Protecting Yourself from Offer Sheet Retaliation
If you're a team looking to offer sheet someone, there's a lot of work that needs to go into it. You need to make sure your players are locked in, in case of retaliation.
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Tampa Bay Lightning
The prices got too high for the Minnesota Wild yesterday, but they still have some options. The Tampa Bay Lightning will circle back to Nikita Kucherov about an extension.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning
The rumors continue to fly surrounding NHL teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning and where they go from here.
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Raddysh, and Cooper
Would the Tampa Bay Lightning consider trading Nikita Kucherov? Lightning and Darren Raddysh's camp have shared some concepts. Jon Cooper is not going anywhere.
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning
Roope Hintz has started to skate. Sidney Crosby is travelling with the team. Nikita Kucherov missed his second game due to an illness.
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Sharks, Lightning, and Some Pending RFAs
The San Jose Sharks aren't interested in doing a long-term deal with Mario Ferraro. Nikita Kucherov is extension eligible this offseason.
IIHF President Hopes Russia and Belarus Will Be Back as Soon as Possible
As the 2026 Winter Olympics roll on, the IIHF President would like to see Russia and Belarus back in international competition as soon as possible.
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Oilers, Wild, Habs, Isles, Sharks, Canucks and More
Tristan Jarry leaves in the second period with an undisclosed injury. Anthony Cirelli left early, and Brandon Hagel may not be back until after the break.
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Wild, Devils, Kraken, Lightning, Leafs, Mammoth, and Canucks
Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak could play on their road trip. Brayden Point activated from the IR with Andrei Vasilevskiy added to the IR.
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Wings, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs, and Canucks
Lightning lost Nikita Kucherov and Brayden point last night. Aaron Ekblad could return Monday night. The Maple Leafs lose another defenseman.
NHL Injuries: Canes, Stars, Red Wings, Kings, Habs, Wild, Preds, Lightning, Leafs, Golden Knights, and More
Anze Kopitar a full participant in practice. Nikita Kucherov is expected to return tonight. Adin Hill is out week-to-week.
NHL Rumors: Could We See More Players Betting On Themselves
There is talk of players potentially taking shorter term deals as the offseason rumors in the NHL slow down, but which option is best.