In the News

PORTLAND, OR – Sanford, Manitoba’s Carter Sotheran began the season as a relative unknown, but the towering 17-year-old is aiming to change all that. He was a standout in his first two starts with a Portland Winterhawks, a showing that seems certain to generate interest from NHL scouts. The raw tools, however, have been there […]

CALGARY, AB – It was a task unlike any other in his career to this point. A mano-a-mano, high-speed showdown. Fortunately, Connor Mackey is the type that embraces that challenge. “A couple of years ago, maybe, I was a little hesitant against those players,” Mackey said of his battles with Connor McDavid on Friday in Edmonton. “Now, […]

PARIS, FRANCE – Pierre-Edouard Bellemare was understandably the most excited among the 19 players at the NHL European Player Media Tour in Paris on Wednesday. Born in the Paris suburb of Le Blanc-Mesnil, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward normally returns to the City of Lights once a year with his family to visit his sister. […]

BURNABY, BC -Kyle Turris is taking his talents to the front office for next season. In a surprising bit of news, the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express unveiled a new hiring on Wednesday evening, announcing that former NHL forward Kyle Turris would be joining their front office as a special advisor to the GM while also serving […]

NEW YORK, NY – Jacob Trouba was named captain of the New York Rangers on Tuesday. He is the 28th player to be named captain in Rangers history. Mark Messier held the position twice, from 1991-97 and again from 2000-04. “It’s a huge honor and something that means something, especially here in this organization with […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Jansen Harkins on a two-year contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $850,000. Harkins, 25, played a career high 77 games for the Jets in 2021-22 and also set new highs in goals (7), assists (6), and points […]

BOSTON, MA – To find John Beecher’s name on the list of leading scorers from a stacked University of Michigan hockey team last season, one needs to scroll down. Way down. From Matty Beniers (43 points) and Brendan Brisson (42) and Luke Hughes (39) to Owen Power (32), all of them fellow first-round NHL Draft […]

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Kracken GM Ron Francis announced they signed goaltender Magnus Hellberg to a one-year, one-way contract for $750,000. Hellberg has been a standout goalie in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) the last several seasons. Magnus will battle for the backup goaltender position with the Kracken.  

EDMONTON, AB – There isn’t a lot of chill from goaltender Jack Campbell when it comes to showing his affection, including spoiling his pets on their big day. Speaking to the media for the first time on Wednesday as a member of the Edmonton Oilers, the 30-year-old answered for the iconic cat-birthday photo for his […]

SEATTLE, WA – Shane Wright signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. The 18-year-old forward was the No. 4 pick in the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft. “It was the overall fit and what the organization is building to,” Wright said on Day Two of Kraken development camp Tuesday. “They are […]

TAMPA BAY, FL – Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Ian Cole, has signed a one year, $3 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old defenseman had 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 75 regular-season games and two points (one goal, one assist) in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games for the Carolina Hurricanes last […]

DETROIT, MI – Andrew Copp signed a five-year, $28.125 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $5.625 million. The 28-year-old forward had NHL career highs in goals (21), assists (32) and points (53) in 72 regular-season games for the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets, including 18 […]