NHL’s 2025 Free Agent Class: Top 5 Defensemen
In the last of our position group previews for free agency, what does the market for defensemen have to offer? The answer is not much, but there are a couple…
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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Stars, Rangers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers lost again to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. What is the fallout as the team approaches free agency and…
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Report Linking Oilers to Ekblad Don’t Add Up
Despite recent speculation tying the Edmonton Oilers to veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad, there’s little reason to believe general manager Stan Bowman and CEO Jeff Jackson are seriously considering him as…
Panthers Likely Not Bringing Back Brad Marchand Despite Performance
The Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers is tied at 1-1 heading into Game 3 on Monday night after the Panthers won Game 2 in double…
Stars Send Clear Message with DeBoer Firing, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars have fired head coach Peter DeBoer, and the sentiment circulating is that this was a clear message to the former coach regarding…
Blue Jackets’ Defensive Options If Provorov & Fabbro Walk in Free Agency
The Columbus Blue Jackets hope they are able to re-sign defensemen Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro. According to GM Don Waddell, both players made it clear in their exit interviews…
Red Wings Must Adopt Panthers’ Culture of Toughness
It is no secret that the Detroit Red Wings have been too easy to play against in recent years. Never has that fact been more clear than when head coach…
Panthers Need to Ease Their Physical Play to Avoid Additional Suspensions
The Florida Panthers have taken down the Tampa Bay Lightning by a series score of 4-1 after beating them in Game 5 by a score of 6-3. Their next opponent…
NHL Suspends Florida Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad for Two Games
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29). With less than nine…
NHL Rumors: Ekblad, Panthers, Oilers, Penguins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Aaron Ekblad of the Florida Panthers facing a possible suspension for his hit on Brandon Hagel? Meanwhile, could a failure to get out of…