Vegas Golden Knights Sign Reilly Smith to 1 Year, $2 Million Extension – The Hockey Writers – Vegas Golden Knights

Reilly Smith Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed forward Reilly Smith to a one-year contract extension worth $2 million. The deal includes a no-trade clause, according to NHL insider Chris Johnson. Smith Extends Second Stint in Sin City on Team-Friendly Deal The veteran left-shooting right winger will remain in Vegas after being traded there by the New … Read more

Maple Leafs release 2025-26 preseason schedule

Maple Leafs release 2025-26 preseason schedule

It’s never too early to be thinking about hockey as the Toronto Maple Leafs released its preseason schedule for the 2025-26 season. Toronto will start the preseason with a home-and-home against the Ottawa Senators, travelling to the Canadian Tire Centre on September 21 for its preseason opener, before squaring off against the provincial rival at … Read more

Fredonia grad, former Mount Saint Charles Hockey Academy director of player personnel O’Connor tabbed new assistant coach for Maine men’s hockey team – College Hockey

Fredonia grad, former Mount Saint Charles Hockey Academy director of player personnel O'Connor tabbed new assistant coach for Maine men's hockey team - College Hockey

JOHN O’CONNOR (photo: 200×85). Maine’s men’s hockey team has added John O’Connor to the staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. O’Connor comes to Orono after spending the last seven years as the director of player personnel at Mount Saint Charles Hockey Academy in Rhode Island. During O’Connor’s time at Mount Saint … Read more

Karl Annborn – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile – The Hockey Writers – NHL Entry Draft

The Hockey Writers 2025 NHL Entry Draft Guide James Hagens, Matthew Schaefer

Karl Annborn 2024-25 Team: HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell)Date of Birth: March 6, 2007Place of Birth: Örebro, SWEHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Karl Annborn is a reliable defenseman at both ends of the ice. Whether it’s breaking up plays, or creating chances for his teammates, he’s an effective … Read more

Maple Leafs remain interested in re-signing Max Pacioretty, Red Wings reportedly in the mix

Maple Leafs remain interested in re-signing Max Pacioretty, Red Wings reportedly in the mix

Ahead of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain interested in re-signing Max Pacioretty, while the Detroit Red Wings could firmly be in the mix for his services, Nick Alberga of The Leafs Nation reports. It was previously reported on June 9 that Pacioretty was likely going to re-sign with the Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old … Read more

Effinger leaves St. Olaf to take head coaching job at Amherst; current Oles assistant Lindstrom promoted to St. Olaf head coach – College Hockey

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Eddie Effinger and Tyler Lindstrom run a practice for St. Olaf during their time together on the Oles staff (photo: Hannah Robb). After five seasons as the head coach of the St. Olaf College men’s hockey program, Eddie Effinger has stepped down to accept the head coaching position at Amherst, his alma mater. Former Oles … Read more

AHL hosting Team Business Meetings this week | TheAHL.com

AHL hosting Team Business Meetings this week | TheAHL.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League is holding the 2025 AHL Team Business Meetings presented by Victory Live this week, with more than 250 representatives from the league and its member clubs gathering at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind. Front-office personnel from throughout the American Hockey League are gathering to discuss best … Read more

3 Boston Bruins Predictions for the 2025 NHL Draft – The Hockey Writers – Boston Bruins

Don Sweeney Boston Bruins

With the Stanley Cup Final over, all focus can now turn to the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles later this week. The Boston Bruins have seven picks in this year’s draft, four of which are in the top 70, including the seventh-overall pick. Related: Hampus Lindholm Is Key to a Bruins Bounce-Back Season The … Read more

No First-Round Pick? Steven Ellis Says It’s No Big Deal for Toronto: Leafs Morning Take

No First-Round Pick? Steven Ellis Says It’s No Big Deal for Toronto: Leafs Morning Take

Buckle up, Leafs Nation, the next two weeks should be mighty interesting. Full disclosure, we spent the first few minutes of Leafs Morning Take discussing the NBA Finals as Oklahoma City won its first ever championship. After that, we got into a conversation teeing up draft week in the NHL. All in all, it’s the … Read more