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Expansion Draft Preview: Nashville Predators

Expansion Draft Preview: Nashville PredatorsThe Nashville Predators have already made a trade this off-season with the upcoming Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft in mind. Given the team is likely to use the eight-skater protection scheme in order to shield four defenders from Seattle, David Poile sent forward Viktor Arvidsson to...

Blue Jackets have heard from “just about evert GM in the league” about Seth Jones

Blue Jackets have heard from “just about evert GM in the league” about Seth JonesIt doesn’t look like it’s going to be very difficult for Jarmo Kekalainen to find a trade involving star defender Seth Jones. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, just about every general manager in the league has called to inquire about Jones. Portzline went...

The Toronto Maple Leafs now own the record for the NHL’s longest Stanley Cup drought

The Toronto Maple Leafs now own the record for the NHL’s longest Stanley Cup droughtThe Toronto Maple Leafs have made history. It’s been 19,786 days since the Leafs last won a Stanley Cup. That’s now the longest drought in NHL history. The honour was previously held by the New York Rangers, who went from 1940 to 1994 without a Stanley...

David Poile is looking to make an Expansion Draft deal with the Kraken

David Poile is looking to make an Expansion Draft deal with the KrakenThe Vegas Golden Knights fleeced a lot of teams at the Expansion Draft back in 2017. As a result, multiple general managers around the league have stated they learned a lesson and won’t be making side deals with the Seattle Kraken this time around. It...

Expansion Draft Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins

Expansion Draft Preview: Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins are running out of time to win with their core. While Sidney Crosby is locked up for four more seasons, both Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are eligible to become free agents next summer. The Penguins lost in the first round of...

The DFO Prospect Show – Ep. 9: Peter Reynolds

The DFO Prospect Show – Ep. 9: Peter ReynoldsPeter Reynolds from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL joined Liam Horrobin for episode nine of The Daily Faceoff Prospect Show. Reynolds is a well-travelled player going from Minnesota to Chilliwack and now to Saint John, which is much closer to his hometown...

Mikhail Grigorenko is returning to the KHL

Mikhail Grigorenko is returning to the KHLMikhail Grigorenko’s return to the NHL is over after just one season. The former No. 12 overall draft pick has inked a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow. Grigorenko was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2012. After three years with the organization, he was...

Lightning take 3-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Final

Lightning take 3-0 series lead in Stanley Cup FinalThe Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from winning back-to-back Stanley Cups. The Lightning went into Montreal on Friday night and pounded the Canadiens, picking up a 6-3 win and took a 3-0 stranglehold on the series. @Jan Rutta and @Victor Hedman both scored...

Minnesota Wild sign Joel Eriksson Ek to eight year deal

Minnesota Wild sign Joel Eriksson Ek to eight year dealThe Minnesota Wild have put pen to paper on an eight-year deal with forward Joel Eriksson Ek, according to Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.25 million and will expire when Eriksson Ek is 32 years old. The...

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Top 2021 draft prospects Beniers and Power leaning towards returning to Michigan for 2021-22

Top 2021 draft prospects Beniers and Power leaning towards returning to Michigan for 2021-22It looks like the top two prospects in this year’s draft want another kick at the college experience. Both Owen Power and Matthew Beniers, a pair from the University of Michigan Wolverines, have stated that they’re leaning towards going back to play the 2021-22 season...

Expansion Draft Preview: Washington Capitals

Expansion Draft Preview: Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have an interesting off-season ahead of them. Alexander Ovechkin is an unrestricted free agent as his 13-year contract signed in 2008 has come to an end. The Capitals will surely bring Ovechkin back for as long as he wants to play, but...

Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 07/02/21

Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 07/02/21by OddsShark (@OddsShark) – Sponsored Post Here’s a look at the NHL odds and betting trends for the games on today’s schedule. All NHL betting lines below are as listed at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Lightning vs Canadiens | OddsShark Matchup Report Opening NHL Odds:...

Ep. 42: A Rumour Round-Up & How The Habs Can Stay Alive

Ep. 42: A Rumour Round-Up & How The Habs Can Stay AliveAnother new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to kick off your long weekend! This week Frank and Jason weren’t joined by a guest and instead went around the NHL to talk about the latest breaking stories and trade rumours. Of course, you have to...

The Oilers are apparently interested in Duncan Keith

The Oilers are apparently interested in Duncan KeithIt looks like Duncan Keith’s time in Chicago is coming to an end. The Blackhawks are reportedly working to move the three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Norris Trophy winner this off-season. Word is that Keith would like to move closer to his home in...

Dominique Ducharme to return to Montreal’s bench for Game 3

Dominique Ducharme to return to Montreal’s bench for Game 3The Montreal Canadiens will have their head coach back behind the bench for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. According to Eric Engles of Sportsnet, Dominique Ducharme is expected to rejoin the Habs on Friday. He’s been away from the team since Game 3...

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