Erik Cernak Suffers New Injury Blow

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. He had a busy day at the office with three blocks and two hits in 12:31 of ice time before exiting. The 26-year-old could now face another absence after already missing 12 contests in 2023-24. Cernak has totaled only nine […]

Zach Whitecloud Injured Versus Detroit

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud was forced to make an early exit in Saturday's matchup against Detroit after picking up an undisclosed injury. He was hurt in the third period, leaving the contest after amassing two blocks and three hits across 13:03 of ice time. Whitecloud has already missed 16 games in 2023-24 and […]

Aaron Ekblad Hurt In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left Saturday's 5-1 victory over Calgary with a lower-body injury. He registered one shot on goal and two hits in 5:10 of action before leaving. After making his season debut only in mid-November following a shoulder surgery, Ekblad could now face another spell on the sidelines. He has skated in […]

Mikey Anderson Remains Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) wore a full-contact jersey Saturday morning but isn't yet ready to rejoin the action against Dallas. Saturday's contest will mark his eighth consecutive absence. Anderson has made 55 appearances with the Kings in 2023-24, recording 15 points (one goal, 14 assists). His best attributes come out defensively, […]

Hampus Lindholm Returns To Bruins Lineup Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. He will end a nine-game absence and replace Parker Wotherspoon. Lindholm is a big piece for Boston's top four, but the 30-year-old Swedish blue-liner hasn't had much offensive success this season. He has registered 19 points (one goal, 18 […]

Jacob Trouba To Miss 2-3 Weeks

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (lower body) will be out of the lineup for 2-3 weeks, Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced on Friday. The 30-year-old has missed only two games so far this season, notching 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) across 60 outings with 165 hits and 170 blocks. He's […]

Alec Martinez Out "Short-Term" Following Procedure

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez has undergone a lower-body procedure and will be out "short-term;" according to general manager Kelly McCrimmon. Martinez was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. He's been out for one game already and won't make a quick return, but it looks like the veteran will be available for the end […]

Rangers Add Chad Ruhwedel

The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The veteran was used sparingly by Pittsburgh throughout his eight-year tenure with the team, appearing in 47 games or less in seven of those eight seasons, including this one. A defense-first blueliner, Ruhwedel has one […]

Troy Stecher Dealt To Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Troy Stecher and a seventh-round pick from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a fourth-round pick. The Oilers acquired centers Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday and were rumored to be in the market for a cheap depth defenseman and Stecher fits that bill. […]

Panthers Ink Gustav Forsling To Eight-Year Extension

The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Gustav Forsling to an eight-year contract extension that carries a $5.75 million average annual value. It's a nice story for a player that the team claimed off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 9, 2021. The 27-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in the 2022-23 campaign, tallying 13 goals […]

Maple Leafs Acquire Joel Edmundson From Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals receive a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. Washington retained 50% of Edmundson's cap hit as part of the swap while the Montreal Canadiens are also retaining money on Edmundson's contract due to a trade with […]

Cale Makar Celebrates First Hat Trick During Four-Point Night

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored his first career hat trick and added an assist as the team picked apart Detroit 7-2 on Wednesday. Makar posted two points on the power play. It's his fourth career four-point outing with the Avalanche, which puts him tied with Sandis Ozolinsh for most among defensemen in franchise history. […]

Noah Hanifin Moves To Vegas

Defenseman Noah Hanifin has joined the Vegas Golden Knights, who acquired the 27-year-old from the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flames received a conditional 2025 first-round pick, a conditional 2025 third-round pick, and defenseman Daniil Miromanov while retaining 50 percent of Hanifin's salary. The deal also involved the Philadelphia Flyers, who received a 2024 fifth-round […]

Zach Bogosian Inks Two-Year Extension With Wild

The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a two-year contract extension with veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.25 million. The 33-year-old came to the Wild in a deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning in November in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. A […]

Sabres, Avalanche Swap Casey Mittelstadt, Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche have made a trade that will send center Casey Middlestadt to the Avs while defenseman Bowen Byram goes to the Sabres. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a career year that has seen him post 14 goals and 47 points across 62 games. He is on pace to […]

Flyers, Avalanche Working On Sean Walker Trade

The Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche are working on a trade that would send defenseman Sean Walker to the Avalanche. The 29-year-old is set to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and it's unclear if the move carries with it a contract extension from the Avs. Walker is in the […]

Flyers Making Progress On Extension For Nick Seeler

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly making progress on a contract extension for defenseman Nick Seeler. The 30-year-old is currently scheduled to hit unrestricted free-agent status at the end of the season but it appears the Flyers could very well lock him up. The defense-first blueliner has recorded just one goal and 12 points on the […]

Rasmus Sandin Inks Five-Year Extension With Capitals

The Washington Capitals and defenseman Rasmus Sandin have agreed to a five-year, $23 million contract extension. The deal comes just one day before his 24th birthday as Sandin was scheduled to be a restricted free agent at season's end. "I'm very excited," Sandin said. "I'm very happy it got done at this time too, even […]

Miro Heiskanen Records Four Assists In High-Scoring Clash

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen picked up four assists as the team was involved in a high-scoring 7-6 clash with the Sharks on Tuesday, eventually winning in overtime. Heiskanen completed his night at the office with the secondary assist on Roope Hintz's overtime winner. He had two power-play helpers in the opening frame on goals […]

Vince Dunn Exits Monday's Game With Undisclosed Injury

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's 4-2 win over Calgary. He exited the contest in the third period after absorbing a hit from Flames forward Martin Pospisil. Dunn put in a big performance in the win, posting one assist and recording two blocks with a plus-four rating. The talented blue-liner […]

Filip Hronek Reaches 40-Assist Mark In Sunday's Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek registered his 40th assist of the season in Sunday's 2-1 road win over Anaheim. His work with Quinn Hughes helped Nils Hoglander get the scoring started just 1:37 into the game. With Hughes on 59 assists for the year, the Canucks boast two blue-liners with at least 40 assists in […]

Brenden Dillon Returns To Jets Lineup Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (illness) will re-enter the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Buffalo. The hard-hitting blue-liner couldn't play on Saturday due to an illness, but he has now recovered well enough to get back to work. Dillon leads Winnipeg with 166 hits in 55 appearances. Fantasy managers have also gotten a bit of […]

Timothy Liljegren Questionable For Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against the visiting New York Rangers. The 24-year-old missed Tuesday's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights as well as Thursday's victory over the Arizona Coyotes due to an undisclosed ailment. Liljegren also missed significant time earlier in the season due to a high-ankle […]

Artem Zub To Return To Action Friday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's home game versus the Arizona Coyotes. The right-shot blue-liner has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury. He skated with Jake Sanderson on a pair during Friday's morning skate. "That's a good addition," Senators interim head coach Jacques Martin […]

Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano To Return For Capitals Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) and forward Sonny Milano (illness) will both return to the lineup for Friday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. Jensen has missed the past two contests due to a lower-body injury suffered in a loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He is without a goal with eight assists […]

Mark Giordano Out With Concussion

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano has suffered a concussion and will be "out some time," according to Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving. "He was in rough shape last night, doing better after the game... doing well today," the executive added. The 40-year-old was injured when he crashed hard into the end boards while […]

Roman Josi Racks Up Three Points In Second Consecutive Outing

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi contributed a goal and two assists as the team recorded a seventh consecutive win with a 6-1 result against Minnesota on Thursday. He started out with assists in each of the first two periods before potting the team's fourth goal early in the third. Josi's second helper came with the […]

Cam Fowler Forced To Exit Early After Taking Puck To Face

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler was limited to only 21 seconds of action against San Jose on Thursday, leaving the contest after taking a puck to the face. He was bleeding heavily as Fowler headed into the locker room. The Ducks still managed to win the game 6-4, with the rest of the blue-liners playing […]

Mark Giordano Suffers Head Injury Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano suffered a head injury when he crashed into the end boards while jumping up on a rush in the first period of Thursday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. It's been a difficult season for the NHL's oldest player as the 40-year-old also missed time earlier in the season […]

Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin From Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team deal that also includes the Carolina Hurricanes. The Ducks receive a third-round pick from the Maple Leafs and will retain 50% of his cap hit while the Hurricanes net a sixth-round selection from Toronto as they are taking on […]