We weren’t sure what to expect from Kyle Davidson. The Chicago Blackhawks had just finished the second of back-to-back seasons where they played so poorly that they “earned” the ability to draft a lottery pick. The team’s general manager couldn’t accept another campaign like that in 2024-25. They needed to add pieces. We can spill
Alec Martinez
When your first prediction projects a playoff miss for the team that goes on to win the Stanley Cup, you know it isn’t a banner year in terms of prognostications. So, after taking some lumps on my 2022-23 Vegas Golden Knights predictions, I am back for another round of looking ahead at what the future
Can we bask in the glow of the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup victory a little longer? Apparently, the answer is no. Training camp is still about a month from opening and reports are already casting doubt on pending free agent Jonathan Marchessault’s future with the club. With Reilly Smith traded away this summer, now
The Vegas Golden Knights’ return from the holiday break was spoiled on Tuesday night after coming up short against the Los Angeles Kings, losing 4-2 and picking up just their third loss on the road this season. Despite missing numerous players due to injury, they had won their previous two against the St. Louis Blues
The Kraken tried to trade for Kevin Fiala TSN: Chris Johnston said that the Seattle Kraken were also trying to acquire Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild and were in until the end. The Kraken have some cap space and are looking to make some moves. “It’s not a problem for them and I think
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Oilers Extend Lead for Second Place in Pacific Division The Edmonton Oilers padded their second-place lead in the Pacific Division with a
Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun: As Jack Eichel gets closer and closer to playing, the questions rise. For one, the Vegas Golden Knights must find a way to fit Eichel into the lineup cap-wise. That is far from the only complication. Consider that Alec Martinez is
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL is reportedly losing one its best defensive defenseman as Niklas Hjalmarsson is set to retire. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are signing a pretty good defenseman in Alec Martinez. The only issue is, how can they afford to sign anyone else? The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly receiving
The Vegas Golden Knights have secured much needed experience to their blue line by re-signing former two-time Stanley Cup champion, Alec Martinez to a three-year contract valued at $15 million. Multiple sources had Martinez ranked anywhere in the top-15 to top-20 available players this summer. Drafted 95th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2007,
As time goes by, word about what the Edmonton Oilers might do this offseason could change. As it stands, the team has between $21 and $23 million in cap space thanks to expiring contracts and dead deals coming off the books. That could go up if buyouts occur and it could go down if the
A strong penalty kill is a key to success in the NHL. The Seattle Kraken has an opportunity to build one of the strongest penalty kills in the league as some penalty kill specialists will be available through free agency. Here are five players Seattle should target during the offseason. Alex Wennberg: Wennberg ranked third
Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing additional pressure on them in the offensive zone. When a defense is playing near perfection, it also helps ease some of the burdens on both
Over the last three days, the Vancouver Canucks have lost Chris Tanev and Troy Stecher to the Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings respectively. They also lost out on their backup plan of Tyson Barrie, who general manager Jim Benning was in talks with before he signed with the Edmonton Oilers. To make matters worse,
In their short three seasons in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have made noise at every trade deadline they have participated in. In 2017-18, they acquired two forwards to make a Stanley Cup run. Last season, management landed the biggest fish on the market, and this season the team traded for what they needed
The Vegas Golden Knights have made their first major move of trade deadline season, acquiring left-handed defenseman Alec Martinez from the Los Angeles Kings. In exchange, the Golden Knights will surrender their 2020 and 2021 second-round draft picks. This trade has been in the works for at least 24 hours, as TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported
Hurricanes looking for someone with term … a few potential options Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Carolina Hurricanes would consider trading one of their two first-round picks (own Toronto’s) but only for a player with term. Matt Dumba has three years left at $6 million and the Minnesota Wild may eye the Hurricanes first,
Penguins have to be patient as the market is small Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It’s well known that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford likes to make moves well in advance of the NHL trade deadline. “I think the market will open up at some point in the next week or two,” the GM
Team watching the Kings … Rangers and Kreider to talk … No talks for Pageau Sportsnet: Teams are keeping an eye on the Los Angeles Kings who are going to be sellers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. At the Kings-Devils game: “There are three scouts there from each of the Winnipeg Jets and also