Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal
When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Though Rantanen was considered the…
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Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2025-26
After going over the best contracts the Buffalo Sabres have on the books for the 2025-26 season, it’s time to take a look at the deals that deserve more criticism.…
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26
The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26
It feels like not many things go right for the Buffalo Sabres. Despite a couple of impactful additions, many feel like they may not be enough and that the Sabres…
Detroit Red Wings Sign Elmer Soderblom to 2-Year Deal
The Detroit Red Wings have signed Elmer Soderblom to a 2-year contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $1.125 million, according to the team. The 23-year-old winger appeared in…
New York Islanders Sign Jonathan Drouin to 2-Year Deal
The New York Islanders have signed winger Jonathan Drouin to a 2-year deal worth $4 million per season, according to Frank Seravelli. Drouin is coming off yet another season plagued…
New York Rangers Sign Vladislav Gavrikov to 7-Year Deal
The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7-year deal worth $49 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Gavrikov has quietly emerged as one of the best defensive…
Florida Panthers Sign Brad Marchand to 6-Year Deal
The Florida Panthers have signed winger Brad Marchand to a 6-year deal worth $5.33 million per year ($32 million total), per Elliotte Friedman. Marchand experienced a rejuvenation of sorts after…
Vegas Golden Knights Sign Mitch Marner to 8-Year, $96 Million Deal After Trade
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed winger Mitch Marner to an eight-year, $96 million deal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old winger and 4th…
Sabres’ Peterka Trade the Right Move Even if Value Isn’t There
The Buffalo Sabres made news late Wednesday night by completing the first blockbuster trade of the NHL offseason. They shipped disgruntled winger J.J. Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman…