# nhl draft (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nhl draft. Page: Feed: --- ## [Capitals forward poised to make history and it isn't the Great 8](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-forward-poised-to-make-history-and-it-isn-t-the-great-8-01m02tmf51ks?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-15 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ After being left without a team, Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome is poised to reach a career milestone that seemed unlikely four summer ago. ## [Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas could reach significant goal milestone in 26-27 season](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-aliaksei-protas-could-reach-significant-goal-milestone-in-26-27-season-01kzyw9twyy7?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-14 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Aliaksei Protas can reach the 100-goal milestone for his career this season. ## [Capitals’ ECHL affiliate sign another pair of brothers, the fourth to join the organization](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-echl-affiliate-sign-another-pair-of-brothers-the-fourth-to-join-the-organization-01kzyw1gckv3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-14 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals have signed the Prokop brothers, but they aren't the first pair of brothers to join the organization. ## [Top 4 Capitals Villains of all time](https://starsandsticks.com/top-4-capitals-villains-of-all-time-01kzcmbgkjg3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-11 · Marek Robinson · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Looking back, the 4 biggest players that Capitals fans and players see as their biggest villains. ## [Capitals player poised to move up NHL all-time lists and it's not Alexander Ovechkin](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-player-poised-to-move-up-nhl-all-time-lists-and-it-s-not-alexander-ovechkin-01kzr1z9edw0?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-11 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ A number of Washington Capitals players not named Alexander Ovechkin are in reach of significant personal milestones this season, with one center in particular on the cusp of setting more than a few if he stays healthy. ## [The Caps have a forward problem](https://starsandsticks.com/the-caps-have-a-forward-problem-01kzk4a7zny2?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-09 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals might have the deepest roster in the NHL. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick upgraded the roster this summer by acquiring forwards A ## [Capitals should keep their eye on star Wild defenseman if negotiations go sideways](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-should-keep-their-eye-on-star-wild-defenseman-if-negotiations-go-sideways-01kzapz79sby?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-06 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals bringing in a star defender could be tough, but not impossible, and they should consider trying to add Quinn Hughes. ## [Forgotten Capitals prospect may finally be ready to make the jump](https://starsandsticks.com/this-forgotten-capitals-prospect-may-finally-be-ready-to-make-the-jump-01kz8jrw5pd3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-05 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ While most of the talk has centered around prospects Ilya Protas and Andrew Cristall this offseason, one prospect has seemigly been forgotten despite showing he may be ready to take the next step. ## [Capitals' first-round pick wants to "be big and mean" and embrace physical style](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-first-round-pick-wants-to-be-big-and-mean-and-embrace-physical-style-01kz329658hr?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-03 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Oliver Suvanto wants to be a physical player, wanting to embrace his physicality. ## [Capitals traded away the opportunity to draft future superstar in 2021](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-traded-away-the-opportunity-to-draft-future-superstar-in-2021-01kxfxv04waq?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-02 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Capitals traded away a 1st round pick in the 2021 draft in a package for Anthony Mantha and would have been better off if they had drafted Wyatt Johnston at no. 23. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tGFXPPue3m5o) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Eddie Olczyk stepping away from Kraken Hockey Network](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/olczyk-stepping-away-from-kraken-hockey-network) _2026-07-29 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ One of the members of the standout broadcasting team for the Seattle Kraken is leaving the organization as Eddie Olczyk is stepping away after four years with the team. ## [Patrick Kane signs with Chicago](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/patrick-kane-signs-with-chicago-blackhawks-nhl-red-wings-news/) _2026-07-23 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ The Patrick Kane era in Detroit is officially over. Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Kane is signing a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, carrying an AAV of $8 million. The circle is complete. Patrick Kane is re-joining the Blackhawks on a two-year deal. - Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 23, 2026 Patrick Kane ends his tenure with the Red Wings with 163 points (57 goals, 106… ## [Thoughts on whatever the hell is going on with the Red Wings](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/thoughts-on-whatever-the-hell-is-going-on-with-the-red-wings-steve-yzerman-dylan-larkin-nhl/) _2026-07-22 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ What a torturous offseason it has been here in Red Wings land. Not sure what we fans did to deserve this! Okay, now that I have that off my chest, let’s get caught up on what the hell is going on. Steve Yzerman’s replacement has still yet to be named. So that means that Yzerman is still in fact running the ship, albeit during one of the deadest parts of the offseason in terms of transactions. The… ## [Seattle Kraken 2026-27 schedule released](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/seattle-kraken-2026-27-schedule-release) _2026-07-16 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ A newly lengthened 84-game regular season will begin for the Seattle Kraken on the road against the Calgary Flames on October 1, the NHL announced on Thursday. ## [Yzerman to Transition from Red Wings GM to New Role](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/yzerman-to-transition-from-red-wings-gm-to-new-role/) _2026-07-15 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ In an (somewhat) unexpected announcement Wednesday morning, the Red Wings announced that Steve Yzerman will be transitioning from his role as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Yzerman will continue to serve as a senior advisor to Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch. According to a statement from the team, The search for a new head of hockey operations is underway. Yzerman will remain in his… ## [Seattle Kraken sign Victor Östman, Ville Ottavainen to one-year deals](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/kraken-sign-ostman-ottavainen) _2026-07-10 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ The Seattle Kraken signed goaltender Victor Östman and defenseman Ville Ottavainen to one-year contracts worth $850,000, the team announced on Friday. ## [Chase Reid makes instant impression with Seattle Kraken](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/reid-makes-instant-impression-kraken) _2026-07-07 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ For a Kraken organization that has taken some body-blows over the last year, Chase Reid represents a better future ahead. And unlike some players currently in the headlines, Reid is thrilled to be in Seattle. ## [Report: Larkin Has Not Expanded Trade List](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/report-larkins-trade-list-has-not-expanded-red-wings-trade-news-rumors/) _2026-07-07 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ Update 7/9/2026: After HSJ’s report, MLive’s Ansar Khan reports that Larkin has expanded his list to include Dallas. HSJ published another report shortly after that conflicts with Khan’s reporting, saying the list is still at three teams. There’s a new twist in the standoff between Dylan Larkin and Steve Yzerman. According to Helene St. James , Larkin’s camp has not expanded his paltry list of… ## [Seattle Kraken sign Mackie Samoskevich to three-year deal](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/seattle-kraken-sign-mackie-samoskevich-three-year-deal) _2026-07-02 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ The Seattle Kraken agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Mackie Samoskevich on a three-year deal worth $3.85 million a year on Wednesday. ## [Red Wings acquire Keegan Kolesar from Vegas for futures](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/red-wings-acquire-keegan-kolesar-from-vegas-for-futures/) _2026-07-01 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ Steve Yzerman is using some future draft capital to add some grit to Detroit’s bottom six. According to Darren Dreger, the Red Wings are sending future draft picks to Vegas in exchange for forward Keegan Kolesar. Keegan Kolesar traded to Detroit for a 3rd in 2029 and a 7th in 2027. - Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2026 This is the type of player the Red Wings have needed to get for quite… ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/11OiqmdCplUd) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [2026 NHL Free Agency Tracker](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2026-red-wings-nhl-free-agency-tracker-trade-rumors-dylan-larkin/) _2026-07-01 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ The NHL’s free agency period opens today at noon, and Steve Yzerman has either a lot of work to do or little work to do. Just depends on what his vibe is I guess? This year’s class of free agents isn’t impressive. Very few players that would move the needle a lot, so any free agents signings by Detroit will be in the margins. Still not much on the Dylan Larkin front. All reports point to Yzerman… ## [Recapping the Red Wings’ 2026 Draft Weekend](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/recapping-the-red-wings-2026-draft-weekend/) _2026-06-28 · Kyle Kujawa · Winging It In Motown_ It was an eventful weekend for the Red Wings, just not in the ways that some expected. Detroit found its way back into the first round by parting with a former first-rounder and added seven new players to the organization through five forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender. Let’s run down the key moments from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. No news is no news on Larkin Dylan Larkin didn’t need to… ## [Casey Mutryn headlines seven selections for Seattle Kraken on second day of NHL Draft](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/mutryn-headlines-seven-selections-kraken-draft) _2026-06-27 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ U.S. National Development Team Program winger Casey Mutryn headlined seven selections for the Seattle Kraken on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft. ## [Red Wings Trade Cossa to Utah, Select JP Hurlbert at no. 23](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/red-wings-trade-sebastian-cossa-to-utah-select-jp-hurlbert-at-no-23-2026-nhl-draft/) _2026-06-27 · Kyle WIIM · Winging It In Motown_ Steve Yzerman has made his first significant offseason move, and it doesn’t involve Dylan Larkin. The team announced that they have traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa for the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. 🔁 pic.twitter.com/ffptm8naCk - Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 27, 2026 The Red Wings didn’t have a pick in the first round, so it’s nice to see them use an expendable asset to get… ## [Seattle Kraken select Chase Reid with 7th overall pick in NHL Draft](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/kraken-select-chase-reid-nhl-draft) _2026-06-27 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ The Seattle Kraken selected Sault St. Marie defenseman Chase Reid with the seventh-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. ## [Report: Jason Robertson declines trade, contract offer from Seattle Kraken](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/report-robertson-declines-trade-contract-kraken) _2026-06-26 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ Dallas Stars standout winger Jason Robertson declined an eight-year sign-and-trade contract with the Seattle Kraken worth approximately $15 million a season, according to a report from Sportsnet. ## [Bobby McMann confident in Seattle Kraken future after signing six-year deal](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/mcmann-confident-kraken-future-six-year-deal) _2026-06-24 · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ Rather than test free agency, Bobby McMann elected to stick with the Seattle Kraken for the long haul. ## [Seattle Kraken pledge more investment in player development as audit concludes](https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/kraken-pledge-investment-player-development-audit-concludes) _2026-06-23 · Curtis.Crabtree@fox.com (Curtis Crabtree) · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ The Seattle Kraken released the findings of their offseason audit of hockey operations, pledging further investment into shortcomings in their player development process. ## [What’s ahead this week for the Red Wings](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/whats-ahead-this-week-for-the-red-wings/) _2026-06-23 · Kyle Kujawa · Winging It In Motown_ We’ve reached the time of year when phone notifications are at their most threatening. If you carefully follow the insiders, one buzz might be the difference between a franchise-altering move and a depth player drunkenly announcing his own extension at a Stanley Cup rally (NSFW language). The Cup’s been handed out, and we’ve entered Draft Week with what may perhaps be the dullest free agency of… ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ziW9bV5t2QHa) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [What does a Dylan Larkin trade mean for Detroit?](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/what-does-a-dylan-larkin-trade-mean-for-detroit-red-wings-nhl-trade-rumors/) _2026-06-05 · Kyle Kujawa · Winging It In Motown_ It’s not often a franchise arrives at a crossroads at the drop of a tweet. In what was already a high-stakes offseason for the Red Wings, the intensity was cranked to 11 after Elliotte Friedman’s report that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, later confirmed by Max Bultman . There’s no miscommunication here with multiple sources of that caliber getting the same news. I’m usually a believer that…