With just over a week to go before the official opening of NHL Free Agency, there is no better time to discuss one of the most iconic pairings known to man: general managers and massive free-agent contracts. The league’s history is littered with missteps, with executives handing out deals based on physical traits, overperformances across
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The Florida Panthers just wrapped up their best regular season in franchise history, going 58-18-6 and winning the Presidents’ Trophy with 122 points. Now the team will try to win its first postseason series since 1996 when it faces off against the Washington Capitals beginning on Tuesday night. The Panthers are strong favorites against the
Just over a month ago, the Calgary Flames acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 fifth-round pick, as well as Tyler Pitlick and prospect Emil Heineman. It was a big haul on its own but reportedly could have been even bigger as the two sides tried
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames almost added Ben Chiarot as part of the Tyler Toffoli deal. What stopped the trade from being bigger? Meanwhile, the New York Rangers and Canadiens could be talking trade. The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly not going to be adding a big-name rental ahead of the trade
In this edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, popular forward Tyler Toffoli has been traded to the Calgary Flames, defenceman Ben Chiarot is out for one week with a lower-body injury, new interim head coach Martin St. Louis has the team playing with renewed passion and purpose, and the Habs have returned Cayden Primeau to
For the first time in a while, the Boston Bruins have a more pressing need than a second-line scoring threat. Don’t worry, they still need that, but the biggest hole the team must address is a surprising lack of bite in their lineup. This is not a piece arguing for a return to the ’80s
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that a coaching change could happen in Edmonton as early as next week. Meanwhile, a couple of teams have become front-runners for defenseman Ben Chiarot ahead of the March 21 trade deadline. GM Rob Blake and the Los Angeles Kings are talking about a contract extension and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that the Montreal Canadiens have begun reaching out to teams and candidates for the GM opening. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have sent Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back to Edmonton to get his injury looked at. How long will he be out? The Columbus Blue Jackets might be considering a
It’s been firmly established the Montreal Canadiens should be sellers before this 2021-22 season’s trade deadline. However, it takes two to tango. Who will be the buyers? There are a lot of factors to consider, including cap space, current NHL standings and, of course, the needs of teams potentially looking to go on a long
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look at the rental market to see if there’s a player or two who can help them for the late stages of the regular season and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season they circled the Columbus Blue Jackets and made a couple of deals to add Nick Foligno and
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Darnell Nurse and Devin Shore are on the ice for the Oilers full practice today, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hit an incredible milestone, plus one scribe takes a look at a potential fit for Edmonton before the NHL trade deadline. Finally, should the Oilers consider Ben Chiarot or Carey