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Trevor Zegras Moves to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Flyers have picked up forward Trevor Zegras in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks, giving up center Ryan Poehling, the No. 45 pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Zegras had a tough campaign with the Ducks, recording only 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 52 appearances. […]
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Andre Burakovsky Traded to Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired winger Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for center Joe Veleno. The Swedish forward moves to the Windy City following a couple of disappointing campaigns with the Kraken, who signed him to a five-year, $27.5 million contract as a free agent in 2022. Burakovsky totaled only 10 goals […]
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Fabian Zetterlund Remains in Ottawa on Three-Year Deal
Ottawa Senators winger Fabian Zetterlund has signed a three-year contract extension. He was about to become a restricted free agent on July 1 before reaching a new agreement with the Senators, who acquired Zetterlund from the San Jose Sharks in March. The Swedish forward, whose new deal will carry a $4.275 million cap hit, did […]
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Matt Duchene Signs Four-Year Extension
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene has inked a four-year extension with the team. The deal is worth $18 million, keeping Duchene in Texas through the 2028-29 NHL season. Duchene has revitalized his career in Dallas, and this season, he averaged at least a point per game for only the second time in his 16-year NHL […]
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Jonathan Toews to Sign with Jets
Center Jonathan Toews is set to sign a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets when free agency begins on July 1. The veteran forward, who has missed the last two NHL seasons due to health issues, will have a base salary of $2 million, with several performance-related bonuses included. Since he hasn't played in the […]
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Grayson Allen's Future in Phoenix Uncertain
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen could be off to a new team this offseason. According to HoopsHype, Phoenix has "gauged" the trade market on Allen and Royce O'Neale. The team has just traded Kevin Durant to Houston and appears ready to make more moves after missing the playoffs in 2025. Allen has spent two seasons […]
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Malik Monk Could Move Away From Sacramento
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finds his name in trade rumors just a year into a four-year, $78 million contract extension. Sources told HoopsHype that the Kings have "gauged" the trade market for Monk and fellow guard Devin Carter. Monk had a career year with the Kings in 2024-25, averaging 17.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and […]
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Daniel Gafford to Sign Three-Year Extension with Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is poised to sign a three-year extension with the team. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Gafford has agreed to a deal valued at nearly $60 million. The new contract will extend through the 2028-29 NBA season. Gafford has just completed his first full season with the Mavericks, averaging a career-high […]
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Anfernee Simons Joins Celtics
The Boston Celtics have acquired guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Jrue Holiday. Simons is on the move after spending his entire seven-year NBA career in Portland. He will be on an expiring $27.7 million contract next season. The 26-year-old has been one of […]
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Jrue Holiday Moves to Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired guard Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks. The Celtics are trading Holiday just a year after he won the NBA championship with the team and signed a big four-year, $135 million contract extension. Moving Holiday helps Boston save […]
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Tyrese Haliburton to Be a Game-Time Call Thursday
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "He is going to be carefully evaluated over the next 36 hours and will likely be listed as questionable on the injury report and probably will be a […]
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Roman Josi Expects to Return for 2025-26 Campaign
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (concussion) is hoping to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season. His 2024-25 campaign was cut short due to a concussion, and in an interview in his native Switzerland, Josi revealed that he had been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a condition that causes a […]
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Sam Bennett Wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the MVP of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs following Tuesday's Cup-clinching 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old topped the goal-scoring charts with 15 tallied during the postseason and had 22 points in 23 outings overall. He set a new franchise […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Reveals Multiple Injuries
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk revealed on Tuesday that he played through multiple injuries to help the team try to lift the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive year. "I tore my adductor off the bone and had some hernia thing all on the same side," Tkachuk said when asked about his injuries. "I wanted […]
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Aleksander Barkov Posts Two Assists in Cup-Clinching Win
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers, securing the team's second consecutive Stanley Cup championship. Barkov became the first European captain to lift the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years. He wrapped up the Finals with a three-game point streak and tallied 22 points (six goals, 16 […]
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Carter Verhaeghe Collects Hat Trick of Assists in Tuesday's Win
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe notched three assists as the team secured its second consecutive Stanley Cup with a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night. Verhaeghe earned all of his assists on goals scored by Sam Reinhart, who had a huge game with four tallies. The three-point night helped Verhaeghe finish as Florida's […]
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Sam Reinhart Scores Four Goals in Cup-Clincher
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart finished Tuesday's Cup-clinching 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with four goals. He tied the NHL record for most goals in a Finals game and became only the second player to light the lamp four times in a Cup-clinching win. Reinhart was massive for the Panthers against Edmonton, finishing the […]
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John Klingberg Rejoins Oilers Lineup Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg will return to action on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Swedish veteran will rejoin the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last two games. He will take the place of Troy Stecher, who did not make a significant impact […]
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Kasperi Kapanen Returns to Oilers Lineup for Game 6
Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Following 11 consecutive appearances, Kapanen was scratched for Saturday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals. However, he will be brought back into the lineup for Tuesday's elimination game, with Viktor Arvidsson heading to the press box. Kapanen was […]
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Stuart Skinner Back in Oilers Crease Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will start Tuesday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old returns to the crease after watching Game 5 as the backup to Calvin Pickard. Unfortunately for Edmonton, Pickard stopped only 14 of 18 shots on Saturday in a 5-2 defeat, and the team now […]
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Chet Holmgren Has Tough Shooting Night in Game 5 Against Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren struggled to score the basketball in Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers but still made a positive impact in a 120-109 victory. The 23-year-old settled for only nine points on 4-for-15 shooting. However, he was plus-12 on the court across 34 minutes of action. […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Outstanding at Both Ends Monday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a big mark at both ends in Monday's 120-109 victory against the Indiana Pacers, recording 31 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and four blocks. The MVP shot 9-for-21 from the field and 13-for-14 at the free-throw line. This was Gilgeous-Alexander's fourth game of the Finals with […]
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Jalen Williams Erupts for 40 Points in Game 5 Win
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams went off for a playoff career-high 40 points in Monday's 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers, shooting 14-for-25 from the field and 9-for-12 at the charity stripe. Williams' night included three makes from behind the arc on five attempts, and he completed his line with six rebounds, four assists, […]
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Pascal Siakam Has Best Game of Finals Monday
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam led the team with 28 points in Monday's 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. It was his best effort of the series all around, as Siakam pulled down six rebounds and finished with five assists, three steals, and two blocks. He went […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Determined to Battle Through Calf Injury
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton played through a calf injury in Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has no plans to sit out Thursday's Game 6. "It's the Finals," Haliburton said. "I've worked my whole life to be here and I want to be out there to […]
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LeBron James Progressing Well From Knee Injury
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (knee) shared a positive update regarding his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain. He said the knee is feeling "good," and he appears to be progressing well. "I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body and make […]
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Corey Perry Produces 10th Postseason Goal
Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry matched his postseason career high with his 10th playoff goal of the year in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against the Florida Panthers. He was on target with 3:13 left to play in regulation, cutting the deficit to two goals before Florida iced the game with an empty-netter. Perry turned 40 […]
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Connor McDavid Scores First Finals Goal
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday, recording the team's first marker in a 5-2 defeat against the Florida Panthers. McDavid is going up against three-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner Aleksander Barkov in the series and has been limited to only two points in […]
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Sam Bennett Nets Another Road Goal in Game 5 Win
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett registered the team's second goal in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old scored in a sixth consecutive road playoff game and became the fourth active player to light the lamp at least 15 goals in a postseason, joining Zach Hyman, Alex Ovechkin, and Sidney Crosby. Teams have […]
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Eetu Luostarinen Earns Two Points Saturday
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen made his mark with a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 Game 5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Luostarinen's helper came early in the third period when Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal, and the Finnish forward grabbed himself a goal late in the game with the Edmonton net […]
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