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For years, Toronto Maple Leafs fans did what fans do: they trusted. They had no real say in the decisions, but most came to believe in the talent, plan, and promise that progress would eventually lead somewhere better. That’s the natural progress for fans with loyalties tied to an emerging team with a strong talent…
On June 20, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed Cale Fleury to a two-year extension. The 26-year-old defender received a contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $890,000. Fleury was one of the first players to join the Kraken, as he was selected by Seattle from the Montreal Canadiens during the Expansion Draft….
Ryan Donato made it clear he wanted to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks. Just days before he was set to be an unrestricted free agent, the team granted his wish. The Blackhawks announced June 18 they had agreed to terms with Donato on a four-year, $16 million extension that will keep him in Chicago through…
On Mar. 4, 2025, the New Jersey Devils acquired Edmonton Oilers‘ left wing prospect Shane LaChance in exchange for facilitating a trade between the Oilers and Boston Bruins for Trent Frederic. The Devils had to retain 50% of Frederic’s contract for the rest of the 2024-25 season. LaChance, 21, is the son of Scott, who…
Once again, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers came up just short. After a hard-fought series against a tough Florida Panthers team, the Oilers couldn’t get over the final hurdle. McDavid led all postseason players with 26 assists during the playoffs, closely followed by teammate Leon Draisaitl with 22. Related: Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Expect Oilers’…
The Abbotsford Canucks are one win away from the Calder Cup title. Vancouver Canucks fans will be quick to tell you not to celebrate until the job is done (just ask the 2011 Canucks after winning Game 5 about that). However, their American Hockey League (AHL) team is on the doorstep of bringing the first…
The Edmonton Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, and they faced the same opponent in the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately, they came up short again and weren’t able to end their long championship drought. Related: Oilers Lose Second Straight Cup Final: Where Do They Go From Here? As soon…
It’s the kind of idea that could shake the NHL to its core — Connor McDavid, arguably the best hockey player on the planet, being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Leafs fans are clinging to the idea that it’s possible. They have been for years, and when McDavid spoke at the end-of-season availability and…
Jonathan Toews is coming home. The former Chicago Blackhawks captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion has agreed to sign with the Winnipeg Jets but can’t put ink to paper until July 1. “We are excited to add a proven winner like Jonathan Toews to the Winnipeg Jets,” general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said in a news release…
As July 1 approaches, the Montreal Canadiens may find themselves with an unexpected veteran option on the free agent market. According to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, veteran forward Claude Giroux remains focused on re-signing with the Ottawa Senators. However, if a deal can’t be reached, Giroux would reportedly be open to joining the Canadiens, a…
