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The Windsor Spitfires can add another name to the depth charts. As the club continues to prepare for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, they signed another important draft pick on Wednesday. There has been nothing quiet about this off-season for the Spitfires. General manager Bill Bowler knew he had plenty of graduation following…
Seeing as the Montreal Canadiens retained salary upon trading Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks, he technically could be eligible for consideration on this list of the Habs’ worst contracts for 2026-27. He would have at least been a candidate, based on how he had found himself at the top (or more accurately bottom) of the same…
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to trade a veteran just because the roster is changing. That would be too simple, and it would ignore the fact that Sidney Crosby is still good enough to make short-term competitiveness matter. However, the Penguins also cannot pretend the roster is finished. President of hockey operations and general…
Free agency has ground to a halt, and the vibes around the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t as high as they could be with Connor Bedard not only being unsigned but also being out for approximately four months with a shoulder injury. That being said, I’m still very excited about a lot of the players on this…
One of the key free agents left on the open market this summer is one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Patrick Kane. He is coming off a tenure with the Detroit Red Wings, and while he may return there, it seems more likely that he is going to be joining a…
The Carolina Hurricanes have been relatively quiet this offseason after winning the Stanley Cup on June 14. While they have made some trades and signings that don’t necessarily move the needle, they are making moves nonetheless. However, on Wednesday, they signed one of the players they selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. Håkansson Signs Entry-Level…
While Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has been largely silent on the free-agent front this summer, forward Kirby Dach’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for July 30. He remains one of a few restricted-free-agent Habs still needing contracts for next season (Zachary Bolduc, Arber Xhekaj). So, technically, this list of the team’s best contracts for…
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year deal with a $6 million average annual value (AAV) as per Elliotte Friedman. Perfetti was a restricted free agent with an arbitration hearing set for July 20. The now-24-year-old took a step back last season offensively, recording 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) compared…
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 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens will visit…
Before the Colorado Avalanche take the ice for their home opener against the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 29, something needs to be clarified. Despite a shocking sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, not to mention a few offseason moves, the Avalanche are still the class of…
