One of the best things about the trade deadline is that it sets the table for exciting divisional races down the stretch. The Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions have two teams fighting for the top spot while the Pacific Division has four in the running. The best division race, however, is in the Central where three
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The New York Rangers are still first in the Metropolitan Division with 88 points as of this writing. Also as of this writing, they will be playing the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, March 12, in a game that could very well be an indicator of who will be in first in the Division when the season
The Jets really put the “win” in “Winnipeg” in the first half of the 2023-24 season. The Jets are officially at their halfway mark, having played their 41st game on Jan. 11. They have put put the league on notice with dominant play on both sides of the puck and in a development absolutely no
The Winnipeg Jets are through 25 games of the 2023-24 season, and as such, there are tons of stats to dive into. Here, we’ll take a look at 25 notable numbers — for individual players and for the team as a whole. 32: Number of Points The Jets have 32 points and sit third in
The Winnipeg Jets are one of the hottest teams in the National Hockey League. First, it was Kyle Connor putting the league on notice when he led the league in goals, now it’s the rest of the team following suit. The Winnipeg Jets have secured at least a point in 13 of their last 15
The Winnipeg Jets have seen several players get off to hot starts to the 2023-24 season, but there are a few who looked as if they were slow out of the gate. Nikolaj Ehlers and Connor Hellebuyck are two examples of what a rough few weeks can look like, and while one may be on
Make no mistake — team success is the most important thing in sports, and as the Winnipeg Jets near the 2023-24 season, the focus is rightly on how they’re going to grow as a unit and what they’re going to try to do differently to get out of the mushy middle. Related: 3 Challenges Facing
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and centre Mark Scheifele to identical seven-year contact extensions worth $8.5 million per year. Hellebuyck and Scheifele Stay Against All Odds These deals are no less than blockbusters, and unexpected ones at that. Both players were unrestricted free agents (UFAs) next summer and were two of the
While we’re still a ways away from the NHL trade deadline in early March, it’s still not too early to begin thinking about 2024 unrestricted free agents to keep an eye on as trade targets throughout the 2023-24 season. It’s a stacked UFA class for 2024, and a few pending UFAs who play on teams
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly playing hardball with Trevor Zegras and it may have caught the attention of an interested Eastern Conference team. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck and William Nylander talked about their futures in Winnipeg and Toronto respectively. GM Don Sweeny made an odd remark when it comes
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Dahlin were said to be close to a new deal, but there might be a snag. Where are the Ottawa Senators at with Shane Pinto? Are the Colorado Avalanche looking around the trade market for a goaltender? Finally, the Winnipeg Jets are sidelining talks with
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Washington Capitals made some executive moves this week and one insider believes it’s a hint at a succession plan within that organization. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings might be looking for an upgrade in goal and could have their sights set on Connor Hellebuyck. The Dallas Stars would like
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic recently wrote that the Edmonton Oilers — outside of getting Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod signed to new deals — are likely done making major moves this off-season. He then suggested that the next big moves would come in a few months when teams are finalizing their rosters ahead of
In this edition of Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors, I’ll review what I believe might happen during the offseason as the team looks to take advantage of its offensive prowess and its young emerging lineup. The upcoming regular season is one of optimism. What moves might the team make? How can it best take advantage
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally opened up conversations with Michael Bunting. Does that mean there’s a chance an extension gets done? The Ottawa Senators could be looking at a trade involving Alex DeBrincat at the NHL Draft, while the Vancouver Canucks have a long list of needs and could
After yet another season of disappointment, the Winnipeg Jets have a ton of decisions to make. Darren Dreger of TSN reported that the Jets are listening to offers on Mark Scheifele. If that wasn’t enough, Pierre LeBrun also reported on Insider Trading that Pierre-Luc Dubois requested a trade, and The Athletic reported that cornerstone goaltender
The Los Angeles Kings are coming off a season that showed a lot of promise. At points, they looked like they were ready to compete as one of the best teams in the Western Conference. The elephant in the room all season was the goaltending. They were able to patch things together to still be
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is there a team besides the Montreal Canadiens that might show interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois? If so, might the Canadiens get aggressive in their pursuit of the forward? Meanwhile, could there be a major coaching shift between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers? Finally, are the