The 2026 NHL Draft kicks off Friday night in Buffalo, with Gavin McKenna projected to go first overall by both WGR and The Athletic, capping a season where the Penn State winger transitioned from junior dominance to NCAA adaptation. The first round features a deep defensive class, including Chase Reid, Carson Carels, and Alberts Šmits, … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, sending the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and defenseman Louis Crevier to Buffalo. The trade reshapes the rosters of both franchises as the league prepares for the draft at KeyBank Center. Details of the … Read more
The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers on Sunday, sending a 2026 first-round draft pick and a conditional 2027 second-round selection to Florida. The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who won a Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2025, joins Seattle as a primary offseason roster addition. The Terms of the Trade … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, June 19, 2026, in a sign-and-trade deal. The Maple Leafs sent a 2026 fifth-round draft pick to Tampa Bay and signed Raddysh to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $8.5 million. Terms of the Raddysh Sign-and-Trade The … Read more