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The Point · The Red Wings prospects weren’t able to repeat their Saturday night comeback performance, falling to the Ruck brothers and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins prospects 4-3 in regulation in last night’s prospect tournament game. Michal Orsulak started in net for the 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Dylan Larkin’s trade request remains in limbo as the Detroit Red Wings continue searching for a new general manager. Speculation persists about whether the 30-year-old center might expand his current three-team list, which includes the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and…
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 · 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 center position. For the most part, there’s no debate who rules at the top: Connor McDavid, who secured his sixth Art Ross…
The Point · Last week we looked into younger players across each division who have the most to prove this year. Of course, the entire NHL is full of names who face a crucial season, so next it’s time to look at some veterans who especially need to show something to extend their NHL…
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…
