
Bowen Byram’s Contract Year Sparks Trade Interest Across NHL
Bowen Byram's contract year sparks trade interest across the NHL as Flyers, Ducks, and Sharks eye the Sabres defenseman.
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Bowen Byram's contract year sparks trade interest across the NHL as Flyers, Ducks, and Sharks eye the Sabres defenseman.

In recent Bahamas planning sessions, Minnesota Wild GM Craig Leipold and coach John Hynes weighed trade possibilities for center Dylan Larkin, evaluated free‑agent wingers, and weighed the need for a backup netminder after Filip Gustavsson’s surgery.

San Jose Sharks’ director of scouting Chris Morehouse details the blend of data, media and internal evaluation that guides the franchise’s draft decisions.

After a 33‑goal season in the AHL and two brief NHL call‑ups, John Leonard looks to turn his offensive promise into a permanent spot on the Red Wings' lineup as the team navigates trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane.

The San Jose Sharks traded their No. 20 pick to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick, and are now eyeing late‑first‑round defensive talent.

The Boston Bruins entered the offseason targeting a right‑handed defenseman, but the market is narrowing as top options sign elsewhere.

Amid lingering tensions over Russia, a Florida event organized by agent Dan Milstein gathers over 20 draft‑eligible players, NHL scouts, and even former NHL stars, offering a rare glimpse into the next generation while highlighting the unique challenges they face.

Between 2000 and 2005 the Colorado Avalanche experienced record‑setting seasons, legendary performances, and moments that defined the franchise's identity.

Vincent Iorio’s recent waiver claim by the New York Rangers leads to a dual career in professional hockey and a stunt‑filled role on the Prime Video series "Off Campus," based on Elle Kennedy’s books and filmed in British Columbia.

Boston’s first move of the NHL offseason sends a promising forward to San Jose, while the club honors Patrice Bergeron and eyes future draft assets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured Darren Raddysh on an eight‑year deal, while the NHL’s buyout window opens amid a flurry of player moves and the return of veteran coach Mike Babcock to Edmonton.

The Colorado Avalanche remain Cup favorites despite losing a depth forward, while the Maple Leafs make an off‑board coaching hire and other teams shuffle staff and contracts.

The Colorado Avalanche stay early Stanley Cup contenders after losing a depth forward, even as the league witnesses notable trades, retirements and coaching changes.

The San Jose Sharks trade draft picks to acquire prospect Andre Gasseau from the Boston Bruins, reuniting him with center Will Smith and setting an August 15 signing deadline.

The San Jose Sharks acquired Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, trading a 2026 first‑round pick for the 20th overall selection. Despite a season marked by limited ice time, Kesselring's recent breakout with the Utah Mammoth has scouts intrigued about his potential in San Jose.

San Jose Sharks complete a draft‑pick swap with the Buffalo Sabres to bring in 26‑year‑old defenseman Michael Kesselring, a towering presence who posted a career‑high 29 points last season with the Utah Mammoth.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.

The San Jose Sharks acquired forward prospect Andre Grasseau and a 2026 fourth‑round pick from the Boston Bruins, trading away Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens selections. The move reflects a strategic asset swap that could influence future draft planning for both clubs.

The trade adds a promising power forward and a future draft pick to San Jose’s roster, while Boston receives additional selections.

The Colorado Avalanche remain favorites for the Stanley Cup after losing a depth forward, while the San Jose Sharks add Michael Kesselring, the Toronto Maple Leafs hire a new head coach, Juraj Slafkovsky advances in his career, and the New York Rangers consider moving Vincent Trocheck.

The National Hockey League’s off‑season has already delivered a flurry of moves that are reshaping rosters and benches alike, with coaching changes, trades, and draft speculation dominating the conversation.

The trade swaps the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for Buffalo’s 27th selection, bringing a young, offensively talented defenseman to a Sharks roster that currently fields only two signed blueliners.

The Buffalo Sabres swapped a seasoned blueliner for a high‑profile draft selection, reshaping both rosters ahead of the NHL entry draft.

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Michael Kesselring and a draft pick to the San Jose Sharks, ending a season marked by injuries and limited ice time, while coach Lindy Ruff voiced confidence in the restricted free agent.