Steven Stamkos Unhappy With Lack Of Extension Talks

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos has expressed his displeasure regarding his contract situation, with the team not offering him an extension over the summer. "To be honest, I've been disappointed in the lack of talk in that regard," Stamkos said Wednesday. "It was something that I expressed at the end of last year that […]

Michael Rasmussen Good To Go For New Campaign

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (knee) has officially come off Injured Reserve and is deemed good to go for the 2023-24 season. The 24-year-old had his 2022-23 campaign cut short by a knee injury in February. He was enjoying a fine year before the injury happened, posting 10 goals and 29 points in 56 […]

Casey DeSmith Traded To Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks added to their goaltender depth on Tuesday, picking up Casey DeSmith via a trade from the Montreal Canadiens. In exchange, the Canucks departed with winger Tanner Pearson and a third-round draft pick. DeSmith joined the Canadiens less than two months ago when the Pittsburgh Penguins traded him away. The 32-year-old has featured […]

Canadiens Pick Up Tanner Pearson From Vancouver

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired left wing Tanner Pearson from the Vancouver Cancuks for goaltender Casey DeSmith and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Pearson, who won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings in 2014, moves on from Vancouver after playing four and half seasons with the Canucks. […]

Tyrese Haliburton Enters Season With Improved Driving And Scoring Ability

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton appears ready to take his game up a further notch in 2023-24, with NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen saying that the young guard has improved his driving and scoring ability the most this offseason. Haliburton became a 20-point scorer for the first time in his career last season, averaging […]

Tyrese Maxey Expected To Become 25-Point Scorer In 2023-24

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is seen as a player who should put up 25 points per game next season. NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen, who has worked with the young Sixers guard, noted that he would be "disappointed" if Maxey doesn't average 25 points in 2023-24. Maxey notched a career-high 20.3 points last season, […]

Bilal Coulibaly Rated Very Highly By Scouts Ahead Of Rookie Season

Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly has drawn big praise from multiple scouts ahead of his first NBA season. Josh Robbins of The Athletic recently spoke to three anonymous NBA scouts, and they all agreed that Coulibaly has impressive athleticism and great defensive potential. One of the scouts even noted that "the sky's the limit" […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic A "Player To Watch" In Trade Talks

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic became trade-eligible on Saturday, and according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, he is a "player to watch" in trade talks. The Serbian sniper has had an up-and-down three-year ride in Atlanta, mostly coming off the bench and battling injuries. In terms of his offensive output, he has been trending down each […]

Jalen Duren Reportedly The Favorite To Start At Center For Pistons

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is the favorite to start at the center position this season, according to Keith Langlois of NBA.com. The 19-year-old was the NBA's youngest player last season and already earned some starts then, but it looks like he's now set to fill the role full-time. Duren made 67 appearances with 31 […]

Malcolm Brogdon Angry With Celtics Following Trade Attempt

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon is reportedly angry with the team after the Celtics tried to trade him to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. "Malcolm is the one I'm concerned about, too, because we've heard nothing," Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe said on a recent episode of the Celtics Beat podcast when discussing […]

Sidney Crosby Hopes To See Penguins Bounce Back From Disappointing Year

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby hopes to be part of a bounce-back campaign after the team's 16-year playoff streak came to an end last season. "I think you want to bounce back, when it doesn't go your way. I think you want to respond the right way and use it as a learning experience," Crosby […]

Calen Addison Re-Signs With Wild For One Year

Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison has finally inked a contract for the 2023-24 campaign, re-upping with the team for one year. The deal is worth $825,000. Addison was a restricted free agent after setting the franchise rookie record with 26 assists last season and notching 29 points in total across 62 appearances. The 23-year-old boasts […]

Brayden Schenn Takes Over As Blues Captain

St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn was named the team captain on Tuesday. He becomes the 24th player in franchise history to lead the side as captain. The Blues were left looking for a new captain after Ryan O'Reilly was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in February. Schenn, who has been an alternate captain […]

Josh Manson Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing an offseason procedure. Manson struggled to stay in the lineup with health issues all season last year, making only 27 appearances in the regular season and missing the team's final two playoff outings. The 31-year-old finished […]

Jujhar Khaira Signs One-Year Deal With Wild

The Minnesota Wild have agreed on a one-year, two-way contract with left wing Jujhar Khaira. It's a $775,000 deal on the NHL level, and he'll be paid $300,000 in the AHL. Khaira joins his third organization after starting out with the Oilers and playing the last two seasons with the Blackhawks. He posted six goals […]

Mike Babcock Resigns As Blue Jackets Head Coach

Mike Babcock resigned as the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach on Sunday following allegations that he violated players' privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones. "Upon reflection, it has become clear that continuing as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets was going to be too much of a distraction," Babcock said […]

Neemias Queta Lands In Boston On Two-Way Deal

Center Neemias Queta has signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the week. The seven-footer turns a new page in his career after spending two seasons with the Kings. He saw very little action in Sacramento and logged just 20 games across two campaigns, averaging 7.5 […]

Josh Leivo Inks KHL Deal

Left wing Josh Leivo will skip the 2023-24 NHL campaign, having committed himself to Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL. The 30-year-old moves to Russia after making 265 appearances in the NHL. He has notched 42 goals and 51 assists, with 16 (four goals, 12 assists) of his points coming in 51 games with the […]

Tyson Foerster Feels Ready For NHL Role

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is desperate to make the team for the 2023-24 campaign and believes he's ready to contribute in the NHL. "I think that's everybody's goal that's here, is to make the Flyers, and that's for sure my goal," Foerster said when rookie camp opened earlier this week. "I think I'm ready." […]

Tony DeAngelo Ready To Battle For Ice Time

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo finds himself part of a stacked blue line for the 2023-24, but he is looking forward to the challenge of battling for ice time. "I think everybody should want to battle for ice time. There's nothing given to you," DeAngelo told Cory Lavalette of The Athletic. "When you come in, […]

Flames Haven't Had Any Extension Talks With Nikita Zadorov

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov has admitted that he hasn't received any contract offers from the team despite heading into the final year of his current pact. Zadorov was signed up for two years and $7.5 million in 2022. He reacted by exploding for a career-high 14 goals in 2022-23. The towering blue-liner added seven […]

Spencer Knight Opens Up On Absence

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (personal) has revealed why he entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in March. The talented netminder told Ken Campbell of The Hockey News that he started to struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Knight, who boasts a very strong 32-17-6 career record in the NHL, has been working with an OCD expert […]

Jack Hughes Aims To Become 100-Point Player

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes wants to become a 100-point player in the NHL. The young star missed the milestone by just one point last season. "You're so close, and you dream of being a star and you want to be a 100-point guy. ... I believe I will be," Hughes said on the […]

Kings Convert Jordan Ford To Two-Way Contract

The Sacramento Kings have converted Jordan Ford's training camp deal to a two-way contract. Ford impressed playing for the Kings' G League affiliate last season and further boosted his stock during Summer League play this season. He averaged 14.2 points and 5.0 assists in 27.7 minutes across six outings in July. The 25-year-old, who played […]

Dennis Schroder Sees Himself As Great Fit In Toronto

Toronto Raptors point guard Dennis Schroder sees himself as a great fit for the team and is excited to link up with head coach Darko Rajakovic, whom he's previously worked with in Oklahoma City. "This is his first year as the head coach. I met him five years ago in OKC, and we became friends," […]

Brandon Ingram Not Interested In Extension Talks At Present

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will reportedly put extension talks on hold until next summer. He is currently set to enter the fourth season of a five-year, $158.2 million deal. The 26-year-old noted in the offseason that he loves life in New Orleans, but it appears as though he isn't rushing into inking a […]

Hawks Unwilling To Trade Kobe Bufkin In Deal For Pascal Siakam

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin appears to be extremely highly rated by the franchise, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype has reported that the Hawks didn't want to include the 19-year-old rookie in a potential deal to acquire Pascal Siakam from Toronto. The Raptors appear to have some Bufkin fas as well, with Scotto adding that […]

Serge Ibaka Set To Continue Career In Germany

Veteran big man Serge Ibaka is joining Bayern Munich on a one-year contract, according to Spanish basketball writer Marc Mundet. The 33-year-old heads across the bond after spending 14 seasons in the NBA. Ibaka started out as a defensive specialist with the Oklahoma City Thunder and was twice the blocks leader in the league while […]

John Tavares Sees Great Potential In Matthew Knies

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies has received big praise from team captain John Tavares. "Sky's the limit for him," Tavares said of Knies. "Really impressed with the way he came in." Knies joined the Maple Leafs late last season from the University of Minnesota. Together with the playoffs, he made only 10 appearances […]

Mikael Backlund's Future Remains Uncertain

Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund isn't ready to commit himself to a new deal with the team at present. "I just want to see where this team is going," Backlund said this week. "I only have so many years left and I want to make the most of it. But I love Calgary. I'm not […]