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Kings in no rush to shop former No. 8 overall pick

Kings in no rush to shop former No. 8 overall pick

A front-office change brought sweeping change to the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line this summer.

Rangers hire Blake Wheeler, three others to hockey operations roles
...and hire Ryane Clowe for assistant GM role after suddenly leaving Sharks
Adam Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets
Can defenseman Kris Letang rediscover his game with the Penguins?
What should Maple Leafs do with these depth players?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8
Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets

Last month, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said he planned to initiate extension talks with center Adam Fantilli’s camp as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract. However, he wasn’t successful in doing so.

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
Ryane Clowe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8
Rangers hire Ryane Clowe, promote Jim Sullivan and Ryan Martin

Rangers hire Ryane Clowe, promote Jim Sullivan and Ryan Martin

This news comes on the heels of Clowe’s sudden, and surprising, resignation from the San Jose Sharks’ assistant GM role.

Former NHLer Clowe steps down as Sharks assistant GM
Rangers hire Blake Wheeler, three others to hockey operations roles
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8
Rangers hire Blake Wheeler, three others to hockey operations roles

Rangers hire Blake Wheeler, three others to hockey operations roles

This news will mark the beginning of Wheeler’s career behind the bench, after playing through 16 seasons in the NHL.

Rangers hire Ryane Clowe, promote Jim Sullivan and Ryan Martin
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8
What should Maple Leafs do with these depth players?

What should Maple Leafs do with these depth players?

With the new CBA and playoff salary cap coming into play faster than expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some tricky decisions ahead.

Easton Cowan determined to make the Maple Leafs roster out of training camp
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Steven Lorentz?
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7
Can Penguins defenseman Kris Letang rediscover his game?

Can Penguins defenseman Kris Letang rediscover his game?

Kris Letang has been a polarizing figure amongst Pittsburgh Penguins fans since breaking into the NHL in October 2006.

Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career
Former NHLer Ryane Clowe steps down as Sharks assistant GM
Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons
What should the Maple Leafs do with these depth players?
NHL trade deadline set for March 6
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / September 6
Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career

Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career

Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.

Dryden dies at 78
Dryden remembered for off-ice exploits as much as six Cup wins
Statement from Maple Leafs GM on the passing of Dryden
Tributes pour in for Dryden
Dryden's journey in photos
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
Canadiens trade Carey Price's contract, get a player in return

Canadiens actually trade away Carey Price's contract — and get a player in return

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Carey Price’s contract.

Oilers star speaks out about his future in Edmonton amid uncertainty
Biggest question facing each NHL East team ahead of training camp
Biggest question facing each NHL West team ahead of training camp
Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons
10-year NHL veteran retires
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
Oilers star speaks out about his future in Edmonton amid uncertainty

Oilers star speaks out about his future in Edmonton amid uncertainty

The Edmonton Oilers’ next summer will be clouded by record-setting contract negotiations.

Mattias Ekholm reveals injury that kept defender out during Oilers’ first three playoff rounds
Canadiens actually trade away Carey Price's contract — and get a player in return
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 5
Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Which second-year players are on the rise and poised for a breakout year? Let's take a look at four names.

10-year NHL veteran announces retirement
Flyers acquire Tucker Robertson from Kraken for Jon-Randall Avon
Breaking down the six remaining NHL restricted free agents
Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
Flames sign young center to three-year extension

Flames sign young center to three-year extension

The Flames are getting their final RFA under contract. They’re putting the finishing touches on a three-year contract with forward Connor Zary worth just under $3.775M per season.

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
10-year NHL veteran announces retirement

10-year NHL veteran announces retirement

Center Derek Ryan has decided on retirement, he told Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now on 880 CHED on Thursday.

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
Scott Laughton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4
Veteran forward hopeful for an extension with Maple Leafs

Veteran forward hopeful for an extension with Maple Leafs

During last deadline season, the Maple Leafs acquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2027 first-round pick and Nikita Grebenkin.

Scott Laughton has enjoyed living out his childhood dream with Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4
Avalanche defenseman to miss up to six months after hip surgery

Avalanche defenseman to miss up to six months after hip surgery

The Colorado Avalanche have already lost one of their defenseman for a decent chunk of the 2025-26 season.

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp
Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp

Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Western Conference.

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp
Top five most improved NHL prospects from 2024-25
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4
'Captain America' among U.S. Hockey's 2025 Hall of Fame class

Beloved 'Captain America' among U.S. Hockey's 2025 Hall of Fame class

Longtime NHL forwards Joe Pavelski, Scott Gomez and Zach Parise are the headliners of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class, the organization announced Wednesday.

Canadiens GM addresses potentially trading Carey Price
Leafs GM Brad Treliving speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns
Biggest question facing each East team ahead of training camp
Cruise Ship? Banff? Seven fun locations for future NHL Drafts
Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
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The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz
 The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz
The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz
 The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz
The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz
 The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz
The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3
Senators sign one of their last remaining restricted free agents

Senators sign one of their last remaining restricted free agents

A one-year extension could be exactly what the young blueliner needs to build on his momentum from the breakout year.

Senators unveil new red alternate jerseys for 2025-26 season
Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3
Canadiens GM addresses potential Carey Price trade

Canadiens GM addresses potential Carey Price trade

Trade attention has once again zoned in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price as the league announces changes to the use of long-term injured reserve and salary cap in the postseason.

Atlantic Division Preview: What if Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov is the real deal?
Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp
The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / September 3
Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp

Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Eastern Conference.

High Noon 2025: Ranking the NHL’s top 50 forwards
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid headline top NHL fantasy players
Top five most improved NHL prospect pools in 2025-26
Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 2
Leafs GM speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has weighed in on the recent conversation surrounding his team’s former star winger Mitch Marner. 

Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal
Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up
Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season
Cruise Ship? Banff? Seven fun locations for future NHL Drafts
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2
Flames hire former longtime winger as assistant coach

Flames hire former longtime winger as assistant coach

He has been well-ingrained in southern Alberta since the waning days of his professional playing career.

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season
Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2
Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up

Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up

A handful of changes outlined in the CBA extension and new Memorandum of Understanding that were ratified over the summer will go into effect earlier than expected.

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season
Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal
Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2
Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal

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. 

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1
Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

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.

Bruins center Elias Lindholm is ready to bounce back next season
Future of Carey Price's Canadiens contract has been decided
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is fully recovered from knee injury
Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic
Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1
Canadiens make decision on Carey Price's contract

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.

Bruins' Elias Lindholm is ready to bounce back next season
Sabres face a difficult decision with young forward Isak Rosen
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is fully recovered from knee injury
Wild could reach record-breaking deal on a Kirill Kaprizov extension
Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason

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