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Blue Jackets: Revisiting the Artemi Panarin Trade

THW Archives | December 10, 2025

Bread anyone? It’s been approximately eight years since the Russian sensation and “Bread Man”, Artemi Panarin, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that sent shock waves…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Revisiting Canucks’ Trades for Motte, Highmore & Lammikko

Matthew Zator | February 23, 2025

*This is an archived article that was published in 2022 It was a long time coming, but the Vancouver Canucks finally had a fourth line they could count on to…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Vancouver Canucks

Red Wings’ New Additions: Roles & Predictions for 2024-25

Tony Wolak | September 3, 2024

During his end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman emphasized the need to improve defensively and add offensive depth. To address these objectives, Yzerman re-signed Patrick Kane…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Season Previews

Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2023 Free Agency Class

Jack Pallotta | August 21, 2024

Every July, NHL teams have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey…

Categories Lightning History, Lightning Transactions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers: 3 Low-Risk Free-Agent Forwards to Target

Lucas Standel | July 3, 2024

As of this writing, the New York Rangers have only made one free agent signing that could have an impact on their NHL roster for the 2024-25 season. This was…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agency, New York Rangers

Former Rangers on New Teams: Checking in on 2023 Departures

Lucas Standel | January 20, 2024

The New York Rangers are one of the top teams in the NHL as we pass the midway mark of the 2023-24 season. They currently have 28-14-2 record, which is…

Categories New York Rangers

Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: The First Two Preseason Games

Jim Bay | September 29, 2023

Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, focusing on the Lightning’s first two exhibition games of the 2023-24 season. The Tampa Bay Lightning…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers News & Rumors: Robertson, Motte & Wheeler

Michael DeRosa | September 14, 2023

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers prospect defenseman Matthew Robertson is entering a crucial year in his development, and it could impact his future…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Canadiens, Lightning, Rangers

Jim Parsons | September 11, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are still talking with Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and there are updates on how those talks are progressing. Meanwhile, Zach Parise…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers Have 3 Good PTO Options To Consider

Lucas Standel | September 8, 2023

Before training camp last season, the New York Rangers brought in Jimmy Vesey on a professional try-out (PTO). After a great showing, the team signed him to a one-year deal…

Categories New York Rangers

Maple Leafs Have 3 More Good PTO Targets After Signing Gregor

Michael DeRosa | September 7, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a no-risk move yesterday (Sept. 7), signing Noah Gregor to a professional tryout (PTO) contract. The gritty winger will now aim to impress at training…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Rangers Negotiations With Lafreniere Nearing a Close, Is Motte Next?

Brendan Azoff | August 19, 2023

As the NHL’s offseason rolls on, contract negotiations between the New York Rangers and 2020 first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere continue. General manager (GM) Chris Drury is seemingly in no rush…

Categories New York Rangers
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