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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · For most, if not all, of their brief history as an NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights have made a habit of exceeding expectations. Whether it’s earning a Stanley Cup Final berth right out of the gate following their expansion into the league, or consistently winning playoff…
