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If there is one definitive truth we have come to learn about Kent Hughes’ tenure as general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens, it is that he detests navigating an 84-game calendar without a safety net. In the modern NHL, structural depth isn’t just a luxury item you look for at the trade deadline; it is the currency…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 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. Daniel Alfredsson understands why Ottawa Senators fans might feel blindsided by his move to a bitter cross-province rival. But the Senators…
As part of the Anaheim Ducks’ opening moves at the start of the free agency period, they signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract worth $4.25 million average annual value (AAV). The signing came after the team traded the rights to negotiate with defenseman Radko Gudas to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the…
As the offseason progresses, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has thrown a wrench into their plans to bolster the roster and compete for a playoff spot. While no trade has taken place yet, transactions from around the league are beginning to factor into Detroit’s calculus. The latest…
An NHL expansion team in Texas is the clear frontrunner right now, but Atlanta, along with Arizona, is being considered according to reports, as Atlanta continues to push for a new franchise. “The expansion buzz is genuinely energizing, and what we’re seeing play out at the league level reinforces what we’ve believed for a while…
The hockey world found out on Wednesday afternoon (Jul. 8) that Chicago Blackhawks’ young superstar Connor Bedard has undergone successful surgery to his left shoulder, after injuring it in an offseason summer skating session. His timeline for recovery is expected to be four months, which would get him back on the ice in early November….
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy Zilch said in a news release. “The Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose have a long and proven track record of developing talent on and off the ice….
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some problems that needed to be addressed. The Penguins might not be Stanley Cup contenders next season, but general manager Kyle Dubas would still like his…
Listen to this article Estimated 5 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. Chicago centre Connor Bedard will miss the start of the NHL season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on…
The New York Rangers were one of the busier teams on July 1, as they made six signings and trades that will have an impact on their NHL roster going into this season. They have been quiet since that day, and while they did make moves to help improve their defense, it’s the forward group…
