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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3
NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies
The NHL is making a big change for its 2025 NHL Draft Lottery on Monday, May 5. Instead of holding the actual drawing behind the scenes and then revealing
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 3
Hughes and the Canadiens Could Explore a Trade Package That Would Land Them a First-Round Pick
As the trade deadline approaches on March 7, everyone is wondering about the plans of the Montreal Canadiens' management. Will Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes lean more toward selling or buying?
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 18
Vancouver Canucks Sign Forward Drew O'Connor to Contract Extension
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Drew O'Connor to a contract extension on Tuesday, following in footsteps of Marcus Pettersson, who he was traded with.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / February 18
Canucks F Drew O'Connor gets 2-year, $5M extension
Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Tuesday. O'Connor, 26, has recorded two goals in four games with the Canucks since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Canucks sign Drew O’Connor to two-year extension
The Canucks have agreed to terms on a two-year, $5MM extension with winger Drew O’Connor, per a team announcement. He’ll carry a cap hit of $2.5MM in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 campaigns.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 7
NHL roundup: Canucks win on Drew O’Connor's OT penalty shot
Drew O'Connor scored on a penalty shot in overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Thirty-three seconds into the extra frame, Sharks center Macklin Celebrini interfered with O'Connor on a clear scoring chance.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 7
Canucks edge Sharks on Drew O'Connor's OT penalty shot
Drew O'Connor scored on a penalty shot in overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Thirty-three seconds into the extra frame, Sharks center Macklin Celebrini interfered with O'Connor on a clear scoring chance.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6
Canucks snagged Oilers' trade target in early deadline deal
While he may not be a top scorer, he remains a valuable depth piece who can contribute effectively in a specific role.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / February 4
Oilers were close to trade with Pittsburgh Penguins before Canucks move, per insider
The Edmonton Oilers were reportedly close to a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins to acquire forward Drew O'Connor before the Vancouver Canucks completed their trade.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1
Canucks acquire Marcus Pettersson, Drew O'Connor from Penguins
The Canucks’ trading appetite hadn’t been satiated after sending J.T. Miller to the Rangers.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 2
Key Penguins Forward Gets Back on Track
The first half of the 2024-25 season has been largely forgettable for Pittsburgh Penguins' forward Drew O'Connor. Following a hot start scoring three goals in six games, he went over two full months without scoring a goal.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 15, 2024
Versatile Forward Suddenly Becomes Available and Could Be a Potential Fit for the Maple Leafs
With the Pittsburgh Penguins potentially entering a fire sale, the Maple Leafs have the opportunity to land an inexpensive, versatile forward in Drew O'Connor.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / November 14, 2024
NHL Analyst Hints That the Maple Leafs Need to Trade for Penguins Forward Drew O'Connor
The Maple Leafs need to add some punch to their bottom lines and they could look to Pittsburgh's Drew O'Connor to fill that role. Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs are struggling with the lower portion of their lineup.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / November 14, 2024
Edmonton Oilers connected to forward in trade from Pittsburgh Penguins
He is a 26-year-old left winger with 175 career games played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 14, 2024
Loss or not, O'Connor's masterful shorty worth celebrating
Drew O'Connor didn't want to talk about it. Truth be told, I'm not sure I wanted to write about it, if only because I didn't think anyone would want to read about it in the immediate aftermath of the Penguins' costly 6-4 loss to the Bruins on this critical Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / January 15, 2024
O'Connor's offensive game reaching new heights, scores game-winner vs. Kraken
Drew O'Connor needs to stay in the Penguins' top six even once the team gets healthy at forward. His performance in Monday's 3-0 win over the Kraken at PPG Paints Arena is the latest example why.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / January 8, 2024
Penguins Winger Making Most of New Opportunity
The Pittsburgh Penguins emphasized a few words leading up to the 2023-24 season, but chief among them was "competition" and "opportunity". Forward Drew O'Connor has taken advantage of both to become one of the biggest surprises for the Penguins through the first half of the season.
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