Day: July 8, 2022

Duncan Keith Has Called It A Career

Per Pierre LeBrun, Duncan Keith has told the Edmonton Oilers he is officially retiring. The Oilers previously gave Keith a deadline of July 1st to let them know his plans, but after two deadline extensions, Keith has decided to hang them up. He might not be the only one on the Oilers to have played […]

Oilers Trade Zack Kassian to Arizona Coyotes

After another rough season for Zack Kassian in Edmonton, which saw him put up 19 points in 58 games, Kassian found his name on the chopping block again. With multiple rumors swirling around about where he could be dealt, with teams like Columbus Blue Jackets and the Ottawa Senators being named, it all came to […]

Who is Bruins 54th overall pick Matthew Poitras?

The Bruins went into the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with no first-round pick and holes across the roster that needed to be addressed. At the NHL trade deadline, they shipped their first-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Hampus Lindholm, which filled a glaring hole on the left side of the defense. The […]

Red Wings Draft Dylan James and Dmitri Buchelnikov in Round Two

After shocking the hockey world ahead of Day Two of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings made two second-round selections. With the 40th pick, Detroit selected left-winger Dylan James from Sioux City of the United States Hockey League. James, 6’0 181 pounds, had a great rookie season in the […]

DeBrincat and Dach Trade Grades Along With Day One Breakdown.

HOLY COW, it has been a day for Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks. Coming into the day, the Blackhawks didn’t have a single first-round pick. By the end of the day, Kyle Davidson carved a path from the Blackhawks draft table to the main stage with THREE first-round picks. July seventh will go down […]

New Jersey Devils Acquire Vitek Vanecek

The Trade After Day 1 at the NHL has been completed, the fireworks show continues. After shocking the world and taking Simon Nemec with the number two pick, Tom Fitzgerald made another big splash. The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the Washington Capitals. The Devils will also receive pick number 46, […]

Why Taking Simon Nemec Was The Right Choice

Many people probably laughed, or they wanted to drive up to Montreal and yell at Tom Fitzgerald. You would think it was a gift from Santa Claus and the hockey gods, with Shane Wright available. But the Devils went ahead and took defenceman Simon Nemec. He was the third-ranked prospect amongst European skaters and was […]

Red Wings Acquire and Sign Pending Free Agent Ville Husso

Just an hour ahead of round two of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues made a surprising trade. The Red Wings acquire pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Ville Husso from St. Louis in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick. The Red Wings then immediately came to terms with […]

5 Games to Get Excited For If You’re A Montreal Canadiens Fan

With the Draft on the horizon, the NHL announced the full 2022-23 regular season for all 32 teams on Wednesday, July 6th. Let’s break down five games to get excited for if you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan. October 12 vs Toronto It’s the first time the Habs are starting at home since 2013. No better […]

Arizona Coyotes dominate opening night of NHL Draft

MONTREAL – The Arizona Coyotes took no prisoners in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday. The Coyotes used the No. 3 pick on center Logan Cooley, an 18-year-old out of Pennsylvania, and acquired Conor Geekie, the 11th selection, in a trade with the San Jose Sharks for the No. 27 pick and two second-rounders […]