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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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, 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · It’s a major convenience that the Detroit Red Wings’ drive from Little Caesars Arena to Van Andel arena to watch their top prospects play for the Grand Rapids Griffins is only two hours and 22 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Likewise, it’s a bonus that 2026 first-round…
The Point · Sept 8, 2026: According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Edvinsson intends to attend Red Wings training camp later this month, even if he stays unsigned. He remains a restricted free agent, coming off an entry-level contract with the Wings signed back in April of 2022.…
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 · We’re three weeks from the start of the season, and the Boston Bruins are starting to gather at Warrior Ice Arena. The Bruins take to the ice today and Thursday for captains’ practices. Tomorrow is the Bruins Foundation’s golf tournament, and Friday starts rookie camp. There’s…
The Point · It’s officially past Labor Day, and the Detroit Red Wings still have no general manager or president of hockey ops in place. The team received word yesterday that Jeff Greenberg, current general manager of the Detroit Tigers was removing his name from contention and reaffirmed…
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 · 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 · Jeff Greenberg withdrew his name Monday from consideration for the Detroit Red Wings general manager job. Training camp starts in 10 days. Dylan Larkin’s status needs to be resolved. Simon Edvinsson needs to be signed.
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings still don’t have a general manager, but they have one less candidate for the job. An NHL source tells Detroit Hockey Now that Jeff Greenberg, the GM of the MLB Detroit Tigers, is withdrawing his name from consideration for the position. According to the…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings' general-manager search has narrowed. Detroit Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg withdrew his name from consideration for the gig, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday. Greenberg, 40, has served as Tigers GM for three seasons under president…
The Point · DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg has withdrawn from consideration for the Detroit Red Wings’ top hockey operations job.
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 · It’s Labor Day morning, and the Red Wings are still without a general manager. As of now, the only thing known for certain about the process is that interviews have started, though scattered reports over the last week point to the team at the very least narrowing down the list…
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 · Dec. 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) is sprayed with ice chips by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rutger McGroarty (2) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images After playing Hulk smash with…
The Point · If you think you’re counting the days until this weekend’s NHL Rookie Tournament and the official launch of the 2026-27 season, allow us to introduce you to Detroit Red Wings prospect Adam Levac. Yeah, sure, summer’s a hoot. It’s a lot of fun. But as far as Levac is concerned,…
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 · Relatively speaking to the rest of the NHL and its most competitive teams, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t do much this off-season. Outside of signing Ivan Demidov to a new long-term extension, they signed Sasha Pastujov, Hunter McKown, Maksymillian Szuber, Jared Davidson, Brett…
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 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 · We’re still just under a month away from having full time, regular season hockey back on our television screens., but the first drips and drabs of news for the upcoming year are starting to filter through as the lower levels of hockey resume activities. Prospects like Eddie…
The Point · NHL training camp is less than two weeks away, and there are still plenty of items on the to-do list for several teams to address before then. These teams with unfinished business heading into 2026-27 don't face situations they can sleep on or deal with later. Each exhibit…
The Point · Oct 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) shoots and scores a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The…
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…
The Point · Editor’s Note: This is the 17th 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 · 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…
