Matthew Knies Trade: Why the Leafs' $7.75M Winger Is a Steal
Matthew Knies trade talks were confirmed by Johnston, Pagnotta, and Seravalli. Toronto wanted three first-round calibre assets. At $7.75M AA...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Doug Armstrong Steps Down as Team Canada GM: Blues Hand
Doug Armstrong resigns as Team Canada Olympic GM and exits Blues GM role July 1, 2026. Alex Steen inherits $70M+ in cap space as 12th GM in...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
TJ Hughes to Oilers? Why Edmonton Needs This Signing
The Oilers scouted Michigan captain TJ Hughes in person, per Jeff Marek. With no first-round pick until 2028, Edmonton's pursuit of the 50-p...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
Panarin Trade Impact: Kings' Wild Card Math Problem
Artemi Panarin has 12 points in 10 games since the Kings trade, but LA sits at 71 points needing a .700 pace to clinch. Adrian Kempe's injur...
By Mike Johnson · 8 min read
Maple Leafs Roster Changes After Matthews Injury:
Matthews is out for the season with a Grade 3 MCL tear after the Gudas hit. Friedman reports the Leafs are "apoplectic." With ~$22M in usabl...
By Mike Johnson · 7 min read
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Leon Draisaitl Injury Update: Oilers Playoff Math Gets Ugly
Leon Draisaitl missed Monday's practice with a lower-body injury after a collision with Nashville's Ozzy Wiesblatt. With 14 games left, Edmo...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
Three Oilers Not Expected Back Next Season 2026-27
Three Oilers not expected back next season include Darnell Nurse, Adam Henrique, and Tristan Jarry. Edmonton needs to shed $15M+ in cap spac...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
Will Maple Leafs Let Nick Robertson Walk This July?
Will the Maple Leafs let Nick Robertson walk this summer? Three years of contract fights, healthy scratches, and trade interest from Pittsbu...
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Tkachuk Brothers Blast Maple Leafs After Gudas Hit
The Tkachuk brothers blast Maple Leafs on their Wingmen podcast for not defending Auston Matthews after Radko Gudas ended his season with a...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read
Devon Levi Trade: Sabres to Shop Goalie This Summer
The Buffalo Sabres shopped Devon Levi at the trade deadline and will continue those talks this summer. With Luukkonen locked in as the start...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Draisaitl Injury Update: Oilers Star to Miss Games
Draisaitl injury update: Leon Draisaitl sustained a lower-body injury vs. Nashville after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt. No red flags but no tim...
By Mike Johnson · 4 min read
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World Cup of Hockey 2028: Cities, Format & Full Breakdown
World Cup of Hockey 2028 confirmed for Calgary, Edmonton, Prague. Eight nations, 17 games over 13 days in February 2028. Full format, venues...
By Mike Johnson · 4 min read
Colton Parayko Trade: Blues $6.5M D Summer Move 2026
The Colton Parayko trade conversation shifts to July after the Blues defenseman blocked his deadline deal to Buffalo. With a $6.5M cap hit,...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Nobody Believes Canucks Got No Offers for Blueger 2026
Nobody believes Canucks GM Patrik Allvin received zero trade offers for Teddy Blueger at the 2026 deadline. Insider Rick Dhaliwal disputes t...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read
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Flyers Offseason Goalie Trade: Wallstedt, Woll Targets
The Flyers are expected to pursue an offseason goalie trade this summer, with Jesper Wallstedt and Joseph Woll as top targets behind Dan Vla...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Predators Rejected Stamkos Trade — Why Trotz Said No
Predators rejected Stamkos trade offers at the 2026 deadline. Trotz turned down "really good" deals as Stamkos refused to waive his NMC. Wit...
By Mike Johnson · 8 min read
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Sharks Mario Ferraro Extension Talks Stall — What’s Next?
Sharks Mario Ferraro extension talks stall as San Jose offers a short-term deal but the pending UFA wants $5-6M long-term. With prospects pu...
By Mike Johnson · 9 min read