Mike Sgarbossa Signs With Texas Stars
After a short stint across the pond, Michael Sgarbossa is back in North America. The forward inked a one-year, AHL standard contract with the Texas Stars, the AHL affiliate of the…
2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Russian Edition
The curtains have closed on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This year’s edition saw a strong Russian presence, with a total…
Report: Ducks are trying to trade players to make room for Leo Carlsson
As we wait for the Anaheim Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek to make their decision on the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet to Leo Carlsson — we are slowly dying and losing th…
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some major changes this offseason, from their coaching staff to making some changes to their player personnel, but they still seem to have one…
‘There Are No Hard Feelings’: Inside the Mammoth’s Decision to Match Hayton’s Offer Sheet
When the Utah Mammoth matched Barrett Hayton’s offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils, the first reaction from many was: why? The Mammoth brought back Kevin Stenlund and Kailer Ya…
Recapping the New Jersey Devils’ First Week of Free Agency
The New Jersey Devils wasted little time reshaping their roster once NHL free agency officially opened on July 1. While many organizations focused solely on outside additions, gen…
Get to Know Ducks’ New Forward AJ Greer
As part of the Anaheim Ducks’ opening moves at the start of the free agency period, they signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract worth $4.25 million average annual…
Get to Know Capitals’ Defenseman Vincent Desharnais
Among a busy start to NHL free agency, the Washington Capitals signed 30-year-old defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. This comes after longstandi…
Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Lightning Acquire Blue Jackets’ Werenski
While the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski made it clear that Werenski was happy to return and wasn’t interested in being traded, following some speculation otherwise, it’s…
Morning Notes: Hellebuyck, Trocheck, Predators Asst. GM
The Sabres were near another big acquisition to add to their busy offseason. According to Elliotte Friedman via the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Connor Hellebuyck was willing to move his …
Mammoth’s Adam Valentini Not Letting Numbers Get In the Way of His NHL Dream
Most draft experts had him being drafted in the second round. Some even had him being drafted in the first round. However, come the late picks in the third round,…
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 7-9-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks provide medical update on Connor Bedard (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (Athletic) Blackhawks re-…
Zam Plante offers talent, real questions for the Penguins
There wasn’t a more visible player on the ice at Penguins development camp 2026 than former fifth round pick Zam Plante. Plante finished sixth in the NCAA in scoring last season –…
Thursday Morning Fly By: It’s almost tomorrow
*We’ve about 36 hours to wait until Pat Verbeek tells us in which way Danny Briere will have screwed him over — because you know it’ll be like, 7:57 p.m. when he makes the call. M…
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Olof Glifford
The Florida Panthers went completely off the board with its selection of Swedish goaltender Olof Glifford in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. At the ti…
Mark Cuban takes Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont to court
Mark Cuban is taking his successor to court.
The '60-point NBA games' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 39 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 39 can you name in five minutes?
Mark Cuban files a lawsuit against Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont
Mark Cuban is taking his successor to court.
Snapshots: Ducks, Stephens, Jets ECHL Affiliate
It seems like the hits will just keep coming in Anaheim this summer. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier’s price tag could be a…
Bedard Sidelined Until November, Implications for the Blackhawks
The hockey world found out on Wednesday afternoon (Jul. 8) that Chicago Blackhawks’ young superstar Connor Bedard has undergone successful surgery to his left shoulder, after inju…
Catching up with the Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch probably would have liked the services of Charle-Edouard D’Astous for an entire season. The same goes for Dominic James. Alas, the lot in life of an AHL affili…
Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde As Assistant Coach
Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has landed on the Montreal Canadiens coaching staff as an assistant, reported by Eric Engels of Sportsnet. Lalonde spent the past…
Jets & ECHL’s Bloomington Bison Announce New Affiliation
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy…
Montreal Canadiens Sign Reilly Walsh
The Montreal Canadiens have poached a depth defenseman from the international free agent market. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens have signed defenseman Reilly Wals…