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Montreal Canadiens Trade Cayden Primeau To Carolina Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens have traded the negotiating rights to goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2026. Primeau, 25, split last season between the Laval Rocket and the Canadiens. In 11 games in Montreal, he struggled, going 2-3-1 with a 4.70 GAA and .836SV%. During his time in […]

Alexander Romanov Signs Eight-Year Extension with Islanders

The New York Islanders and defenseman Alexander Romanov have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $6.25 million per season. The contract includes a full no movement clause for years two to five and a 16-team no trade clause in years five through eight. After the Islanders traded […]

Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Ivan Provorov to Seven-Year Contract

Ivan Provorov and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $8.5 million per season. Provorov was set to become one of the most sought-after defensemen on the free agency market on Tuesday, July 1st. It is not confirmed if there are any […]

New Jersey Devils Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Players

The New Jersey Devils have extended qualifying offers to defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Cody Glass. Three players didn’t receive qualifying offers. Luke Hughes and Cody Glass Receive Offers Luke Hughes– There’s no doubt that the Devils were looking to bring back one of their promising young defenders in Luke Hughes. The 21-year-old defenseman is […]

With the 6th and 12th Overall Pick, the Philadelphia Flyers Select…

Following round one of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Porter Martone from the Brampton Steelheads at 6th overall, and Jack Nesbitt at 12th overall after trading their 22nd and 31st overall picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Porter Martone Related: 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Porter Martone Martone is an 18-year-old right-winger […]

Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood Traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired right-shot centre Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick (77th overall) and a conditional 2027 second-round pick, alongside prospect Gavin Brindley. The conditions of the 2027 second-round pick are that the pick will be the lower of Columbus’ second-round picks […]

Detroit Red Wings Linked to New York Islanders Defenseman

Noah Dobson traded to the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders for Emil Heineman and both the 16th and 17th overall picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Chris Johnston of The Athletic confirms the deal is a sign-and-trade as Dobson signs an eight-year contract worth $9.5 million annually. It will be interesting […]

Florida Panthers Acquire Goalie Daniil Tarasov from Columbus Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers Journey To Back-To-Back Stanley Cups

Last year was a dream, this year was an achievement. Those were the words HC Paul Maurice said about the Panthers winning their second straight Stanley Cup. Last season, I recapped the several-year journey it took Bill Zito & his front office to build a Cup-winning team in addition to the Cats’ season-long journey. And […]

2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class Announced

The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class has been announced. The class will be inducted on Monday, November 10, 2025.