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sports7 days ago•21 min saved

Devils' Rising Five: Prospects to Watch in 2026-27

NHL.com names the New Jersey Devils’ five top prospects for 2026-27: Anton Silayev (D) is a 6-foot-7 shutdown defender from the KHL who’s expected to push for an NHL job after signing with New Jersey; Alexander Command (F) is a versatile Swedish forward projected as a middle-six center; Lenni Hameenaho (F) is a smart, patient forward who contributed at both the NHL and AHL levels and could be in line for more responsibility this season; Seamus Casey (D) is a mobile right-shot defenseman returning from injury who could earn a roster spot out of training camp; and Mikhail Yegorov (G) is a tall, high-IQ goaltender in college whose pro debut is projected for 2028-29.

via NHL.com|

#draft #hockey #new-jersey-devils

sports1 month ago•13 min saved

Hockey’s costliest bets: 2026’s ten worst NHL contracts

An analytics-driven ranking of the NHL’s 10 worst remaining contracts for 2026, led by Jonathan Huberdeau’s $10.5M deal, with other big negative values assigned to Chandler Stephenson, Adin Hill, Leo Carlsson, Jacob Trouba, Trent Frederic, Jake Walman, Brett Kulak, Alex Tuch, and Elias Pettersson. The piece measures value per year and over the life of each deal using Net Rating and expected salary, noting that aging, role changes, and inconsistent performance can keep these contracts from delivering on price—even when some players may rebound with the right context.

via The New York Times|

#analytics #contracts #hockey

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Robertson inks $12M, one-year deal to stay with Stars

Jason Robertson signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Dallas Stars, avoiding salary arbitration. The 26-year-old led Dallas with 96 points (45 goals, 51 assists) last season and has been a franchise cornerstone since 2017, including a career-high 109 points in 2022-23.

via NHL.com|

#contract-arbitration #dallas-stars #hockey

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Bedard inks five-year, $75M deal with Blackhawks

Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks (avg. $15M/year), locking in the No. 1 pick after another strong season (75 points in 69 games). The 21-year-old Calder Trophy winner has 203 points in 219 NHL games and will miss the start of the season due to left-shoulder surgery.

via NHL.com|

#bedard #blackhawks #contract

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

ESPN Launches 2026-27 NHL Season With Opening Night Tripleheader

ESPN will kick off the 2026-27 NHL season with a three-game opening-night tripleheader on Sept. 29, featuring the Hurricanes vs. Panthers, Bruins vs. Rangers, and Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights; Chicago center Connor Bedard is out due to shoulder surgery, and the network’s coverage will be carried across ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, and Hulu as part of a seven-year rights deal through 2027-28, with more than 100 nationally televised games planned.

via Awful Announcing|

#espn #hockey #nhl

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Red Wings shakeup: Yzerman exits as GM after turbulent off-season

Steve Yzerman stepped down as Detroit Red Wings general manager after a disappointing 2025-26 season and a chaotic off-season, leaving the franchise to search for new leadership as it tries to rebound.

via Detroit Free Press|

#detroit-red-wings #gm-departure #hockey

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Yzerman exits as Red Wings GM, shifts to adviser as leadership hunt begins

Steve Yzerman is stepping down as Detroit's general manager and executive vice president, moving to a senior adviser role to CEO Chris Ilitch as the Wings begin a search for a new leader of hockey operations; internal and external candidates will be considered. The team has missed the playoffs for 10 straight seasons, and Yzerman’s tenure saw gradual on-ice improvements but no playoff appearances. The organization also faces decisions on captain Dylan Larkin amid a reported trade request and had recently signed Viktor Arvidsson to bolster the lineup.

via NHL.com|

#detroit-red-wings #gm-search #hockey

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Red Wings Launch GM Search After Yzerman Steps Down

Steve Yzerman steps down as Detroit's general manager and will serve as a senior adviser as the Red Wings begin a search for a new head of hockey operations, with internal and external candidates considered; Yzerman will help oversee the transition on the search committee, and the organization aims to field a championship-caliber team while evaluating how the change affects players such as captain Dylan Larkin.

via The Detroit News|

#detroit-red-wings #gm-search #hockey

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Dundon’s family on the Cup sparks engraving debate

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had six family members engraved on the Stanley Cup, a growing trend among trophies’ owners that has sparked discussion and recalls past controversies, such as Basil Pocklington’s name on the Oilers’ Cup and Brad Aldrich’s later removal; the Hockey Hall of Fame handles care of the Cup rather than engraving decisions.

via NBC Sports|

#engraving #hockey #hurricanes

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

NHL Power Rankings After Free Agency and Draft Shake-Up

Post-offseason power rankings for the 2026-27 NHL season rank the Carolina Hurricanes No. 1 after their Cup run, with the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens rounding out the top five. The piece highlights key offseason moves and cap considerations shaping the standings—Panthers adding Barkov and Tkachuk, Lightning adding Mikheyev, Viel, and Carlson, and Montreal locking in Demidov and Dobes—while other teams juggle extensions, star contracts, and coaching changes as the season approaches.

via theScore|

#draft #free-agency #hockey

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Flyers offer Carlsson $90M five-year deal, Ducks must decide by July 10

Philadelphia Flyers have made a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson, giving the Ducks until July 10 to match; if Anaheim declines, they receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Carlsson, 21, posted career highs of 29 goals, 38 assists and 67 points in 70 games last season and has 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists) in 201 career NHL games since being drafted No. 2 in 2023. This marks the second offer sheet of the offseason after Barrett Hayton signed with the Devils.

via NHL.com|

#ducks #flyers #hockey

sports-nhl1 month ago•3 min saved

Flyers Submit Five-Year Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson

The Philadelphia Flyers tendered a five-year offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson with an average annual value of $18 million, triggering a compensation of four first-round picks per season for four years. The Ducks have seven days to decide whether to match or accept the draft-pick compensation. Carlsson, 21, totaled 67 points in 70 games last season and was the Ducks’ No. 2 overall pick in 2023. The Flyers will withhold further comment until Anaheim makes its decision.

via NHL.com|

#anaheim-ducks #hockey #leo-carlsson

hockey1 month ago•6 min saved

Predators land Bourque in cap-smart swap that reshapes Nashville’s offense

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Nashville’s 2027 second-round pick and Vegas’ 2028 third-rounder. Bourque, 24, posted 41 points in 82 games last season and could slot into a top-six role, while Lyubushkin provides reliable depth on the third pair. The deal helps Dallas clear cap space ahead of pursuing or re-signing Jason Robertson and gives Nashville a potential boost for secondary scoring, with Bourque and fellow RFAs in contract talks and about $14M in cap room available. The move signals a rapid roster reshaping under new GM Chris MacFarland.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|

#dallas-stars #hockey #ilya-lyubushkin

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Blues implement sweeping front-office reshuffle with new hires

The St. Louis Blues announced a series of front-office promotions and new hires after formalizing President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and GM Alexander Steen’s roles. Keith Tkachuk was promoted to advisor to the president of hockey operations; Chris Thorburn became director of player development; Elliott Mondou was promoted to assistant to the GM. Additional moves include Alex Starovoytov to full-time scout, Madison Greenough to senior data engineer, Jazzmyn Carter to senior coordinator of hockey operations, Robert Bortuzzo returning as pro scout, Shane Malloy as director of strategic planning, and Dr. Ted Barile as team chiropractor, with reporting lines aligned to Armstrong or Steen.

via NHL.com|

#front-office #hockey #keith-tkachuk

sports1 month ago•42 min saved

NHL Free-Agent Frenzy: Big Board Expands to 100 Targets Ahead of Opening

With the salary cap rising to $104 million, NHL teams are gearing up for the opening of free agency as The Athletic expands its big-board to 100 top targets. Sergei Bobrovsky sits atop the list, with John Carlson and Jacob Trouba among others also in the early tier, and the piece provides per-player stats, contract projections, and destination rumors to guide teams through a market that is busy but lacking a true headliner.

via The New York Times|

#cap-space #contract-projections #free-agency