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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Every player on the Detroit Red Wings roster for the club’s upcoming NHL Rookie Tournament has carved their own path to get to this destination. They’ve all written a unique hockey story along the way. Here’s a look at just a few of these tales. Christensen Went on a…
The Point · To be considered a true threat to compete for a Stanley Cup, depth at all three positions is essential in the NHL. When you don't have it, you can’t afford to have players injured, nor can you generate real competition for roster spots. This is why teams prioritize depth to the…
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 Barry Trotz succeeded David Poile as GM of the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2023, he followed a traditional strategy by promptly shoring up the roster down the middle. On Day 1 of free agency, Trotz signed steadfast veteran center Ryan O’Reilly to a four-year,…
The Point · It's an arms race in college hockey now. With former CHL players now eligible to play NCAA hockey, the top teams across the country are loading up on high-end talent in a way they never could before. Michigan State, for example, is about to start its season with an all-time…
The Point · Apr 6, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) during the game against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Valtteri Filppula was part of the Detroit Red Wings team that won the…
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…
