Columbus, OH

Buffalo, NY

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This was going to be a critical offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. After the club failed to make the playoffs for the 13th straight season, general manager Kevyn Adams was going to have his work cut out for him. With the hiring of new head coach Lindy Ruff, Adams had to make the offseason his best one.

Even with a quiet offseason, the Buffalo Sabres improved their bottom six

There was nothing left for Sabres first-round pick Konsta Helenius to prove in Finland, as he dominated during his final season in The Land of A Thousand Lakes. While it looked as though Helenius could be heading back to Liiga for another season, that didn’t turn out to be the case, as he will play directly in the Sabres system this season.

Konsta Helenius playing directly in the Sabres system could set the stage for a big trade

New York City, NY

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, were the New York Rangers ever genuinely close to trading for Trevor Zegras, and are the Anaheim Ducks on the verge of moving the dynamic forward? In other news, what are Jacob Trouba’s thoughts on trade speculation, and did Sam Reinhart ever contemplate signing with a team other than Florida? Lastly, Tony DeAngelo has denied rumors about leaving the NHL to sign a deal in the KHL.

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Ducks, Panthers, DeAngelo on the KHL

Since the 2024 trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres have done a lot to improve their defense, including trading for Bowen Byram and adding Dennis Gilbert as depth. They also brought back free-agent defensemen Jacob Bryson and Kale Clague and added Jack Rathbone, who all have NHL experience. Lost in the defensive depth mix is second-year blueliner Ryan Johnson, who’s ready to earn a role with the Sabres now.

Don’t Forget About Sabres Second Year Defenseman

After going 14th overall in this summer’s draft and subsequently signing his entry-level contract, it appears Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius’ time in his native Finland is over for the foreseeable future. Liiga club Tappara, which owns his rights, said Monday that Helenius is “looking for a place to play in the Sabres organization” this season and is unlikely to return to the club (X link).

Sabres Likely To Keep Konsta Helenius In North America This Season

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

Chicago, IL

This week, we’re taking a trip back through Blackhawks history and look at the individuals who have won NHL awards in the history of the franchise. Yesterday, we looked at the Blackhawks players who have won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year. After...

Blackhawks History: Vezina Trophy Winners

Our friends at Expected Buffalo ran their annual “Sabres Top 25 Under 24” prospects fan vote last week, and the rankings include a mixture of returning studs, a shiny new draft class, and one trade acquisition. To be considered, according to site founder Chad DeDominicis, a player must not have played more than 41 NHL games. This loophole disqualified 19-year-old Zach Benson, allowing 22-year-old goaltender Devon Levi to knab the top spot. However, a few prospects that did not make the list are much more deserving of a top 25 ranking.

Sabres Prospects Fans Are Sleeping On from Expected Buffalo Poll

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has requested a trade and one trade pitch has sent him to Utah. Robertson is an RFA and has informed the Maple Leafs he has no plans to re-sign as he was frustrated with his role. With Robertson requesting a trade, he has been the subject of trade rumors, and the website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that would see Toronto deal Robertson to Utah.

Trade Pitch Deals Maples Leafs Disgruntled Forward to Utah

Denver, CO

The Edmonton Oilers did really well for themselves this offseason as they added some key pieces in hopes of making a deep playoff run. With Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson joining the team to bolster the forward depth, the team didn’t do much to improve their defensive lineup heading into the 2024-25 campaign. While they added Josh Brown for $1 million annually over three seasons, they missed out on a bargain addition to their blue line after a recent announcement. The Colorado Avalanche recently signed Oliver Kylington to a one-year contract worth just $1.05 million, as he looks to make a full-time return to the NHL after having dealt with some personal issues over the past two seasons and only playing 33 games since the 2022-23 campaign.

Oilers Missed out on Bargain Free Agency Addition in Oliver Kylington

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The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of reasons to get excited about their future. They have one of the best defensive pipelines in the league, a possible stud goaltender waiting to sign his pro contract, and chose two elite offensive players in the first round of this year's draft. Their defensive group is so loaded that they're looking to trade some top veterans like David Savard and Mike Matheson this offseason. The Canadiens might have to wait for Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage to make their debuts, but they have some other young breakout candidates in 2024-25.

Canadiens' top breakout candidates heading into 2024-25 NHL season

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As part of their offseason training, both Ryan Lindgren and Jonny Brodzinski have joined the Da Beauty League.

Ryan Lindgren and Jonny Brodzinski Have Moved Into Another League

After less than a season as the team's assistant coach, Hockey Hall-of-Famer and 3x Stanley Cup Champion Mark Recchi was fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets. There is no doubt that Mark Recchi is a hockey star. Making his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1988-89 season, Recchi went on to have one of the longest and most productive careers. In 1652 games, he has posted 1533 career points. He has also won the Stanley Cup three times. After his win in 1991 with Pittsburgh, he later found success with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and with the Boson Bruins in his last season in the league at 42 years old. It was only a matter of time before he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Mark Recchi fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets: future unknown

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With the NFL Hall of Fame having its ceremony this past weekend, it would be an interesting conversation to talk about the NHL and which current players in the league would be a lock to be in the Hall of Fame. For football, players have to wait at least five years to be inducted into the hall. However, for hockey players, players only have to wait three years when they retire from the game. Some players in the league do not need to play another game in the league and they would be in the NHL Hall of Fame. Who would be some of those players?

NHL: 3 Current Players Who Are Hall of Fame Locks

Detroit, MI

Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has been the subject of trade rumors and one trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring him. Ehlers is entering the final year of his seven-year $42 million deal and his name has been mentioned on the trade block this summer. The website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that would see the Red Wings acquiring Ehlers.

Trade Pitch Has Red Wings Acquiring Star $42 Million Forward From Jets

Philadelphia, PA

In March, the Flyers traded for veteran defender Erik Johnson. He was flipped for a fourth-round pick to the Buffalo Sabres and was expected to be a depth piece. It was hoped that he could help lead this young, inexperienced team into the playoffs. That didn't happen Injuries to the defensive corps mounted, Johnson had to play more than expected, and Philly failed to reach the postseason.

Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 Player Preview: Erik Johnson

Forever Blueshirts New York Rangers News

The last few seasons have seen some of the most talented forward groupings in New York Rangers history.  It certainly […]

Where Rangers forward group ranks ahead of 2024-25 NHL season

BUFFALO -- Maxim Strbak has had hockey as part of his life almost since birth. The defenseman prospect, selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round (No. 45) of the 2023 NHL Draft, has his father, Martin, to thank for that. "Kind of since I was born, I was...

Strbak, Sabres excited for next step in development at Michigan State

Nashville, TN

The Nashville Predators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year after a brutal start. The Predators surged through the second half of the regular season to make the playoffs. And while they lost round one to the Vancouver Canucks, Nashville hoped they could build upon their second half form. Accordingly, they attacked NHL Free Agency seeking to make a big statement.

Predators' biggest roster concern heading into 2024-25 season

Boston, MA

When the Boston Bruins take to the ice for their season opener against the Florida Panthers in October, their lineup will undoubtedly look drastically different from the one fans saw last season. With a multitude of departures through free agency and trades, the Bruins were tasked with assembling a new roster featuring some unfamiliar faces aiming to leave their mark in Boston sports history. When the dust settled from the bulk of the offseason transactions, the Bruins were left with a massive hole in their top six. This has led many to believe that either Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov will be competing in training camp for that position—a fair conclusion given the circumstances. Still, those two names aren’t the only ones general manager Don Sweeney mentioned when discussing possible youth promotions this season. That’s where Riley Duran comes into play.

Riley Duran on Bruins’ Radar for 2024-25 Promotion

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4 Dark Horse NHL Teams to Watch in 2024-25

Every season, we expect certain teams to perform to certain standards based on their roster. However, a few teams always decide to turn the tables on...

4 Dark Horse NHL Teams to Watch in 2024-25

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