New York City, NY

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury earned some national praise on July 16 as The Athletic released a list of the NHL’s 10 best contracts in terms of “team-friendly” value. NYR’s 2021 extension of star defenseman Adam Fox ranked fourth overall, and it was also one...

Rangers Credited With 4th Best Contract in Hockey: ‘Obvious Steal’

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Matthew Robertson on a one-year contract extension. Robertson, 23, skated in 68 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2023-24, recording four goals and...

Rangers Agree to Terms with Matthew Robertson

Now that we have looked at the depth chart for the left-wing, right-wing, and center positions for the Ottawa Senators, it is time to move to the back end and look at the defense. Now that the draft, the first wave of free agency, and the development camp are over, the depth chart is taking shape and we have an idea of what the roster will look like.

Senators’ Defensive Depth After Free Agency

Chicago, IL

ClutchPoints

The Chicago Blackhawks did not have a great 2023-24 NHL season. In fact, they finished as one of the worst teams in the league. This landed them the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, which they used on Artyom Levshunov. However, to add immediate support for Connor Bedard, they needed to be aggressive […]
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Blackhawks’ 2024 free agency grade

Minnesota State

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Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

Following the failed Detroit Red Wings trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have emerged in the sweepstakes for New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba. Jacob Trouba has been a key figure in the New York Rangers lineup since his acquisition from the Winnipeg Jets. It came as no surprise when in 2022 he was appointed the team's captain.

New team emerges in Jacob Trouba sweepstakes after Red Wings trade fell through

Denver, CO

This offseason, the Colorado Avalanche addressed key areas in their prospect pool. They traded out of the first round and made multiple trades to maximize their draft picks for future drafts, while also acquiring some players who fell in the draft. With the organization in win-now mode, every draft pick...

Colorado Avalanche Top 20 Prospects: Post-2024 NHL Draft

Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve Yzerman, the Detroit Red Wings GM who is regarded as one of the best in the league yet enters his sixth season with the team without a playoff berth.

NHL’s 5 Most Underrated General Managers

There’s news out of Montreal today as the Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, have hired Pascal Vincent as their head coach. This will mark his second tenure as an AHL head coach. He previously spent five seasons at the helm of the Winnipeg Jets AHL team, the Manitoba Moose. Hiring Vincent into this role is a sign of a confidence for the man who was thrust into his NHL head coaching debut gig.

An NHL Coach from Last Year Hired as Laval Rocket Head Coach

Raleigh, NC

The hockey world is officially in the part of summer where the news slows down considerably after a hectic couple of weeks with the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and free agency being so close together. Now fans are just waiting nervously if their team will make any moves over the next few weeks before training camps start in September. However, the 2024-25 schedules are officially out so that will be a topic of discussion for some fanbases.

StormWatch: A Way-Too-Early Roster Prediction for the Hurricanes

Nashville, TN

On an ordinary summer day at Bridgestone Arena, life moves at a much calmer pace than it did during the weeks and months that came before. Tuesday, however, was no ordinary day. His wife Sandra by his side, recently acquired forward Steven Stamkos stepped inside the Nashville Predators front offices...

Arriving in Smashville, Stamkos Eagerly Awaits New Start with Predators: 'The Excitement is Real Now'

Dallas, TX

Joe Pavelski announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after 18 seasons. Pavelski, who turned 40 on July 11, had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) in 82 regular-season games for the Dallas Stars last season but was less effective in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with four points (one goal, three assists) in 19 games. Dallas was defeated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final in six games.

Pavelski retires from NHL after 18 seasons

Tucson, AZ

When general manager Bill Armstrong was hired in 2020, it was the dawn of a new era for Armstrong and the Arizona Coyotes. After several trades that saw Armstrong acquire an abundance of draft capital, those picks are slowly becoming players in the NHL. Since the 2021 draft, Armstrong has made a total of 42 selections, which also includes eight first-round selections. That’s where the Logan Cooley’s, Dylan Guenther’s, and Dmitri Simashev’s have come from.

Previewing the Tucson Roadrunners’ Wealth of Talent for 2024-25

Forever Blueshirts New York Rangers News

Chris Drury took over as general manager of the New York Rangers in the summer of 2021. Despite two Eastern […]

5 worst moves by Chris Drury as New York Rangers general manager

Yardbarker

The Nashville Predators were one of the busiest teams in the early days of NHL free agency, landing three of the top players available in forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, as well as defenseman Brady Skjei.That trio will take an already strong Predators team that made the playoffs in 2023-24 and help make it a bonafide Stanley Cup contender going into the 2024-25 season. There are a lot of attractive things about playing in Nashville for free agents, ranging from a strong fan base, a fun city and a team that is consistently competitive. General manager Barry Trotz pointed out...

Predators GM believes some NHL teams have big advantage in free agency

Windsor and Essex County are about to get a dose of world-class summer hockey. The Windsor Spitfires and the City of Windsor announced they will host Canada’s national junior team as part of the upcoming 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at the end of July. The International Ice Hockey...

Windsor to Host Canada’s Junior Team for Summer Showcase

Three NHL superstars are poised to sign long-term contract extensions with their current teams, following the recent free agency period. Sidney Crosby, at age 37, continues to shine for the Pittsburgh Penguins, leading the team in scoring with 94 points in the previous season. His new deal is expected to range between $10-12 million annually over three to four years. The New York Rangers' standout goaltender Igor Shesterkin, coming off a Vezina win and consistent stellar performance, is set to become the league's highest-paid netminder as he negotiates a new contract with a significant salary increase. Mikko Rantanen, a top performer for the Colorado Avalanche, is likely to secure a deal surpassing $10 million annually for six to eight years, positioning him just below his teammate Nathan MacKinnon's salary.

Three NHL Stars Poised for Lucrative Contract Extensions

Breakaway On SI

The Montreal Canadiens have announced Pascal Vincent will head coach the Laval Rocket.

Former Blue Jackets Head Coach Joins Canadians AHL Affiliate

Detroit, MI

DETROIT -- The past two first-round NHL Draft picks of the Detroit Red Wings will be playing together this season, not at Little Caesars Arena, but rather with Skelleftea, the defending champion of the Swedish Hockey League. That's where forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, the No. 15 pick in the 2024 NHL...

Brandsegg-Nygard 'living the dream,' eyes future with Red Wings

After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2024-25 regular season, which starts Oct. 4. Today, the Detroit Red Wings:. 2023-24 season: 41-32-9, fifth in Atlantic Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs. Key arrivals. Cam Talbot, G: The...

Red Wings add veterans Talbot, Tarasenko to complement young core

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Jets News & Rumors: Heinola, Barlow & Prospect Rankings

In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we will look at Ville Heinola getting a two-year contract extension and what that means for...

Jets News & Rumors: Heinola, Barlow & Prospect Rankings

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