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Erik Johnson and Gabe Landeskog holding up the Stanley Cup outside the airport.

Erik Johnson Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have reacquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers for Givani Smith. The trade is one-for-one. Johnson was drafted by the St. Louis Blues first overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft before he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2011. Johnson spent 13 seasons with Colorado which included some dark […]

Detroit Red Wings Acquire Craig Smith and Petr Mrazek from Chicago Blackhawks

Breaking: Colorado Avalanche Acquire Charlie Coyle from Boston Bruins

Winnipeg Jets Acquire Brandon Tanev and Luke Schenn

The Winnipeg Jets have made two separate trades ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline acquiring Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken and Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Jets traded a 2027 second-round pick to Seattle for Tanev while they traded a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick for Schenn. Schenn, […]

Breaking: Dallas Stars Acquire Mikko Rantanen from Carolina Hurricanes

Mikko Rantanen is headed to the Dallas Stars

NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks with Line Combinations 3/7/2025

NHL Game Preview: Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks with Line Combinations 3/5/2025

NHL Game Preview: Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks with Line Combinations 3/7/2025

Brock Nelson skating for the New York Islanders

Breaking: Colorado Avalanche Acquire Brock Nelson From Islanders

This evening, the Colorado Avalanche announced they had acquired Brock Nelson and William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for prospect Calum Ritchie, defenseman Oliver Kylington, a 2026 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick. As part of the deal, the Islanders retained 50% of Nelson’s salary. Brock Nelson, 33, is in […]

Breaking: Minnesota Wild Acquire Justin Brazeau from Boston Bruins

Ryan O'Reilly readies himself to take the ice for the Nashville Predators.

NHL Game Preview: Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators with Line Combinations 3/6/2025

Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators Venue: Bridgestone ArenaDate: Thursday, March 6Time: 7:00 PM CST TV: ESPN+ / TSN3 / FDSNSORadio:Seattle – Sportsnet 96.0Nashville – The Game 102.5 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Seattle -1.5 ML +195Nashville +1.5 ML -238O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Seattle Kraken News & Notes: After an uneventful start to the season, […]