Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Peter Baugh across Hockey.
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.
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.
The New York Rangers have finalized a trade that brings Marcus Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a top‑10 protected 2030 first‑round pick, adding depth and balance to a defensive group that has faced its share of challenges.
Carson Carels, the 18‑year‑old defenseman drafted sixth by the Flames, chose a rural setting over the usual draft‑night fanfare, spending the evening on his family's 2,500‑acre operation before stepping onto the NHL stage.
Jonny Brodzinski is expected to leave the Rangers as an unrestricted free agent this summer, while the Blackhawks consider options for Andre Burakovsky, Brendan Gallagher's agent talks with the Canucks, and Golden Knights' defensemen gear up for the Final.
With a 12‑1 playoff run, the Carolina Hurricanes enter the Stanley Cup Final as favorites, but the Vegas Golden Knights’ blend of depth and star power promises a tightly contested battle.