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The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury after experiencing discomfort during offseason workouts. General manager Don Waddell said an MRI confirmed the need for surgery. The team has not announced a timetable for Merzlikins’ return, and the late-summer procedure could jeopardize his availability for the start […]
Former player Joe Pavelski has found a new gig for the 2026-27 season, but it won’t be in the NHL. According to an announcement from the program, the University of Wisconsin has hired Pavelski as Director of Player Development. Additionally, the Badgers hockey team has hired Andy Brandt as an Assistant Coach and Steve Briere […]
Although August is a relatively quiet month in the hockey calendar, that doesn’t mean it’s without any kind of player movement. NHL training camps begin next month, but many leagues across Europe are already far closer to the start of their regular season. As a result, there is still quite a bit of player movement […]
The Anaheim Ducks have announced the signing of prospect forward Cruz Lucius to an entry-level contract. The Ducks acquired Lucius’ signing rights in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday. Anaheim did not disclose the financial terms of Lucius’ contract outside of the fact that it carries a two-year term. Lucius will be eligible for […]
The Nashville Predators have traded the rights to forward Sutter Muzzatti to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations. Detroit followed the trade by signing Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract. Nashville was set to lose Muzzatti’s signing rights before the start of the regular season after leaving the 2023 draft pick unsigned. […]
The Bruins and Oilers are two teams that will play in Germany as part of the NHL Global Series for 2027, the league announced this morning. For the first-time ever, Munich and Cologne will host regular-season games during the 2027-28 NHL season. The Bruins will play in the home city of newly acquired winger JJ […]
Having made the rounds across the Central, Atlantic, and Pacific, looking at less discussed prospects in each division to keep an eye on this upcoming season, we wrap things up with the Metropolitan. There’s the defending champions in Carolina, along with divisional foes who hung banners last decade, looking to capture that magic one more […]
Morgan Rielly is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ longest tenured player on the current roster. It appears that the title will remain with Rielly, as he’s not expecting to pack his bags anytime soon. According to Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com, Rielly told reporters at a Hockey Night in Brampton Charity Event that he’s expecting to play […]
Despite the retirement of franchise icon Anze Kopitar earlier this year, the Los Angeles Kings have not been deterred in their efforts to ice a playoff team for the 2026-27 season. The club was relatively active in free agency, signing deals with veterans such as Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, Erik Gustafsson, Corey Perry, and Scott […]
Rival NHL teams have inquired about the possibility of trading for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom over the course of the summer, writes Arpon Basu of The Athletic. According to Basu, the Canadiens “are open to” trading Engstrom, but they “see him as having considerable value,” meaning interested teams are unlikely to be able to […]
