Columbus, OH

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

The NHL made a major announcement as a former Quebec Nordiques GM of 11 seasons has passed away. Gilles Leger, at age 83 has passed away , and spent 11 seasons with the Quebec Nordiques as GM. Prior to his arrival in the WHA he spent 5 years with St....

NHL community plagued with tragic passing of former hockey legend

Pittsburgh, PA

Despite winning both the Vezina and Jennings Trophies and three Stanley Cup Championships, Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the most underrated goalies of all-time. Other than Pittsburgh Penguins fans, not many talk about him or his greatness. Maybe it is due to the other elite goaltenders in the league while Fleury was still playing caused him to get overshadowed.

20-Year NHL Veteran Goaltender Remains Underrated

According to Frank Seravalli, Milan Lucic attempted to come back in the NHL but was blocked by commissioner Gary Bettman. In November 2023, Lucic was arrested for assault and battery on a family member. Back then, he was under a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins organization, but missed most games, as he took a "leave of absence" from the team.

Milan Lucic blocked by Gary Bettman to continue NHL career

The NHL announced the passing of Gilles Leger, a former Quebec Nordiques GM, at age 83. Leger was with the Nordiques for 11 seasons and was known for his hard work to the team. Before joining the Nordiques, Leger coached at St. Francis University from 1967 to 1972 and held...

Longtime NHL legend of six decades dead at 83

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Flyers have a major need of goaltending depth in the organization, and now they've managed to snag an intriguing name from Toronto. After drama surrounding goaltending over the past two years, the Philadelphia Flyers have been in major need of a depth move, and now the team have made that in a low-risk move that could pay off big time down the line. According to their social media, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Flyers have inked 25-year old Keith Petruzzelli to a one-year deal.

Philadelphia Flyers steal goaltender from the Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington, DC

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The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery as head coach last summer. His mission was straightforward: get this team back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Washington missed out for the first time since the 2013-14 season a year ago. And they didn’t want to have a repeat performance in 2024. To their credit, they avoided such […]
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Capitals’ biggest roster concern heading into 2024-25 NHL season

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The face of the NHL is also now a married man. Edmonton Oilers superstar forward and captain Connor McDavid married Lauren Kyle this summer in a ceremony held at Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada, the league echoed on August 13 via Vogue Australia. The couple, who have been together since 2015, ...

NHL Star Connor McDavid & Designer Lauren Kyle Show Off Wedding Photos

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The Capitals informal practices are ramping up.

Capitals Notebook: Dubois Arrives In D.C., Informal Skates Continue

We’ve finally reached the last of the report cards for the defensive core on PWHL Minnesota, and that means it’s Sophie Jaques’s turn. She didn’t start the season on the roster for PWHL Minnesota, but she joined them just over a month into the season, and it was meant to be. She recorded an assist in her first appearance for PWHL Minnesota and didn’t look back.

PWHL Minnesota Report Cards 2023-24: Sophie Jaques

BELLEVILLE (OTTAWA) A familiar Belleville forward is remaining with the Ottawa organization while several other established AHL names have signed with Ottawa as well. Versatile two-way forward Garrett Pilon, a 2023 Calder Cup champion with Hershey, is back after signing a new two-year, two-way deal with Ottawa. Pilon led the B-Sens with 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists) in 62 games. Ottawa also secured forward sniper Adam Gaudette, whose 44 goals with Springfield this past season led the AHL. Gaudette had a previous run with Ottawa, playing 50 games for the NHL club in 2021-22. Ontario forward Hayden Hodgson also signed with Ottawa. On the blue line, Jeremy Davies (Rochester) and Filip Roos (Rockford) have also joined the organization on NHL two-way deals while Wyatte Wylie (Ontario) will be with Belleville on an AHL contract.

Offseason moves aplenty for NHL hopefuls

There is no clear outline of how the Edmonton Oilers will approach the offer sheets signed by forward Dylan Holloway and defenseman Philip Broberg earlier this week. Still, some pundits in the media are already theorizing about their futures in St. Louis. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reported earlier today that if Broberg were to become a player for the Blues organization eventually, he would supplant Scott Perunovich on the second pairing and play next to Justin Faulk.

West Notes: Broberg, Pospisil, Abbotsford

If you were to do a poll amongst Calgary Flames fans, most would be in agreement that Craig Conroy has done a solid job since taking over as general manager. After seeing the organization be frustratingly mediocre for well over a decade, he finally made the right decision to opt for a rebuild.

Flames Front Office Jumps, But Still Ranked Low in Recent Survey

Nashville, TN

NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Nashville Predators, according to NHL.com. How acquired: Selected with No. 11 pick in 2020 NHL Draft. 2023-24 season: Nashville (NHL): 2 GP, 1-0-0, 1.47 GAA, .943 save...

Top prospects for Nashville Predators

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Red Wings have a major question mark with their goaltending, but one trade pitch helps address that. Yaroslav Askarov is the top goalie prospect in the NHL, but he is blocked by Juuse Saros who is the starting goalie for the Nashville Predators and just signed a long-term deal with the club. With that, on 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 Red Wings acquire the star goalie.

Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquire Top Goalie Prospect in Intriguing Move

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

Green Bay, WI

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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

Scott Arniel was appointed the new head coach of the Winnipeg Jets after Rick Bowness announced his retirement. While fans look forward to the start of Arniel’s tenure, they have some expectations going into the season. Here are a few things Arniel needs to do to ensure the Winnipeg Jets’ success this season.

Scott Arniel’s Keys to Success in First Season as Winnipeg Jets Head Coach

New York City, NY

Newark, NJ

The rivalry between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers reached new heights last season. That had nearly everything to do with the presence of Matt Rempe who played the role of enforcer for the Blueshirts. Now, despite an outpouring of love from Ranger fans, Rempe feels like he still needs to earn his way on the varsity roster.

Devils Daily: Matt Rempe Fighting for Rangers Roster; Milan Lucic News

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Daily Hockey Trivia – Cup Final Games, Goalie Assists & Conn Smythe

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 16, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and...

Daily Hockey Trivia – Cup Final Games, Goalie Assists & Conn Smythe

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