
Golden Knights Secure Future Draft Pick in Deal with Panthers
The Vegas Golden Knights have finalized a trade with the Florida Panthers, sending net‑minder Akira Schmid to the Sunshine State and netting a 2028 NHL Entry Draft third‑round pick.
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The Vegas Golden Knights have finalized a trade with the Florida Panthers, sending net‑minder Akira Schmid to the Sunshine State and netting a 2028 NHL Entry Draft third‑round pick.

The American Hockey Coaches Association named four Yale women's hockey standouts as Krampade Scholar All‑Americans, highlighting a blend of top‑tier academics and competitive play.

Detroit Hockey Now places J.P. Hurlbert at No. 10 after a 42‑goal, 97‑point rookie season, highlighting both promise and the work ahead.

After a standout sophomore year at Boston College, Dean Letourneau is using the Boston Bruins development camp to sharpen his game. He aims to return to college hockey with a focus on puck protection, net‑front presence, and a dominant junior season.

Defenseman Tommy Bleyl, drafted by the Predators and formerly of the Moncton Wildcats, will play for Michigan State University in the 2026‑27 campaign, accelerating his move from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

The university celebrates five student‑athletes who meet rigorous academic standards while contributing to the Bulldogs' on‑ice success.

The Detroit Red Wings have invited Russian forward Yegor Vinogradov to their development camp, sparking speculation about a potential move. With no formal NHL‑KHL transfer agreement, the team must navigate buyout options and mutual terminations to bring the KHL scorer to North America.

The Michigan State hockey roster will receive a major boost this fall as Tommy Bleyl, a highly touted defenseman, signs with the Spartans after being selected in the NHL Entry Draft.

Michigan State sophomore defenseman Sean Barnhill has been invited to the New York Rangers' development camp, joining a select group of defensive prospects vying for a future role in the organization.

Two Michigan State hockey standouts are spending the week at the Columbus Blue Jackets' development camp, preparing for the next chapter of their careers.

The Panthers have secured Ben Steeves, Tobias Bjornfot and Mikulas Hovorka with qualifying offers, while Mike Benning, Wilmer Skoog and Evan Nause head for unrestricted free agency.

Three brothers from a storied hockey family are making headlines as they navigate awards, drafts, and potential NHL reunions.

The Panthers chose to keep Ben Steeves, Toby Bjornfot and Mikulas Hovorka while letting Donovan Sebrango, Cole Schwindt, Wilmer Skoog and Mike Benning become unrestricted free agents. The moves reflect a strategic balance of retention and renewal as the club prepares for the next campaign.

Jackson Smith, the No. 14 pick in the 2025 draft, discusses his move from the Canadian Hockey League to Penn State, his development on and off the ice, and his plans for the upcoming sophomore season.

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Ivan Ivan to a one‑year, two‑way contract, offering a $850,000 NHL guarantee and $150,000 in the AHL, while his agent Allan Walsh and former Avalanche teammate Fabian Lysell highlight the player’s potential to contribute both at the NHL level and for the Providence Bruins.

Elliotte Friedman suggests Zach Werenski might prioritize a championship contender over the San Jose Sharks, whose recent rise has yet to translate into postseason success.

Defenseman William Wallinder completed his third full season with the Griffins, achieving career‑high numbers in games played, assists, points, penalty minutes, and plus‑minus rating.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is poised to bring a new franchise to San Jose, leveraging California’s growing hockey culture and hinting at a future Northern‑Southern rivalry.

Team USA captured historic double victories at the ISBHF World Championships in Czechia while Team Massachusetts excelled at the Special Olympics USA Games, winning 33 medals including 10 golds.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw the University of North Dakota's men's hockey program produce six draftees, featuring the first top‑10 defensive pair in school history and the highest‑drafted twins since the Sedins.

The 2025-26 All-Macomb County boys hockey team was announced this week, highlighting the region's top performers and the coaches who shaped them.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026 Development Camp opened on Monday, featuring player testing, skating work and a mix of drafted prospects and invitees, with veteran coaches providing mentorship ahead of a public 3‑on‑3 tournament.

From a humble laundry room in Kalamazoo to the NHL’s development camp, 20‑year‑old Bobby Cowan looks forward to joining the Islanders’ roster.

The Buffalo Sabres have offered contracts to Peyton Krebs and Olen Zellweger, while four other players become free agents, setting the stage for a reshaped roster ahead of the 2026‑27 season.