Joonas Donskoi announced his retirement from the NHL over the weekend. The 31-year-old from Raahe, Finland played seven seasons in the NHL. In a social media post, Donskoi stated “It is extremely hard to let go of something you have put your whole life into, but at this point, I know it’s the right decision …
The winds of change are blowing through the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Metro Division. For the first time since 2006, both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals missed the playoffs. Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils are finally back in the playoff picture. Columbus is attempting to fast-track its rebuild while Philadelphia has …
Goaltender Martin Jones signed a one year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs this Wednesday. The contract gives the 33 year old $875,000 next season. The veteran netminder is entering his 11th season in the NHL, and will be vying for time in a competitive goalkeeper squad in Toronto. Martin Jones started his career as …
Years of rumors and speculation have finally culminated– again. The Pittsburgh Penguins executed a three-way trade with the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens to acquire reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson. This summer has seen lots of defensemen on the move, particularly within the Metro division. The trade is as follows: Montreal Canadiens receive …
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On Saturday, the new year for the National Hockey League (NHL) begins. Several players’ contracts will expire and they will test the market. Here are ten of the many NHL free agents (as of now) who will be worth keeping an eye on. LW Tyler Bertuzzi The most sought-after forward of this free agent class …
The Boston Bruins will be hosting the 2023 Winter Classic against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Fenway Park on Jan. 2. It is the first time the NHL has returned to an outdoor venue for its yearly game. The puck drops at Fenway Park at 2 p.m. ET. TNT will broadcast the game nationwide. Winter Classic …
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After winning in overtime last night, the Carolina Hurricanes recorded their seventh victory in a row and tied their franchise record with 13 game point streak. Brent Burns was able to score his 800th NHL point tonight as well. The Hurricane’s longest win streak in franchise history is nine games. Pittsburg’s Jeff Carter was the …
There have been a lot of rumors going around the NHL lately; will Patrick Kane move on, and if so, will the New Jersey Devils snag him? Will the Edmonton Oilers be stuck with Jesse Puljujarvi? Are the Vancouver Canucks going to trade Brock Boeser? Let’s dive in. Edmonton Oilers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports …
So many drastic signings occurred before the beginning of the NHL season, and many teams may already regret their offseason additions. 1. Edmonton Oilers Signing Jack Campell Jack Campbell had a good season last year with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Oilers needed a solid starting goaltender. As Toronto’s backup goalie, Campbell’s save percentage …
In a stellar Game 7 and a thrilling overtime win by Artemi Panarin, the New York Rangers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins to move on to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rangers came out on top of Round 1 as the first team in NHL playoff history to record 3 straight comeback …
The regular season is over, and it’s time for NHL Playoffs. Preview the Eastern conference and you see the strength they carry. All 8 teams from the East finished the regular season over 100 points. Let’s take a look at the first round matchups for the Metropolitan division. Hurricanes finished first in the division with …
The 2021-22 NHL Trade deadline is just around the corner, before March 21st, teams are going to have to decide whether or not certain players are worth being kept. Teams competing for a title, like in previous years, will want to add some talent to their roster. Additionally, some teams will also want to move …