Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has acquired forward Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Lafferty, 30, posted seven points (4G, 3A) in 60 games with the Sabres during the 2024-25 … Continue reading

NHL’s Top Draft Talent: Projecting Their Impact This Season

The 2025 NHL Draft introduced a class of prospects with genuine NHL potential. Scouts are already deeming it a deeper crop in terms of readiness than recent years. Top picks like Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, Anton Frondell, and Caleb Desnoyers … Continue reading

Marchand signs 6-year contract with Panthers

Brad Marchand signed a six-year contract to remain with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Instantly supplementing our lineup from the moment he arrived in South Florida, Brad has been an outstanding addition to our team,” … Continue reading

Demko, Garland each signs contract with Canucks

Thatcher Demko and Conor Garland each signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Demko, a goalie, signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract ($8.5 million average annual value); Garland, a forward, signed a six-year, $36 million contract ($6 million … Continue reading

Knies signs 6-year, $46.5 million contract to remain with Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $7.75 million. The 22-year-old forward had NHL career highs in goals (29), assists (29), points (58), … Continue reading

Berggren signs 1-year, $1.825 million contract with Red Wings

Jonatan Berggren signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. The 24-year-old forward, who had 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 75 games this season, could have become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. … Continue reading