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The first buyout window of the 2026 NHL offseason opens today, June 17, and there could be quite a few names to hit unconditional waivers over the next 13 days. While a buyout can often give a team a lower cap hit with the player gone, sometimes a big contract is not a sensible one…
Daryl Katz bought the Edmonton Oilers on July 2, 2008. He did some great things, including facilitating a deal to build a new downtown arena. However, the on-ice product has been underwhelming under his leadership. He bought the team during the decade of darkness, and they didn’t make the playoffs until 2017, despite being gifted…
The Boston Bruins took care of some necessary roster housekeeping Thursday, turning a prospect who was unlikely to remain in the organization into additional draft capital. The Bruins did so when they traded away the rights to forward Andre Gasseau to the San Jose Sharks. The Bruins sent Gasseau and a fourth-round pick in 2026…
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed goaltender Isaac Poulter to a one-year contract worth $885,000. The Winnipeg-born 24 year old spent most of his 2025-26 season in the ECHL with the Norfolk Admirals, posting a 25-17-1 record with a 2.76 goals against average (GAA), .905 save percentage (SV%), and one shutout. He also appeared in three…
With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft coming up and the first bit of NHL offseason activity upon us, I started to think about what a successful offseason would look like for Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM), Kyle Davidson. The Blackhawks haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season and haven’t recorded a season with more…
Parker Trottier 2025-26 Team: U.S. National Under-18 Team (NTDP)Date of Birth: Feb. 13, 2008Place of Birth: Edina, MN, USAHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 185 poundsShoots: LPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 79th (North American skaters, final) Elite Prospects: 110th McKeen’s Hockey: 183rd Parker Trottier might share his name and bloodline with a…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, clearing him to coach the Edmonton Oilers…
The Boston Bruins have had a rich history of trading with their division rival Toronto Maple Leafs. Inside this century, they’ve made trades where they’ve ended up on the winning side of things. The trade from the 2024-25 trade deadline is looking like another deal that puts them on the winning side. Bruins Trading Brandon…
This offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be tasked with positioning themselves for another playoff run in 2026-27, and to do so, they must figure out what position to prioritize. There is no wrong answer, but we’ll argue that acquiring a defenseman should be at the top of management’s list. We’ll also discuss other needs…
On Wednesday (June 17), the Edmonton Oilers announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHL preseason. In preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season, Edmonton will face the Winnipeg Jets in a home-and-home set of exhibition games on Sept. 19 and 22, before visiting the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 24 and hosting the Calgary Flames on…
