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Most of the offseason chatter surrounding the Minnesota Wild is about the free agents they could sign. With so many contracts expiring, fans seem to have a sense of urgency. While everyone waits for news of a new player they’ve signed, let’s keep in mind the core players that the Wild already has under contract. The salary cap is obviously an issue, but Minnesota has been … [Read more...] about How Strong Is the Wild’s Core?

While the Carolina Hurricanes season ended in disappointment, the team had a lot to be proud of. Now in the offseason, tough decisions will be made, and management will work to put the team in a place to succeed next season. In the meantime, we will take a look back at individual players’ seasons and see how they did. For the Carolina Hurricanes offseason grades, today we look … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Offseason Grades: Jack Drury

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The off-season will be starting soon and some teams are going to load for some big moves. Teams are going to push hard to try to land a superstar that could change the fate of a franchise. There are some big names that may be on the move in the off-season. However, there may be a lot of moving parts to make one of those big … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: San Jose Sharks Defenceman Trade Update

The Vancouver Canucks are looking more and more like they are keeping Brock Boeser despite earlier trade requests. That might be the best choice for him, but at what cost? About Keeping Brock Boeser Brock Boeser has, it’s safe to say, a tumultuous past with the team that drafted him. From an excellent rookie season to last year’s trade request, his six NHL seasons have been … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Making Decisions About Keeping Brock Boeser

We’ve got another edition of NHL rumours for you. The Washington Capitals missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season. There will likely be some changes as the Capitals try to get Alex Ovechkin another deep post-season run. A few of the names rumoured to be moving on are surprising. However, an Anthony Mantha buyout may not be as surprising. This … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Buyout Candidate

Just days after acquiring Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers, the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to bolster the blue line. This time they cash in on the UFA rights of Damon Severson. Going the other way to the New Jersey Devils is the Calgary Flames’ third-round draft pick. After all is said and done, a Damon Severson contract is official.   The #CBJ are acquiring UFA … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Add Another Blue Line Weapon

According to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the sale of the Ottawa Senators is expected to yield a very positive outcome in the coming weeks. Galatioto Sports Partners is overseeing the process, and many bids for the team have apparently been submitted. Bettman addressed the sale rumours and emphasized the need of conducting comprehensive research when purchasing a … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Sale Expected to Yield Positive Outcome, Bettman Reveals

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik Frandson on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about Oliver Bonk Scouting Report: 2023 NHL Draft #37