Canucks Select Tom Willander With The No. 11 Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have selected defenseman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. Willander had four goals and 21 assists in 39 games while playing in the J20 Nationell, Sweden's highest junior hockey division. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 180 pounds, the 18-year-old will begin playing this fall at Boston […]

Coyotes Select Dmitry Simashev With The No. 6 Pick

The Arizona Coyotes have selected defenseman Dmitry Simashev with the sixth overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. It's an off-the-board type of selection for the continually rebuilding 'Yotes as Simashev was well down many draft projection boards but he will nonetheless join an organization that finished 27th with 70 points a season ago. A […]

Canadiens Select David Reinbacher With The No. 5 Pick

The Montreal Canadiens have selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the fifth overall pick of the NHL Draft. Reinbacher becomes the first non-center picked in the 2023 draft and the highest Austrian picked since former NHLer Thomas Vanek. The 18-year-old spent last season playing for Kloten of the Swiss-A League, collecting three goals and 22 points […]

Erik Karlsson Named Norris Trophy Winner

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has collected the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman for a third time. He is the ninth player in league history to win the award at least three times and the only active player to do so. The 33-year-old enjoyed an incredible year with a career-high 101 points […]

Scott Perunovich Signs One-Year Extension With Blues

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich has signed a one-year extension with the team. It's a one-way contract worth $775,000. Perunovich, who was a pending restricted free agent, has had awful luck with injuries and was limited to only 22 AHL appearances in 2022-23, registering two goals and 18 assists. He has skated in 19 […]

Kings Trade Sean Durzi To Arizona

The Arizona Coyotes strengthened their blue line on Saturday, adding Sean Durzi from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick. The 24-year-old is switching teams after finishing his second season in the big league. It was a good campaign for Durzi, as the Mississauga-born rearguard posted nine goals and 38 points in […]

Coyotes Buy Out Patrik Nemeth

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Patrik Nemeth has been bought out by the club. Nemeth was on a three-year, $7.5 million contract that he signed with the New York Rangers in 2021. He was traded to Arizona last July and suited up in 75 games for the team in 2022-23. Nemeth registered five assists with 118 hits, […]

Aaron Ekblad Set To Miss Start Of Training Camp

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is set to undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the start of training camp. Ekblad played through multiple injuries in the playoffs and separated his shoulder in the second-round matchup against Carolina. He is now looking forward to getting fully healthy over the summer. "That's been a problem for a […]

Canucks Buy Out Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Vancouver Canucks have bought out the final four seasons of Oliver Ekman-Larsson's eight-year contract. Ekman-Larsson was a big catch for Vancouver when he arrived from Arizona via a trade in 2021, but the Swedish blue-liner never really got comfortable with life in Canada and ended up having two disappointing seasons. His play deteriorated so […]

Hurricanes Ready To Part With Brett Pesce If Extension Isn't Signed

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce could be heading out of town this summer. TSN's Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Hurricanes will look to move Pesce if the 28-year-old doesn't sign an extension with the club. Pesce is set to enter the final season of a six-year contract that has a $4.025 million cap hit. […]

Sharks Working With Erik Karlsson To Find A Suitable Trade

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is set to take his talents elsewhere this offseason. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Karlsson and the Sharks are working together to find a trade that would suit both parties. Following a sublime 101-point season, Karlsson is set to take home the Norris Trophy for the third time, but […]

Ethan Bear Out Six Months After Shoulder Surgery

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear will be out for six months after having shoulder surgery. The 25-year-old needed to get the procedure done after getting hurt at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. The injury means that Bear will miss a large chunk of next season. Bear is a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing […]

Aaron Ekblad Played Through Multiple Injuries In Playoffs

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad battled through multiple injuries in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He reportedly broke his foot in the first-round series against Boston, had two shoulder separations, and also suffered an oblique tear. Despite the health issues, Ekblad missed only one game during the team's run to the Finals and averaged 23:57 […]

Flames Getting Calls On Noah Hanifin

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin could be on the move this offseason, with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reporting that teams have begun to ask the Flames about their plans with him. Hanifin is set to become an unrestricted free agent next season as he's about to enter the final year of a six-year deal that carries […]

Damon Severson Traded To Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Damon Severson from the Devils for a 2023 third-round pick. New Jersey signed Severson to an eight-year deal worth $50.0 million, which breaks down to $6.25 million annually before being traded. Severson was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Last season, the 28-year-old recorded seven goals […]

Brandon Montour Scores Opening Goal In Game 3 Victory

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the playoffs in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Montour gave the Panthers an early first period lead in an important situation with the team returning home after a pair of road losses in Vegas. Montour […]

Jani Hakanpaa Will Have Offseason Knee Surgery

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa, who delivered one goal and two assists in 15 playoff contests for Dallas until their elimination from the 2022-23 playoffs, will undergo knee surgery during the offseason. As a result, his return date is currently unknown, and he is considered out indefinitely. The 31-year-old defenseman recently completed his first 82-game […]

Radko Gudas Expected To Play In Game 3

Florida Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 3 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Monday's Game 2, logging only 2:11 of ice time, and hasn't practiced since then, but it looks like he will be ready for action Thursday. Gudas has racked […]

Kings Extend Vladislav Gavrikov For Two Years

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov has signed a new two-year deal with the club with an average annual value of $5.875 million. The Russian blue-liner is coming off a three-year, $8.4 million deal and he was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Gavrikov joined the Kings midseason from Columbus and proved […]

Ivan Provorov Traded To Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers in a three-way trade with the Los Angeles Kings. The deal included defenseman Kevin Connauton moving from Philadelphia to L.A., while Kings defenseman Sean Walker and goaltender Calvin Petersen joined the Flyers. A couple of minor league players and a few draft […]

Thomas Harley Tallies Two Assists In Game 6 Win

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley registered two assists in Saturday's Game 5 victory over Vegas. The young blue-liner ended a four-game scoreless spell with assists on goals from Luke Glendening and Ty Dellandrea. Harley has impressed in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs by totaling nine points in 18 games with 21 shots on goal, 14 […]

Miro Heiskanen Delivers Two Power-Play Assists

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen registered two assists as the team staved off elimination with a 3-2 overtime victory against Vegas on Thursday. The helpers came in power-play situations, with Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski being the goal-scorers. Heiskanen played exactly half an hour in the contest and also had three shots on goal with […]

Ryan Suter Collects Two Assists In Sunday's Loss

Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter logged an assist on both of the team's goals in Sunday's Game 2 against Vegas but also made a costly mistake in a 3-2 overtime loss. With 2:22 left in regulation and the Stars 2-1 up, Suter gave away the puck with a bad pass that directly led to Jonathan […]

Miro Heiskanen Scores Opening Goal In Game 2 Loss

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored his first goal of the playoffs and added three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Heiskanen gave the Stars an early lead to open the contest as his shot […]

Zach Whitecloud Collects Two Assists In Game 1 Against Dallas

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud turned into a playmaker in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas on Friday, finishing a 4-3 overtime victory with two assists. He had a primary assist on a William Karlsson strike and registered a secondary assist when Teddy Blueger scored. The 26-year-old completed his line with […]

Thomas Harley Extends Point Streak In Game 6

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had an assist to extend his point streak to three games in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Seattle. The young rearguard picked up his sixth point of the playoffs when Joel Kiviranta tipped in one of Harley's shots 8:58 into the third period. Harley has logged all of his postseason points […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/13/23): Showdown Slate - Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! Saturday evening promises to be an exciting night with one playoff game on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insight and assist you in identifying potential top players for your DFS Showdown lineups. Each game carries significant weight as the playoffs continue, making it imperative to collaborate and examine this slate on […]

Aaron Ekblad Amasses Two Points In Friday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad registered two points in Friday's series-clinching 3-2 overtime victory against Toronto. He opened the scoring with an early power-play goal and helped Carter Verhaeghe to put the team two goals up. The Maple Leafs battled back and found a way to extend the game, but Ekblad and the Panthers completed […]

Ben Hutton Re-Enters Vegas Lineup For Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton is set to be back in the lineup Friday against Edmonton, replacing the suspended Alex Pietrangelo. Hutton will skate in only his second postseason game of the year, having also appeared in Game 5 against Winnipeg in the first round. He had a minimal impact on the proceedings in […]

Alex Pietrangelo Suspended For Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended for Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton. He received a one-game suspension from the NHL's Department of Player Safety for a slashing incident that occurred late in Game 4, where Pietrangelo hit Leon Draisaitl on the arm with his stick after the Oilers star had missed a […]