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The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't big spenders during free agency last year and took a similar approach this year. They signed players to short-term contracts with the hope of giving them good value before potentially trading them to a contender at the trade deadline.

Some of the greatest players in NHL history have donned the Winged Wheel, and over the years, Detroit Red Wings fans have been able to count themselves as some of the most fortunate in professional sports.

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.

The Montreal Canadiens have several promising young players in their system. Oliver Kapanen is undoubtedly among them, as the young forward has the tools to blossom into an impactful player for the Canadiens as he continues to adjust to the NHL level.

The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for an impact top-six forward after dealing winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman Michael Kesselring and winger Josh Doan, but the opening weeks of free agency did not provide GM Kevyn Adams with an opportunity to replace Peterka’s production, either in a swap for defenseman Bowen Byram, or for a package of younger players, prospects, and/or draft picks.

While we're still approximately two months away from the start of Training Camp for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season, there remain several free agents in all three position groups who are still waiting for a call for a contract.

Apr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) skates behind the net against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Vancouver Canucks announced they have traded 2025 Calder Cup MVP goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth round pick.

The Vancouver Canucks have cleared up some room in their goaltender department by trading Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, the Canucks receive Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 draft.

The Florida Panthers second straight summer with the Stanley Cup has officially begun.

The Los Angeles Kings haven't been overly active recently, but their division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, made a surprising trade, moving out young goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Former New Jersey Devils first-round pick Chase Stillman is on the move again.

The Vancouver Canucks have traded goaltender Artūrs Šilovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Vancouver received winger Chase Stillman as well as a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. In the end, the Canucks were able to get back assets for Šilovs, instead of losing him for free on waivers once the season began

The Pittsburgh Penguins have brought in a new goalie.

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One of the most interesting trades at this year’s NHL trade deadline was the Ottawa Senators’ center ice swap with the Buffalo Sabres. Essentially, it was Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens, and for both teams, it marked the turning of a page on two young players who were once expected to be key parts of their organization’s future success.

The NHL draft took place a couple of weeks ago, and GMs across the league made big decisions by selecting players they believe will help their respective teams in the future.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the most popular team in the rumor mill right now. It is understandable, as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson are currently considered three of the top trade candidates in the league.

The Chicago Blackhawks selected Swedish Forward Anton Frondell with the third overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. He is immediately one of the top three prospects in the organization, with the ceiling of a top-six NHL center.

Did the 2024-25 Florida Panthers start a trend en route to their second-straight Stanley Cup?

After taking a nice step forward during the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens have been busy this summer. They acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and Zack Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in two notable trades. However, the possibility of them making another splash before the season is here should not be ruled out.

Just under three months ago, the New Jersey Devils were down 3–1 to the Carolina Hurricanes when goaltender Jacob Markstrom, frustrated, appeared to take a swing with his stick at the player in front of his net. But he missed who he appeared to be going for, Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, and instead slashed his teammate, Cody Glass. To this day, Glass hasn’t let Markstrom forget it.

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There are quite a few former members of the San Jose Sharks still waiting to find their new home as unrestricted free agents. Many were with the team as recently as last season, while others departed the Bay Area a few years ago. Let’s take a look at those still awaiting their next contract.

Swedish center Anton Frondell will sign an entry-level contract this upcoming week with the Chicago Blackhawks, the team that took him third overall at this year’s NHL Entry Draft, according to Swedish journalist Gunnar Nordström.

If Ivan Demidov gave a good show on Saturday night in Boisbriand, the Montreal Canadiens’ first pick at the last draft did the same thing earlier in the day. Second-round pick and 34th overall selection Alexander Zharovsky started his KHL year with a win at the league’s three-on-three tournament with his team, Salavat Yulaev Ufa.

Seemingly regardless of whether he makes the NHL or not, top Philadelphia Flyers prospect Porter Martone is a massive underdog to win the 2026 Calder Trophy.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has left the door open for further additions to the team through trades, as just about every impactful free agent player has been re-signed by their respective clubs or otherwise traded/signed in the cases of Mitch Marner and K'Andre Miller.

With free agency beginning to die down, the hockey world was left anticipating what the Dallas Stars might do to address their cap situation, as they were more than $1.5 million over the cap limit going into Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have brought in multiple new players so far this off-season. This includes forward Anthony Mantha, as the Penguins signed the veteran winger to a one-year contract that carries a $2.5 million cap hit. It also comes with an extra $2 million of potential performance bonuses.

The Ottawa Senators' goaltending situation seems like it's in a good place these days.

Insider reports indicate the Avalanche feeling forward Martin Necas may not re-sign and could look to deal him.

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Welcome to this edition of The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag. In this series, we answer your questions about what is going on with the Canucks. In this article, we take a look at prospects, Elias Pettersson & more.

Kent Hughes has been very active this season so far. he pulled off the most significant trade when he managed to pry defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, surprised everyone when he acquired Zach Bolduc, and made some depth signings. However, he still didn’t manage to address another area of need for the Montreal Canadiens, the elusive second-line center.

American-born Russian winger Nikolai Kovalenko, 25, has signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow, the KHL club announced on social media on Saturday.

The San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Henry Thrun. While the move was a bit perplexing to both fan bases at first, especially for Sharks fans, it helped clear an obvious logjam and added some needed toughness to the forward group.

Earlier this week, projected 2026 first-overall pick Gavin McKenna committed to Penn State University. He is undoubtedly a massive pickup for the school, as he dominated the Western Hockey League (WHL) over the last few seasons. This past campaign with the Medicine Hat Tigers was his best, though, as he had 41 goals and 129 points in 56 regular-season games and 38 points in 16 playoff games.

Former Bakersfield Condors goaltender Collin Delia has signed a one-year deal in Sweden with Brynas IF, it was announced Friday.

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with defenceman Isaak Phillips.

Mark Philadelphia Flyers prospect Nikita Grebenkin down as another player who's publicly shared his support for polarizing goalie Aleksei Kolosov.

There have been some crucial changes lately at the junior level. Players who skate in the CHL are no longer ineligible to play in the NCAA, and we’ve started seeing a bit of an exodus towards the American Collegiate League. Projected first-overall pick at the 2026 draft, Gavin McKenna, is leaving the Medicine Hat Tigers for Penn State this upcoming season, and he’s not the only one defecting.

We're getting into the deep part of summer, but there is unfinished business in many NHL markets. And one of those markets is Buffalo, where the Sabres continue being unable to move forward on defenseman Bowen Byram, and their roster doesn't inspire confidence they can be in the mix for a playoff spot.

Details concerning the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) four-year extension - set to go into effect for the 2026-27 season - are beginning to surface.

Among the handful of new names that fans of the Detroit Red Wings could be seeing a lot of in the coming season is defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker, who was signed to a one-year contract by GM Steve Yzerman.

The San Jose Sharks reinforced their attack by signing 15-year NHL veteran Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Despite the Vancouver Canucks locking down their main core during free agency, many former players — who had moved on from the team by the 2024–25 season — ended up signing new deals elsewhere. Here’s a recap of where former Canucks who were not part of the 2024–25 roster ended up signing.

The Detroit Red Wings have made a handful of additions to their roster in preparations for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season, but is GM Steve Yzerman content to go into the new campaign as currently constructed?

The Pittsburgh Penguins weaponized their salary cap space this week.