If there is one thing Chicago Blackhawks fans are familiar with, it’s the “Bedard Effect,” which has been palpable since day one. Starting with the team selling $5.2 million of season tickets after they won the draft lottery, knowing they would be selecting Connor Bedard first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, to being fourth-best
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When the Chicago Blackhawks made their free agent frenzy signings on July 1, goaltending was the one position that unsurprisingly got a big upgrade. General manager Kyle Davidson said at the end of the season that he would “take a deep look” at the position, considering backup goaltender Arvid Söderblom‘s struggles. Now, they have a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers might get Vincent Desharnais into the lineup for Game 2 versus the Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, Max Domi is in talks with the Toronto Maple Leafs about an extension. The Ottawa Senators have held trade talks with the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames. Finally, the Washington Capitals have
The Colorado Avalanche’s season came to a close on Friday (May 17), eliminated by an overtime goal from a former fan favorite in Denver. It was Matt Duchene’s only goal of the series, pushing the Dallas Stars past the Avs and into the Western Conference Final. While there were a lot of great things to
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to look much different next season, on and off the ice. Ownership made sweeping changes to the management team just weeks ago and the Penguins roster heads into a very uncertain offseason which will see a number of different players brought in and current Pens shipped out. Explore everything hockey
The Winnipeg Jets are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and their opponent is the Vegas Golden Knights. These teams have faced each other once in the playoffs before, in the 2018 Western Conference Final. That is a series that Jets fans may have attempted to forget, as the Golden Knights took it in
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Should there be more than one Vancouver Canucks untouchable? Donnie & Dhali: Craig Button on the Donnie & Dhali show on the Vancouver Canucks. Don Taylor: “Should Elias Pettersson be considered Vancouver’s only untouchable?” Button: “Well, I would put Quinn Hughes
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Could the Vegas Golden Knight be in on Bo Horvat? Owen Krepps of Vegas Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights need some depth up front. If the Golden Knights want to go big, Vancouver Canucks pending UFA Bo Horvat is one
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The NHL hasn’t spoken with the NHLPA about an 84-game schedule Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff on 32 Thoughts on an 84-game NHL schedule. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “A lot of reporting about the scheduling this week and what could happen in
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Goalie options for the Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs are without goaltenders Matt Murray, Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll and are running with Erik Kallgren and Keith Petruzzelli.If the Maple Leafs are looking to go
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins may be making some changes to their scouting and management team after the fiasco that was all of the Mitchell Miller signing and then parting ways with the player. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are a team that might need to make a change. Are they ready
In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, Nicolas Hague is becoming more and more concerned over his contract status and may not attend camp later this month. In other news, general manager Kelly McCrimmon told reporters recently that he is hopeful Mark Stone will be available for the season opener on Oct.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Kevin Cheveldayoff in risk of losing his job as the GM of the Winnipeg Jets? Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks would like to add a defenseman to their roster. Who will they use as trade bait to land a regular blueliner? The Ottawa Senators have good news when it comes
Every game is weighed evenly throughout an 82-game NHL schedule, but we’d be kidding ourselves to suggest that they all feel equally important. We’re at a time of year where the Vegas Golden Knights are typically accustomed to having a playoff spot locked up and be jostling for positioning and eyeing potential first-round opponents. Those
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
Every member of the weary Winnipeg Jets desperately need to be better after their players’ break, but for one player — backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit — getting back on track will be especially important. Brossoit One of Jets’ Biggest Underachievers so Far Brossoit hasn’t been much support for the overworked Connor Hellebuyck through the Jets’
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There could be some news on Justin Williams by the end of the weekend. Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rob Brind’Amour said he didn’t know if Williams was coming back but added: “I would welcome him back. It would be nice to see.” Teams are now eligible to sign contract extensions
Are the days of Jacob Trouba in a Winnipeg Jets jersey over? Jacob Trouba where could he go for what? Murat Ates of The Athletic: IF Jacob Trouba cannot get the dollars, then the chatter of the last few days asks what kind of return does Winnipeg get back? There is an ideal but soft