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Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 7 New Members for 2024

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On June 25, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced seven new inducted members for their 2024 class. Among them are three male NHL players, two female hockey players, and two…

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Goalies the Maple Leafs Should Avoid This Offseason

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One critical issue the Toronto Maple Leafs need to address as they build a roster that addresses their 2024-25 season’s needs is their goaltending situation. With recent rumors the organization…

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Predators & Red Wings Trade 2023 Draft Prospects

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The Nashville Predators have acquired Andrew Gibson from the Detroit Red Wings for Jesse Kiiskinen and the 53rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Gibson, the 42nd pick of the…

4 Golden Knights Trade Targets This Offseason

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We recently looked at possible free-agent targets that the Vegas Golden Knights could zero in on come July 1, ostensibly to fill the anticipated void left by six forwards who…

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Maple Leafs and Marner’s Camp Shoot Down Rumors of Utah Trade

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Speculation surrounding Mitch Marner‘s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs has reached a fever pitch with reports suggesting he’s being traded, then other reports suggesting he’s not. Some have contended…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll & Marner Waiving His No-Move Clause

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In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine the Atlantic Division and point out that it is the toughest division in the NHL, given that the…

Luke Osburn – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

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Luke Osburn 2023-24 Team: Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)Date of Birth: Sep. 9, 2006Place of Birth: Plymouth, MichiganHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings It can…

Jets News & Rumors: Maurice, McGroarty, DeMelo

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In this edition of the Jets News & Rumors, we look at Paul Maurice hoisting the Stanley Cup and giving a nod to the Winnipeg Jets, the latest rumors on…

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Kings Prospects Report: Conmy, Hughes, Wright, Connors, & More

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With the first round of the much-anticipated 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, Jun. 28, the Los Angeles Kings will look to bolster their pool of prospects at all levels.…

3 Rangers Who Could Be Traded Within the Next Week

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The NHL offseason is now in full swing. There isn’t much downtime as the buyout window opens 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final ends, and the NHL Draft begins…

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Stars, Red Wings

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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what next for the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers? There’s not much time between the end of Game 7 and the Stanley Cup being awarded…

Minnesota Wild’s Best Draft Choices for 13th Overall

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The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is just days away, and everyone is wondering who their team will pick. The Minnesota Wild can always get better in every area of the…

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Jets Sign Dylan DeMelo to 4-Year Extension

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The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have signed defenseman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension that carries a $4.9M average annual value, avoiding free agency. DeMelo has spent…

Avalanche Extend Casey Mittelstadt To 3-Year Contract

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The Colorado Avalanche have extended Casey Mittelstadt to a 3-year contract, which carries an annual average of $5.75 million and begins in the 2024-25 season. Mittelstadt, 25, had four goals…

Top 5 NHL Free Agents for 2024 — Defensemen

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NHL free agency is closing in, as it begins less than a week from today. Last week, we looked at the top five centers in this year’s free-agent class. Today,…

Bruins News & Rumors: Ullmark, Korpisalo, Kastelic & More

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In this edition of the Boston Bruins News & Rumors, we look at the Linus Ullmark trade to the Ottawa Senators, bringing in Joonas Korpisalo and Mark Kastelic, and the…

Senators News & Rumors: Ullmark’s Contract, Pinto & More

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In this edition of the Ottawa Senators News & Rumors, we have a look at the acquisition of Linus Ullmark, the contradicting reports of his no-trade clause, and a potential…

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Penguins Should Test Trade Interest in Tristan Jarry This Offseason

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With the goaltender market seemingly heating up and numerous teams being rumored to be trying to acquire a goalie via trade, a team that may have one that could pique…

Devils Can Maximize Assets by Trading Back in the Draft

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The New Jersey Devils are poised to make the 10th overall selection in Friday’s NHL Draft. After that pick, they take a round off and have two picks in the…

3 Reasons Oilers Lost to Panthers in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final

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The Edmonton Oilers’ incredible postseason run came up just short of the ultimate goal on Monday (June 24) at Amerant Bank Arena, where they lost 2-1 to the Florida Panthers…

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Canadiens Should Not Make Draft Decisions Based on Bloodlines

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With only four days before the 2024 NHL Draft, there are mock drafts and prospect scouting reports left, right, and center. On the Reseau des Sports’ (RDS) Instagram, Quebec’s prime…

Lightning Mid-Round Targets For 2024 NHL Draft

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and their fans will probably have to wait quite a while before the organization makes a pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They currently have…

Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Report Cards: Cole Perfetti

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The Winnipeg Jets tied a 2.0 era record with 52 regular-season wins in 2023-24 and got strong contributions from throughout the lineup. Unfortunately, however, they made a second-straight first-round exit,…

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Capitals Should Consider Eeli Tolvanen in Free Agency

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The Washington Capitals started the offseason with a big trade, sending goalie Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings and receiving forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in return. As a team that…

2024 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide

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The 2024 NHL Draft is upon us. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they face perhaps one of their most important drafts in recent memory. That’s because they have to start…

Was McDavid Wrong to Not Accept the Conn Smythe Trophy?

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Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers’ star forward, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, having accumulated an impressive 42 points (eight…

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Alex Meruelo Walking Away From Arizona Coyotes – Sources

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Owner of the Arizona Coyotes, Alex Meruelo, has reportedly told staff that there will be no pursuit for new arena options. This comes just days after the announcement that the…

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Connor McDavid Wins Conn Smythe Trophy in Losing Effort

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Connor McDavid had already set a playoff record with 34 assists this postseason, and his 42 points rank fourth best, trailing only two playoff runs by Wayne Gretzky (47 points…

Panthers Win Game 7 vs. Oilers to Capture Franchise’s First Stanley Cup

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The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win Game 7 and the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. Carter Verhaeghe tied a franchise record…

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Bruins Trade Ullmark to the Senators…Get Korpisalo & 1st Round Pick Back

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The Ottawa Senators have acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins. The return on the deal is a 2024 first-round draft pick (25th overall), Mark Kastelic, and goaltender Joonas…