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Chase Reid has tried to keep his head down and tune out the noise. As one of the top prospects heading into the NHL draft on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. that was always going to be an uphill struggle, especially in the social media age with projections and opinions peppering the internet. “They’re popping…
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. Brendan Gallagher, whose time with the Montreal Canadiens is all but over, will be celebrated at city hall this week and…
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute 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 Ottawa Senators have acquired forwards William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to unsigned draft pick Brandon Svoboda from the…
Round 1, Pick 21: Jack Hextall, C, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) Round 2, Pick 53: Ben MacBeath, D, Calgary Hitmen (WHL) Round 6, Pick 181: Axel Brøngel-Larsson, D, Frölunda HC U20 (U20 Nationell) Round 7, Pick 213: Justin Graf, LW, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) The NHL landscape has never been louder, with blockbusters going down seemingly…
June 23rd, 2026 may go down as one of the most entertaining days in recent NHL history. Several huge trades were completed, including Simon Nemec being sent to the Calgary Flames, Bowen Byram being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, and William Eklund being moved to the Ottawa Senators, and the draft is still a couple…
The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job of building their prospect pool over the last few years. While much of the attention is focused on first-round selections and top prospects, successful organizations are often built by finding value later in the draft. Kent Hughes and the Canadiens have already shown they are willing to…
On Tuesday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced a blockbuster trade in which defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov are headed to the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Devils will receive two conditional first-round picks, a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, and defenseman Etienne Morin. In terms of the conditional picks, the…
The Ottawa Senators have been one of the busiest teams in the NHL over the last couple of days. First, they traded Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers. Then today, they acquired William Eklund and a couple of prospects from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the ninth overall pick,…
Another blockbuster trade has happened in the NHL this week as the Buffalo Sabres have dealt defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth and 45th overall picks in this year’s draft, and Louis Crevier. Byram, the centerpiece of the deal heading to the Blackhawks, is 25…
Hot trade summer? The NHL trade winds sure are blowing. Today alone, Šimon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and Bowen Byram were all traded to new destinations. Perhaps most puzzling was the Chicago Blackhawks’ acquisition of Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. As part of the package, the Blackhawks sent the fourth overall pick to Buffalo. Here are…
