NHL News

September 9, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Dustin Wolf Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames Bet Big on Dustin Wolf With Long-Term Contract

The Calgary Flames have officially pushed all their chips to the middle of the table, and they’re betting on Dustin Wolf. In a move that signals a definitive end to their transitional phase and a firm commitment to their future, the Flames have locked up their star netminder to a massive seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension. For a franchise that has seen its share of stars head for the exit in recent years, this deal is more than just a contract; it’s a statement. Wolf is their guy, the cornerstone of the franchise for the better part of the next

September 5, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman

Closing Loopholes and Changing the Game: A Deep Dive into the NHL’s New CBA Era

The dust has barely settled on another thrilling Stanley Cup Final, but the most significant changes to the National Hockey League landscape aren’t happening on the ice—they’re being finalized in the boardroom. While a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement isn’t set to fully kick in until the 2026-27 season, the league and the NHLPA have agreed to fast-track several crucial changes. Starting this upcoming 2025-26 season, the strategic playbook used by general managers to build a champion is about to be fundamentally rewritten. For years, fans, media, and front-office executives have debated the merits and fairness of certain rules that,

September 1, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild

McDavid’s Contract Clock, Price on the Move, a Wild Offer and More NHL News & Rumors

As the last long weekend of summer fades into the rearview mirror, the NHL is anything but dormant. While the on-ice battles are still weeks away, the front-office warfare is reaching a fever pitch. GMs are working the phones, agents are posturing, and the futures of superstars and franchises hang in the balance. The relative quiet of August has given way to a flurry of high-stakes rumors that will define the landscape of the 2025-26 season. From a legendary goaltender’s imminent contract relocation to the nine-figure offer tabled for a Russian superstar, and the ominous silence surrounding the game’s best

August 20, 2025

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Jaccob Slavin Team USA

44 NHL Stars Invited to USA Hockey 2026 Winter Olympics Orientation Camp Roster

We’re diving deep into the American talent pool as USA Hockey preps for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The highly anticipated orientation camp is set to kick off in Plymouth, Michigan, and they’ve rolled out the red carpet for 44 of the best American-born players in the NHL. This isn’t just a skate-around; it’s a statement. Team USA means business, and they’re bringing out the big guns to try and capture that elusive Olympic gold. The Goalie Gauntlet: Who’s Between the Pipes? Every great team starts from the net out, and Team USA has some serious puck-stoppers vying for

August 19, 2025

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Sergei Fedorov Detroit Red Wings

Lucic’s Return, Fedorov’s Night, the Senators New Home, and More NHL News & Rumors

Alright, hockey fans. It’s been a busy 24 hours, and while the dog days of summer are technically upon us, the NHL rumor mill and news cycle are still churning out some absolute beauts. Grab a cold one, let’s break down what’s got everyone buzzing. Lucic Back in the Mix? St. Louis Takes a Shot In a move that caught more than a few folks off guard, the St. Louis Blues have extended a professional tryout (PTO) to none other than veteran tough guy Milan Lucic. At 37, Lucic hasn’t seen NHL ice since October 2023 with the Bruins, and

August 17, 2025

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Calgary Flames Nazem Kadri

Cold Shoulder in August: Kadri’s Olympic Omission Sparks Debate

The dog days of summer usually bring a lull in the hockey world, a chance for us to catch our breath before the ice chips start flying again. But this past August, Nazem Kadri was in the headlines after being conspicuously absent from the 42-player orientation camp roster for Canada’s men’s Olympic team heading to Milan-Cortina in 2026. Now, these orientation camp invites aren’t final roster spots etched in stone. They’re more like an initial gathering of potential contenders, a chance for Hockey Canada brass to get a closer look at the talent pool. But let’s be honest, getting the

August 3, 2025

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Stan Bowman Kris Knoblauch Edmonton Oilers

McDavid and the Oilers: “Encouraging” Signs, but Don’t Pop the Champagne Just Yet

The hockey world is holding its breath, and for once, it’s not because of a highlight-reel goal from No. 97. This time, it’s all about the contract negotiations between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. After another season that saw the Oilers flash their high-end skill but ultimately fall short of the ultimate prize, the focus has shifted from on-ice dominance to off-ice dealings. The big question on everyone’s mind: will the best player in the world commit his long-term future to the city of champions? Recently, Oilers’ general manager (GM) Stan Bowman gave the media a much-anticipated update, and

August 3, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Los Angeles Kings Alex Laferriere

Kings Go All In On Laferriere with a Three-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have locked down one of their key young guns, inking forward Alex Laferriere to a three-year contract extension worth $12.3 million ($4.1 million average annual value). For a player who just completed a stellar sophomore campaign (19 goals and 42 points), this deal is a solid vote of confidence from general manager (GM) Ken Holland and the Kings’ front office, signalling that they see him as a crucial part of their core moving forward. Laferriere, who just turned 23, made the jump to the show in 2023-24 and didn’t look out of place for a single