The Calgary Flames took a decisive step toward reshaping their future at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, making multiple moves that signal a clear organizational direction. Rather than standing pat or committing to a full teardown, the Flames executed a calculated series of trades that allowed them to accumulate draft capital, add prospects, and open…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 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. Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons in the NHL with Chicago and transitioned into becoming the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has…
It was a strange feeling to be a Buffalo Sabres fan on trade deadline day this season. For once, they were not selling, and they weren’t stuck in limbo, wondering if they should buy or sell. Instead, they were just buyers, through and through, adding pieces to their roster that will help them in their…
A rare player-for-player swap took place two days before free agency, with the Indianapolis Colts and the Green Bay Packers swapping starting defensive players. Green Bay sent defensive tackle Colby Wooden to Indianapolis for linebacker Zaire Franklin. Franklin is likely to replace linebacker Quay Walker in Green Bay. Walker is a free agent after spending…
The 2026 Trade Deadline is officially over, and the Vancouver Canucks did what everyone assumed they would and sold off assets. Vancouver made three trades, shipping out Conor Garland, Lukas Reichel, and David Kampf. In return, the Canucks secured multiple draft picks, including some for the 2026 Draft. After the deadline, the organization now has…
This article was originally published in Sep. 2014. This piece revisits a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play significant roles in postseason glory, but only one lifted the Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at the Keith Primeau-for-Rod Brind’Amour deal. Primeau for Brind’Amour:…
Wondering who the best cornerback on the NFL free agent market will be this offseason? New Orleans Saints defensive back Alontae Taylor has the answer: himself! “I feel like I’m one of the best free-agent players coming out [this offseason]. I definitely feel like I’m the best free-agent corner coming out,” Taylor said about his…
The Edmonton Oilers management group may like a do-over on the Tristan Jarry trade. In what was somewhat of a panic decision, general manager (GM) Stan Bowman chose to send both Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, along with a 2029 second-round pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Jarry and Samuel Poulin. The trade…
The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and for a Vancouver Canucks organization that entered the week with a “scorched earth” mandate, the results feel decidedly lukewarm. When you are anchored to the bottom of the league standings by a significant margin, the deadline isn’t about the playoffs; it’s your version of the…
The NHL Trade Deadline was quieter than in years past, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some impactful trades. It was a seller’s market. There’s no doubt about that, but a handful of teams made a few deals that are more likely to be upgrades than not. Let’s look at some of the best trades…
