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Pyotr Andreyanov 2024-25 Team: Krasnaya Armiya Moscow (MHL)Date of Birth: Jan. 22, 2007Place of Birth: Volsk, RUSHeight: 6-foot-2, Weight: 207 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Always considered a highly-talented netminder in his native Russia, Pyotr Andreyanov just ended his second year in the juniors with Krasnaya Armiya of the MHL, CSKA’s…
With the 14th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have selected Jackson Smith from the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Jackson Smith One of this year’s most skilled two-way defensemen, Jackson Smith, does it all on both ends of the ice. He took his offensive game…
Matthew Schaefer is a member of the New York Islanders. The club selected the 17-year-old defenceman from the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters with the first pick at the 2025 NHL draft on Friday. Schaefer had been viewed as the slam-dunk top selection for months, despite not playing since December after suffering a broken collar…
After months of preparation, the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is finally here. However, things will look a little different than in previous years. This year, the NHL voted to host a decentralized draft, meaning that while the top NHL prospects gather in the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, each team will remain at their home…
On Friday (Jun. 27), the Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets swung a trade. The Blue Jackets acquired Miles Wood and Charlie Coyle in exchange for Gavin Brindley, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, and the 77th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Full trade: To Avs:Prospect Gavin Brindley3rd Rd pick tomorrow (77th overall),…
On Friday (Jun. 27), the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche swung a trade hours before the 2025 NHL Entry Draft got underway. The Blue Jackets acquired forwards Miles Wood and Charlie Coyle in exchange for forward Gavin Brindley, the 77th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a conditional second-round pick in 2027….
The Montreal Canadiens acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, according to media reports. In return, the Islanders reportedly receive forward Emil Heineman and the 16th and 17th overall picks in Friday night’s NHL draft. The Islanders also hold the top pick, with defenceman Matthew Schaefer expected to go first overall. Dobson,…
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders for the 16th- and 17th-overall picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and forward Emil Heineman. Montreal Wins “Dobson Sweepstakes,” Islanders Receive 2 More First-Rounders The Canadiens then signed Dobson, who was a pending restricted free agent, to an eight-year contract worth…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension worth an average of US$4.38 million per season, the club announced Friday. Tavares recently completed a seven-year, $77 million deal that he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was set to be an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday. The…
Another edition of The Hockey Writers’ Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast with Nicholas Arnold and Mark Scheig. Despite not playing an NHL game in over two months, there is a lot to talk about. Arnold and Scheig started with a recap of general manager Don Waddell’s pre-draft press conference, which centered heavily on the…
