One of the busiest and most crucial days on the hockey calendar is upon us. It’s July 1, and the start of NHL free agency is upon us. In some ways, though, the day’s name is a bit of a misnomer. While NHL teams increasingly have their players signed and in place well before they … Read more
The second day of the 2025 NHL Draft added 64 selections of college players or committed recruits in rounds two through seven Saturday. That left the total for the two-day event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to 74, of which 14 were from Canadian Hockey League teams. This was the first draft since … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes shocked the NHL world by adding a player to their blue line; however, it wasn’t a free agent signing. While Vladislav Gavrikov was on the market before signing with the New York Rangers, it seemed like the Carolina Hurricanes were possibly in on him. However, they pivoted and pulled off a sign-and-trade … Read more
During Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 28), the Edmonton Oilers made five selections: Tommy Lafreniere (83rd overall), David Lewandowski (117th), Asher Barnett (131st), Daniel Salonen (191st), and, finally, Aidan Park (223rd). Related: 7 Things to Know About Oilers’ Top Draft Pick Tommy Lafreniere … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed restricted free agent Matthew Knies to a six-year, $46.5 million extension, which carries a $7.75 million average annual value (AAV). Related: Tavares Takes Less to Stay: What His New Deal Means for the Maple Leafs’ Future This comes just days before 2025 free agency opens on July 1, which … Read more
The New Jersey Devils entered the National Hockey League (NHL) Draft with seven picks. They opted to hold on to all seven, drafting players that they hope will become difference makers down the road. Get to know the newest members of the Devils’ organization: Related: Devils Should Pursue Former Canuck Pius Suter in Free Agency … Read more
NCAA players or players committed to NCAA teams who have appeared in the final Central Scouting rankings for the June 27-28, 2025, NHL Draft. This list will be updated as players are selected. NCAA commitments listed are per College Hockey Inc., using data from RinkNet, Elite Prospects and Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald … Read more
Boston College’s James Hagens was the top college player selected in Friday’s NHL Draft in Los Angeles (Photo: Boston Bruins/x.com) Boston College’s James Hagens was selected seventh overall by the Boston Bruins, making him the first player with collegiate ties chosen on Friday at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. Ten players linked … Read more
With the 32nd pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected Cullen Potter from the Arizona State Sun Devils of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) About Cullen Potter While James Hagens is in the conversation, you’d have a good case if you were to claim that no forward in the … Read more
Ahead of the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, there’s been a flurry of activity across the league. John Tavares signed a four-year extension worth $4.38 million annually with the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team-friendly extension that will keep the star centre in town through a contention window. Aside from the Leafs securing one … Read more