Boston, MA

Saint Louis, MO

Tuesday’s news proved that business never sleeps in the NHL, even during the dog days of summer. Recent reports that the St. Louis Blues are attempting to sign Edmonton Oilers’ RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets have likely woken other teams up to the reality that their own restricted free agents could be at risk. No more is that the case than in Boston, where goaltender Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned.

Blues Offer Sheets to Oilers May Raise Swayman Concerns for Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving has given an update on the reported signing of Jani Hakanpaa. On July 1, it was reported by several insiders that the Maple Leafs signed Hakanpaa to a two-year deal with $1.5 million per season. However, the deal never became official due to the defenseman reportedly dealing with an injury.

Maple Leafs GM Provides Update on Reported Signing of Injured Defensemen

Former NHL player Matthew Barnaby questions the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to remove John Tavares as their captain. Toronto will officially name Auston Matthews captain on August 14 as Tavares was included in discussions about a leadership shakeup with senior members of the team’s front office and he supported the change. He will also attend the announcement on Aug. 14, according to reports.

Former NHLer Questions Maple Leafs Decision to Take Captaincy From Tavares

Philadelphia, PA

Nick Robertson of the Toronto Maple Leafs has requested a trade and one trade pitch sends the disgruntled forward to the Philadelphia Flyers. Robertson is still an RFA and has yet to sign a new deal and the website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Maple Leafs deal Robertson as part of a multi-player deal with the Flyers.

Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring $15 Million Player for Disgruntled Forward

Pittsburgh, PA

ClutchPoints

The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping Sidney Crosby contract talks close to the vest. Crosby became eligible for a new contract back on July 1, and the two sides reportedly came close to a new contract. However, the negotiation process between Pittsburgh and Crosby is starting to have effects on the roster. One player affected by […]
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NHL rumors: The Sidney Crosby reason for Marcus Petterson contract delay

Tampa, FL

According to multiple sources, including Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is close to selling a portion of the franchise. While the deal is not yet at the finish line, it is reported to be close to a $2 billion evaluation. It has also been stressed the deal would not include an immediate change in day-to-day operations. The reported investor is believed to be Doug Ostrover, the co-founder and CEO of Blue Owl Capital, who is estimated to have a net worth of close to $2.7 billion.

Lightning Valued Near $2 Billion in Ownership Sale

Yardbarker

Throughout the summer, numerous reporters and insiders have routinely insisted superstar captain Sidney Crosby will sign a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins long before the 2024-2025 NHL season gets underway.Interestingly, Josh Yohe of The Athletic admitted for a piece published Tuesday that the situation becomes "stranger" with each day that Crosby has only one season remaining on his existing deal. "If Crosby wanted to leave, that would be fine," Yohe noted. "...But that’s the thing — so far as I can tell (and so far as anyone else can tell), he does want to stay in Pittsburgh. I don’t even...

Reporters changing tune about Sidney Crosby signing extension with Penguins?

Denver, CO

Finding surplus value from players on entry-level contracts (ELCs) is crucial for efficiently using a limited resource while building a roster in the NHL’s salary cap era. The league’s salary cap rose by $4.5 million from the 2023-24 season (the first time since before the 2018-19 campaign), but uncovering value in free agency and from prospects remains a key objective for Stanley Cup contenders like the Colorado Avalanche.

3 Avalanche Prospects Who Could Play in the NHL in 2024-25

Nashville, TN

Cody Glass was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Nashville received forward prospect Jordan Frasca for Glass, along with a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Glass had 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in...

Glass traded to Penguins by Predators

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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After a summer of speculation, the Maple Leafs are set to name Auston Matthews the 26th captain, and the first American-born captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

Leafs Name Auston Matthews 26th Captain Of Franchise

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Hockey Club is set to begin its inaugural season in the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. After the core of Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and others finished outside of the playoffs last season with the Arizona Coyotes, they’ll look to make the playoffs in Salt Lake City. Utah,...

6 Must-Watch Utah Games for 2024-25

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having quite the active August Tuesday for themselves. In what is usually the quiet time of the year, the Pens made a trade of draft picks today that carried major significance for St. Louis, who re-acquired their second round pick from Pittsburgh to be necessary compensation for the Philip Broberg.

Penguins trade for Cody Glass from Nashville

Kris Letang, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins, reportedly expressed interest in being traded to the Montreal Canadiens. According to radio host Mark Madden, while there were discussions regarding Letang's move to Montreal, no action was taken. Letang, who has roots in Montreal and played junior hockey there, is seen as a potential fit but raises concerns about the Canadiens' crowded defense. General Manager Kent Hughes prioritized developing young talent over trading for a veteran defenseman like Letang. At 37, acquiring Letang could hinder the progress of emerging prospects.

Kris Letang’s Possible Trade to Canadiens: The Impact on Roster

San Jose, CA

The Sharks’ AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, has signed UFA center Colin White to a one-year contract, according to a team press release. White, a former first-round pick of the Senators who was bought out by Ottawa in 2022, signed a two-way deal with the Penguins last October after attending training camp on a PTO. He was immediately waived and assigned to the AHL for the first time since 2018.

AHL’s San Jose Barracuda Sign Colin White

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a top end prospect pool compared to other teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens. However, there is still some depth and substance in the system with players that can be impactful in the middle to the bottom part of the lineup. Which is an area that needs to be addressed overall.

5 Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar in 2024-25

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

New York City, NY

Forever Blueshirts New York Rangers News

With the Toronto Maple Leafs making a change in captaincy this season, when Auston Matthews replaces John Tavares, it’s a […]

Who next Rangers captain could be after Jacob Trouba

Detroit, MI

FanSided

Lucas Raymond, Razor, Raymundo. Regardless of what you call him, Lucas Raymond is truly a dynamic player. Since being drafted 4th overall by the Red Wings in 2020, he has become one of the fans' favorite young players and has proven to be able to play at an elite level.

The young gold standard of the Detroit Red Wings

An unexpected rivalry has emerged between goaltenders Ilya Samsonov of the Vegas Golden Knights and Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators. The feud ignited when Samsonov reacted to Ullmark's comments about his performance during the playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, suggesting Ullmark's injury history and challenging him ahead of their matchups. Both goalies had disappointing playoff statistics last season, but the banter promises to heat up as they face off later in the season.

The Ottawa Senators’ Linus Ullmark and Vegas Golden Knights’ Ilya Samsonov are beefing

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Samsonov & Schultz

In today’s edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dive into today’s biggest headline: Auston Matthews being named captain. After this significant decision, I’ll...

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Samsonov & Schultz

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