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Stanley Cup champion Ben Hutton has shot to revive NHL career with Islanders

Nov 3, 2026 @ 9:29pm
Hockey > NHL > New York Islanders
NY Post Sports

Veteran defenseman Ben Hutton signed a 10-day tryout contract with the Islanders as the team seeks defense depth following Ryan Pulock's injury.

Read moreStanley Cup champion Ben Hutton has shot to revive NHL career with Islanders

Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Back In The NHL With PTO

Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:19pm
Hockey > NHL > Anaheim Ducks > Los Angeles Kings > New York Islanders > Ottawa Senators > Toronto Maple Leafs > Vegas Golden Knights
Heavy

An NHL defenseman who spent a brief portion of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs is getting a chance to extend his professional career. Former Maple Leafs defenseman Ben Hutton has signed a professional tryout agreement (PTO) with the New York Islanders, as announced on Monday. Former Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman Ben Hutton Back […] The post Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Back In The NHL With PTO appeared first on HEAVY.

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"Does Bowen Byram even want to be a Chicago Blackhawks?": Fans question $75 million D-man's commitment after latest injury update – Sportskeeda

Nov 1, 2026 @ 1:32pm
Hockey > NHL > Chicago Blackhawks
Sportskeeda

"Does Bowen Byram even want to be a Chicago Blackhawks?": Fans question $75 million D-man's commitment after latest injury update  Sportskeeda

Read more"Does Bowen Byram even want to be a Chicago Blackhawks?": Fans question $75 million D-man's commitment after latest injury update – Sportskeeda

NHL rumors: 2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Oct 30, 2026 @ 2:08pm
Hockey > NHL > Boston Bruins > Carolina Hurricanes > Detroit Red Wings > Nashville Predators > San Jose Sharks > Seattle Kraken > St. Louis Blues > Toronto Maple Leafs
ClutchPoints

Although Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff remains adamant that he wants to sign restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, trade rumors continue to swirl around the 23-year-old. The Swede remains away from the team, and despite the Dylan Larkin saga hogging most of the spotlight in Motown, multiple teams have shown interest […] The post NHL rumors: 2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNHL rumors: 2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Maple Leafs Won’t Be Using Morgan Rielly as Trade Chip for Now

Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:20pm
Hockey > NHL > Toronto Maple Leafs
Heavy

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to land a defenseman, but it doesn't look like it will involve Morgan Rielly The post Maple Leafs Won’t Be Using Morgan Rielly as Trade Chip for Now appeared first on HEAVY.

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When is Bowen Byram Coming Back? Why Blackhawks’ Trade Pickup Still Isn’t Playing

Oct 27, 2026 @ 4:44pm
Hockey > NHL > Chicago Blackhawks
Heavy

Bowen Byram’s start with the Chicago Blackhawks hasn’t gone how he or anyone else would’ve drawn it up. He was a major trade pickup from the Buffalo Sabres this offseason. The Blackhawks gave up Louis Crevier as well as the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft to get Byram and Jordan […] The post When is Bowen Byram Coming Back? Why Blackhawks’ Trade Pickup Still Isn’t Playing appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreWhen is Bowen Byram Coming Back? Why Blackhawks’ Trade Pickup Still Isn’t Playing

Cale Makar’s Record Contract Marks Fourth Landmark NHL Deal in 11 Months

Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:17pm
Hockey > NHL > Colorado Avalanche
Front Office Sports

The Colorado defenseman’s $20.4 million AAV smashes Celebrini’s record from July.

Read moreCale Makar’s Record Contract Marks Fourth Landmark NHL Deal in 11 Months

‘Montreal Has Some Decisions To Make’ — Canadiens D-Man’s Agent Not Panicking Over Lack of Contract Extension

Aug 5, 2026 @ 2:10pm
Hockey > NHL > Montreal Canadiens
Pro Football Network

Canadiens defenseman's agent remains calm over stalled contract talks, insisting negotiations are positive despite ongoing trade speculation.

Read more‘Montreal Has Some Decisions To Make’ — Canadiens D-Man’s Agent Not Panicking Over Lack of Contract Extension

What's next for Alexander Karmanov? Sharks draft tallest player in NHL history, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova – Sporting News

Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:00am (Updated: Oct 26, 2026 @ 1:02pm)
Hockey > NHL > San Jose Sharks
Sporting News

What's next for Alexander Karmanov? Sharks draft tallest player in NHL history, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova  Sporting News

Read moreWhat's next for Alexander Karmanov? Sharks draft tallest player in NHL history, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova – Sporting News

Maple Leafs Trading Carlo Would Be Mistake This Summer

May 22, 2026 @ 11:02pm
Hockey > NHL > Toronto Maple Leafs
Heavy

The Toronto Maple Leafs would make a massive mistake by trading defenseman Brandon Carlo during the 2026 offseason. The post Maple Leafs Trading Carlo Would Be Mistake This Summer appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreMaple Leafs Trading Carlo Would Be Mistake This Summer

Colorado Avalanche Announce Breaking Injury News for Cale Makar Ahead of Game 2

May 22, 2026 @ 12:43pm
Hockey > NHL > Colorado Avalanche > Vegas Golden Knights
Heavy

The President Trophy Cup Winner Colorado Avalanche, dropped Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2.A notably key player was missing on defense for the Avs. Star defenseman Cale Makar, sustained an upper-body injury in March, that has lingered into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Despite getting on the ice for a morning skate ahead of Game […] The post Colorado Avalanche Announce Breaking Injury News for Cale Makar Ahead of Game 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreColorado Avalanche Announce Breaking Injury News for Cale Makar Ahead of Game 2

Capitals Make Timothy Liljegren Decision Before NHL Offseason

May 20, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Hockey > NHL > San Jose Sharks > Washington Capitals
Athlon Sports

The Capitals have made a decision with trade-deadline acquisition Timothy Liljegren.

Read moreCapitals Make Timothy Liljegren Decision Before NHL Offseason

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens

May 17, 2026 @ 12:03am
Hockey > NHL > Buffalo Sabres > Montreal Canadiens
ClutchPoints

The Buffalo Sabres have forced a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. And they can thank Rasmus Dahlin for helping keep their season alive for at least one more game. The captain led by example with his incredible performance on the road in Montreal on Saturday night. Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game on […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreSabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens

Tributes pour in as Stanley Cup champion Paul Boutilier dies aged 63

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10pm
Hockey > NHL > New York Islanders
Daily Mail US Sport

The defenseman, who helped the Islanders win the Stanley Cup during his five-year stint in New York, celebrated his birthday at the start of the month. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Read moreTributes pour in as Stanley Cup champion Paul Boutilier dies aged 63

Tributes pour in as Stanley Cup champion Paul Boutilier dies aged 63

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10pm
Hockey > NHL > New York Islanders
Daily Mail US Sport

The defenseman, who helped the Islanders win the Stanley Cup during his five-year stint in New York, celebrated his birthday at the start of the month. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Read moreTributes pour in as Stanley Cup champion Paul Boutilier dies aged 63

"Addition by subtraction": Frank Seravalli savagely labels $74,000,000 Oilers D-man's potential trade out a Edmonton – Sportskeeda

May 8, 2026 @ 7:32am
Hockey > NHL > Edmonton Oilers
Sportskeeda

"Addition by subtraction": Frank Seravalli savagely labels $74,000,000 Oilers D-man's potential trade out a Edmonton  Sportskeeda

Read more"Addition by subtraction": Frank Seravalli savagely labels $74,000,000 Oilers D-man's potential trade out a Edmonton – Sportskeeda

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

May 5, 2026 @ 1:20pm
Hockey > NHL > Tampa 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
Hockey > NHL > Tampa 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
Hockey > NHL > Anaheim Ducks > Edmonton 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
Hockey > NHL > Toronto 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
Hockey > NHL > Tampa Bay Lightning > Toronto 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
Hockey > NHL > Edmonton 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
Hockey > NHL > Edmonton 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
Hockey > NHL > Edmonton 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
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