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Niklas Hjalmarsson

5 Former Blackhawks Most Likely to Have Their Number Retired

Connor Smith | December 16, 2025

For the first time since 2008, the Chicago Blackhawks had a new number hanging in the United Center rafters. On April 7, 2022, the team announced it would retire Marián…

Categories Archives, Chicago Blackhawks

Swedish-Born Players With the Most Stanley Cups

Ryan Gagne | June 3, 2023

According to statistics from NHL.com, there have been 403 Swedish-born players in league history, broken down to 366 skaters and 37 goalies. Interestingly, the deeper we dig, only 211 skaters…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Raddysh, Frozen Four & More

Connor Smith | April 7, 2023

The end is near for the Chicago Blackhawks. With four regular-season games remaining, it sure looks like they could have the best odds of landing the No. 1 overall pick,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Flames, Hjalmarsson, More

Jim Parsons | July 26, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL is reportedly losing one its best defensive defenseman as Niklas Hjalmarsson is set to retire. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are signing a…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

NHL News & Rumors: Coyotes, Senators, Rangers, Laine, Gretzky…

Jim Parsons | May 7, 2021

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets are likely to make some changes at the center ice position and speculation is they’ll want to add a…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators

Devils Should Target These Free Agents This Offseason

Matt Makuta | May 6, 2021

As we approach the end of the 2020-21 NHL regular season, the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for an important free agency after another disappointing season. General manager Tom…

Categories Free Agents, New Jersey Devils

Blackhawks’ Best Trades of All-Time

Brooke LoFurno | March 2, 2021

When it comes to the trading history of the Chicago Blackhawks, one word that can describe it is memorable. There have been many transactions that have altered the state of…

Categories Blackhawks History

Oilers Have Several Options to Fill Larsson’s Role in the Offseason

Julian Mongillo | February 28, 2021

After diving into Adam Larsson’s career and the importance he has to the team in a recent article, there are always other options available. Although the free-agent defense market may…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents

3 Trade Targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Shane Seney | November 23, 2020

The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the 2020-21 season with high expectations and several new faces. General manager Jim Rutherford has been busy trying to upgrade his roster and give his…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Coyotes, Red Wings, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | September 22, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Arizona Coyotes won’t be able to trade defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson because he has no desire to leave. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, there are updates as…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

Coyotes’ 2020 Playoffs Difference-Makers: Hjalmarsson, Schmaltz & Chychrun

Domenic Lunardo | July 23, 2020

Is there anything better than the National Hockey League Playoffs? After a four-and-a-half month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks as though the puck will drop on an…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Previews and Predictions

A Look Back at RFAs and Offer Sheets

Brandon Share-Cohen | June 28, 2020

The history of offer sheets in the NHL is a long one. While there hasn’t been a successful offer sheet since the Edmonton Oilers signed Dustin Penner to one in…

Categories Hockey History, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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