The recent trade between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens involved Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick being sent to Montreal in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. The Blue Jackets did not retain any salary in the transaction, showing a commitment to fully moving on from Laine. From the Canadiens’ point of
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The Edmonton Oilers have made a trade with the Vancouver Canucks to acquire forward Vasily Podkolzin, giving them a potential solution for their future lineup. Podkolzin, the No. 10 pick in the 2019 draft, offers the Oilers a young player on a team-friendly contract. This trade could help address some of the uncertainties surrounding the
Bill Zito, the general manager and president of hockey operations for the Florida Panthers, recently brought the Stanley Cup to Milwaukee, where he worked as a clubhouse attendant for the Milwaukee Brewers during his teenage years. This gesture was a way for Zito to show his appreciation for his time spent in the city and
The St. Louis Blues shocked the NHL world by not only using an offer sheet on one Edmonton Oilers player but taking the risk to double up on the tactic. The team announced on Tuesday that they had tendered offer sheets for defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway, both restricted free agents with the
The recent proposed class-action lawsuit filed by Canadian junior hockey player Rylan Masterson against the NCAA and 10 universities has sparked controversy in the world of college sports. Masterson alleges that the NCAA is violating antitrust laws by preventing players who have appeared in major-junior hockey games from also playing in the NCAA. The lawsuit
Evgeny Kuznetsov, the former center for the Carolina Hurricanes, has decided to return to Russia to continue his hockey career. The Kontinental Hockey League recently announced that Kuznetsov has signed a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg. This move comes after Kuznetsov’s contract with the Hurricanes was terminated by mutual agreement, following his clearance of
After months of blackout, Comcast and Bally Sports channels have finally reached an agreement, much to the relief of baseball fans who have been eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite local teams. The deal, announced on Monday, is set to take effect this Thursday, the beginning of August. This agreement covers the 15 regional
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber recently signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension based on his impressive rookie season. At only 21 years old, Faber showed tremendous potential and maturity on the ice, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting behind Connor Bedard for rookie of the year. Faber’s accomplishments as a rookie place him among
Patrik Laine, the forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. This announcement came on Friday after Laine entered the program on Jan. 28 due to a setback in his recovery from a broken clavicle, an injury he sustained in a game on Dec. 14 against
The Wells Fargo Center, known for hosting various sports events, concerts, and political conventions, will soon be undergoing a major change. The banking giant Wells Fargo has announced that it will not be renewing its naming rights deal with the arena in South Philadelphia. This decision marks the end of an era for the arena,
The recent hiring of Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations by the Edmonton Oilers has caused quite a stir in the hockey community. Bowman, a former executive with the Chicago Blackhawks, was involved in a sexual assault case that rocked the NHL a few years ago. Despite his resignation
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the hiring of Dean Evason as their new head coach, filling the final coaching vacancy in the NHL. At 59 years old, Evason will be leading the Blue Jackets into the upcoming season as the third coach in as many years for the team. This announcement comes after the