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The top-ranked North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting has been in the eye of the 2026 draft storm since bursting onto the Western Hockey League scene at age 14 with a four-assist debut for the Medicine Hat Tigers back in 2022.
The two-day NHL draft will be held in Buffalo, New York, starting with the first round on Friday night.
Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun to discuss how the Sabres plan to add to their team, the status of Connor Hellebuyck trade talks, where things stand between the Stars and Jason Roberston, and more on the early edition of Insider Trading.
The Washington Capitals have traded restricted free agent Hendrix Lapierre to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a fifth-rounder in 2028.
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager said Thursday that he and defenceman Zach Werenski will meet sometime after Friday’s NHL Entry Draft to discuss his future with the club.
The Florida Panthers have acquired Garnet Hathaway and a sixth-round pick from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.
Just like his idol Michael Jordan, the Swedish centre took things personally during an impressive draft season, Mark Masters writes.
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold expects to re-sign star defenceman Quinn Hughes, he told Minnesota Public Radio on Wednesday.
The Alexander Nikishin has rolled over into a second day with TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reporting upwards of six teams are interested in the Carolina Hurricnaes defenceman.
While adding two scoring wingers has certainly sparked speculation that Alex Ovechkin’s time with the franchise is at an end, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports the Capitals have been looking to boost their offence for quite some time.
Zach Benson is staying in Buffalo. The Sabres have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $52.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday.
Already an accomplished roller hockey player growing up in Grand Cayman, Jaxon Cover laughed at the memory of his introduction to ice hockey and how he literally fell head over skate blades for the sport.
The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas earlier this week, agreeing to terms with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family to explore the feasibility of putting a franchise in Houston or Austin.
Bowen Byram got the opportunity he wanted in a place he wanted to go. He thinks he’s ready. So do the Chicago Blackhawks — and they paid a hefty price because of that belief.
Jack Drury is headed to the Music City. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports the Colorado Avalanche have dealt the impending restricted free-agent forward, Chase Bradley and a 2029 third-round pick to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux.
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed Isak Rosen to a two-year deal worth $1.85 million, the team announced on Wednesday.
Rather than test free agency, Bobby McMann elected to stick with the Seattle Kraken for the long haul.
Windsor Spitfires winger made a big impact this season, racking up 34 goals and 59 points in 57 games, Mark Masters writes.
The Calgary Flames are trying to move forward Connor Zary, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. Dreger adds it sounds like the Flames are asking for a second-round selection in return.
Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL and with the Washington Capitals isn’t expected to be determined before the start of free agency on July 1, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
The Buffalo Sabres to send forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal, it was announced on Wednesday. Washington will send back David Kampf and a third-round pick in return, also handing Tuch an eight-year worth $84 million, carrying a cap hit of $10.5 million per year.
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