eventually forced him to step down from his role as assistant coach with the Nashville Predators in 2011, a position he had…
The Point · The Boston Bruins prospect pool is back on the ice, and the veterans are just a few days away. Rookie camp opened yesterday at Warrior Ice Arena, continues today, and leads into a pair of games in Buffalo. One Bruins prospect provided a positive update on his shoulder surgery…
The Point · Nov 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The dichotomy of the…
The Point · Editor’s Note: This is the 20th installment of a Detroit Hockey Now series assessing the Detroit Red Wings’ prospects’ path to the NHL. The emphasis will be on what their chances are of playing regularly in the NHL and when we can expect to see them wearing the Winged Wheel.…
The Point · Whether Detroit Red Wings forward prospect Charlie Forslund ever plays for the team remains up in the air. However, if he doesn’t fashion a career in pro hockey, he could easily find himself humming a different tune. The hulking Swedish winger is showing to be a talent in the…
The Point · The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept. 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Boston Bruins. Last season: 45-27-10, fourth in Atlantic Division; lost in Eastern Conference First Round Coach: Marco Sturm…
The Point · The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Anaheim Ducks. Last season: 43-33-6, third in Pacific Division; lost in Western Conference Second Round Coach: Joel Quenneville…
The Point · Around a year and a half ago, forward Karsen Dorwart was one of the top undrafted college free agents in the 2025 class after an impressive three years at Michigan State University. Things haven’t gone as well in the pros, however, as he found himself an unrestricted free agent…
The Point · Connor Ingram announced his retirement from hockey on Friday after five NHL seasons. The 29-year-old wrote in an Instagram post,"Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened. Thanks hockey, I owe ya." Ingram’s agent Blake Evans confirmed to NHL.com that the goalie is retiring.…
The Point · After not securing a contract for the upcoming season, Connor Ingram has decided to call it a career. The netminder announced on his Instagram page that he has retired. He indicated that he intends to return to school and study psychology. The 29-year-old was a third-round pick…
The Point · Connor Ingram is closing the book on his professional hockey career. The goaltender took to Instagram on Friday night to announce his retirement. "Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened. Thanks hockey, I owe ya," wrote Ingram in a post. Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman,…
The Point · The Avalanche approached Mikhail Gulyayev last year with an entry-level offer that would have allowed him to stay in the KHL last season and then come to North America, he noted to Sport 24’s Dmitry Yerkalov. However, there was a disagreement at some point in the talks, leading…
The Point · SAN JOSE -- Ivar Stenberg took the ice Friday with fellow rookies ahead of his first game in a San Jose Sharks uniform, and the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft can’t wait to get going. "Just super excited to be here, (and) be around all of these guys," Stenberg said on the eve…
The Point · Cole Beaudoin was on the ice and in the middle of Utah development camp when the Rangers acquired him as part of the highly anticipated Vincent Trocheck trade on July 1. “It was crazy,” the 20-year-old Canadian recalled after the first day of Rookie camp in Tarrytown on Friday.…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source John Chayka has confirmed what many Maple leaf watchers have suspected about Max Domi’s health. The winger/centre’s back issues, a complication that arose from early spring surgery, will keep him out of the start of…
The Point · The Boston University Terriers have hired former player Matt Gilroy as their director of player development ahead of the 2026-27 season. Gilroy played four seasons at the school between 2005 and 2009. He served as captain and won the Hobey Baker Award in his senior season,…
The Point · The Boston Bruins opened rookie camp on Friday, and 23-year-old Attilio Biasca is one step closer to living out his dream. Biasca spent three seasons with the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) but went undrafted before returning home to Switzerland. He is coming off a Swiss league…
The Point · ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin is back and gearing up for what could be a memorable 22nd NHL season. The NHL’s all-time goals leader was all smiles when he returned to MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday after flying back from his native Russia the previous day. Ovechkin didn’t…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin answered a couple of questions Friday with their joint statement, confirming that the player will report to training camp on Sept. 17 at Little Caesars Arena and the team will start the season without a captain.
The Point · Brock Boeser had an unfortunate front-row seat for his friend and teammate's struggles. The Vancouver Canucks winger is also convinced Elias Pettersson is doing all he can to rediscover a breathtaking on-ice mojo that earned him the biggest contract in franchise history. "Seems…
The Point · The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without a veteran forward for the start of training camp. Max Domi will be unavailable as he continues to recover from an offseason surgery, general manager John Chayka told Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press. Chayka mentioned that team…
The Point · After a brutal 2026 off-season, the Detroit Red Wings are searching for some positive PR. They took a step forward Friday when they announced that star center Dylan Larkin — who demanded a trade earlier this summer — has been stripped of the captaincy. If the Red Wings are to…
The Point · St. Louis Blues forward prospect Adam Jecho has entered the NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program, per a memo distributed by the NHLPA. Jecho will be unavailable indefinitely, likely keeping him out of all rookie camp and training camp activities. He will only return to the ice…
The Point · Max Domi will not be on the ice when the Toronto Maple Leafs open training camp next week. General manager John Chayka told The Canadian Press in an interview Friday the 31-year-old winger will be evaluated when the club officially reconvenes, but remains"out indefinitely" due…
The Point · St. Louis Blues forward Adam Jecho will be unavailable to the team for an indefinite period while he receives care from the Player Assistance Program, the NHL and NHLPA announced on Friday. The release did not include why Jecho is receiving assistance from the program, which…
The Point · Detroit Red Wings 1978 first-round pick Brent Peterson (12th overall) was a role player in his 620-game NHL career and then became a star in the hockey community because of the fight and advocacy he brought to a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease, His 23-year battle with…
The Point · TORONTO -- Gavin McKenna said he felt the summer went by quickly even though when he was selected No. 1 by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, the start of the regular season still seemed far away. But now with the start of training camp days away, the…
The Point · The Utah Mammoth will be without arguably their top two prospects at rookie camp. Cole Bagley of KSL Sports shared a note from Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong stating that forwards Caleb Desnoyers and Tij Iginla are day-to-day with injuries and will not attend Utah’s…
The Point · One of the most beloved hockey ambassadors in Nashville has passed away. Broadcaster, former NHL player and longtime coach Brent Peterson has died at age 68, the Nashville Predators announced on Friday. "It is with very heavy hearts that we announce today the passing of our…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Out of their teens, defencemen Ben Danford and Noah Chadwick now have their eye on Toronto’s big team. When the Maple Leafs rookies practised Friday for the weekend prospects showcase in Gatineau, the two young members…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is on goaltenders. Goalies are the toughest position in fantasy to value because of their unpredictability, which is why the premium…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Gavin McKenna is being left behind this weekend. On the part of the Maple Leafs, it’s the right call. The first-overall pick in the 2026 National Hockey League draft — and the Leafs’ next star — won’t be playing in the…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Big Show here Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:52: Michael Traikos recaps the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas 2:37: Will rumors about players leaving their current teams stop once the season…
The Point · In a somber announcement, the Nashville Predators said former associate coach and broadcaster Brent Peterson has passed away at 68. Peterson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002 and eventually succumbed to the illness. Although he’s better known for his coaching…
The Point · Brent Peterson, the Detroit Red Wings’ first-round draft pick in 1978, has died following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68.
The Point · BRIGHTON – The Boston Bruins prospects are in town for the start of the 2026-27 season. Warrior Ice Arena is hosting 16 prospects aged 25 and under, including some Providence Bruins, plus seven invitees, for rookie camp Friday and Saturday before the contingent travels west to…
The Point · The Tampa Bay Lightning are adding some forward depth for training camp. According to a team announcement, the Lightning signed Kole Lind to a professional tryout agreement. It’s been some time since Lind, 27, has been afforded any opportunity in the NHL. The Shaunavon, SK,…
The Point · We’ve reached the end of summer and the NHL’s 2026 off-season is basically over. While most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each franchise that have yet to be answered. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs…
The Point · Toronto Maple Leafs fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Gavin McKenna in action. The No. 1 overall pick will not travel with the Maple Leafs to Gatineau, Que., to play in the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge, Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan told reporters on Friday. McKenna…
The Point · As the start of training camps inch closer, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains an unsigned RFA, without a contract. His name has featured in trade rumors throughout the summer, but no deal involving him has been reached. Yesterday on the 32 Thoughts…
The Point · Editor’s Note: This is the 19th installment of a Detroit Hockey Now series assessing the Detroit Red Wings’ prospects’ path to the NHL. The emphasis will be on what their chances are of playing regularly in the NHL and when we can expect to see them wearing the Winged Wheel.…
The Point · First, they established a franchise. Then, they drafted a team. PWHL Detroit, the still-nameless women’s pro hockey team, announced on Thursday the next step in its creation. Go Ad-Free The team will convene on Nov. 18 for training camp. All 12 PWHL teams will begin training…
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The Point · Optimism abounds in the Central Division ahead of 2026-27, and why shouldn’t it? Three of these clubs set the pace last year. Four made the playoffs. Two more look poised to challenge for a spot this season, with a strong start. It’s widely considered the best division in…
The Point · John Klingberg announced his retirement from hockey after 12 NHL seasons on Friday. The 34-year-old defenseman had 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 56 games for the San Jose Sharks last season. Selected by the Dallas Stars in the fifth round (No. 131) of the 2010 NHL Draft,…
The Point · Veteran defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement from professional hockey today, ending a 12-year NHL career that included stints with six teams and exactly 700 games played. The 34-year-old right-shot blueliner began his professional career way back in 2010-11, when…
The Point · John Klingberg's career has come to an end. The defenceman announced his retirement from professional hockey on Friday. Klingberg appeared in 700 NHL games across 12 seasons with six different franchises. He spent the bulk of his tenure with the Dallas Stars before making brief…
The Point · Dylan Larkin is doing what he needs to do, and the Detroit Red Wings are doing what they have to do. In a statement released on Friday, Larkin confirmed that he will be attending Red Wings training camp when it opens on September 17 at Little Caesars Arena. Shortly after the…
The Point · On Wednesday, the Anaheim Ducks placed Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract by mutual agreement. The 35-year-old winger cleared waivers the following day, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kreider had a bounce-back performance…
The Point · John Klingberg has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 700 regular-season games and 12 seasons in the NHL, the NHLPA revealed on social media. Klingberg played for six teams in his career, five of which came in the final four years of his tenure. The…
The Point · Dylan Larkin said he plans to be at Detroit Red Wings training camp when it begins next week but no longer will be the captain of the team. The 30-year-old center requested a trade following the season, which then-general manager Steve Yzerman confirmed, saying he provided the…
The Point · An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as"Mama Stanley," who said this week she would no…
The Point · Dylan Larkin will report to the Detroit Red Wings' training camp, but without the'C' on his chest. Larkin will no longer serve as captain as the Red Wings work to navigate his trade request ahead of the regular season, the team announced Friday. "The Red Wings will begin the…
The Point · Kyle Dubas The Pittsburgh Penguins had every intention of trading prospects and draft picks for more established but younger NHL players. Until the prices on the NHL trade market froze them out of the conversations. The Penguins tried to acquire first-round picks in the 2026…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dylan Larkin will no longer serve as team captain, and that the club will enter the 2026-27 season “without a captain being named.” In a set of statements regarding the change, the Red Wings confirmed that “any conversations”…
The Point · After months of silence from the Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin, both sides finally spoke on Friday.
The Point · As the NHL season quickly approaches, both the Detroit Red Wings franchise and its forward Dylan Larkin have released statements regarding the status of their relationship. The 30-year-old discussed his reported trade request that was made earlier this summer, confirming he…
The Point · Earlier this week, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios spoke to the media and reiterated that both the team and star forward Drake Batherson share a desire to work out a long-term extension that keeps the winger in Ottawa for the foreseeable future. But despite that mutual interest…
The Point · If you are looking for respite from the frustration of the Detroit Red Wings slow-moving search for Steve Yzerman’s replacement, you can go online this weekend to watch live streaming of Detroit’s top prospects playing in the NHL Prospects Tournament. The Red Wings are…
The Point · The Bruins prospects take the ice this morning in Brighton. Bruins rookie camp opens today at Warrior Ice Arena, with a pool of 16 prospects and seven invitees gearing up for a pair of games in Buffalo. The second and final captains’ practice wrapped up yesterday, and Charlie…
The Point · Amidst the whirlwind that was Day 2 of the NHL Draft in Buffalo, after Alexander Bilecki first heard his name attached to his favourite boyhood hockey team, and somewhere between pulling on a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater and matching cap and fielding a congratulatory phone call…
The Point · After a long summer of speculation, debate and pondering, the time for talk is over. Teams across the NHL will soon be hitting the ice when training camps open with the hopes of putting the focus back on hockey, as opposed to off-season banter. That said, there are a number of…
The Point · Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images Less than five days from the two-month mark of the Red Wings…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings will get their first look this season at some of their top young players in competition at the NHL Prospects Tournament at the BELFOR Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena.
The Point · The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of inductees for 2026 today, bestowing one of American hockey’s highest honors to four players and one longtime staff member. Players Amanda Kessel, Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie, and Ryan Suter were inducted, as was athletic trainer…
The Point · The Boston Bruins took to the practice rink at Warrior Ice Arena on Thursday morning for one last captains’ practice before they report back in a week for training camp. Charlie McAvoy was among those present at captains’ practice, but a six-game suspension is going to keep him…
The Point · Only five tennis players in the Open Era — men and women — can say they won the U.S. Open three times in a row. Aryna Sabalenka is on the cusp of joining the exclusive list. After breezing past No. 3-seeded American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in a crisp one hour, 36 minutes inside…
The Point · The AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds announced yesterday that they signed forward Ryan Lautenbach to a one-year AHL contract. As is customary with AHL signings, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal will put Lautenbach in a new organization for what will…
The Point · The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that veteran defenseman Mike Reilly has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will be worth the league minimum of $850K at the NHL level, and will carry a salary of $450K in the AHL. By signing Reilly, 33, the Hurricanes…
The Point · HENDERSON, Nev. — Let’s flash back three pre-seasons ago, to October 2023. The Winnipeg Jets were facing a tipping point. Their No. 1 centre and No. 1 goaltender, Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck, were about to enter their walk years. Uncertainty was in the air. Would one…
The Point · Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau will miss the start of training camp but remains positive that he will resume his NHL career. The veteran left winger had hip resurfacing surgery in February, a procedure that came with a seven-to-nine-month recovery period. "I'm…
The Point · The Los Angeles Kings announced today that star forward Kevin Fiala will “miss the start of training camp” after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The Kings said a timeline for Fiala’s return to…
The Point · After a single season in Anaheim, Chris Kreider and the Ducks officially agreed to terminate his contract earlier this week and, after the winger passed through waivers unclaimed on Thursday, he is now an unrestricted free agent. In fact, he's likely the best UFA left on the…
The Point · The Vegas Golden Knights have handed out a long-term deal. Forward Braden Bowman has signed a six-year, $20.4 million contract extension, the Golden Knights announced Thursday. With still one year remaining on his two-year, entry-level deal, Bowman's new contract will take…
The Point · Braeden Bowman signed a six-year, $20.4 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $3.4 million and will begin with the 2027-28 season. The 23-year-old forward is entering the final season of a two-year, entry-level contract he…
The Point · We’ve reached the end of summer and the NHL’s 2026 off-season is basically over. While most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each franchise that have yet to be answered. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs…
The Point · The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that forward Braeden Bowman has been signed to a six-year contract extension carrying a $3.4MM AAV. Bowman, 23, has one season remaining on his entry-level deal carrying a $912.5K cap hit. This deal buys up his three remaining years of…
The Point · Kevin Fiala will not be ready for the start of the Los Angeles Kings' training camp. The forward sustained fractures to his left lower leg while playing for Team Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics in February and was ruled out for the rest of the NHL season. At the time,…
The Point · After missing the back half of last season with injury, Kevin Fiala's status for the start of the 2026-27 season remains up in the air. The Los Angeles Kings announced Thursday that Fiala had undergone a procedure related to a lower-body injury suffered at the Olympics and is…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — In what could only be described as a sophomore season from hell, Philadelphia Flyerswinger Matvei Michkov was repeatedly criticized for being"out of shape", had his minutes reduced and spent most of the year buried deep inside head coach Rick Tocchet's dog house.…
The Point · EDMONTON — So you had a bad day. Or in the Edmonton Oilers’ case, a bad season. So what? It happens to the best of ‘em. Two years playing until the end of June, two Stanley Cup Final losses, and whatever it was that the Oilers tried to do differently in the 2025-26 season…
The Point · After dismissing the idea for years, especially after adding the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken, it appears that the NHL is again headed for expansion. Speaking to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, the league’s deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, had plenty to say about the…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Wraparound here Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:53: Breaking down the brewing rivalry between The Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers? 7:00: Reacting to the Anaheim Ducks’ decision to…
The Point · The hockey world lost one of its most iconic media personalities this week. Barry Melrose, Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst with ESPN, died Wednesday at the age of 70. Melrose put together a 27-year career with the network and stepped away in 2023 after being diagnosed with…
The Point · Toronto Maple Leafs fans will not have to wait until the preseason to see Gavin McKenna play his first game in their uniform. McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and the Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday and the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in the 2026…
The Point · TV screens near the interview room welcome Hilary Knight, a forward acquired to play for PWHL Detroit, as she speaks to the media during a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect The Professional…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Gavin McKenna will lead a team of Maple Leafs rookies into battle this weekend. Taken first overall by Toronto in the 2026 National Hockey League draft, McKenna will wear the blue and white for the first time at the…
The Point · CALGARY -- Jonathan Huberdeau said he is pain free but the forward won't start training camp with the Calgary Flames next week. The 33-year-old had hip resurfacing surgery in February. "I'm feeling pretty good. It's a big surgery," Huberdeau said prior to taking part in the…
The Point · Mason McTavish could be playing with some extra fire heading into the 2026-27 season. The St. Louis Blues forward told reporters Thursday that he's"not happy" with the way things went down in Anaheim following an off-season trade from the Ducks. "Yeah, I think I have a chip on…
The Point · A late addition to the free-agent market has arrived. Chris Kreider cleared waivers Thursday and is available to sign with any team, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported. The Anaheim Ducks waived Kreider for the purposes of contract termination on Wednesday in an effort to…
The Point · The 2026-27 NHL season is just around the corner, and fans are making their predictions for the Stanley Cup winner, major individual awards and scoring projections. After an intriguing off-season with blockbuster deals, major free-agent acquisitions and unresolved trade…
The Point · Toronto Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark has many memories of his cousin Barry Melrose, the former NHL player, coach and ESPN broadcaster who died on Wednesday at age 70. Both natives of Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Clark fondly remembers teaching alongside Melrose, 11 years his…
The Point · The following story deals with sexual assault. If you or someone you know is in need of support, resources for Canadians can be found here. DETROIT — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of…
The Point · The Dallas Stars have been a terrific team since reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in the summer of 2020 during the pandemic bubble. They have developed a largely homegrown core into a perennial Stanley Cup contender and made some terrific trades along the way, integrating major…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is on defensemen. The wrinkle for defensemen in fantasy this season is the inclusion of Evan Bouchard in the elite tier with Quinn…
The Point · The Toronto Maple Leafs made massive changes to their entire organization this past summer, and many fans will be grateful. By the time last season ended the vibes were bad, the team stopped winning, the players stopped pushing, and management seemed out of ideas. Pruning the…
The Point · It has been more than two months since the Detroit Red Wings fired Steve Yzerman midway through the offseason, training camp starts in one week and they still haven’t hired a general manager.
The Point · In today’s episode of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed several topics, including the big question facing the Detroit Red Wings: Who will be the team’s next General Manager? Unfortunately, Friedman didn’t allude to any new names in the search, but did report…
The Point · Editor’s Note: This is the 18th installment of a Detroit Hockey Now series assessing the Detroit Red Wings’ prospects’ path to the NHL. The emphasis will be on what their chances are of playing regularly in the NHL and when we can expect to see them wearing the Winged Wheel.…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The off-season overhaul is done. General manager John Chayka, to say the least, has put his imprint on the Maple Leafs since taking over in the first week of May. The new GM had little choice after the Leafs crashed in…
The Point · The Edmonton Oilers' announcement that they signed a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive body check to one longtime superfan. Mary Loewen — affectionately known among Oilers fans as"Mama Stanley" for dressing as a…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are one week away from hitting the ice for training camp. That does not stop the offseason rumor mill from churning, and this time, it involves a Massachusetts native who has a desire to play on the East Coast, “closer to family.” Go Ad-Free Chris Kreider, a…
The Point · Andre Pronovost, a left wing who played parts of three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings in the mid-1960s, has died at age 90.
The Point · The Pacific Division had the distinction of being the league’s worst last season. Not a single Pacific team cracked 100 points to finish the 2025-26 campaign, compared to one Metropolitan, three Central and four Atlantic. Additionally, three Pacific teams finished with fewer…
The Point · USA Hockey is immortalizing some of its country's most prominent figures in the sport. The organization announced the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026 on Thursday, which includes former players Amanda Kessel, Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Ryan Suter and athletic…
The Point · Presumably, at least, that's what the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame told the longtime Toronto Maple Leaf and Team USA member of his career when informing him he was set to be inducted. Kessel will go in alongside sister Amanda, NHLers T.J. Oshie and Ryan Suter and athletic trainer…
The Point · Apr 2, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) smiles after scoring a goal during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Phil Kessel played in an NHL-record 1,064…
The Point · CALGARY — Simon Nemec arrived in Calgary two weeks ago, found a place to live with his fiancée, and promptly began the next chapter of a hockey life he is determined not to spend much time looking backward on. The former No. 2 overall pick has landed with the Flames carrying…
The Point · Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau will miss the start of the 2026-27 season as he continues to recover from a hip resurfacing surgery performed in the Spring, general manager Craig Conroy told Pat Steinberg of Flames Now 770. Huberdeau will begin training camp working…
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The Point · Since the Detroit Red Wings announced GM Steve Yzerman had stepped down, fans have been waiting patiently for the team to hire his replacement. Summer has come and gone and we are now a week away from training camp with no plans for Yzerman’s successor, adding more frustration…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins training camp. All rights reserved It is here. The official Pittsburgh Penguins training camp schedule. The fun begins in seven days, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the UPMC Lemieux Complex in Cranberry Township. The team has not yet released the camp roster, and…
The Point · Phil Kessel, a three-time Stanley Cup winner and the NHL consecutive games played record holder, and his sister Amanda Kessel, an Olympic gold medalist and four-time IIHF Women's World Championship gold medalist, headline a group of five elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame…
The Point · The target remains in sight as the Chicago Blackhawks anticipate opening the season without their star forward. Center Connor Bedard is on track in his recovery from a shoulder injury sustained in offseason training per Scott Powers of The Athletic. The Blackhawks assigned…
The Point · The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga continues making headlines in the rumor mill. Hellebuyck, 33, publicly revealed his trade request three weeks ago, prompting pundits to speculate about potential landing spots for the Winnipeg Jets goaltender. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic…
The Point · The Boston Bruins hit the links yesterday and will exchange their clubs for sticks for today’s captains’ practice. The regular season is 19 days away, and the Bruins still do not have a captain. Marco Sturm provided an update, though not much of one, at yesterday’s golf outing,…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings general manager search continues on with no end in sight, though for Red Wings fans there was at least a sign of life from the franchise, with forward Alex DeBrincat speaking with NHL.com in an interview that was published early yesterday morning.…
The Point · Should the Detroit Red Wings be interested in the soon-to-be-available Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Kreider? Absolutely, they should. Are the Red Wings likely to be Kreider’s next landing spot? Go Ad-Free The Ducks placed veteran left-winger Kreider on unconditional waivers to…
The Point · Barry Melrose, who made the successful transition from NHL coach to Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst with ESPN, died Wednesday at the age of 70. Melrose retired from ESPN in 2023 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Upon his retirement, he said, “I've had over 50…
The Point · After struggling to close out matches earlier in the U.S. Open, Alexander Zverev hasn’t dropped a set against his past three opponents. The tournament’s No. 1 seed is on to the semifinals in Flushing for the first time since 2021 after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2,…
The Point · Barry Melrose, Detroit Red Wings defenseman? Go Ad-Free To a generation of hockey fans, Melrose was the voice of the game, the American version of Don Cherry on ESPN’s NHL broadcasts. But to a previous generation of hockey fans, Melrose was a journeyman NHL defenseman with the…
The Point · Feb 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings former coach Barry Melrose is honored before the game against the Calgary Flames at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Barry Melrose, well dressed and bespoke former player, coach, and analyst was…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Barry Melrose, who feared no opponent as a player, talked tough behind the bench and was outspoken as a TV analyst, has lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 70-year-old, who was diagnosed three years ago, died…
The Point · Long-time NHL player, coach, and broadcaster Barry Melrose passed away today, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN’s Steve Levy. Melrose was a second-round pick by Montreal back in 1976 but never suited up for them, instead spending three years in the WHA with Cincinnati. However, he…
The Point · Barry Melrose, a former Detroit Red Wings defenseman, NHL coach and longtime ESPN analyst has died after battling Parkinson’s disease. He was 70.
The Point · Last week, Vancouver made a bold bet on Zeev Buium, signing him to an eight-year, $75.04MM extension that begins next season. They did so despite the blueliner only having 76 career NHL appearances under his belt. At a time when new benchmarks are being made regularly, Max…
The Point · Sidney Crosby has been a fixture in the lineup for the Penguins for the past 21 years. It appears he has no intention of stopping that number anytime soon. Speaking with reporters recently including The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus (Twitter link), the center indicated that…
The Point · Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Zach Werenski spun out in lap eight, took a while to get himself back on the virtual track simulating Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman finished the 11-lap race in 39th place out of 40. Matt Coronato…
The Point · Aryna Sabalenka said it herself shortly after advancing to the semifinals of the U.S. Open for a sixth straight year: Jessica Pegula has upped her game recently. The No. 1 seed knows she has fallen victim to that development in recent years, but now Pegula is the last obstacle…
The Point · Chris Kreider had his contract terminated by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, one day after the team placed him on unconditional waivers. The 35-year-old forward went unclaimed and is now an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any team. Kreider had one season remaining on…
The Point · HENDERSON, Nev. — The National Hockey League’s plan to launch a 33rd team in Texas keeps rolling toward reality — but it's not a done deal just yet. “The presumption that we’ve gone far with this group, the Friedkin group, is correct. It’s something that we’ve been actually…
The Point · HENDERSON, Nev. — Got contract questions? Bring ’em on, says the most intriguing and talented impending UFA of 2027. Those who heard Quinn Hughes speak at the NHL’s Player Media Tour Wednesday walked away with an understanding that the all-world defenceman will sign on his…
The Point · Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those…
The Point · LAS VEGAS – Leo Carlsson isn’t feeling any pressure despite owning one of the richest contracts in the NHL. The forward signed a five-year, $90 million contract ($18 million average annual value) on July 9 with the Anaheim Ducks, who matched the offer sheet the Philadelphia…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Quinn Hughes is in no rush to sign his next contract before the Minnesota Wild open training camp. The 26-year-old defenseman has one year left on a six-year, $47.1 million contract ($7.85 million average annual value) he signed with the Vancouver Canucks on Oct.…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Gavin McKenna has lived with Toronto Maple Leafs teammate John Tavares for the past three weeks and already has left a positive impression. Tavares and his family have invited McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, to move in with them in his…
The Point · The Boston Bruins gathered for what Marco Sturm called the “kickoff for everyone to have a good season.” Hampus Lindholm echoed that sentiment, saying “most guys try to get [to Boston] before to make this tournament.” The Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts, hosted…
The Point · EDMONTON — It’s a process. A legal process. A moral process. A hockey process. A human process. “Throughout this whole process,” began Alex Formenton, one of Hockey Canada’s'London Five' whose National Hockey League career resumes in Edmonton after four years in exile, “I've…
The Point · Stuart Skinner is well aware that he could very well become the Winnipeg Jets' starting goaltender this season. Connor Hellebuyck, who had been Winnipeg’s starting netminder for the past 10 seasons, recently repeated his request to be traded. With Hellebuyck’s status still up…
The Point · Left wing Andre Pronovost won the NHL Stanley Cup in his first four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens (1957-1960). But it was the teary-eyed reaction Pronovost showed after his grandson Anthony Mantha scored his first NHL goal (a game-winner) for the Detroit Red Wings in 2016…
The Point · HENDERSON, NV — Zach Werenski understands the game. Star player nears contract expiration, fans and analysts drum up trade possibilities. And so, despite the reigning Norris Trophy winner’s best efforts to quiet the noise that he could be dealt by the Columbus Blue Jackets…
The Point · In an unfortunate update, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former winger André Pronovost has passed away at the age of 90. Given his lengthy life, it’s no surprise that it’s been some time since Pronovost last appeared in an NHL contest. A native of Shawinigan Falls,…
The Point · SEATTLE — The new owners of the Seattle Seahawks were officially introduced to the city on the day the franchise was set to raise the Super Bowl banner before starting the 2026 season. After spending a record $9.6 billion to take over one of the league's most successful…
The Point · There are only 16 teams in the NHL that have a former first-overall pick on their active roster, and there are just four teams with two of them. Then there are the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are set to have three No. 1 picks in their lineup this season — captain Auston Matthews,…
The Point · HENDERSON, NV — Way off in the Nevada desert, Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson shared a hockey rink together. Nothing at all like old times. As the close friends, gold medallists and now ex-teammates glided past each other on Wednesday while shooting promotional bits as part of…
The Point · In late August, we covered a report noting that former New Jersey Devils forward Graeme Clarke was receiving interest from several clubs in the SHL, the top division of pro hockey in Sweden. Yesterday, that reported interest turned into an official contract, as the SHL’s…
The Point · Dec 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) defends Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images On the precipice of the Everest…
The Point · Welcome to first episode of The Hockey News Future Watch Show. Every Wednesday, Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank will dive into all the biggest storylines for the next generation of hockey stars from the CHL, the NCAA, and everything in between. Here's what was…
The Point · Earlier this year, it looked as though star defenseman Zach Werenski’s days with the Columbus Blue Jackets were coming to an end. It had been reported that Werenski was not considering re-signing with the team beyond when his contract ends in the summer of 2028, and Columbus…
The Point · In many ways, the catalyst for this big-money summer in the NHL was Leo Carlsson and the five-year, $92 million offer sheet he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in July. While the likes of Macklin Celebrini (five years, $18.8 million AAV) and Cale Makar (eight years, $20.4…
The Point · HENDERSON, Nev. — Cole Caufield is one American hockey player who can’t foresee requesting a trade south of the border. Sure, the Montreal Canadiens’ 50-goal sniper is aware of countrymen Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck asking out of their intensified Canadian…
The Point · Veteran Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk made headlines earlier this year, when his comments in the lead-up to the trade deadline suggested he had a strong preference for a move away from Vancouver. DeBrusk told Ben Kuzma of The Province that a rebuild “is not something I…
The Point · On Wednesday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Anaheim Ducks are expected to place forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purposes of contract termination. This is a significant development for the Ducks, as they are now set to free up $6.5 million of cap…
The Point · CALGARY — On time and on budget, the billion-dollar building that represents so much of the hope and excitement surrounding the Calgary Flames organization will play host to a stirring milestone on Monday. That's the day the final beam goes into the roof of Scotia Place,…
The Point · Summer break is officially over — at least for select NHL stars. Connor McDavid, Brady Tkachuk, John Tavares, Jack and Quinn Hughes, Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel are among the bevy of standouts set to speak with press at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour in Las Vegas on…
The Point · With about a week until NHL training camps kick off, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Anaheim Ducks and left winger Chris Kreider are parting ways. According to Friedman, the team and player have mutually agreed to terminate Kreider's contract, placing him on…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is at the left wing position. Left wingers seem to represent a disproportionate number of elite goal scorers, boasting five players…
The Point · Sept. 10th: As expected, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirmed that Kreider has made it through waivers unscathed. This allows the Ducks to formally terminate the remaining year and $6.5MM remaining on his contract, making Kreider an unrestricted free agent. Sept. 9th: The…
The Point · The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that the team has re-signed three players for the upcoming season: Justin Robidas, Cayden Primeau, and Skyler Brind’Amour. Per the team release, Primeau signed a two-year, one-way deal, while Robidas and Brind’Amour each signed one-year,…
The Point · In an effort to ease their sudden salary-cap crunch, the Anaheim Ducks are expected to place Chris Kreider on waivers for the purposes of contract termination. The move — which is happening with Kreider’s approval — would make the player an unrestricted free agent once he…
The Point · Only three weeks remain before the puck drops on the NHL’s 2026-27 campaign. For some clubs, that date brings with it a much-needed clean slate, a chance at redemption following seasons that went awry. For others, it brings a familiar challenge: how to maintain their place…
The Point · The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that they agreed to a one-year contract with forward Alex Formenton that will carry an $850,000 cap hit. Formenton spent the past three seasons with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland's top professional league, recording 33 goals and 19…
The Point · MONTREAL -- Andre Pronovost probably wondered what the big deal was about winning the Stanley Cup. Pronovost, who died Tuesday at age 90, was a member of four Montreal Canadiens championship teams during his first four seasons in the NHL, from 1956-57 through 1959-60. He was…
The Point · Alex Formenton is headed back to the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers signed the forward to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Formenton was one of five players accused of a 2018 sexual assault who were acquitted during a two-month trial in London, Ont.,…
The Point · The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Alex Formenton has been signed to a one-year contract with a league-minimum cap hit of $850K. There is no word yet on whether the deal is a one-way pact or carries a two-way structure. Formenton has not appeared in the NHL since the…
The Point · After news of Dylan Larkin’s trade request surfaced in early June, it was only natural to wonder if another Detroit Red Wings player with local ties would want to jump ship, too.
The Point · The NHL’s 2026-27 training camp season is just days away, and while most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each team. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs under the gun, or other issues, teams will be trying to…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Sergei Bobrovsky will lead by example with the Maple Leafs. An excellent example, potentially. That’s the opinion of someone who should be considered an expert on the subject. That would be Florida Panthers captain…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Toronto’s first-overall draft pick will be living among the first family of the Maple Leafs. As was anticipated, Gavin McKenna is going to lodge with John Tavares at his home in the suburbs as the rookie acclimatizes…
The Point · When Connor Hellebuyck went public with his request to be traded from the Winnipeg Jets on August 27, his decision to do so was seen by most observers as an attempt to accelerate trade talks and increase the chances he could begin 2026-27 with a new team. As of right now, the…
The Point · Training camp opens for the Minnesota Wild next week, but there is no indication they’re getting closer to a contract extension for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar defenseman is in the final season of his six-year contract. Given his status among the league’s elite…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins, PHN Logo It is time for this week’s Pittsburgh Hockey Now Penguins Q&A, the pre-camp edition. From the coming training camp battles to the Prospects Challenge to possible trades, it’s all on the table. Put your submissions in the comments section. To…
The Point · Reigning Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov has only known a single NHL team in his NHL career, and he has become one of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time great players. The future Hall of Famer is entering his 14th season with the club, but as things currently stand, he may…
The Point · Gavin McKenna was selected with the No. 1 pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26. With the 2026-27 NHL season set to begin on Sept. 29, the 18-year-old forward holds the same honor, this time from a panel of NHL.com writers. Ahead of the start of the…
The Point · Amidst a time of tremendous uncertainty for the Detroit Red Wings organization, star goal scorer Alex DeBrincat has reiterated his desire to remain with the club beyond the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t put…
The Point · The Boston Bruins locked in a 22-year-old center, hit the ice yesterday, and are hitting the links today. Hockey season is right around the corner. The Bruins made a long-term commitment and signed Fraser Minten to a seven-year deal. The Seventh Player Award winner had 35…
The Point · Hockey fans will be able to get their fill of the hottest game on ice when Monday Night Hockey and Saturday Night Hockey come to Sportsnet for the 2026-27 NHL season, lifting 150 regional blackouts. Sportsnet will broadcast 550-plus games, accounting for a 35 per cent jump over…
The Point · VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk went to eight weddings this summer. The funeral felt like last season. As the Vancouver Canucks collapsed on themselves and were forced into a rebuild, plummeting to the bottom of the National Hockey League, DeBrusk struggled through a campaign in which…
The Point · On Tuesday, 31 NHL GMs and the Detroit Red Wings representative gathered via Zoom for a league-wide meeting. According to reports, it was assistant GM Shawn Horcoff who represented the Red Wings on the call. Word is that he might want to grow accustomed to filling that role. Go…
The Point · Yesterday was one of the last pre-season meetings between the National Hockey League’s assorted general managers and head coaches. The 32 teams and their top executives sat down in their respective home offices to discuss a variety of matters over Zoom, though there was of…
The Point · Although he’s never played for the Detroit Red Wings or been part of the Red Wings organization, the team continually intersects with the life of NHL prospect Austin Roest. First of all, he’s the son of former Red Wings forward Stacy Roest. The elder Roest played 108 games for…
The Point · John Tavares remembers everything being new. Selected first overall by the New York Islanders at the 2009 NHL draft, the star centre and wide-eyed teenager was experiencing countless never-before-seen moments as he started living out his dream. The attention. The crowds. The…
The Point · NHL.com ranks the top fantasy hockey players who are 25 years old or younger for keeper and dynasty leagues this season and beyond. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy. Play'NHL Fantasy Stars' game 'NHL Goal Chase' picks; play now Play Yahoo Fantasy Hockey MORE FANTASY…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Zach Werenski wants to be part of what he believes is a bright future for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In fact, the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman is hoping to re-sign with the Blue Jackets when he’s eligible on July 1, 2027. "I mean, I…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Aleksander Barkov is champing at the bit for the start of training camp and what lies ahead for the Florida Panthers. The Florida captain has no concerns about his right knee, which he injured last September on the first day of training camp for the 2025-26 season.…
The Point · Alex DeBrincat has no intention of testing free agency. The Detroit Red Wings sniper said Tuesday that he plans to re-sign with his hometown club, even as the team navigates uncertainty without a head of hockey operations and a captain who wants to be traded. "When a new GM (is…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Alex DeBrincat wants to stay with the Detroit Red Wings despite Dylan Larkin’s trade request, Patrick Kane’s departure and the ongoing search for a general manager. DeBrincat, who grew up in the Detroit area, led the Red Wings in goals (41) and points (85) last…
The Point · Two days ago we broke down three veteran players in the Eastern Conference who are needing to turn things around to comfortably extend their NHL careers, not at the age of ideal retirement yet. It’s time to do the same for the West. Although the hope is that every deserving…
The Point · Czechia’s Linda Noskova was not to be underestimated, but Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a three-peat in Flushing is still on. The U.S. Open’s defending back-to-back champion and No. 1 seed survived a too-close-for-comfort quarterfinal clash with Noskova on Tuesday, emerging…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- The Tkachuk brothers are already side by side every day, enjoying everything that comes with playing together in South Florida. Brady and Matthew have been sharing a golf cart to ride to the Florida Panthers’ state-of-the-art practice facility in Fort Lauderdale.…
The Point · CARROLLTON, Texas -- Tyler Seguin didn't mince words on Tuesday when describing what it has been like in his rehabilitation from ACL surgery. “I never thought I’d get slapped in the face with something this different than the rest,” the 34-year-old forward said at the Dallas…
The Point · The Nashville Predators have signed forward Tyson Jost to a professional try-out for their 2026-27 training camp per PuckPedia. Jost spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season on the Predators lineup, playing through a one-year, two-way contract originally signed with the…
The Point · HENDERSON, NV — Sidney Crosby is about to begin the final year of his contract, but he fully expects to be reporting to training camp in 2027. At age 40. In fact, the NHL’s seventh all-time scorer has already commenced contract extension talks with Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle…
The Point · The Ottawa Senators are monitoring a few injuries headed into training camp. Most notably, defenseman Artem Zub is still recovering from an injury sustained during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He is expected to be ready for training camp, though Ottawa could look towards…
The Point · HENDERSON, Nev. — Want to know something wild? By 2027-28, a minimum of 10 NHL players, probably more, will earn an average annual salary equal to or higher than Connor McDavid’s once-groundbreaking $12.5 million. McDavid is in his prime. He’s ripping through record books, and…
The Point · If there’s one thing that’s clear about building an elite NHL roster, it’s that finding high-end talent at the center position is difficult. In some cases, it’s even harder to hang on to them. When you do have a young, up-and-coming pivot, you need to find ways to keep that…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — Brady Tkachuk said there was not some grand conspiracy that led him to requesting a trade from Ottawa to Florida this summer. There was no peer pressure from Team USA players following the Olympics. No group chats. No anti-Canadian bias. The decision to leave the…
The Point · You think that you’ve grown weary of waiting for the Detroit Red Wings to hire a GM? Well, imagine how Simon Edvinsson feels. Detroit’s restricted free agent defenseman wants to get a new contract done. He’s anxious to get down to the business of preparing for the upcoming…
The Point · One of the NHL’s more contentious policies isn’t set to change for the 2026-27 season. The 2027 NHL Draft will take place on June 25 and 26, and remain in a decentralized format, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The decentralized draft format allows teams to stay in their…
The Point · Brady Tkachuk could not have been more emphatic. He also seemed slightly annoyed. The Ottawa Senators had just been swept in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Their captain was still processing the bitter disappointment. Tkachuk was also clear when he was again asked — the…
The Point · WINNIPEG -- Connor Hellebuyck’s request to be traded away from the Winnipeg Jets made headlines around the NHL this offseason. It can’t, however, be something the Jets worry about with training camp approaching, captain Adam Lowry said. “Obviously the situation is what it is,”…
The Point · The San Jose Sharks has signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. This deal offers Samsonov a return to the NHL after spending last season with HK Sochi of Russia’s KHL. The 29-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL with the…
The Point · Hockey Canada is set to make a significant change within it's governing body. The organization announced on Tuesday that Jonathan Goldbloom, chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors, is stepping away from his position. “Serving on the Hockey Canada Board of Directors with…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Wraparound here Here's what former professional Ice Hockey player Madison Packer, Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this episode: Women’s Hockey Segment with Madison Packer 1:42: What were the biggest signings or trades…
The Point · Ilya Samsonov could be returning to an NHL crease. The goalie signed a one-year, two-way deal with the San Jose Sharks, the team announced on Tuesday. Russia's Samsonov, 29, spent last season in the KHL, appearing in 14 games with HK Sochi and recording a 3.27 goals-against…
The Point · With NHL training camps around the corner, the dust has pretty much settled on free agency, even though there are some notable names still available on the market. Looking back over the past couple of months, who were the best bargain contracts from the 2026 class of NHL free…
The Point · Connor Hellebuyck's Winnipeg Jets teammates are doing their best to prevent the star goaltender's trade request from becoming a distraction. The Jets addressed the request to the media for the first time on Tuesday, and the tenor of their response was consistent across the board.
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The Point · The defending Stanley Cup champions are adding some defensive depth ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850K contract. Joseph, 27, has been somewhat of a journeyman the…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby is entering the final year of his contract. But it won't be his final year in the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain said his agent, Pat Brisson, has already been talking to GM Kyle Dubas about a contract extension. He just doesn't know whether it…
The Point · The Boston Bruins prospect pool is heading to Buffalo. On Tuesday afternoon, the Bruins announced the roster, schedule, and livestream information for the 2026 Prospects Showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo, New York, as well as the roster for the rookie camp that will…
The Point · Pierre-Olivier Joseph is going from worst to first. The defenceman signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the reigning-champion Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced on Tuesday. Joseph spent all of last season with the league-worst Vancouver Canucks, playing 31 games and…
The Point · Every year, Labour Day weekend marks the unofficial end to the summer holiday season. Students return to the class room, Major League Baseball inches closer to its post-season, and NHL rookie camps begin to open later this week. For NHL draft prospects, the new season is…
The Point · Sep. 9th: Speaking publicly about his extension negotiations for the first time, the NHL’s Dan Rosen quoted Hughes, saying: “This is going to be done whenever I feel like it needs to be done. I don’t feel backed up against a wall. I’m very thoughtful. I want to make sure I’m…
The Point · Defenseman Simon Edvinsson intends to report to Detroit Red Wings training camp next week even if he doesn’t have a contract in place.
The Point · Tanner Howe: Photo Courtesy of WBS Penguins Hockey begins this week. The Pittsburgh Penguins are sending a team of some of their best prospects and a few veteran young players working their way to the NHL to Detroit for the annual Prospects Challenge. The Penguins will face…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is at the right wing position. Nikita Kucherov and David Pastrnak separate themselves from the pack, combining elite scoring with…
The Point · OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators are ready for life after Brady Tkachuk, even though seeing their former captain leave for the Florida Panthers was not easy. "You want guys to be here. You want guys to want to be part of this team and part of this city," defenseman Thomas Chabot…
The Point · Sidney Crosby is still on track to be a lifelong Pittsburgh Penguin. The contract paramaters to make it happen, however, are still being worked out, he told Michael Traikos of The Hockey News on Tuesday at the NHL Player Media Tour. "It's just a little bit more difficult at my…
The Point · NHL.com has conducted a fantasy hockey mock draft (12 teams, 192 players) for the 2026-27 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy. NOTES: This is a non-keeper mock draft with standard categories (goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, hits and blocked shots…
The Point · Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Or, at the very least, mentally prepare for both. Whether you’re talking about a big life event or simply the start of a new NHL season, it’s best to understand there are always a couple ways things can go. Examining best- and worst-case…
