Reasons for Optimism & Pessimism for Lightning’s 2026-27 Season Harrison Smajovits | July 19, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the latest phase of preparing for the 2026-27 season. As usual, there is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. This is…
Recapping the Ducks’ Moves in Busy Opening to 2026 Free Agency Hayley Paljug | July 4, 2026 The start of July only means one thing to hockey fans: the opening of the NHL’s free agency period. Eligible players will either re-sign with their teams or move to…
Hurricanes’ Patient Approach to Free Agency Is Smart Zach Martin | July 3, 2026 While the rest of the NHL has seen a plethora of moves over the last couple of weeks, the defending Stanley Cup champions are staying patient. The Carolina Hurricanes seem…
Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Early Offseason Moves Harrison Smajovits | July 2, 2026 Free agency on the NHL calendar is a go, and the Tampa Bay Lightning were hard at work from the jump. Pens have been put to paper on contracts, and…
Lightning Sign John Carlson to 2-Year Deal Jeremy Schouppe | July 2, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year deal worth $17 million, which carries an average annual value of $8.5 million, per the team. Carlson is…
Top 40 2026 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents Alex Chauvancy | July 1, 2026 Rest in peace to NHL Free Agency? At this time last year, all the talk was about how much potential the 2026 free-agent class had. Stars like Connor McDavid, Jack…
Hurricanes’ Interesting Situation with John Carlson Zach Martin | June 29, 2026 While it was a busy couple of days for the Carolina Hurricanes with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, they made a move that surprised people. Right as they were about…
3 Biggest Needs for the Hurricanes This Offseason Conor Power | June 29, 2026 We are just a few days away from July 1, when the NHL calendar turns over, and the frenzy of free agency begins. With a limited free agent class, teams…
26 Thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft: Prevailing Questions, Overall Takeaways & More Mark Scheig | June 28, 2026 The 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone. To say it was an interesting week in Buffalo would be a major understatement. Considering all the bigger trades that took place…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Top Free Agent Fits This Offseason Harrison Smajovits | June 23, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a position to make some solid additions to the roster this offseason. They have the cap space and can address some key needs. Let’s…
Bruins Should Pursue Free Agent John Carlson But Only at the Right Price Josh Deeds | June 21, 2026 The Boston Bruins are an unfinished product, and one void to fill: power-play quarterback. There’s a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) who will be coveted by NHL general managers everywhere,…
3 Names the Maple Leafs Could Still Add to Their Blue Line Jim Parsons | June 21, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
