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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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…
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source It’s clear John Chayka didn’t ease into his first summer as Maple Leafs general manager. Foremost among his changes to the front office, coaching staff and depth chart after a year out of the playoffs were 10 player…
The Point · The Boston Bruins have extended one of their key young players to a huge extension. Fraser Minten has agreed to a seven-year, $50.4-million extension ($7.2 million AAV) that will keep him under contract with the Bruins until the 2033-34 season. Minten was set to become an RFA…
The Point · The Bruins announced that Fraser Minten has signed a seven-year contract extension through the 2033-34 season with an annual cap hit of $7.2 million. The contract will pay him $50.4MM across that span and will expire with a UFA status when Minten turns 29 years old. In the…
The Point · Oct 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Avery Hayes (85) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports And…
The Point · For the most part in the NHL’s salary cap era, the competitive window teams have to win a Stanley Cup championship closes sooner than the team anticipated. Whether it’s because of older players not producing as much, or whether it’s the injury bug that takes root and ravages…
The Point · The NHL is entering an intriguing financial landscape, with an increased salary cap impacting how contract negotiations are conducted between GMs and players across the league. New standards are being set for what deals are considered to be team-friendly and which contracts are…
The Point · Cale Makar’s contract sent shockwaves through the NHL. His record-breaking $163.2MM eight-year contract, which carries a $20.4MM cap hit, is the AAV is the highest in NHL history, surpassing the $18.8MM record mark Macklin Celebrini set earlier this offseason and Leo Carlsson’s…
The Point · I think a lot of us expected a large sum of money to head to Leo Carlsson’s bank account. I don’t think any of us saw him ending up with $18MM. That’s because the former No. 2 overall pick in 2023 received a lucrative offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, which the Anaheim…
The Point · The Boston Bruins open the doors to Warrior Ice Arena at the end of this week. Rookie camp begins Friday, and the Bruins will be in Buffalo for a pair of games on Sunday and Monday. Training camp starts in nine days, and we know that the Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings made the decision not to qualify forward prospect Wojciech Stachowiak, who played last season for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. That decision made Stachowiak an unrestricted free agent. And the Swedish club Örebro will be forever grateful that the Wings…
The Point · September is now upon us which usually results in some player movement before training camps get underway. This past week was no exception with some of that movement making it into the week’s key stories. Evangelista To Devils: The Predators have added several players this…
The Point · After a second straight subpar season, the Vancouver Canucks are embarking on a full roster rebuild that began in earnest this past year with the trading of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. This summer, the yard sale continued as the Canucks dealt…
The Point · Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) passes in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images After an offseason in which the record for largest…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are moving closer to puck drop. We’ll get some hockey next weekend when the prospects take the stage in Buffalo, but we still have 23 days until the regular season is a go. In the meantime, a Bruins prospect who is starting the season in the KHL is off to a…
The Point · Since we are now four full drafts removed from the 2022 edition of the NHL Entry Draft, it’s becoming the time where increased pressure is placed on the top prospects from that year who have still not claimed a full-time NHL role. Some from the class have already claimed their…
The Point · When a player has publicly postured for a trade like the Kraken’s Shane Wright did early in free agency, there’s always a risk that the player will opt not to report to training camp and accept a suspension if it’s not honored. That isn’t the case here, though. His agent, Kurt…
The Point · There are a handful of NHL teams stuck in the NHL’s middle class, arguably a place you don’t want to be when it comes to your short- and long-term prospects of winning. The 2026-27 season will be particularly interesting, as several teams could finish anywhere from a wild-card…
The Point · A Ducks first-round pick will have a new team and a new league next season. OHL London announced that they’ve signed Marcus Nordmark for the upcoming campaign. Anaheim drafted the 18-year-old with the 28th selection, moving up from the 29th pick (acquired as part of the return…
The Point · While the NHL and Prime Video are yet to confirm a new season of"FACEOFF: Inside the NHL," set to give fans an all-access look at the league's biggest names and most dramatic storylines, it's not too early to start dreaming about what this next season could bring. Previous…
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…
