Grading the Oilers’ Trade for Jake Walman
Goaltending may be the Edmonton Oilers’ most pressing need, but at least they’ve shored up their defense ahead of today’s trade deadline. Late last night, they finalized a trade to…
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Grading Penguins & Predators’ Tommy Novak, Luke Schenn & Michael Bunting Trade
Trades out of nowhere can be fun, but they can also be head-scratchers. Late tonight (March 5), the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators announced they had completed a multi-player trade…
Grading the Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde
The Tampa Bay Lightning swing for the fences when they make trades. Earlier today, they announced they had linked up with the Seattle Kraken to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand and former…
2024-25 Calder Trophy Tracker: Hutson Emerges as Heavy Favorite
It’s time for the final update of our Calder Trophy tracker for the 2024-25 NHL season. Last year, Connor Bedard took home the trophy as the NHL’s top rookie. Finishing…
2024-25 Norris Trophy Tracker: Makar the Favorite in Highly Competitive Field
Quinn Hughes is the reigning Norris Trophy winner, and while he’s in the conversation again, the race for this year’s Norris Trophy looks highly competitive. There are some familiar faces,…
Grading Panthers & Blackhawks’ Blockbuster Seth Jones Trade
The trade winds are blowing. Earlier this evening, the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers linked up on a trade sending defenseman Seth Jones to the Panthers in exchange for goaltender…
Grading the Avalanche and Rangers’ Ryan Lindgren Trade
It’s been a quiet couple of weeks for trades, but things may be beginning to pick up. Earlier this afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche announced they had acquired Ryan Lindgren and…
2024-25 Vezina Trophy Tracker: Hellebuyck Will Be the Runaway Winner
Goaltending can make all the difference in hockey. If you have a goalie in the Vezina conversation, chances are you’re sitting in a playoff spot and close to the top…
1 Move Each Team Should Make Before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
Most, if not all, teams make some kind of move at the NHL Trade Deadline. What’s one deal every team should make over the next couple of weeks, whether you’re…
7 Players Teams Should Avoid at the Trade Deadline
Late last week, we looked at players who could be value buys on the trade market. Today, we’ll look at players NHL teams should avoid if they’re on the market…