Patrik Laine Cheers On Friend Aleksander Barkov During Stanley Cup Final — But Makes It Clear He’s Committed to Montreal Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine was among the many NHL stars in attendance at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday night, watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. … Read more
A hockey stick believed to have belonged to and been autographed by Bill Barilko — the Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who famously scored the overtime Stanley Cup-winning goal in 1951 before tragically dying in a plane crash later that summer — is now up for auction. Miller and Miller Auctions, located in New Hamburg, Ontario, … Read more
With July 1st approaching quickly, contract negotiations between the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Matthew Knies are reportedly not going as smoothly as expected. According to Nick Alberga of The Leafs Nation, the two parties remain “far apart” on the terms of a new agreement—an unexpected snag in what was initially assumed to be a … Read more
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid isn’t ready to make a long-term commitment to the Edmonton Oilers just yet. With one year left on his current deal, the Oilers’ captain could become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026. Just two days after Edmonton’s second straight Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers, McDavid addressed … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are shaping up to be a team to watch this offseason, as they’re expected to undergo some significant roster changes. Using PuckPedia’s PuckGM simulator, one fan proposed an intriguing trade idea that would send defenseman Filip Hronek from the Vancouver Canucks to Toronto. Proposed Trade: To Maple Leafs: Filip Hronek 2025 … Read more
It appears the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to part ways with longtime forward Mitch Marner, with insider Andy Strickland suggesting Marner is expected to leave this offseason. That potential departure creates a significant vacancy in Toronto’s top-six forward group. Assuming restricted free agent Matthew Knies re-signs, he’s likely to resume his role alongside … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be out of the race to sign one of the top free agents this offseason. Toronto is expected to lose Mitch Marner without compensation and had been rumored to have interest in Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, who just won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after helping … Read more
After acquiring the forward from the Bruins at the trade deadline, the Oilers are reportedly close to finalizing an eight-year contract with Frederic worth between \$3.5 million and \$4 million annually, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. However, Seravalli noted that the deal isn’t expected to be announced right away, as Edmonton has other priorities to … Read more
Maple Leafs Eye Brayden Schenn in Proposed Trade to Bolster Center Depth The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to target a centerman this offseason, addressing what is widely considered their most pressing roster need. Using the trade simulator tool PuckGM on PuckPedia, one user suggested a significant deal that would send Brayden Schenn from … Read more
The St. Louis Blues will need to turn to the free agent market this offseason if they hope to elevate their game and break through the first-round barrier in the 2025-26 NHL playoffs. Here are three key players the Blues should pursue to strengthen their Stanley Cup ambitions: Sam Bennett With the Florida Panthers leading … Read more
