Hockey is back in full swing and the Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a decent start to the season at 3-4-0. General manager Kyle Dubas was busy during the offseason trying to put the Penguins in the best possible position to make it back to the playoffs. So far, Pittsburgh is performing well and there
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In the 31 years of Ottawa Senators hockey, many fantastic players have taken the ice for the club. You could easily put all of the best players together and create an uber team that would look great on paper. In practice, a team of 20 players only with offensive skills may not be as successful
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Aaron Dell to a PTO contract. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to get something done as unrest takes over behind the scenes in that organization. Daniel Briere admitted that despite a strong season for the Philadelphia Flyers, he doesn’t think the team
We’ve just passed the one-month mark of the NHL season. It may be too early to say which offseason moves have been busts or successes, but some are off to better starts than others. In a two-part miniseries, let’s look at trade and free-agent signings that are helping or hurting their teams to begin 2023-24.
It is a great time to be a hockey fan, as the first few weeks of the NHL season have shown…and that’s before Connor McDavid gets going. Some musing and observations from around the league, starting in Pittsburgh. The Steel City is Freezing Over Why is Erik Karlsson playing on the penalty kill? Yes, he
On Oct. 28, forward Adam Johnson of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL)’s Nottingham Panthers passed away after a freak collision that resulted in a cut on his neck from a stray skate blade. Johnson’s former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, paid tribute to him in a ceremony before their game against the Anaheim Ducks on
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Oct. 18 might have taken the wind out of the team’s sails. Things had looked as though they were gelling for the team a week prior, when they shut out the Washington Capitals 4-0 and then beat the Calgary Flames 5-2. They now
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oiler Tyson Barrie confirmed that the Oilers were in on Erik Karlsson trade talks. Meanwhile, Devon Toews has said he’d like to stay with the Colorado Avalanche but is looking for a fair deal. Finally, a number of insiders are weighing in on the drama between the Tampa
Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada, and the Soviet Union battled each other numerous times. Some of the biggest names in NHL history had the honor of playing for their country on this date. Also, an impressive Hall of Fame class was inducted and a superstar blueliner was
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are brushing off rumors that the Jake Sanderson deal in Ottawa is going to greatly affect their negotiations with Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin. Meanwhile, are the Edmonton Oilers likely to trade their first-round pick in 2024? Will Nick Robertson have much of an impact on the
The San Jose Sharks have missed the playoffs for the past four years straight. While some teams are capable of missing the postseason and finding a way to rebound, the Sharks were not one of those teams. With their backs against the wall and hiring Mike Grier as the new general manager, they finally decided
The Pittsburgh Penguins finally got their man when they acquired Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks, but it took the Montreal Canadiens to ensure it happened. The Canadiens were considered the “third team” in the deal and helped the Penguins clear cap space to afford the $11.5 million annual average value (AAV) that comes
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s (SDA) signing with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL and his uncertain future in the NHL. Second, I’ll share how excited Mitch Marner is about playing with Max Domi again. They have a history as former teammates in junior
The NHL offseason had been in a lull since free agency died down in early July. But the drought of big moves broke today after the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Montreal Canadiens. Here are the full details of the trade: Full trade: To
The San Jose Sharks and Erik Karlsson are going to go their separate ways in the near future. That’s essentially guaranteed at this point. The return is the part that will remain unknown until the deal gets done, though, and depending on what they receive, it may cause a change in their future plans. There
The San Jose Sharks are currently sitting on one of the highest-valued defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson, who recently won the Norris Trophy for best defenseman in the league, has been the subject of countless trade rumors after making a mutual decision with the Sharks that a trade should be explored. As recently as
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the St. Louis Blues are apparently signing Oskar Sundqvist to another deal. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers got a good idea of exactly what Evan Bouchard is going to cost the team on a bridge deal. The Pittsburgh Penguins were apparently “this close” to trading for Erik Karlsson on July 1,
A split between the San Jose Sharks and star defenseman Erik Karlsson is starting to feel more inevitable by the day. Considering he’s likely to go to a contending team looking to give up futures rather than current assets, it’ll be important to find a replacement for his spot on the roster. Right-handed defensemen are
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