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As we continue the “Forgotten Hurricanes” series, we will turn our focus to former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Kevin Weekes. While his tenure was short in Raleigh, “Shady 80” showed he could win games; unfortunately, the teams in front of him didn’t give much support.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Rangers' Benoit Allaire to retire after free agency

The 2025-26 season will be the last for longtime New York Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire per a team announcement. Allaire will stick around the team through the NHL Draft and start of free agency, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, before he calls a 29-year career in the NHL to a close.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 6

NHL Rumors: Goaltending Market, Rangers, Kraken, Predators, and Blues

Kevin Weekes: “Per sources – Bobrovsky, Wallstedt, Ingram, Binnington, Stolarz and Skinner have been discussed in different potential trade scenarios. Goalie Market is intriguing.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes' report

Kevin Weekes set Oil Country buzzing after reporting that Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is drawing significant interest, with the Edmonton Oilers listed as a potential fit.

Oilers reportedly have significant interest in Penguins’ Tristan Jarry

Pain continues for the Edmonton Oilers, and a massive thank you

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 12, 2025

They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Kevin Weekes

Many people know Kevin Weekes as a studio and game analyst, but the former NHL goaltender did play 348 games in the NHL, including 80 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 1, 2025

It doesn't appear that a Nikolaj Ehlers decision is imminent

Bob McKenzie: Nikolaj Ehlers’ agent Andre Rufener will be a busy person today and there is no guarantee that there will be an Ehlers contract done today.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3, 2025

Breaking down rumors involving Mitch Marner, Elias Pettersson, others

Here's an NHL rumors rundown.

Bobrovsky vs. Skinner: Who has the edge in net for the Stanley Cup Final?

Why Oilers will finally end Canada’s 32-year Stanley Cup drought

Aleksander Barkov wins Frank J. Selke Trophy, King Clancy Memorial Trophy

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 2, 2025

Islanders center Mathew Barzal doesn't want out of New York

Kevin Weekes: Have been told that Western Michigan University head coach Pat Ferschweiler interviewed with the Philadelphia Flyers this week. Ferschweiler led WMU to their first NCAA Championship this season, and was a teammate of Keith Jones for two seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1, 2025

Pat Ferschweiler interviews for Flyers head coaching job

Western Michigan University head coach Pat Ferschweiler was interviewed by the Flyers this week for their head coaching position, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes said.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / May 1, 2025

New Candidate Enters Flyers HC Search

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the middle of their search for a new head coach. After dismissing the veteran John Tortorella just before the 2024-2025 regular season concluded, the Flyers are one of eight NHL franchises in search of a new bench boss.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21, 2025

The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat

As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 20, 2025

ESPN Analyst Drops Big Update on NHL Expansion

With less than a month left in the NHL regular season, the playoff race is heating up. Teams are battling for the final wild-card spots, while others fight for home-ice advantage.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025

Sabres, Senators complete one of the biggest deals of trade deadline

The Ottawa Senators have confirmed one of the biggest deals of deadline day.

Capitals make surprising trade for rival's winger

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 5, 2025

Weekes: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Sabres’ Dylan Cozens

According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Toronto Maple Leafs are among several teams who have some level of trade interest in acquiring Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 25, 2025

Penguins Blog: The Blockbuster, Decoding Weekes’ Tweet, Sullivan Gets Real

SEATTLE — The figurative ground beneath the hockey world shook later Friday night as the NHL trade season began with a thunderous starter’s pistol when

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 23, 2025

Kevin Weekes Shares Update on Devils’ Jacob Markstrom Injury

The New Jersey Devils faced a devastating blow in their game against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 22. Jacob Markstrom exited the game earlier than anticipated after Justin Brazeau slammed into him.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 21, 2025

Atlanta & Houston ‘Leading the Way’ for NHL Expansion

The NHL is working towards another expansion franchise with Atlanta and Houston leading the way as reported by ESPN’s Kevin Weekes. https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/1881419907864400082

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 21, 2025

Report: Two Cities Leading Charge for NHL Expansion

The NHL continues to move towards another expansion with two key American cities leading the charge. According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Houston and Atlanta continue to make progress towards NHL expansion.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 8, 2024

Ranger GM Chris Drury's addresses the media after Jacob Trouba claimed he threatened him

The former Rangers captain spoke with Kevin Weekes and John Buccigross and said GM Chris Drury utilized waivers as a threat to complete the trade. A messy look in the media for the Rangers GM.

Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / November 20, 2024

NHL Insider Kevin Weekes Drops Alarming Update: Alex Ovechkin's Injury Far Worse Than the Capitals are Saying

The Capitals officially placed Ovechkin on injured reserve today, listing him as week-to-week. This is devastating news for Capitals fans. Not only is the 39-year-old chasing down the all-time goal record, but he was red hot prior to the injury, scoring five goals in his last two games.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5, 2024

Bruins’ Gritty Forward Getting Trade Interest From 'Several Teams'

ESPN analyst and NHL insider Kevin Weekes reported on X.com Tuesday: “In speaking to sources, several teams are interested in pending UFA (after this season) @NHLBruins Frederic.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 25, 2024

Betting on Joseph Woll was the right decision

Even though it can’t be made official until July 1st, as ESPN’s Kevin Weekes first reported on Monday morning, it sounds like the Leafs and Joseph Woll have all but found common ground on a three-year contract extension worth somewhere between $3.5-4 million per season.