5 PTO Players Most Likely to Land NHL Contracts Alex Chauvancy | September 23, 2025 Every September, there are always a few players who enter camp on PTOs, perform well, and end up signing NHL contracts. Some PTOs turn into more than just depth additions,…
2025 NHL PTO Tracker Alex Chauvancy | September 21, 2025 With NHL training camps underway, here’s a look at which players are attending camp on professional tryouts (PTOs). There are 25 across the league, and surely some will end up…
Blue Jackets’ Labanc Having Career Resurgence in Columbus William Espy | November 19, 2024 Prior to signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, it seemed like Kevin Labanc might be on his way out of the NHL. The 28-year-old struggled mightily in his final season…
Devils Have 3 Options to Fill Lazar & Bastian’s Roster Spots Josh Reinitz | November 5, 2024 The New Jersey Devils needed a good performance on home ice, and as they packed their bags to head to Western Canada, they had one remaining chance for a positive…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Labanc, Aston-Reese, Marchenko & More Mark Scheig | October 8, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets set their opening-night roster on Monday. As expected, some last-minute changes were made thanks to a signing and a waiver claim. Welcome back to Blue Jackets…
Blue Jackets’ Signing of Kevin Labanc Is Low Risk Nicholas Arnold | October 7, 2024 As we continue to drudge towards opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed another player to a contract. Kevin Labanc has only been a member of the San Jose…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Red Wings, Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | October 5, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Kevin Labanc to a one-year deal coming off a PTO with the New Jersey Devils. Why didn’t the Devils…
Devils’ PTOs Look Promising at Training Camp Donnah Campbell | September 20, 2024 With the 2024-25 season almost officially underway, the New Jersey Devils are entering a new era of black and red. Under new head coach Sheldon Keefe, the team will seek…
3 Players the New York Rangers Need to Sign to PTOs Lucas Standel | September 2, 2024 Before training camp every season, most NHL teams bring in players on professional tryout (PTO) deals to see if these players might have something to add to their team. For…
3 Remaining Free Agents the Buffalo Sabres Could Sign Jacob D. Strozyk | July 13, 2024 Free agency has been fairly quiet for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024 as they have opted for the approach of signing bottom six players, and hoping that their core forwards…
4 Sharks Who Won’t Be Back in 2024-25 Alex Hutton | April 8, 2024 Long eliminated from the playoffs, the San Jose Sharks are pivoting to what comes next. With a rebuilding roster and several young players and prospects on the rise, the opening…
3 Sharks With Depreciating Trade Values William Espy | February 26, 2024 The San Jose Sharks are certainly going to be sellers at the trade deadline this year, and as our Alex Hutton discussed earlier this week, veterans will play a key…