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Matt Grzelcyk Signing a PTO with Chicago Blackhawks

According to Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Matt Grzelcyk is signing a PTO with Chicago…was surprised to still see him on the market after a 40-point season.” He’s coming off a career year in 82 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Blackhawks to sign veteran defenseman to PTO

The leading point scorer among free agent defensemen this summer will have to settle for a camp tryout.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

Maple Leafs May Jump on Opportunity to Add Puck-Moving D-Man

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be poised for another offseason shakeup on the blue line. Despite carrying nine NHL-caliber defensemen, Toronto has been linked to top free agent Matt Grzelcyk, a puck-moving defenseman who could help address the team’s struggles breaking out of their own zone.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: CBA Impact, Grzelcyk Target & Nylander Noise

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumours, I’m covering three different storylines around the team. First, could the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies’ role under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) be morphing?

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / September 1

Canucks Urged to Target Veteran Defenseman Still on NHL Free Agent Market

Matt Grzelcyk has been a solid contributor at the NHL level, and now the Canucks have been urged to sign the 31-year old veteran defenseman. The Vancouver

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Why Matt Grzelcyk remains without a contract

The NHL free agency carousel ended nearly two months ago, with big names like Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers changing teams. But one defenseman who spent last year with the Pittsburgh Penguins remains without a contract as August winds down.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25

Assessing the curious case of Matt Grzelcyk

It’s rare for an NHLer to sign a “prove it” deal in free agency, have a career year offensively, and then remain unsigned just a few weeks before training camps start.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / August 16

NHL Rumors: Waiver Targets for the Edmonton Oilers, and UFA Matt Grzelcyk

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of waiver claims last season with forward Kasperi Kapanen and defenseman Alec Regula.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / August 19

Three teams that should have an interest in RFA defenseman Matt Grzelcyk

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of waiver claims last season with forward Kasperi Kapanen and defenseman Alec Regula.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 13

Best last-minute Matt Grzelcyk destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. They put in a decent challenge, for sure. However, they ended up falling short of the postseason.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Flames News & Rumours: Andersson, Parekh & Grzelcyk

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Rasmus Andersson is denying that he told the Flames he was only willing to sign an extension with one team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Maple Leafs Urged to Sign 'Elite Quarterback' Free Agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be finished reshaping their roster after another postseason run was cut short last year with a second-round exit at the hands of back-to-back champions, the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 24

Could a reunion be in the cards for Rangers HC and this defenseman?

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has enjoyed an excellent offseason thus far, ticking items off his ‘to do’ list with encouraging regularity.

Could this young forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

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The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz