NHL offseason contract and expansion speculation

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Teams are discussing captain vacancies, unsigned free agents, and potential expansion back to Arizona.

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Sabres Trade Ryan Johnson To Penguins For Caleb Jones, Daniel Laaatsch

The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins have come together on a trade involving three defensemen. Buffalo has sent Ryan Johnson to Pittsburgh in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. All three players are currently assigned to the minor leagues. This move will notably mark the end of Johnson’s time in the Sabres organization. Buffalo […]

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13d ago

ASU hockey players dispute school review of teammate's collapse

Seven Arizona State hockey players disputed the university's review of a teammate's collapse and called for the school to put athletic staff on leave pending an independent investigation, according to a letter sent to the university president Monday.

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ASU hockey coach says he is 'right guy' despite player collapse

Arizona State head hockey coach Greg Powers declined Wednesday to answer questions about a player's collapse during a team workout last month but said he still believes he is the right person to lead the team.

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‘He’s a fighter’: Mayich family opens up about son, brother Matthew

The Mayich family talks to Elliotte Friedman about their son and brother Matthew, an Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues prospect, who collapsed during an outdoor workout on August 20 and has been hospitalized since.

27d ago

NHL superstar poll: Rule changes, Texas expansion, fan culture

We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.

33d ago

Predators Sign Tyson Jost To PTO

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Tyson Jost to a professional try-out for their 2026-27 training camp per PuckPedia. Jost spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season on the Predators lineup, playing through a one-year, two-way contract originally signed with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025. The Predators claimed Jost off of waivers from the Hurricanes […]

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Lawyer for Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during workout searching for answers

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Blues Prospect Matthew Mayich Hospitalized After Summer Workout

The St. Louis Blues have released a statement sharing the hospitalization of defense prospect Matthew Mayich, who collapsed during off-season workouts with Arizona State University. Mayich was preparing for his first season with the Sun Devils after transferring from New York’s Clarkson University last season. The event occured on Thursday, August 21 at 8:31 a.m. […]

46d ago

NHL Eyeing 2029-30 For Texas-Based Expansion Team To Debut

The NHL is hoping that a Texas-based expansion team could debut in the 2029-30 season.

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51d ago

Red Wings Acquire Sutter Muzzatti From Predators

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. […]

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53d ago

Penguins, Senators Discussed First-Round Pick At Draft

Although it didn’t amount to anything, a resurfaced video of Ottawa Senators General Manager Steve Staios in the NHL Draft war room suggests the Pittsburgh Penguins offered an unknown roster player for the 25th overall pick. Additionally, at the beginning of the video, Staios is receiving a trade call that includes the 33rd and 41st […]

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53d ago

Bruins To Discuss Captain Vacancy Soon

The Bruins could finally name their next captain ahead of the 2026-27 season. Or they couldn’t. According to Scott McLaughlin of WEEI, in speaking with Cam Neely on NESN, the Bruins brass of Neely, Don Sweeney, and Marco Sturm are all set to sit down and discuss how the leadership group will shape up heading […]

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54d ago

Could The NHL Expand Back To Arizona?

Arizona could be back in the cards for the NHL in their expansion plans. According to Craig Morgan of AZ Hockey Insider, in speaking with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, there is interest in having an NHL franchise return to the Phoenix area, where the recently disbanded Coyotes organization has not played since 2022. This […]