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The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a big win over the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks. Despite Chicago being without Bedard, Detroit earned its victory as it continues to cement itself in the Atlantic Division playoff picture.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 1

AHL: Grand Rapids Griffins Forward named Player of the Month for November

The Grand Rapids Griffins got off to a hot start, and it continued into November. They finished the month going 10-1-0-1, averaging 4.1 goals per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Detroit Red Wings Sign John Leonard

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward John Leonard to a one-year, two-way contract with a $775K AAV. Leonard was a sought-after free agent after a great season with the Charlotte Checkers.

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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?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

East Notes: Primeau, Lettieri, Leonard

Hurricanes RFA goaltender Cayden Primeau signed a one-year, league minimum deal yesterday, according to a team release. Primeau saw his signing rights transferred from Montreal to Carolina on Monday in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Red Wings sign forward John Leonard to one-year contract

The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward John Leonard, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Leonard, 26, spent the entire 2024-25 season with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers, scoring 36 goals and 61 points in 72 games.

Vancouver Canucks News / Little Box Cats / June 24

Checkers can’t extend season as Canucks claim first Calder Cup

The Charlotte Checkers got off to great start, but couldn’t hold off the Abbotsford Canucks, who claimed their first Calder Cup title with a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate in Game 6 at Bojangles Coliseum.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / June 2

Checkers in command after 5-1 win over Rocket

Riley Bezeau scored twice as the Charlotte Checkers posted a 5-1 victory over the Laval Rocket in Game 3 at Bojangles Coliseum, putting the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate one win away from the Calder Cup Final.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / March 10

Checkers earn weekend spilt with Lehigh Valley

The Charlotte Checkers split a pair of games against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum over the weekend. On Saturday, John Leonard lit the lamp twice and rookie Cooper Black stopped 17 of 18 shots to lead the Checkers to a 4-1 win over the Phantoms.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Blue Jackets to acquire former first-round forward from Sharks

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks. A return hasn’t yet been shared.

Panthers acquire F Nico Sturm from Sharks

Blackhawks acquire underperforming forward from Red Wings

Devils to acquire young center from Penguins

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

NHL News / Little Box Cats / January 20

Every NHL team's likely next retired number

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