2019-12-05 20:30
The John Hynes era came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.
The Devils fired their head coach in somewhat shocking fashion, axing him between back-to-back games and not officially making the mov… Read More
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2019-12-01 17:24
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was behind the bench at Scotiabank Arena as an NHL bench boss for the first time on Saturday, and he soaked it all in as his club skated to… Read More
2019-11-17 16:12
Steven Stamkos continues to make his mark on the record books more than a decade into his career.
The Lightning captain, who has been the face of the organization since being drafted firs… Read More
2019-11-07 21:21
Matthew Tkachuk scored the potential goal of the year and the Vancouver Canucks kept rolling in this installment of Plays of the Week. The post NHL Plays Of The Week appeared first on Hoc… Read More
2019-11-07 21:10
Grubauer will miss the “next couple of games” as a result. The injury apparently related to something that happened during Friday’s game, but it’s also an issue that… Read More
2019-11-04 20:56
From Emily Kaplan of ESPN:
This offseason, two New York-area teams dominated the headlines. After the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers landed the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the dra… Read More
2019-11-02 21:26
To be considered amongst the elite teams in the NHL, the key ingredient is consistent goaltending. The Edmonton Oilers are finally getting some, after years of the position being a glaring s… Read More
Leon Draisaitl Scores Overtime Winner, Edmonton Oilers Erase Deficit To Beat Washington Capitals 4-3
2019-10-25 17:48
Just filthy! https://t.co/iDFUyL7Cu5— HockeyFanLand (@hockeyfanland) October 25, 2019Even after back-to-back shutout losses, Edmonton still had a 7-2-1 record, so Thursday’s con… Read More
2019-10-20 01:20
Watch as Jack Hughes scores on the power play to tally his first NHL goal.
Kinda cool how he gets his first against his brother. His whole family was that the rink!
The post Devil… Read More
2019-10-18 23:44
Nico Hischier has agreed to a seven-year, $50.75 million contract with the New Jersey Devils.
Hischier’s newly signed deal will begin in 2020-21 and run through 2026-27. “Nico… Read More
2019-10-12 21:32
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Rangers 4-1 on Saturday afternoon to remain a perfect 5-0 on the season.
This is the team’s best start since 1984-85. I was not even born… Read More
2019-10-09 02:13
“The Real Deal”, James Neal! Watch as Neal nets four goals against the New York Islanders!
Thanks, Calgary, enjoy Lucic hahaha
The post Watch: James Neal Scores Fo… Read More
2019-10-08 22:03
Daily fantasy hockey players are always looking for that inside edge. For the 2019-20 NHL Season, HockeyFanLand will be back at it, providing Pro DFS Insights to help you build Winning… Read More
2019-10-07 21:22
Malkin didn’t participate in Monday’s practice after he was injured on Saturday. His injury is not expected to be season-ending, but this isn’t good news for the Penguins… Read More
2019-10-07 21:17
Mantha was a one-man wrecking crew, opening his magical night with a power-play goal 48 seconds into the second period. He followed it up at 9:43 with an even-strength goal in the second… Read More
2019-10-06 23:44
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t exactly been the model franchise since their star Connor McDavid signed his eight-year, $100M contract back in July of 2017.
Th… Read More
2019-10-03 22:52
Nikita Kucherov – I’ll put Kucherov ahead of McDavid by a hair because he’s the reigning scoring champ. You can’t go wrong either way.Connor McDavid – Scor… Read More
2019-10-01 13:39
This section is dedicated
to my Dear Father! Who casually asked me a simple but tough question over lunch
the other day (Hi Dad!). Who would you take with third pick? Nikita Kucherov
and Con… Read More
2019-09-28 17:41
Kyle Connor agreed to a seven-year, $49.98 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $7.14 million.
The 22-year-old restricted free agent… Read More
2019-09-28 17:33
The Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent Mikko Rantanen have agreed to a new six-year contract that will carry an average annual value of $9.25 million.
Rantan… Read More
2019-09-23 19:12
Brayden Point has signed a 3-year bridge deal with the Tampa Lightning. Reports suggest, the team came up more than a million per year to get the deal done, and yet, I’m still surpri… Read More
2019-09-19 17:59
The Ottawa Senators have signed Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension.
After the amount of talent, the Senators have had to trade away or risk losing as free agen… Read More
2019-09-16 23:21
The deal has an average annual value of $5.5 million. “We are happy to have Travis under contract for the next six seasons,” said Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher. “Travis has sho… Read More
2019-09-13 23:24
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed restricted free agent forward Mitch Marner to a six-year contract, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Marners AAV is… Read More
2019-09-12 23:51
The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have agreed to terms with defenceman Josh Morrissey on an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $6,250,000.
Morrissey, 24, playe… Read More
2019-09-12 23:42
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said Thursday he remains “optimistic” that restricted free agent Mitch Marner will be signed by the team’s season opener on O… Read More
2019-09-03 23:44
Veteran defenceman Niklas Kronwall announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings.
Kronwall, who was an unrestricted free agent this offse… Read More
2019-08-27 23:40
The Jesse Puljujarvi sweepstakes are still wide open after the restricted free-agent forward signed a one-year deal on Tuesday morning to play in Finland’s top league this season.
S… Read More
2019-08-25 01:59
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent forward Pat Maroon to a one-year contract worth $900,000, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.
“We&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-08-20 22:40
As we’ve seen in the past with unsigned restricted free agents deep into unflinching contract negotiations, at some point in the summer they start to consider their non-NHL options. Sk… Read More
2019-08-06 22:10
Former New York Rangers blue-liner Kevin Shattenkirk had a more lucrative offer on the table before he settled on a one-year, $1.75-million deal with the Tampa Bay L… Read More
2019-08-02 22:19
Milan Lucic says he set the bar too high during his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers.
The veteran forward, who the Oilers traded – along with a conditional third… Read More
2019-07-29 22:14
Andrei Vasilevskiy has signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
That works out to a $9.5 million annual cap hit. Before that begins though, Vasil… Read More
2019-07-29 22:01
The New Jersey Devils have acquired Nikita Gusev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick and 2021 second-round selection.
The Devils then signed Gusev to a t… Read More
2019-07-22 21:57
James Neal figures he’s re-invigorated.
One can assume the salivating prospect of playing alongside Connor McDavid would have that sort of effect. For Neal, it could… Read More
2019-07-16 23:22
Edmonton Oiler fans have been awfully patient this summer in waiting for Ken Holland’s first major move. Holland added veteran free agent Mike Smith and depth forwards Markus Granlund… Read More
2019-07-11 21:37
Paul Holmgren has taken on another new role with the Flyers.
After serving as team president the past five seasons, Holmgren has stepped down to become a senior adviser to Dave Scott, the… Read More
2019-07-09 22:41
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has signed head coach Jared Bednar to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2021-22 season… Read More
2019-07-08 22:32
Nikita Gusev has never played a game in the NHL. There’s no getting around that. But Nikita Gusev was not dropped onto the Golden Knights from some other unknown planet.
Gusev won t… Read More
2019-07-01 23:59
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward Alex Kerfoot, and a 2020 sixth-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for for… Read More
2019-07-01 21:44
After missing out on Artemi Panarin, the Islanders circled back to Lee, who has been an offensive staple with the club the last few seasons and served as the captain in 2018-19. He slipped… Read More
2019-07-01 20:50
Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed forward Joe Paveleski to a three-year contract, which will run through the 2021-22 season. The three-year contr… Read More
2019-07-01 19:28
Sergei Bobrovsky indeed is a Florida Panther. This has been rumored for every, it’s official now.
The contract is 7-years at 70 million.
“Sergei is an elite starting go… Read More
2019-07-01 19:12
Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced Monday that the team has signed forward Matt Duchene to a seven-year, $56 million contract through the 2025-26 sea… Read More
2019-07-01 19:08
The proposed contract is for five years, with an average annual value of $8.454 million, according to the Canadiens. He would make more than $21 million in the first 12 months based on bonu… Read More
2019-06-30 19:40
The Florida Panthers have traded goaltender James Reimer to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for netminder Scott Darling and a sixth-round pick in 2020, the teams announced Sunday.
Flo… Read More
2019-06-30 19:34
Andrej Sekera has been put on unconditional waivers by Edmonton for the purpose of a buyout. Thank God this player is gone. Sekera, had nothing but injuries.
The buyout will carry a c… Read More
2019-06-30 01:12
Phil Kessel was traded to the Arizona Coyotes by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Kessel is a stud NHL Sniper. The 31-year-old forward is coming off a 27 goal, 82 point season. &ldq&hell…Read More
2019-06-27 21:14
The New Jersey Devils have gone a long way in adding significant star power to their roster early in the offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade for blue-liner P.K. Subban and drafting Am… Read More
2019-06-27 21:07
Jesse Puljujarvi wants a change of scenery, and the Boston Bruins could use a little help on the wing.
Sound like a perfect marriage? That’s because it is.
The disgruntled Ed… Read More
2019-06-25 21:50
Berube was named interim head coach of the Blues on Nov. 19, 2018. The team posted a 38-19-6 regular-season record with him behind the bench and earned a third-place finish in the Central D… Read More
2019-06-24 22:31
Sanheim was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. He had nine goals and 35 points in 82 contests while averaging 19:34 minutes last season.
The contract extension is worth… Read More
2019-06-23 00:55
The New Jersey Devils have acquired P.K. Subban from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Steven Santini, Jeremy Davies, the 34th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and a 2020 seco… Read More
2019-06-18 01:13
The Winnipeg Jets have traded Jacob Trouba to the New York Rangers for Neal Pionk and a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Trouba is scheduled to become a restricted free agen… Read More
2019-06-18 00:57
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Olli Maatta to the Chicago Blackhawks
in exchange for Dominik Kahun, as well as a 2019 fifth-round draft pick.
With Penguins general manager Jim Ruther… Read More
2019-06-17 19:34
San Jose has officially announced the signing of Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract extension.
The Sharks did not disclose the terms of the deal, but according to CapFriendly it is w… Read More
2019-06-13 22:00
The Saint Louis Blues have finally hoisted the Stanley Cup and skated around the ice in celebration. It was a long time coming. They were counted out every step of the way. Surely… Read More
2019-06-13 20:11
"This is just the ending of the best story that will ever be written in history." – Laila #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/WScICnKsgz— NHL (@NHL) June 13, 2019St. Louis Blues super f… Read More
2019-06-10 23:01
The Saint Louis Blues held momentum and a winning streak as they returned home to face the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. A victory would mean the first Stanley Cup… Read More
2019-06-08 00:10
Game Five of the Stanley Cup finals, which saw the St. Louis Blues defeat the Boston Bruins 2-1, was a tense and remarkable contest for the entire 60 minutes of play. I was riveted to the s… Read More
2019-06-07 04:03
Jordan Binnington made 38 saves, and the St. Louis Blues moved one win from their first Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at… Read More
2019-06-04 04:21
After a 7-2 beat down in Game 3, the St. Louis Blues put together one heck of a bounce-back effort to deliver the city of St. Louis their first ever Stanley Cup Final victory in Game 4, b… Read More
2019-06-03 21:02
GAME 4 OFFICIALS
The referees for tonight’s game are Chris Rooney (No. 5) and Gord Dwyer (No. 19). The linesmen are Scott Cherrey (No. 50) and Der… Read More
2019-06-01 19:09
The first Stanley Cup Final game in 49 years is being played here tonight (8 p.m., NBCSN) and fans didn’t know how to act. But they figured it out.
“The city is buzzing… Read More
2019-05-30 16:05
I never, ever thought that I would go to a Stanley Cup Final. I mean, look at the stats. I am a St. Louis Blues fan. We have had a good team for some time, but it has never been grea… Read More
2019-05-28 22:01
It’s Dave Tippett’s turn to try his luck at turning the Edmonton Oilers around, as he will be named the eighth Oilers head coach in 12 seasons
Tippett has 14 years of NHL… Read More
2019-05-28 05:38
The Boston Bruins came back from two goals down to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The Bruins, playing their first game in 11 days, were not in gear… Read More
2019-05-25 21:28
The St. Louis Blues have shocked the hockey world and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final where they will face the Boston Bruins. Since the beginning of the playoffs, they have not been… Read More
2019-05-21 23:00
The San Jose Sharks could be without defenseman Erik Karlsson and forwards Joe Pavelski and Tomas Hertl when they try to avoid elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis… Read More
2019-05-19 22:53
With a 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks Sunday afternoon, the St. Louis Blues can now wrap up a Western Conference title on Tuesday night in St. Louis.
Jaden Schwartz lead the way for t… Read More
2019-05-19 18:34
Erik Karlsson is good to go for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against St. Louis on Sunday afternoon
Karlsson played just over six minutes in the third period of the Sharks&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-05-17 18:51
NHL executive vice president Colin Campbell admitted the league made a mistake on the controversial play that led to the conclusion of Game 3 between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues… Read More
2019-05-17 05:28
The Boston Bruins advanced to the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final
Tuukka Rask made 24 saves, and Davi… Read More
2019-05-13 22:44
The Bruins are flat-out overwhelming the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
It’s coming from a lot of different places as Tuukka Rask is a far better goaltender th… Read More
2019-05-12 03:26
Timo Meier and Logan Couture each had two goals and an assist for the San Jose Sharks in a 6-3 win against the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final
Couture took a c… Read More
2019-05-09 05:04
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his return from injury when the San Jose Sharks advanced to the Western Conference Final with a 3-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche in Game… Read More
2019-05-07 21:15
Ken Holland has been named General Manager and President of Hockey Operations for the Oilers. He will have full autonomy and will report directly to OEG CEO Bob Nicholson. “The Edmon… Read More
2019-05-06 21:24
Ken Holland is entering a sticky situation after reportedly agreeing to become the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. He has world-class talents Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at his… Read More
2019-05-06 21:09
Roope Hintz was wearing a walking boot Monday, raising doubts about his availability for Game 7 on Tuesday, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.
This is hugely disappointing news for t… Read More
2019-05-04 22:20
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon heaped heavy praise on head coach Rod Brind’Amour after their club finished off a sweep of the New York Islanders on Friday night to advance to the… Read More
2019-05-02 20:28
Vegas Golden Knights President of Hockey Operations and General Manager George McPhee announced today, May 2, that Kelly McCrimmon has been promoted to General Manager of… Read More
2019-04-27 03:27
Petr Mrazek turned aside all 31 shots he faced in Friday’s 1-0 overtime win over the New York Islanders in Game 1.
Mrazek and Islanders goalie Robin Lehner both turned in great effo… Read More
2019-04-26 17:38
Vladimir Tarasenko scored a couple of goals in Thursday’s 3-2 Game 1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
With the scored tied at 1-1 late in the second period, Tarasenko got former teamm… Read More
2019-04-25 20:25
The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was historic for upsets. some of the crazties games we will ever see were played. With that in mind… I know, all of the second-round predi… Read More
2019-04-23 20:35
Goalie Ben Bishop was asked who is the most important player on the Dallas Stars.
“I am,” he said.
Then he laughed.
“No,” he said, “I’m kidding… Read More
2019-04-22 22:13
Tomas Hertl scored a shorthanded goal in Sunday’s 2-1 double overtime Game 6 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights
The San Jose Sharks were completely dominated by the Golden Knigh… Read More
2019-04-20 16:30
The Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Calgary Flames from the postseason in five games Friday night with a one-sided 5-1 victory. Along with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s sweep at the han… Read More
2019-04-19 22:12
The Detroit Red Wings have officially named Steve Yzerman as the franchise’s new general manager and vice president.
Yzerman is returning to the franchise that drafted him back in 1… Read More
2019-04-18 18:14
Rantanen scores game-tying goal and overtime winner; Bruins score six goals, withstand third-period Maple Leafs rally Stars race out to a 4-0 lead in the first period.
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THREE HARD… Read More
2019-04-15 19:55
The Philadelphia Flyers have appointed Alain Vigneault as the 21st head coach in franchise history, signing him to a multi-year contract, according to Executive Vice President & General… Read More
2019-04-15 19:37
The Stanley Cup favorite Tampa Bay Lightning are on the verge of one of the worst implosions in pro sports history.
The Lightning tied an NHL record with 62 regular-season wins and t… Read More
2019-04-14 21:24
Robin Lehner turned aside 25 of 26 shots in a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh in Game 3.
Lehner has steady between the pipes all season and he has carried over that success into the playoffs. He… Read More
2019-04-14 21:14
Hope you got your money’s worth on that hit, Nazem Kadri, because it might be the last time you get to see playoff ice this season.
The Toronto… Read More
2019-04-11 20:49
Jordan Binnington turned aside 24 of 25 shots in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.
Binnington had no chance on Patrik Laine’s… Read More
2019-04-11 19:47
“So, you’re telling me there’s a chance!? Yeah!!”
Don’t be surprised if that classic “Dumb and Dumber” soundbite becomes the Columbus B… Read More
2019-04-10 19:53
Tampa Bay
Lightning Vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
There’s a
lot I like about Columbus – specifically, there’s a lot of players I like.
Artemi Panarin, Cam Atkinson, Seth Jon… Read More
2019-04-10 19:51
Calgary
Flames Vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche
have a lot of very interesting high-end talent. I can’t tell how good they are,
they’ve been stockpiling top drafted supers… Read More
2019-04-08 23:34
The Florida Panthers have named Joel Quenneville as their new head coach
The Panthers fired Bob Boughner on Sunday and wasted little time in naming Quenneville their new bench boss. GM Da… Read More
2019-04-07 18:17
Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that Bob Boughner has been relieved of his duties as head coach, along with Assistant Coach… Read More
2019-04-07 18:13
The unexpected, meteoric of the Buffalo Sabres in November had the city’s hockey fans bracing for the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance since 2011. Four months la… Read More
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