Columbus, OH

Breakaway On SI

The NHL may consider adopting a new rule the KHL is implementing this season.

NHL Could Adopt KHL's Newest Rule

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen emerges as the starting goaltender amid stiff competition, overshadowing Devon Levi's anticipated rise to stardom in the 2023-24 season. Luukkonen achieved 27 wins, a .910 save percentage, and five shutouts in 54 games. Levi posted a .899 save percentage in 23 NHL games and a .927...

Buffalo Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shines, Potentially Ousting Pre-Season Favorite and Facing Contract Decision

Detroit, MI

Saint Louis, MO

Forgive St. Louis Blues fans if they don’t know how to feel about Torey Krug’s potential season-ending injury news. The Blues have been trying to move Krug, but he blocked a potential deal to the Philadelphia Flyers by using his no-trade clause. Krug is a skillful offensive minded...

The Daily: What Krug Injury Means to Blues; Detroit ‘D’ Emphasis

San Jose, CA

The San Jose Sharks announced last week that they had reached an agreement with restricted free agent Ty Emberson on a one-year deal. The defensive defenseman was a waiver claim this past September. Although he didn’t have much of an opportunity to make an impression on fans during the 2023-24 season, he has the potential to be a very good value for the Sharks this coming season.

San Jose Sharks Giving Ty Emberson a Chance to Impress

ClutchPoints

Riding a 13-year playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres find themselves still struggling to make meaningful progress. This past season, the Sabres finished 12th in the East. With a young core established though and an abundance of cap space, free agency seemed like a good opportunity to make improvements to their roster.

Sabres' 2024 free agency grade

Utah State

After acquiring Tama Bay's Mikhail Sergachev, Utah Hockey Club is reportedly targeting another top defenseman in a massive trade with Calgary: Rasmus Andersson. The Utah Hockey Club has been working overtime in the offseason to solidify a high-profile team for its first year as a rebranded NHL franchise. As part of this daunting mission, they traded away forward Connor Geekie, defenseman J. J. Moser, and two draft picks for star defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.

Utah Hockey Club reportedly targeting another top defenseman in massive trade

Minneapolis, MN

Head coach Brad Frost and the University of Minnesota women’s hockey program have announced the addition of rising-junior Sydney Morrow ahead of the 2024-25 season. A 5-7 standout defender, Morrow will join the Golden Gopher squad from Colgate University, where as a sophomore she tallied 39 points (13g-26a) in 34 games, earning a spot on the 2023-24 All-USCHO Third Team. In the same season, she clinched a CCM/AHCA Second Team All-American distinction and places on the All-ECAC Second Team and ECAC All-Tournament Team. Morrow was also named ECAC Defender of the Month in December 2023 and was a three-time ECAC Defender of the Week (Nov. 11, 2023; Nov. 21, 2023; Jan. 3, 2024). For her success in the classroom, she earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors.

Gopher women’s hockey adds transfer Morrow

Salt Lake City, UT

Can the Utah Hockey Club Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their first year after the Arizona Coyotes?

NHL Analyst Picks Two Sleepers to Make Playoffs

The angst among Detroit Red Wings fans regarding center Joe Veleno is somewhat difficult to fathom. On the one hand, we get it. The guy went in the first round of the NHL entry draft, 30th overall in 2018. He was given special status to enter the QMJHL as an underage player.

Red Wings Get Veleno For Market Value

Yardbarker

The KHL recently announced that its junior league, the JHL, will test an exciting new overtime rule — one that could potentially be adopted by the NHL in the near future. Simply put, the rule prohibits players with possession of the puck from crossing the red line to their half of the ice during OT. The first violation leads to a face-off in the offender's defensive zone, followed by a minor penalty for each infraction after that.  
The Junior Hockey League will test new rule in the 2024-25 season:Players are not allowed to skate with the puck back to their half...

KHL junior league will test new OT rule that could find its way to NHL

Milwaukee, WI

The UConn men's hockey team has released their 2024-25 schedule, featuring 34 regular-season games, including 16 home matches, a 24-game Hockey East schedule, and participation in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. 34-game regular season schedule. 16 home games. 24-game Hockey East schedule. State of Play. Season tickets for...

UConn Hockey Reveals 2024-25 Schedule: 34 Games with Milwaukee Face-Off

Light news day today, as it has been since after July 1. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Red Wings and Joe Veleno have settled, agreeing on a two-year contract worth $2.275 million per season. In his third full NHL season, Veleno finished with a career-high 28 points in 80 games. He has mainly been a bottom-6 center for the Wings, but at age 24 still possesses some upside.

Ramblings: Veleno Signs, Star Player With Contracts Expiring Next Summer (Jul 20)

Denver, CO

It’s the middle of July and very little is happening in the hockey world. The Colorado Avalanche picked up a goaltender this week, but if he ends up playing NHL games, that might not be a good sign. For the most part, the roster is close to set for next season.

Avalanche Mailbag: Annunen’s Workload, Playing Young Players

Colorado State

Colorado Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen is entering the final year of his contract with the team. Hopefully, he’ll be locked down to a long extension soon. A new deal for Rantanen is close, reports Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports. Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland declined to comment on extension talks during a recent Zoom call with the media, but that’s not uncommon for executives to do in this situation.

Report: Mikko Rantanen contract extension with Avalanche “close”

The Florida Panthers have built a strong NHL roster, achieving their best seasons and winning the Stanley Cup Final. However, the team faces challenges with its prospect pool not being as robust due to focusing on immediate success. General Manager Bill Zito's task is to balance maintaining NHL competitiveness with nurturing young talent for the future. The Hockey News recently delved into the Panthers' prospect pool, spotlighting strengths, weaknesses, notable prospects like Spencer Knight and analyzing draft selections.

Florida Panthers Prospect Pool Strengths & Challenges Revealed by The Hockey News

ST. LOUIS -- Claude Julien said he never had any prior conversations with St. Louis Blues coach Drew Bannister. That is, until Julien received a phone call from Bannister inquiring about his interest in joining the Blues as an assistant coach. The more Julien, who coached 18 seasons in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, thought about it, the better he felt about the idea.

Julien 'turned out to be a good fit' as Blues assistant

The Top 100 Roto Rankings have been updated for July following the free agent signings. We're finally getting an idea of how rosters are shaping up for the upcoming season. As always, you can leave your feedback on the rankings to help make them more accurate for everyone. I'll take...

Ramblings: Top 100 Roto Rankings: Marner, Stutzle, Ovechkin, and More (Jul 19)

Many of this year’s top free agents have already found new homes. NHL GMs spent over $1 billion on contracts, with more than 90 signings made on July 1st alone. Free agency is a critical period when teams aim to secure the additions needed to gain a competitive edge. As the weeks progress, more players continue to find their spots on new rosters.

Top 2024 NHL Free Agents Still Available On The Market

Newark, NJ

As we are in the middle of the dry period of the NHL offseason, now is a good time as any to look at a league with loads of annual turnover: the American Hockey League. Just about every team in the NHL has an affiliate in the AHL. A place for prospects to develop, depth to stay active, and even harness part of their NHL team’s future. Even the Carolina Hurricanes have one again, restoring their relationship with the Chicago Wolves. Will the next great superstar spend time the ‘A?’ Probably not. Roster players and other roles that become important in their own way? It absolutely can. Key word is ‘can.’

The Utica Comets by the AHL Development Rule and Its Impacts on the Devils

Dallas, TX

After back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final, the Dallas Stars success made the team a desirable free agent destination. The organization’s achievements have been a massive asset to General Manager Jim Nill’s roster-building and development processes. Moreover, the team has been on the doorstep of the Stanley Cup Final, just unable to reach the next level. The 2024 offseason saw several Stars depart, leaving holes that needed filling. While some have their concerns over the additions made, it’s clear that players now want to play for Dallas for many reasons, including the opportunity to win a Stanley Cup.

Dallas Stars Playoff Success Helps to Attract Players

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Frozen Tools Forensics: Analyzing Playoff Trends from the Final Four

After a hiatus for a couple of weeks due to vacation I am returning this week to finish off the playoff coverage. In the previous articles...

Frozen Tools Forensics: Analyzing Playoff Trends from the Final Four

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