Three years, and he’s never played in the NHL? Jokes aside, the Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday night — hours before puck drop on the 2023-24 season — they signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract. Akey, 18, showed well durin…
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Jets have locked two core players up long-term. The team announced on Monday that forward Mark Scheifele and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck agreed to identical seven-year contracts worth $8.5 million annually. Both players were set to become…
Read MoreThroughout the summer and into the fall, we’ll be counting down the days until the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2023-24 season with a daily trip down memory lane. Today at No. 3 we have Al Hamilton, the first Oiler to have his number retired by the team…
Read MoreTrevor Zegras’ holdout is over as the sensational forward signed a three-year contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks Monday. The 22-year-old’s new deal, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, will pay him $5.75-million per year. Zegras matche…
Read MoreA vibrant new chapter is unfolding in Boston, guided by the leadership of Brad Marchand, who the Boston Bruins officially named him their 27th captain in franchise history. July marked the end of an era for the Bruins when beloved leader Patrice Berger…
Read More“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Those are the words of civil rights activist Maya Angelou, and they ring true in the world of hockey in the days following Mike Babcock’s resignation from his role as head coach of the…
Read MoreMike Bacock’s career in Columbus is over before a single puck has dropped. Babcock resigned Sunday afternoon as the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach after becoming the subject of an investigation launched by the NHL Players Association into alleged pri…
Read MoreThe NHL Players’ Association has launched an investigation into claims of a breach of privacy involving Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock. In a recent podcast episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, retired NHL player Paul Bissonnette disclosed that …
Read MoreThe Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract extension, the club announced Wednesday. The deal sees the 21-year-old earn an AAV of $8.050-million per year — an eye popping deal for someone who has played just 77 games …
Read MoreHappy Sunday to all who celebrate! The third time’s the charm Sam Gagner must be hoping so too. The 34-year-old ‘London Boy‘ will be making his third trip to Edmonton after the Oilers announced that they had officially signed the 6th overall pick to a …
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