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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2
Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal
Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby had spent most of the summer as a restricted free agent, but he finally has a new contract in hand.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1
Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season
Every NHL season has its fair share of surprises, whether it’s the underdog team that makes it to the playoffs against all odds or the player rebounding from a down season who turns back the clock and rediscovers his game.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1
Canadiens make decision on Carey Price's contract
Despite not having played since the 2021-22 season, goaltender Carey Price and his contract continue to weigh down the Canadiens' salary cap flexibility.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason
Teams are supposed to use the offseason to improve. These teams did not.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30
Sabres face difficult decision with Isak Rosen
It was only a few years ago that the Buffalo Sabres selected forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Since then, he’s earned very little playing time at the NHL level, despite achieving successful AHL campaigns.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29
Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic
The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29
Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension
All signs point towards Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid breaking the NHL’s record for the richest contract when he signs his next contract. The Minnesota Wild will be the only team to give Edmonton a run for its money.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29
Devils, RFA defenseman at an impasse regarding contract length
Aside from Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks, he is objectively the highest-profile restricted free agent remaining from this summer’s class.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary
There’s no question that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of the cleanest cap tables in the league, especially for how competitive they’re expected to be in the 2025-26 season.
Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season
Despite expressing a desire to sign a long-term extension with the Ottawa Senators when he became eligible on July 1, there’s currently no such agreement in place for Shane Pinto.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Panthers team president leaves to become CEO of NBA, WNBA team
Florida Panthers’ team president and CEO Matthew Caldwell is set to leave the organization after 11 years to become the CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, per David Dwork of The Hockey News.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 26
Why Penguins could be one of NHL's worst teams this season
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, the Penguins appear to be far from contending for a title given the lack of overall progression since the offseason.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
Oilers CEO speaks out about Connor McDavid extension in revealing new interview
Connor McDavid officially became eligible to sign a new contract on July 1. But to this day, he has still yet to come to terms with the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
Five players who could swing the 2025-26 NHL season
Which players heading into 2025-26 will have outsized influences on the fates of their teams with their performances? Here’s an educated guess.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies could be beneficiary of Mitch Marner move
The conversation of which forward will step up for the Toronto Maple Leafs is beginning to grow as players reconvene for training camp. Toronto lost 100-point scorer Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, and failed find a suitable replacement on the open market.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23
Two-time Stanley Cup champion leaves NHL for Switzerland
He played in 54 games for the Sharks last season, picking up just three goals and six assists in a little over 17 minutes a night
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23
Filip Gustavsson discusses possible contract extension with Wild
Veteran goaltender Filip Gustavsson will play through the final year of his three-year, $11.25M contract next season and be due for a much richer salary next summer.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23
Connor Bedard, Blackhawks reportedly don't feel urgency for early extension
As of July 1, Blackhawks center Connor Bedard became eligible to sign a contract extension like every other player entering the final year of their respective contracts.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 23
Five most improved NHL teams heading into 2025-26
Before training camps start, before we get a more accurate sense of line deployments and positional battles and injuries, we judge every NHL roster’s alterations by the names we see on paper.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
Panthers will be without Matthew Tkachuk for a while
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk underwent a procedure “a few weeks ago,” and could miss as much as the first four months of the 2025-26 campaign.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / August 22
Maryland farm honors Alex Ovechkin's goal record with massive corn maze
One organization took a gigantic leap (with some big clippers) to celebrate the greatest scorer in National Hockey League history.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
Maple Leafs teammate sets the record straight on Mitch Marner drama
Winger Mitch Marner was wrapped up in drama and rumors for the bulk of his final years with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
Wild to sign Marco Rossi to multiyear deal
After months of trade speculation, restricted free agent center Marco Rossi is signing a new deal.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 22
Kent Hughes requested Nick Suzuki approval before making trade
As captain of the Montreal Canadiens, it’s clear that Nick Suzuki gets a lot of respect from the fans and everyone in the organization.
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