Red Wings Prospect Nate Danielson Assigned to AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins Steve Yzerman has long been known for his patient approach to player development, and this season is no different. While three young players earned NHL spots after strong training camps, several others continue to hone their skills in the AHL. The Grand Rapids Griffins … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring a major contract extension to keep key goaltender Anthony Stolarz in the fold, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. This comes shortly after the Leafs locked up goalie Dennis Hildeby with a three-year deal. Pagnotta notes that Toronto has “started” discussions with 31-year-old Stolarz, whose current … Read more
Nicolas Roy may be a recent addition to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he’s already making waves off the ice. Earlier this summer, Roy arrived in Toronto from the Vegas Golden Knights as part of a sign-and-trade deal centered on former Leafs star Mitch Marner. Just weeks after learning he’d be relocating, the 28-year-old from … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are retaining some organizational depth on defence. On Tuesday, the team announced that defenceman William Villeneuve has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 23-year-old recorded 40 points (four goals, 36 assists) in 55 games for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies last season. Across 165 career AHL appearances, he has tallied 90 … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have gradually infused young talent into their roster over the past few years. One notable addition is Matt Savoie, who the team acquired from the Buffalo Sabres last year and is expected to compete for a spot on the NHL roster this season. This summer, the Oilers also brought in Isaac Howard … Read more
Some hockey analysts had advised Nicholas Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs to steer clear of salary arbitration—given how contentious those hearings can be. It seems both sides agreed. On Saturday, the Leafs announced they had signed Robertson to a one-year, $1.825 million deal, successfully avoiding arbitration. Both parties had already submitted their proposed salary … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers once again came up short in their quest for the Stanley Cup this spring, falling to the Florida Panthers in the Final for the second straight year. Despite the disappointment, general manager Stan Bowman hasn’t lost confidence in one of his key trade deadline additions. Among the most debated moves this offseason … Read more
Leafs Struggling to Offload $8.4M Winger Calle Järnkrok Amid Cap Crunch Moving Calle Järnkrok and his $8.4 million contract has emerged as a key focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they try to navigate a tight salary cap and a logjam at the bottom of the roster. Despite being quietly on the trade block … Read more
As the Toronto Maple Leafs aim to make a major move ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season—especially after a quiet start to free agency—they’ve reportedly entered the trade market in search of star power. One name that has surfaced is Erik Karlsson, the three-time Norris Trophy winner currently with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On paper, Karlsson’s … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure this offseason. As the NHL’s trade talks heat up, insiders suggest the Oilers are among the most desperate teams to make a game-changing deal. Their top priority? Strengthening their top-six forwards to stay competitive in a cutthroat Western Conference. Even with recent additions like Ike Howard, Matt Savoie, … Read more
