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NHL captain Victor Hedman reveals reason for mysterious playoff absence in candid social-media post: 'Not easy'

May 5, 2026 @ 1:20pm
HockeyNHLTampa Bay Lightning
Daily Mail US Sport

The Swedish defenseman, 35, was mysteriously absent for Tampa Bay's final 22 games of the season, which included seven NHL playoff matchups in a first-round series loss to Montreal.

Read moreNHL captain Victor Hedman reveals reason for mysterious playoff absence in candid social-media post: 'Not easy'

Lightning captain Victor Hedman reveals mental health battle after playoff absence

May 5, 2026 @ 10:20am
HockeyNHLTampa Bay Lightning
NY Post Sports

The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning's 4-3 first-round loss to the Canadiens.

Read moreLightning captain Victor Hedman reveals mental health battle after playoff absence

Hall of Fame Blueliner Gives Edmonton Oilers Some Sage Advice to Cope With Game 4 Heartbreak Vs. Anaheim

Apr 27, 2026 @ 3:45pm
HockeyNHLAnaheim DucksEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Former NHL defenseman shares timely reminder for the Edmonton Oilers to give it their all after devastating Game 4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Read moreHall of Fame Blueliner Gives Edmonton Oilers Some Sage Advice to Cope With Game 4 Heartbreak Vs. Anaheim

Amid Trade Buzz, Morgan Rielly Makes His Feelings Clear on Maple Leafs Future

Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:12pm
HockeyNHLToronto Maple Leafs
College Football Network

Morgan Rielly, the Toronto Maple Leafs' long-time defenseman, discusses his future with the team amid the trade rumors surrounding his name.

Read moreAmid Trade Buzz, Morgan Rielly Makes His Feelings Clear on Maple Leafs Future

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Zero In on Tampa Bay Lightning D-Man as Free Agency Target

Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:15am
HockeyNHLTampa Bay LightningToronto Maple Leafs
Pro Football Network

The Toronto Maple Leafs could target standout Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman, Darren Raddysh, who is expected to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Zero In on Tampa Bay Lightning D-Man as Free Agency Target

Hall of Fame D-Man Stops Short of Giving Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Norris Trophy Vote

Apr 12, 2026 @ 12:45pm
HockeyNHLEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Hall of Famer Chris Pronger leaves Evan Bouchard off his Norris ballot despite the Oilers defenseman leading NHL blueliners in scoring.

Read moreHall of Fame D-Man Stops Short of Giving Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Norris Trophy Vote

Oilers Boss Busts Narrative Around Evan Bouchard’s Achilles Heel in Norris Trophy Conversation

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:45pm
HockeyNHLEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Amid controversy surrounding Evan Bouchard's fit for the Norris Trophy, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has expressed his faith in the defenseman's abilities.

Read moreOilers Boss Busts Narrative Around Evan Bouchard’s Achilles Heel in Norris Trophy Conversation

3-Time Norris Trophy Winner Steers Clear of Picking Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Despite 90-PT Campaign

Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:45am
HockeyNHLEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Evan Bouchard’s Norris Trophy bid faces scrutiny as 3-time winner Chris Chelios makes argument against Oilers star despite a standout 91-point season.

Read more3-Time Norris Trophy Winner Steers Clear of Picking Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Despite 90-PT Campaign

‘It’s in Bad Taste’ — Quinn Hughes Faces Backlash After Showing Indifference Towards Ex-Vancouver Canucks Teammates

Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:55am
HockeyNHLMinnesota WildVancouver Canucks
Pro Football Network

Quinn Hughes faces backlash after a blunt Canucks comment, as the NHL community reacts to his response before the game against his former team.

Read more‘It’s in Bad Taste’ — Quinn Hughes Faces Backlash After Showing Indifference Towards Ex-Vancouver Canucks Teammates

Hall of Fame D-Man Campaigns for Oilers’ Evan Bouchard to Land Among Norris Trophy Frontrunners

Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:01am
HockeyNHLEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Chris Pronger makes the case for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard's candidature for the Norris Trophy while setting expectations straight for the blueliner.

Read moreHall of Fame D-Man Campaigns for Oilers’ Evan Bouchard to Land Among Norris Trophy Frontrunners

Oilers Trade Rumors: Edmonton Could Find Willing Trade Partner for $74 Million D-Man Darnell Nurse

Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:05am
HockeyNHLEdmonton OilersSan Jose Sharks
Pro Football Network

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse could emerge as an offseason trade target for the San Jose Sharks to add veteran help.

Read moreOilers Trade Rumors: Edmonton Could Find Willing Trade Partner for $74 Million D-Man Darnell Nurse

Montreal Canadiens Star Lane Hutson Just Made NHL History in Yet Another Milestone Achievement

Mar 30, 2026 @ 8:44am
HockeyNHLMontreal Canadiens
Pro Football Network

Lane Hutson made NHL history as the fastest defenseman to 30 multi-assist games, helping the Canadiens extend their winning streak.

Read moreMontreal Canadiens Star Lane Hutson Just Made NHL History in Yet Another Milestone Achievement

Maple Leafs News and Rumors: $60 Million Defenseman Morgan Rielly ‘Screaming For a Change of Scenery’

Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:55am
HockeyNHLToronto Maple Leafs
Pro Football Network

Maple Leafs D-Man Morgan Rielly's $60 million contract poses a problem, but shipping him out could be easier said than done for Toronto's brass.

Read moreMaple Leafs News and Rumors: $60 Million Defenseman Morgan Rielly ‘Screaming For a Change of Scenery’

Erik Karlsson Singles Out Penguins Player Who Shone in 5–1 Defeat Against Hurricanes – “Only One Who Battled Hard All Game”

Mar 27, 2026 @ 5:49am
HockeyNHLPittsburgh Penguins
College Football Network

Erik Karlsson, a defenseman for the Penguins, discusses the team's previous game against the Hurricanes and how only one guy performed well.

Read moreErik Karlsson Singles Out Penguins Player Who Shone in 5–1 Defeat Against Hurricanes – “Only One Who Battled Hard All Game”

NHL World Bemoans Ottawa Senators’ Major Injury Setback With Thomas Chabot Set for Surgery

Mar 26, 2026 @ 1:53pm
HockeyNHLOttawa Senators
Pro Football Network

Defenseman Thomas Chabot is expected to miss weeks after surgery as the Ottawa Senators face a major injury blow during their playoff push.

Read moreNHL World Bemoans Ottawa Senators’ Major Injury Setback With Thomas Chabot Set for Surgery

Red Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to $3.2 million extension

Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:55pm
HockeyNHLDetroit Red Wings
ClutchPoints

The Detroit Red Wings have nicked defensive depth by signing Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year contract extension worth $3.2 million, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal carries a $1.6 million annual cap hit and runs through the 2027-28 NHL season, after which the 25-year-old will be eligible for unrestricted free agency. Bernard-Docker has played […] The post Red Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to $3.2 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreRed Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to $3.2 million extension

Senators News and Rumors: Ottawa Among List of Trade Deadline Suitors For $25.5 Million Flyers D-Man Rasmus Ristolainen

Mar 25, 2026 @ 2:20pm
HockeyNHLOttawa SenatorsPhiladelphia Flyers
Pro Football Network

Ottawa Senators were among teams eyeing Rasmus Ristolainen before injuries left their blue line ailing in the playoff race.

Read moreSenators News and Rumors: Ottawa Among List of Trade Deadline Suitors For $25.5 Million Flyers D-Man Rasmus Ristolainen

Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Noise Grows Around Toronto Shipping Out $60 Million D-Man Morgan Rielly

Mar 24, 2026 @ 1:25pm
HockeyNHLToronto Maple Leafs
Pro Football Network

Morgan Rielly trade rumors gain traction as the Maple Leafs consider moving the veteran defenseman amid a disastrous season.

Read moreMaple Leafs Trade Rumors: Noise Grows Around Toronto Shipping Out $60 Million D-Man Morgan Rielly

Golden Knights Rumors: Rasmus Andersson’s Future Not as Straightforward as VGK Would Like

Mar 23, 2026 @ 12:11pm
HockeyNHL
Pro Football Network

The Vegas Golden Knights' tight salary cap and Rasmus Andersson's recent struggles complicate his future with the franchise.

Read moreGolden Knights Rumors: Rasmus Andersson’s Future Not as Straightforward as VGK Would Like

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