4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (1028+ words) We can start with last season as a benchmark. There’s a certain philosophy for success on the man advantage. Assistant coach Mike Vellucci, who oversees the power play, spelled it out ahead of a game on Jan. 9. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (577+ words) Forward Patrick Guzzo joins the Komets after a 27-point rookie season with the South Carolina Stingrays. The Komets signed three free agents, centers Mitch Hults and Patrick Guzzo and defensemen Jack Matier, on Wednesday and acquired Noah Carroll in a…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (272+ words) After the equal parts deserving and headlining announcement that Connor McDavid is the first member of the “99 Club,” EA Sports released more of the Edmonton Oilers players’ ratings. Leon Draisaitl is the fourth-highest-ranked player in the game at 96 overall, behind…...

5+ hour ago   (801+ words) The biggest NHL News on August 19 is starting to reveal something important about the final weeks before training camp: some of the most interesting moves might involve contracts rather than trades. My biggest takeaway from today’s NHL news is that…...

6+ hour, 23+ min ago   (192+ words) Brad Marchand does not need a rink to get after somebody. “Don’t hurt yourself with all that weight willy,” the Panthers forward wrote. Take a look at the post that set him off: There is history here, too. Marchand spent…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (990+ words) What a difference seven months can make. Back in January, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Logan Stanley appeared to be playing his way toward the biggest payday of his NHL career. Now, with September fast approaching, the 28-year-old remains unsigned. And at…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago   (369+ words) Per NHL Network's Mike Rupp, Vladimir Tarasenko would be a strong fit in Philadelphia. "I think the Flyers are a team that needs more finishers," Rupp said. "Just like I talked about Patrik Laine not needing many opportunities to shoot…...

7+ hour, 49+ min ago   (408+ words) Brad Marchand may be sidelined after offseason surgery, but the Florida Panthers forward is clearly keeping busy by doing what he does best: getting under his opponents' skin. This time, his target was Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander, and…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago   (136+ words) Szmagaj returns to Solar Bears ECHL ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has re-signed defenseman Ethan Szmagaj to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Szmagaj, 24, rejoins the Solar…...

14+ hour, 41+ min ago   (429+ words) Two Habs players are currently still without contracts: Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. Both players are RFAs (restricted free agents) and are still eligible for a hostile offer. I've wondered a few times over the summer: Is it a coincidence…...