As the Toronto Maple Leafs begin a new era under head coach Craig Berube and the Pittsburgh Penguins near the end of the Sidney Crosby era, a potential mutual benefit could emerge for both franchises. TSN’s OverDrive host Bryan Hayes suggests two bold moves during the summer of 2025, contingent on Crosby reaching free agency….
This off-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a significant trade within the Metropolitan Division. After making a major move for Erik Karlsson to bolster their playoff ambitions, the Penguins also acquired Reilly Smith. However, they have now traded Smith to the New York Rangers at the start of free agency. In return, the Penguins will…
The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Adam Beckman from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Graeme Clarke. The announcement came from President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald and Devils’ Assistant General Manager/Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon. Beckman, 23, has appeared in 23 NHL games, making his debut with the Wild on October 30, 2021, against…
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins in Quiet Talks with Star Player NHL.com writer Adam Kimelman recently reported on the NHL rumors, highlighting the Pittsburgh Penguins’ quiet discussions with Sidney Crosby regarding his contract extension. Crosby is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2025. The Penguins are aiming to keep the contract negotiations…
The Jacob Markstrom saga has been a roller coaster, with the New Jersey Devils frequently linked to the Calgary Flames goaltender. Although the Devils nearly struck a deal for Markstrom before the trade deadline, speculation remains that Flames General Manager Craig Conroy might trade his top goaltender, particularly to the Devils. However, recent insights suggest…
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has around $20 million in salary cap space this offseason to acquire players to enhance the team. One of the Bruins’ prime assets for potential trades is goaltender Linus Ullmark. Ullmark, whose contract is entering its final year with a $5 million annual cap hit, represents an appealing option…
After hiring Sheldon Keefe as the new head coach for the New Jersey Devils, General Manager Tom Fitzgerald is now focusing on his next off-season task. On Tuesday, Josh Gold-Smith from TheScore reported that Fitzgerald is considering trading the team’s 10th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft to acquire a top-tier goaltender. “If we…
While two-thirds of the New York Rangers’ fourth line enjoyed the limelight after a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, their third member missed the dramatic ending due to an injury sustained in the second period. The only downside for the home team at Madison…
Artturi Lehkonen has garnered a fresh moniker with the Colorado Avalanche — being hailed as “Warrior.” According to Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, the nickname is widespread among the team, attributed to Lehkonen’s gritty style of play, his willingness to engage in tough areas, relentless forechecking, and commitment to blocking shots. This tenacity, particularly evident during…
Which newcomer brought the most impact to the Pittsburgh Penguins this season under Kyle Dubas’ management? It’s a subject up for debate. With his consistent performance in the net during the crucial final three weeks of the season, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic presents a compelling argument. Meanwhile, winger Reilly Smith and defenseman Ryan Graves, who struggled…