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Russia is making its return. According to Frank Seravalli, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that the IIHF must allow Russia to participate in its international tournaments.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: Kings have checked in on Connor Hellebuyck

Jason Gregor: Frank Seravalli on Sports 1440 on the Utah Mammoth being interested in Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson: “To hear them connected to Simon Edvinsson makes a lot of sense.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 12

NHL Injuries: Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin heads to LTIR; Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to meet with doctors to get a timeline

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville yesterday on the injuries to Cutter Gauthier (upper-body) and Ryan Poehling (lower-body): “Both guys we lost (Saturday night), we’ll get back (Monday), we’ll get evaluated.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 28

Seravalli predicts McDavid won’t sign extension with Oilers next summer

It’s hot take season, and NHL insider Frank Seravalli is hot off the press with some of his own. He dove into 32 predictions in an article for Sportsnet, predicting a Stanley Cup Final between the Minnesota Wild and Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals, with the Wild acquiring Dylan Larkin and him helping them reach the pinnacle.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Frank Seravalli Predicts Elias Pettersson Trade This Season

Frank Seravalli believes Elias Pettersson could be playing elsewhere before the 2026–27 season ends. Asked on Oilers Now whether the centre would finish

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 26

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Stars talked about Matthew Knies and the No. 7 pick

Frank Seravalli: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for another top-10 pick in tonight’s draft. Sources have said that the Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars had talked about the idea of flipping the No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 25

Seravalli: Nurse trade not imminent unless talk changes ‘dramatically’

One insider believes that unless things change dramatically and quickly, Darnell Nurse won’t be traded by the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for expansion

Should the NHL find a suitable ownership group, it won’t come cheaply.

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 12

Oilers Coaching Search Draws Criticism as New Unexpected Option Surfaces

The Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing coaching search is drawing serious criticism, with analysts wondering what the game plan is, why the Oilers are making head-scratching decisions, and where they go from here.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Oilersnation / May 18

Seravalli: NHL won’t ‘overrule’ Golden Knights on Cassidy permission if they keep paying contract

Frank Seravalli believes that as long as the Vegas Golden Knights keep paying Bruce Cassidy’s contract, they can deny the Edmonton Oilers and other teams

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Canucks have reportedly hired their next GM

As per a report by NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks have settled on a decision regarding the hiring of their next general manager. Seravalli

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Report: Oilers seek permission to interview Bruce Cassidy for possible coaching change

A former coach has earned interest from a previous rival. According to insider Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers are seeking permission to interview former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / May 9

It’s an Important Offseason for the Edmonton Oilers

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Frank Seravalli, on some of the offseason decisions the Edmonton Oilers could consider. Will there be a coaching change? Will they be able to move defenseman Darnell Nurse?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8

Oilers ‘Set to Blow It Up’, According to Insider

Frank Seravalli believes the Edmonton Oilers are about to make some significant changes. Speaking with Sportsnet 590 The Fan, the NHL insider is under the assumption that a coaching change is likely, and that might be just the start of what’s coming.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 7

Seravalli: ‘More likely than not’ that Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch, make front office changes

Frank Seravalli believes there’s a good chance that the Edmonton Oilers will make a coaching change. On Thursday, the hockey insider was asked during an appearance on Sportsnet 590 The Fan about what moves the Oilers could make this offseason. A lot of moves are coming, he believes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4

Maple Leafs Already Being Accused of Tampering Amid Chayka Hiring

According to a report by Frank Seravalli of Hockey 247.com, in the lead-up to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ formal announcement of John Chayka as general manager, a rival NHL team raised a tampering concern with the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Report: Evan Gold, Ryan Martin among finalists for Maple Leafs GM opening

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search to fill out their front office has picked up steam in recent weeks, and NHL insider Frank Seravalli added some fuel onto the fire this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Maple Leafs collapse puts GM Brad Treliving in an uncomfortable position

Treliving has little choice but to take and make phone calls to everyone.

Oilers are being linked to several potential deadline additions

Eight trade destinations to watch for Canucks' Elias Pettersson

Three logical trade destinations for Rangers' Artemi Panarin

Three best fits if the Wild trade goaltender Jesper Wallstedt

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Blues shifting into retool mode, willing to move Brayden Schenn

For the second straight season, Blues captain Brayden Schenn finds himself in the rumor mill.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6, 2025

Mammoth top center reportedly rejects eight-year offer

The Utah Mammoth are struggling to extend their top center.

Oilers agree to contract extension with star center

Former first-round pick to make Flyers' opening-night roster

Flyers acquire veteran forward from Sharks

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 24, 2025

Seravalli: Oilers, Jake Walman looking at long-term contract extension

Things are shaping up for one of the newer members of the Edmonton Oilers to stick around with the team. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the team is working on an extension with defenceman Jake Walman, with the team hoping to ink the 29-year-old for a longer period of time.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 10, 2025