
Connor Fedorek Returns to Tulsa Oilers for Full Season
After a trade and a stint in Norfolk, Connor Fedorek is back with the Tulsa Oilers, bringing a blend of experience and offensive upside to the team's blue line.
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After a trade and a stint in Norfolk, Connor Fedorek is back with the Tulsa Oilers, bringing a blend of experience and offensive upside to the team's blue line.

Boston College’s men’s hockey program is navigating a pivotal off‑season, with longtime associate head coach Brendan Buckley stepping down after eight years. The program simultaneously secured commitments from forward Jack Queally and Latvian center Olivers Murnieks, both slated to join the 2026‑27 freshman class. These developments reflect a strategic shift as new head coach Mike Brown continues to shape the Eagles’ roster and future prospects.

The Anaheim Ducks face a salary‑cap dilemma after matching a massive offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, leaving limited room to extend Cutter Gauthier and prompting potential trades of veteran players.

Rasmus Dahlin’s 2025‑26 campaign, marked by a third‑place Norris Trophy finish and a 74‑point season, helped the Buffalo Sabres snap a 15‑year playoff drought. With a long‑term contract and a trajectory that points toward the Hockey Hall of Fame, his rise is reshaping the franchise’s outlook.

The Islanders announced the hiring of Evan Gold, a seasoned hockey operations specialist, to lead both the NHL club’s assistant general manager role and the AHL affiliate Hamilton Hammers.

A deep dive into the negotiations that produced a record‑long contract, the financial trade‑offs made for stability, and how the agreement still influences today’s NHL salary landscape.

The Wild must balance competing priorities, a tightening salary cap, and aggressive overtures from rival clubs as they negotiate a new contract for restricted free‑agent goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.

The league terminated its agreement with Victory+ after unpaid fees, redirecting Sunday matches to its own platform and confirming that existing contracts with major broadcasters stay intact.

Macklin Celebrini’s historic contract with the San Jose Sharks, along with a broader trend of mid‑term deals, signals a strategic pivot in how NHL teams manage talent and salary cap space.

After a brief stint in the ECHL last season, forward Ethan Benz is set to rejoin the Tulsa Oilers, bringing collegiate experience and a first professional goal into the mix.

Macklin Celebrini has signed a five‑year, $94 million contract that makes him the highest‑paid player in NHL history, while the San Jose Sharks aim to translate his emergence into a sustained playoff push.

Recent developments in the NHL feature contract extensions, a major broadcasting acquisition, and the rosters for the upcoming Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup U18 tournament.

An inside look at how Harvard’s hockey program navigates financial disparities, recruits top talent, and balances education with athletic ambition.

The Avalanche aim to open camp with both netminders fit, while the Flyers pivot to internal options after a failed draft acquisition, and other NHL clubs consider major roster changes.

The Anaheim Ducks matched a $90 million offer sheet to retain star forward Leo Carlsson, a move that sets a new NHL financial benchmark but leaves the team with limited cap space and raises questions about future competitiveness.

The Colorado Avalanche aim to start training camp with two healthy goaltenders, while the Philadelphia Flyers shift focus after missing Leo Carlsson. Arbitration dates loom for key players, and other NHL teams explore trades and roster moves.

Michigan State University lost a first‑round draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks, creating an open spot on the roster, while the state’s Adaptive Golf Championship showcased standout performances and reflections from former NFL players.

The Philadelphia Flyers are exploring trade options to fill their second‑line center vacancy, with analyst Lyle Richardson highlighting 22‑year‑old Wright as a promising fit.

The Hockey News Big Show dissected recent contract decisions, roster experiments and fan‑driven initiatives that are shaping the upcoming season.

The Hockey News Big Show brings together veteran analysts to dissect contract decisions, goaltending experiments, and fan‑driven initiatives that are reshaping rosters and fan experiences across the NHL.

The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show unpacks the Ducks’ match of Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet, the Oilers’ experimental three‑goalie approach, and a host of roster moves that could reshape the 2026‑27 landscape.
With Anaheim’s cap space squeezed after matching an offer for Leo Carlsson, New Jersey could capitalize on a potential deal to acquire scoring depth and veteran experience.

The 18‑year‑old forward’s historic rookie campaign earns him a spot among the Ducks’ top prospects and a 15th‑overall draft selection.

Winnipeg’s hockey management continued to reshape its blue line this offseason, announcing the signing of 24‑year‑old defenseman Henry Thrun to a one‑year, two‑way contract that carries an $850,000 salary cap hit. Thrun, a fourth‑round selection of the Anaheim Ducks in 2019, previously navigated a trade that sent Ryan Reaves to San Jose before landing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he began to carve out a more prominent role. The 2025‑26 campaign marked a breakout for Thrun in the AHL, as he posted 23 points in 55 games with the Toronto Marlies and then helped the club capture the Calder Cup, contributing nine points over 24 playoff appearances. Having logged 123 NHL games with both the Ducks and the Maple Leafs, during which he accumulated 25 points, Thrun now looks to translate his AHL success into regular NHL minutes with the Jets next season. General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff highlighted the move as part of a broader strategy to deepen defensive depth, noting that the club also secured veteran blueliner Mario Ferraro for the upcoming year.