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Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch takes a random shot at the Bills

The Bills found themselves as a random punchline in the lead-up to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers. It might have been enough to turn the entire city of Buffalo into Panthers fans over the next couple of weeks.

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Rangers captain had broken ankle that may have limited him

Four-time All-Star expected to retire

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Capitals defenseman to be activated from NHLPA Player Assistance Program

He originally went into the program on March 27 of this year, missing the last 18 games of the regular season for the Capitals and an additional four postseason contests.

Capitals, Sharks extend offers to five prospects

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The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / 29 minutes ago

Rangers captain had broken ankle that may have limited him

The defenseman revealed that he suffered a broken ankle during the season and continued to play on it.

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The 'Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 39 minutes ago

Devils willing to trade first-round pick

After hiring Sheldon Keefe to take over head coaching duties for the New Jersey Devils, GM Tom Fitzgerald is now moving on to the next item on his docket for the offseason.

Devils’ 2024 Offseason Trade Targets: Forwards

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The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 5 hours ago

Four-time NHL All-Star expected to retire

Four-time NHL All-Star Joe Pavelski expected to retire

Joe Pavelski is likely done with his career in the NHL.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup sets NHL record

The road to the Stanley Cup Final may be a long one, but the route the two remaining NHL teams will travel is just as great.

P.K. Subban says this one thing will decide the Stanley Cup champion

NHL props: Will there be a shutout in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?

NHL bets: Connor McDavid prop bets ahead of the Stanley Cup Final

The window is likely closed for these Stars veterans to win the Stanley Cup

A Martin Necas trade reportedly could come soon for the Hurricanes

Carolina's Jake Guentzel is also likely to test free agency this offseason

NHL News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Subban says this thing will decide the Stanley Cup champion

P.K. Subban says this one thing will decide the Stanley Cup champion

NHL defenseman P.K. Subban believes all eyes should be on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner and Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the two players Subban believes will have the biggest impact on who will win the Cup.

2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup sets a new NHL record

NHL props: Will there be a shutout in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?

NHL bets: Connor McDavid prop bets ahead of the Stanley Cup Final

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

The window is closed for these Stars veterans to win the Cup

The window is likely closed for these Stars veterans to win the Stanley Cup

As time ran out in Sunday night's Oilers 2-1 win over the Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, it may have also quashed the last chance to win the Stanley Cup for four veteran stars.

Was this the final ride for Stars’ Joe Pavelski?

Stars have big questions to answer this summer

Stars hoping to re-sign pair of key contributors

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Blue Jackets assign former first-round pick to AHL

The Blue Jackets have sent left-shot defense prospect Denton Mateychuk to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters to finish the season.

NHL Notebook: Seattle Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus wins CHL player of the year

NHL props: Will there be a shutout in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?

NHL bets: Connor McDavid prop bets ahead of the Stanley Cup Final

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The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 48 minutes ago

A Martin Necas trade reportedly could come soon

His availability in a potential trade has been one of the dominant early storylines of the 2024 offseason.

Hurricanes' Jake Guentzel likely to test free agency

Jarmo Kekalainen linked to Hurricanes' GM vacancy

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The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Fun facts about the Oilers vs. Panthers SCF matchup

Fun facts about the Oilers vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Final matchup

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final is set, with the Edmonton Oilers set to take on Florida Panthers. Here are four fun facts about the exciting upcoming matchup.

Connor McDavid leads Oilers to Stanley Cup Final in Game 6 win over Stars

The time needs to be now for McDavid, Oilers to win Stanley Cup

Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final and Conn Smythe odds

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Stars hoping to re-sign pair of key contributors

The Stars are expected to try to extend a pair of key contributors before they reach unrestricted free agency on July 1.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

McDavid leads Oilers to SCF in Game 6 win over Stars

Connor McDavid leads Oilers to Stanley Cup Final in Game 6 win over Stars

The Stars outshot the Oilers 35-10 on Sunday night. But the Oilers had Connor McDavid and are headed for his first Stanley Cup Final and Edmonton's first in 18 years.

Connor McDavid scores jaw-dropping goal to give Oilers early lead

The time needs to be now for McDavid, Edmonton to win the Stanley Cup

AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque played for the Stars in Game 6

Here are some fun facts about the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

The time needs to be now for McDavid, Oilers to win Stanley Cup

The time needs to be now for Connor McDavid, Oilers to win Stanley Cup

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set. The Oilers' 2-1 win over the Stars won the Western Conference and earned them a date with the Panthers.

McDavid, Oilers clinch series with Stars in Game 6

Watch: McDavid scores jaw-dropping goal to give Oilers early advantage in Game 6

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

Free-agent focus for the Seattle Kraken

Let's continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Kraken.

Free-agent focus for the St. Louis Blues

Free-agent focus for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Free-agent focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Connor McDavid scores a jaw-dropping goal in Game 6

Watch: Connor McDavid scores jaw-dropping goal to give Oilers early advantage in Game 6

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid may have taken on more of a playmaker role these days. Still, he reminded everyone early in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final just how dangerous a goal-scorer he is.

Three stars from Friday's NHL playoff action

Three takeaways as Panthers eliminate Rangers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

The 10 biggest risers for the 2024 NHL Draft

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

NHL bets: Expect Edmonton to set the pace in Game 6

The Oilers return home up 3-2 with a chance to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. Whether they do or not, YB's Griffin Carroll likes their offense to produce, and there are a few clear options to invest in.

NHL best bets: Stars vs. Oilers Game 6 odds, preview, prediction for 6/2

NHL predictions for Stars vs. Oilers: Game 6 same-game parlay for Sun. 6/2

AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque to play for Stars in Game 6 vs. Oilers

Stars try to stay alive, Oilers aim to punch Stanley Cup Finals ticket

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 4 hours ago

Free-agent focus for the St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues have some free-agent decisions to make this coming summer.

Offseason checklist for the St. Louis Blues

Blues sign Jakub Stancl to three-year, entry-level contract

Don’t expect the St. Louis Blues to trade Colton Parayko

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Calder Memorial Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Panthers eliminate Rangers to advance to Stanley Cup Final

Three takeaways as Panthers eliminate Rangers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers can now sit back and wait for Edmonton and Dallas to wrap.

Panthers’ ability to win individual battles is taking them far

Oilers one win away from Stanley Cup Final after Game 5 win

NHL best bets: Stars vs. Oilers Game 6 odds, preview, prediction

Maple Leafs begin contract talks with impending free agent

Senators reportedly undecided on qualifying defenseman

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 5 hours ago

Free-agent focus for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Pro Hockey Rumors continues its look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Lightning.

Offseason checklist for the Tampa Bay Lightning

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The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tyler Bertuzzi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 14 hours ago

Maple Leafs begin contract talks with prominent free agent

Maple Leafs begin contract talks with prominent impending free agent

He is only two years removed from a 30-goal season when he had 30 tallies and 32 assists in 68 games.

Tyler Bertuzzi’s first year with the Maple Leafs was a tale of two seasons

Should the Maple Leafs circle back on John Klingberg?

Free-agent focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 15 hours ago

An offseason checklist for the New York Islanders

Now, the Isles need to try to add to their group in the hopes of grabbing a firmer hold of a playoff spot next season.

Islanders must trade with Sabres to draft Cole Eiserman

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 hours ago

Senators reportedly undecided on qualifying defenseman

With the team looking to shake things up in Steve Staios’ first summer as GM, it appears as if the defenseman is one of the players whose future with the team is in some question.

Former first-round pick, Senators UFA headed to Switzerland

Senators GM wants to build team around this winger

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz