13+ hour, 11+ min ago   (786+ words) In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Detroit Red Wings, who were close to signing Steven Stamkos before owner Chris Ilitch nullified the move. Next, we look at the Montreal Canadiens and how their players’ mentality is able…...

15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (624+ words) Daniel Alfredsson's power-play strategy changes William Nylander's role on the man advantage, where hopefully his speed and scoring can be exploited. The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Daniel Alfredsson in a surprising move this past offseason, bringing the former Ottawa Senators…...

15+ hour, 44+ min ago   (539+ words) by Lyle Richardson | Aug 16, 2026 | Rumors | 0 comments Check out the latest on Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and Red Wings center Dylan Larkin in the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup. THE ATHLETIC: Michael Russo and Joe Smith polled Minnesota Wild fans on a…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (60+ words) houseofhockey.net Detroit Red Wings owner makes critical error involving Steven Stamkos Detroit Free Press columnist Carlos Monarrez is reporting that Red Wings owner Christopher Ilitch's reluctance to approve major contracts cost the franchise two significant signings, including a shot…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1300+ words) Last week I created a "If He Gets PP1" All-Star team, which you can view here. The players listed are deserving candidates for their team's top power play, but for various reasons did not appear there for at least part of…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (208+ words) Per Marco D'Amico on The Starr & D'Amico Show, the Canadiens could be interested in Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson if the Senators are unable to sign him to a contract extension. There's no indication Kent Hughes and Ottawa GM Steve…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (906+ words) The Detroit Red Wings may soon have a much bigger Alex DeBrincat decision than anyone expected. With Dylan Larkin requesting a trade and Detroit navigating a major organizational transition, attention is beginning to shift toward DeBrincat, who is entering the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (221+ words) “According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Ilitch’s hesitation in approving big signings cost the Wings two big signings: Steven Stamkos in 2024, and, on the same day Yzerman’s removal was announced, assistant GM Shawn Horcoff had a deal…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1852+ words) The Ottawa Senators are going into the 2026-27 season with a lot of confidence in their roster, and their depth at centre will be one of their biggest strengths. The Senators have formed one of the deepest centre groups in the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (323+ words) Published 5:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Two more additions have been made to the Cowichan Valley Capitals roster just ahead of the pre-season. The Capitals have dealt defenceman Hunter Heisten to the Powell River Kings in exchange for future considerations and have…...