Columbus, OH

This afternoon there is growing concern that a former first-round pick might have to abandon playing hockey in North America due to a lack of interest. The NHL offseason is the beginning of a career for many young stars in the NHL. It can also be the end of the journey for a player who once was looked at as a promising young talent. This summer that could be the case for former Edmonton Oilers top prospect Kailer Yamamoto.

Edmonton Oilers first round pick may be done in the NHL after getting no offers

Buffalo, NY

For the last 21 years (12 with The Hockey News) Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 22nd annual review will appear here on DobberHockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the realm of fantasy hockey both for the season ahead as well as the foreseeable future. Offensively, will the team perform? Are there plenty of depth options worthy of owning in keeper leagues? What about over the next two or three years? These questions are what I take into consideration when looking at the depth chart and the player potential on that depth chart.

Dobber’s Offseason Fantasy Grades – Buffalo Sabres

Raleigh, NC

With the offseason chugging along and the excitement of the NHL Entry Draft and free agency waning, hockey fans are left anxiously awaiting next season. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we have been exploring some different “bests” from teams during the dog days of summer. Best players by number for a few teams, top captains, best and worst sweaters, and top first-round draft picks are some of the select rankings our writers have been exploring. As an ode to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, here for the Carolina Hurricanes, we are looking at the all-time starting lineups based on nationality.

The Carolina Hurricanes All-Time Canadian Starting Lineup

San Jose, CA

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The San Jose Sharks drafted Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in late June. Accordingly, San Jose is now hoping to start improving on the ice. On the one hand, it won't take much to achieve that aim. The Sharks finished dead last in the NHL in 2023-24 with just 47 points.

Sharks' biggest roster concerns heading into 2024-25 NHL season

Chicago, IL

Four years ago today — yes, August 7 — we were living in surreal times. The NHL was playing “playoffs” in two bubbles in Canada in empty barns. And on this date in 2020, the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the qualifying round in the fourth game of the series with a 3-2 final. Jonathan Toews had two assists in the elimination game. We didn’t know at the time that he was fighting health issues through those games but he still sent Connor McDavid packing.

Fun Memories, Sid’s Birthday, WJC Roster Projections, Haviland Back in the NHL, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Pittsburgh, PA

This article examines Jim Rutherford‘s three worst signings as Penguins General Manager. While he contributed to success, his later signings hurt the team. Jim Rutherford’s tenure as the Pittsburgh Penguins GM was nothing short of remarkable. Under his watch, the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. Rutherford’s aggressive and strategic approach to team building was instrumental in these successes. While his track record is filled with numerous brilliant moves, even the best GMs make moves where the results are less than favourable. This article analyzes the three worst signings made by Jim Rutherford during his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jim Rutherford’s Three Worst Signings as Penguins General Manager

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Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Evgeni Malkin has been synonymous with the Pittsburgh Penguins over the past two decades, but now the veteran forward is seemingly on his way out in a hurry. For the past 20 years, Evgeni Malkin has played a key role with the Penguins, helping them to three Stanley Cup's alongside Sidney Crosby, but it may all be ending soon. According to Mark Madden, a Penguins reporter, Malkin, despite having two years left on his current deal is set to depart the NHL after this season in similar fashion to Evgeny Kuznetsov, ultimately departing for the KHL.

Reports emerge that Evgeni Malkin may be done in Pittsburgh sooner than expected

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 9, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day will have three multiple-choice questions with an answer key at the bottom of the page. Each question...

Daily Hockey Trivia – Klefbom, Leafs Defense, Senators Overtime Goals

The future of the NHL has never looked brighter due to the increase in talent across the league. While generational talents Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Alexander Ovechkin can be attributed to the league’s success at the turn of the century, the future lies on the backs of Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard, and others. The Connors were arguably the two greatest prospects to ever be selected in the NHL Draft, and while they have an eight-year age gap, comparing their rookie seasons can better contextualize who will have the better future.

Comparing Connor McDavid & Connor Bedard’s Rookie Seasons

Breakaway On SI

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finished building their coaching staff.

Blue Jackets Make Multiple Coaching Hires

Detroit, MI

On the one hand, former Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard had to admit that for the most part, he managed to be escaping the wrath of coach Mike Babcock over the years while the two were together in Detroit. “I didn’t have a lot of interaction with him, to be...

Former Red Wings Goalie Howard Lambastes Babcock

Welcome back to another week of Analytics Advantage! This week, we'll be exploring a variety of graphs as part of our ongoing five-year analysis, providing insights into fantasy scoring trends. We’ll be looking at the top 20 performances in Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG) since the 2019/20 campaign, identifying the top ten forwards and defensemen in FPPG for the 2023/24 campaign, and highlighting players who have shown significant improvement over the past few campaigns. As always, our fantasy points calculations are based on Orad's Handsome Fantasy Hockey League's scoring metrics, slightly adjusted for broader applicability. Here’s a quick reminder of the point values: Goals earn six points, Assists earn four points, Shots on Goal and Blocked Shots earn 1.6 points each, and Hits earn 0.6 points.

Analytics Advantage: Five-Year Fantasy Points Per Game Including MacKinnon, Eriksson Ek, Dahlin, and More

This week we are moving on to the Metro Division. Over the past couple of weeks, we have looked at a few advanced stats and flagged players whose point pace from 2023-24 looked unsustainable. Our goal is to identify players that may be in line for a return to form, and those who it might be wise to let fall a little on draft day.

Frozen Tool Forensics: Bounce-Back Candidates and Players to Avoid in the Metro Division

NHL.com is providing in-depth analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings didn’t intend to carry three goalies last season. General manager Steve Yzerman said they debated putting one on waivers, but they decided to wait and didn’t do it.

3 questions facing Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde expressed confidence in unsigned restricted free agents (RFAs) Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider, despite the upcoming training camps. Both players are integral to the team's future, with Lalonde stating that contract negotiations are handled by GM Steve Yzerman. Raymond had a standout season last year, leading the team in points, and Seider is recognized as a key defenseman. Lalonde believes both players will take on larger leadership roles this season, which will be critical for the Red Wings as they aim to compete for a playoff spot.

Red Wings Coach Confident in Unsigned Stars Raymond & Seider

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Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitchell Marner will be entering the final year of his contract. Because he is entering the final year of his contract with Toronto, he has been rumored often to be traded to different NHL teams this offseason. According to Spotrac, he will have a cap hit of $10,903,000 this season. Marner is already 27 years old. Which NHL teams could acquire him in a trade?

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Teams Mitchell Marner Should Be Traded To

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Ramblings: Best Ball Average Draft Positions, Sifting Through Defencemen, and Late-Round Values – August 9

In yesterday's Ramblings, I went over my first fantasy draft of the season. It was a best ball draft over at Underdog Fantasy and it was...

Ramblings: Best Ball Average Draft Positions, Sifting Through Defencemen, and Late-Round Values – August 9

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