Aleksander Barkov Will Play In Game 3 Versus Oilers

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Thursday. He has been deemed good to go after getting hurt in Game 2 on Monday night. Barkov has scored six goals in the 2024 playoffs and is tied for the […]

Laurent Brossoit, Maple Leafs Have "Mutual Interest"

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit could move across Canada this offseason as a free agent. According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, there is "mutual interest" between Brossoit and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto had a turbulent season between the sticks and is expected to part ways with Ilya Samsonov, who is also heading toward […]

Jaccob Slavin Working On Long-Term Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is poised to sign an extension with the team this offseason. Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes are working on a long-term deal with Slavin. He will be wrapping up a seven-year, $37.1 million contract in 2024-25. Slavin, who turned 30 on May 1, should secure himself another good deal […]

Corey Perry Set To Re-Enter Oilers Lineup On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry is on track to return to the lineup for Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. The veteran forward, who has made history by becoming the first player ever to feature in the Stanley Cup Final with five different teams, was a healthy scratch in Monday's […]

Evander Kane Uncertain For Thursday's Game 3

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is in danger of missing Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We haven't decided yet," said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch on Wednesday when asked if Kane will play in Game 3, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Kane has been battling a sports […]

Darnell Nurse Expected To Play In Game 3

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (hip) is expected to be in the lineup when the 2024 Stanley Cup Final continues on Thursday. The 29-year-old was limited in Monday's Game 2 against Florida due to a hip injury, logging only seven shifts and 4:20 of ice time. Nurse wasn't able to practice on Wednesday either. However, […]

Aleksander Barkov Practices On Wednesday, Will Travel To Edmonton

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice and will travel with the team to Edmonton. Barkov was back on the ice after missing the final 9:28 of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday after taking a high hit from Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. Panthers head coach Paul […]

Matt Duchene Hopes To Stay In Dallas

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene wishes to extend his stay with the team and is willing to settle for less money to make it happen. "Money is definitely not the No. 1 bucket and never has been for me," Duchene said while talking on The Sweet Spot on Sports Radio 96.7 FM/1310 the Ticket. Duchene […]

Penguins Hope To Have "Quiet" Extension Talks With Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins hope to keep extension talks with Sidney Crosby "as quiet as possible" this offseason. "The key for us is, because of the importance of it and how much Sid means to the organization and the city, we want to keep that as quiet as possible and go through it," Penguins general manager […]

Blackhawks Not Planning A Reunion With Patrick Kane

Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane is unlikely to return to the team. Kane, who left the Windy City last year, is set for unrestricted free agency this offseason, but it looks like he won't receive any offers from the Blackhawks. "I think we made some really tough decisions on some longstanding players," said Blackhawks general […]

Senators Are "Aggressively" Pursuing Jacob Markstrom

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom could find himself playing for another Canadian franchise next season. Sources have told Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch that the Ottawa Senators have been "one of the most aggressive teams" in chasing Markstrom. The Senators are in desperate need of an upgrade between the sticks after seeing the team record a league-worst […]

Leon Draisaitl Expects Better Performance From Oilers In Game 2

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is confident that his squad can do much better than the team's Game 1 performance in the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We're a really good hockey team that, believe it or not, can play better than (Saturday) night," Draisaitl said ahead of Monday's Game 2. "We have more. We […]

Vincent Desharnais Re-Enters Oilers Lineup Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be drafted into the lineup for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Monday. The 28-year-old steps in for Cody Ceci, who had a bad time as Edmonton opened the Final with a 3-0 defeat. Ceci finished Saturday's game with a minus-two rating across 17:19 of […]

Evander Kane Continues Slump In Game 1 Against Florida

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had another scoreless effort in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Saturday. He finished a 3-0 defeat with a minus-one rating, amassing three hits with zero shots on goal in 15:22 of action. It was the eighth consecutive game with a goal for Kane, […]

Connor McDavid Finishes Stanley Cup Final Debut Scoreless

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid went scoreless and finished with a minus-two rating in his Stanley Cup Final debut against Florida on Saturday. The Oilers captain led all skaters with six shots on goal, but there was no way past Sergei Bobrovsky for Edmonton, which suffered a 3-0 defeat. McDavid finished without a point for […]

Brandon Montour Makes Franchise History In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour contributed an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Edmonton in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. His seventh helper of the 2024 playoffs made Montour the first blue-liner in franchise history with double-digit points in multiple postseasons. Montour has scored three goals with 38 shots in 18 contests. […]

Aleksander Barkov Sends Out Two Assists In Impressive Win

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists as the team started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 win over the Oilers. Barkov combined with Sam Reinhart to help Carter Verhaeghe open the scoring in the contest with 3:59 played and tallied the lone assist when Eetu Luostarinen iced the game with an […]

Carter Verhaeghe Hits Game-Winner In Stanley Cup Final Opener

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the first goal of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday against Edmonton, and it ended up as the game-winning marker in a 3-0 victory. Verhaeghe was on target 3:59 into the game. The 28-year-old reached 10 postseason goals for the year, one short of Matthew Tkachuk's franchise record […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Posts Historic Shutout

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stole the show in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton, producing a 32-save shutout to backstop his team to a 3-0 victory. At 35 years old, Bobrovsky became the oldest netminder ever to open a Stanley Cup Final with a shutout. He's also the first Panthers […]

Evan Bouchard Looking To Stay Hot Into Final

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard will look to stay hot as his team opens up the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The young blueliner has become a legitimate Conn Smythe Trophy candidate thanks to notching six goals and 27 points across 18 postseason games to this point. Bouchard also enjoyed a […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Reportedly Ready To Move On From Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers looks set to move elsewhere for the 2024-25 campaign. Sources have told NHL insider David Pagnotta that Ehlers isn't interested in signing an extension with the Jets. He has one more season to go on a seven-year, $42 million pact. Ehlers' contract includes a 10-team no-trade list. The 28-year-old […]

Jamie Drysdale Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp After Surgery

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (lower body) has undergone surgery for a "significant injury" but is expected to be available for the start of training camp. Drysdale, who was acquired from Anaheim in January, featured 24 times for the Flyers this season, recording five points (two goals, three assists) with 34 shots on goal, 27 […]

Sam Reinhart, Panthers Keen On Extension

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart is poised to earn an extension from the team this offseason. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that the two parties have a "strong mutual desire" to work out an extension after the upcoming 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Reinhart is finishing off a three-year, $19.5 million deal and would be […]

Devils Desperate To Acquire New Goaltender

The New Jersey Devils are looking to add a new goaltender for the 2024-25 season. "There's a lot to it, but, yes, the focus is on finding that goaltender," general manager Tom Fitzgerald told NHL.com. The Devils have struggled in the goalie department under Fitzgerald, who took the reins in 2020. 12 different netminders have […]

Canadiens And Flyers Named Among Martin Necas' Suitors

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas will have no issues landing a new job if he decides to leave Raleigh in the offseason. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that half of the NHL is interested in Necas' services, including the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. Necas has completed a two-year, $6 million deal and will […]

Akil Thomas Signs Two-Year Extension With Kings

Los Angeles Kings forward Akil Thomas signed a two-year extension with an average annual value of $775,000, the team announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old earned himself a new deal after making his first NHL appearances in 2023-24. He posted three goals and one assist across seven outings in a limited role. Additionally, Thomas notched 46 […]

Maple Leafs Open To Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi Reunions

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in bringing back veteran forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi as long as it makes sense for both parties, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Both players signed one-year pacts with the Leafs last offseason and both got off to slow starts before getting things turned around offensively […]

Leon Draisaitl Not Intimidated By Panthers' Physicality

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl told reporters on Wednesday that his team won't be intimidated by the Florida Panthers' physical style of play in their upcoming Stanley Cup Final series that kicks off Saturday in Sunrise. "We can be a physical team too. Obviously, we like to play with the puck but we're certainly not […]

Trevor Zegras Continues To Draw Trade Interest

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras continues to generate trade interest, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. The skilled center saw his name churn through the rumor mill during the 2023-24 season but it appears Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek continues to field calls regarding the American. Zegras had a tough season both from a health […]

Joel Edmundson, Maple Leafs Have Mutual Interest In Reunion

The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Joel Edmundson reportedly have mutual interest in a reunion, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. The Leafs acquired the veteran blueliner in a trade with the Washington Capitals ahead of the March 8 NHL trade deadline. Edmundson appeared in nine games with the team, failing to hit the scoresheet […]