When the Ottawa Senators traded the seventh-overall pick at the 2021 draft along with two other picks to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Alex DeBrincat, many assumed that the Senators were making the trade with the idea of signing DeBrincat to a long-term extension.
Martin St. Louis said they are being cautious with Monahan, holding him out of scrimmages, but that he will play in preseason games at some point, boding well for his opening-night availability.
I recently listed my top five candidates for the Calder Trophy as well as some honorable mentions. Now, we’re going to take a closer look at one prospect to watch from each of the 32 NHL clubs, focusing on players who could make an impact in the NHL this coming season.
Grades reflect only moves that have been made this offseason and what they mean for each team, and not necessarily the overall strength of each team. Let's check it out.
Let's take a look at the upcoming season for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems as the season approaches.
Hollywood has given us many memorable fictional sports moments, especially when it comes to hockey. If we were to put a team together of fictional hockey players from film and television, here's what it would look like.
After a disappointing inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken had a highly productive offseason helping bolster their lineup.
It has been an exciting offseason across the NHL so far with a stunning free agent signing, a couple of blockbuster trades, and contenders adding what they hope is the missing piece to their Stanley Cup recipe.
The Blues play in the loaded Central Division, so things are never going to be easy for them, but they certainly have talent up and down the lineup.
Nick Suzuki was ready to captain the Montreal Canadiens months ago, really. But when a Hall of Fame player, who also happens to be your head coach, encourages you to think on it, that’s what you do.
With training camps on the horizon, there are still some goaltending situations around the NHL that are unsettled.
Let's take a look at the upcoming season for the San Jose Sharks.
With Washington Capitals training camp kicking off this week, a long-time stalwart of the franchise is feeling hopeful that he can return to the ice at some point this season.
After last season's postseason collapse, Sidney Crosby believes the team has an opportunity to learn from last season's premature end and get better in the process.
This offseason, Pierre-Luc Dubois could have committed long-term to the Winnipeg Jets. He was a restricted free agent, had just turned 24, and coming off a solid 28-goal season.
Mathew Barzal said he wants to get an extension done prior to the start of the regular season, as he prefers to get it out of the way.
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Landeskog “won’t skate any time soon” while recovering from his injury.
The former No. 2 overall pick hits another obstacle as he tries to get his career on track.
Nashville forward Yakov Trenin and San Jose forwards Alexander Barabanov and Evgeny Svechnikov are the three players who most likely will be impacted by the Czech government's declaration.
If this is it for the 32-year-old defenseman, it is a disappointing end to a career that was cut short right in his prime.
Arizona Coyotes forward Andrew Ladd will spend the 2022–23 season on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) while dealing with a knee injury.
Mitchell, 23, is a 2017 second-round selection who has seen some NHL action over the course of the last two seasons.
There is a chance we never see Ryan Ellis on the ice at an NHL hockey game again.
General manager Jim Nill said the negotiations have been cordial and that the Stars are open to a long-term deal or a bridge deal, but the sides are still working through some differences.
The candid nature of Chychrun was surprising, yet it wasn’t much of a shock to hear that he is looking for a more competitive atmosphere.
It’s not often you have to see a player talk about contract negotiations when he isn’t eligible for a new contract for another year, but Toronto Maple Leafs superstar center Auston Matthews had to do just that on Wednesday.
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announced a number of injuries to the Red Wings roster ahead of training camp.
Tuesday was a big day for retirements in the NHL as several prominent defensemen saw their careers come to an end with P.K. Subban, Zdeno Chara, and Keith Yandle all announcing their retirements on the same day.
While the team didn’t release the financial details, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports that the deal will carry an AAV of $1.775M.
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