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The Point · The final pick of the opening round of this year's NHL Draft has made an excellent first impression with the Ottawa Senators. Jaxon Cover had three goals and four assists in two games at the Prospect Challenge this weekend in Gatineau, Que., including two goals and two helpers…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The Maple Leafs have recorded their first victory of 2026-27. For now, the efforts of the club’s prospects will have to do and, hey, a win is a win no matter the circumstances. Even when the triumph came in the…
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 · 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 · 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 · Seth Jarvis won’t be available for the Hurricanes when the regular season starts as he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. The winger told reporters including Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer that recovery from the procedure is on track. He was…
The Point · The Vegas Golden Knights have put pen to paper on a contract extension for captain Mark Stone, the team announced on Saturday. Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon signed the 34-year-old to a two-year deal at $9 million per season against the salary cap. This contract for Stone…
The Point · The captain of the Golden Knights won’t be moving on when his current contract expires next summer. Instead, Mark Stone will be staying in Vegas as the team announced that they’ve signed the winger to a two-year, $18MM contract extension. The 34-year-old has spent parts of…
The Point · The Boston University Terriers have hired former player Matt Gilroy as their director of player development ahead of the 2026-27 season. Gilroy played four seasons at the school between 2005 and 2009. He served as captain and won the Hobey Baker Award in his senior season,…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Out of their teens, defencemen Ben Danford and Noah Chadwick now have their eye on Toronto’s big team. When the Maple Leafs rookies practised Friday for the weekend prospects showcase in Gatineau, the two young members…
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 · 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 · 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…
The Point · Earlier this week, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios spoke to the media and reiterated that both the team and star forward Drake Batherson share a desire to work out a long-term extension that keeps the winger in Ottawa for the foreseeable future. But despite that mutual interest…
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 · Toronto Maple Leafs fans will not have to wait until the preseason to see Gavin McKenna play his first game in their uniform. McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and the Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday and the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in the 2026…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Gavin McKenna will lead a team of Maple Leafs rookies into battle this weekend. Taken first overall by Toronto in the 2026 National Hockey League draft, McKenna will wear the blue and white for the first time at the…
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 · The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga continues making headlines in the rumor mill. Hellebuyck, 33, publicly revealed his trade request three weeks ago, prompting pundits to speculate about potential landing spots for the Winnipeg Jets goaltender. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic…
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 · HENDERSON, NV — Way off in the Nevada desert, Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson shared a hockey rink together. Nothing at all like old times. As the close friends, gold medallists and now ex-teammates glided past each other on Wednesday while shooting promotional bits as part of…
The Point · In late August, we covered a report noting that former New Jersey Devils forward Graeme Clarke was receiving interest from several clubs in the SHL, the top division of pro hockey in Sweden. Yesterday, that reported interest turned into an official contract, as the SHL’s…
The Point · The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that they agreed to a one-year contract with forward Alex Formenton that will carry an $850,000 cap hit. Formenton spent the past three seasons with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland's top professional league, recording 33 goals and 19…
The Point · The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Alex Formenton has been signed to a one-year contract with a league-minimum cap hit of $850K. There is no word yet on whether the deal is a one-way pact or carries a two-way structure. Formenton has not appeared in the NHL since the…
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 · LAS VEGAS -- The Tkachuk brothers are already side by side every day, enjoying everything that comes with playing together in South Florida. Brady and Matthew have been sharing a golf cart to ride to the Florida Panthers’ state-of-the-art practice facility in Fort Lauderdale.…
The Point · The Ottawa Senators are monitoring a few injuries headed into training camp. Most notably, defenseman Artem Zub is still recovering from an injury sustained during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He is expected to be ready for training camp, though Ottawa could look towards…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — Brady Tkachuk said there was not some grand conspiracy that led him to requesting a trade from Ottawa to Florida this summer. There was no peer pressure from Team USA players following the Olympics. No group chats. No anti-Canadian bias. The decision to leave the…
The Point · Brady Tkachuk could not have been more emphatic. He also seemed slightly annoyed. The Ottawa Senators had just been swept in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Their captain was still processing the bitter disappointment. Tkachuk was also clear when he was again asked — the…
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The Point · OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators are ready for life after Brady Tkachuk, even though seeing their former captain leave for the Florida Panthers was not easy. "You want guys to be here. You want guys to want to be part of this team and part of this city," defenseman Thomas Chabot…
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 · The Ottawa Senators held media availability today during their 2026 Senators Charity Open, and we received some clarity on the Drake Batherson contract front. According to Claire Hanna of TSN, Steve Staios, while not providing an update on the details, reassured that the…
The Point · After a tumultuous off-season in the nation's capital, Ottawa Senators players have returned to market. And Drake Batherson said he doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. The forward said on Tuesday he wants to get a contract extension completed before training camp, per Bruce…
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 · The Winnipeg Jets will open training camp next week, but there’s no sign they’re close to honoring Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request. It’s been almost two weeks since Hellebuyck publicly revealed his trade request. The 33-year-old goaltender has a full no-movement clause, but…
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 · Tomorrow could provide more clarity on Drake Batherson’s next contract. Why? Well, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, both Batherson and Senators GM Steve Staios will be in attendance for the team’s annual Foundation charity tournament, which will take place at…
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 · Building a Stanley Cup-contending team is no easy task. The window can close at the cost of one injury, enough to shake a locker room, and building a window that is active must require all the right pieces, from a maturing young core to superstars in their prime. Even with a…
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…
