NHL Hockey Player News

Mikhael Grabovski on unconditional waivers

The move comes as a bit of a surprise as Grabovski was arguably the Leafs' top Center if Bozak departed. However, it appears more likely that Garbo will find a new home and Bozak could stay put in Toronto.

Mikhail Grabovski
Elias, the Devils all-time leading scorer, signed a three-year contract for $16.5 million total—an annual cap hit of $5.5 million.

Elias is 37 now and is still putting up respectable point totals. Elias appears to be as safe a draft pick as Selanne in the twilight years of his career.

Patrik Elias
5 years, $4.5 per for Vinny in Philly confirmed.

Lecavalier has an opportunity to really excel on a Flyers team looking for a new identity after some high priced buyouts. With first line powerplay minutes and the potential for a Giroux-Lecavalier line, Lecavalier's fantasy stock is higher than it has been in recent years.

Vincent Lecavalier
Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Mike Smith to a six-year contract.

This is the best case scenario for Smith who broke out once joining the Coyotes. Continue to draft him as a top 10 fantasy goalie option.

Mike Smith
The Minnesota WIld have acquired Nino Niederreiter from the New York Islanders in exchange for Cal Clutterbuck and the 70th overall pick (3rd round)

Niederreiter has had some issues in New York since being selected fifth overall in 2010. He scored 28 goals and added 22 assists (50 points) in 74 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.

Nino Niederreiter
The Vancouver Canucks have traded Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the ninth overall pick.

Schneider was 17-9-4 with a 2.11 GAA and .927 SV% for the Canucks this season. He will be the Devils goalie of the future with Martin Brodeur coming close to the end of his career. The goalie saga in Vancouver has officially ended!

Cory Schneider
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Tyler Kennedy to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the 50th overall pick. (2nd round)

Kennedy totaled five goals and six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Pens this season. He had a career high 45 points in 2010-11.

Tyler Kennedy
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward David Jones and defenceman Shane O'Brien to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Alex Tanguay and defenceman Cory Sarich.

O'Brien, 29, is a physical blueliner who had four assists and 60 penalty minutes in 28 games last season. He has also played for Anaheim, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, and Nashville over seven NHL campaigns.

Shane O'Brien
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward David Jones and defenceman Shane O'Brien to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Alex Tanguay and defenceman Cory Sarich.

Jones struggled with three goals and six assists in 33 games last season. In the previous two years, he had 20 goals in 2011-12 and 27 goals in 2010-11. He has 70 goals and 126 points in 272 games, all with Colorado.

David Jones
The Calgary Flames have traded forward Alex Tanguay and defenceman Cory Sarich to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward David Jones and defenceman Shane O'Brien.

The 34-year-old Sarich, had two assists in 28 games for the Flames this year. The veteran has also skated for Buffalo and Tampa Bay in his 14 NHL seasons.

The Calgary Flames have traded forward Alex Tanguay and defenceman Cory Sarich to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward David Jones and defenceman Shane O'Brien.

The former first round pick of the Avalanche in 1998 will return to Colorado after spending the last seven seasons with the Flames, Canadiens and Lightning. He played for the Avalanche from 1999 to 2006 where he scored 400 points in 450 games. The 33-year-old forward finished the 2013 with 11 goals and 16 assists (27 points) in 40 games on a weak Flames team.

Alex Tanguay

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.

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