Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal Ryan Womeldorf | July 30, 2025 When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Though Rantanen was considered the…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2025-26 Ryan Womeldorf | July 28, 2025 After going over the best contracts the Buffalo Sabres have on the books for the 2025-26 season, it’s time to take a look at the deals that deserve more criticism.…
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26 Ryan Womeldorf | July 25, 2025 The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26 Ryan Womeldorf | July 25, 2025 It feels like not many things go right for the Buffalo Sabres. Despite a couple of impactful additions, many feel like they may not be enough and that the Sabres…
Detroit Red Wings Sign Elmer Soderblom to 2-Year Deal Ryan Womeldorf | July 2, 2025 The Detroit Red Wings have signed Elmer Soderblom to a 2-year contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $1.125 million, according to the team. The 23-year-old winger appeared in…
New York Islanders Sign Jonathan Drouin to 2-Year Deal Ryan Womeldorf | July 1, 2025 The New York Islanders have signed winger Jonathan Drouin to a 2-year deal worth $4 million per season, according to Frank Seravelli. Drouin is coming off yet another season plagued…
New York Rangers Sign Vladislav Gavrikov to 7-Year Deal Ryan Womeldorf | July 1, 2025 The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7-year deal worth $49 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Gavrikov has quietly emerged as one of the best defensive…
Florida Panthers Sign Brad Marchand to 6-Year Deal Ryan Womeldorf | June 30, 2025 The Florida Panthers have signed winger Brad Marchand to a 6-year deal worth $5.33 million per year ($32 million total), per Elliotte Friedman. Marchand experienced a rejuvenation of sorts after…
Vegas Golden Knights Sign Mitch Marner to 8-Year, $96 Million Deal After Trade Ryan Womeldorf | June 30, 2025 The Vegas Golden Knights have signed winger Mitch Marner to an eight-year, $96 million deal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old winger and 4th…
Sabres’ Peterka Trade the Right Move Even if Value Isn’t There Ryan Womeldorf | June 26, 2025 The Buffalo Sabres made news late Wednesday night by completing the first blockbuster trade of the NHL offseason. They shipped disgruntled winger J.J. Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman…
Dallas Stars Sign Jamie Benn to 1-Year Deal Ryan Womeldorf | June 26, 2025 The Dallas Stars have re-signed winger Jamie Benn to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with bonuses, according to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic. Benn, the Stars’ captain…
Sabres Players Need to Take Accountability for Franchise’s Failures Ryan Womeldorf | June 19, 2025 As the Buffalo Sabres face yet another franchise-defining offseason, all of the criticism in the world has fallen on general manager Kevyn Adams and owner Terry Pegula. Frankly, they both…
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