The Vancouver Canucks have announced some news during the Four Nations Faceoff break. News came down Tuesday afternoon that Drew O’Connor signed a two-year extension with the club. This deal has an average cap hit of $2.5 million and runs until the end of the 2026-27 season. Drew O’Connor 2x$2.5M extension in Vancouver — Elliotte Friedman (Bot) (@notfriedgehnic.bsky.social) … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Sign New Acquisition to Extension
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Jordan Binnington is the Answer to Team Canada’s Goalie Question
On Thursday, the United States and Canada will meet to determine the champion of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Each team’s lineup will look different. The United States will be without defenceman Charlie McAvoy, who will miss the game due to an upper-body injury. Defenceman Cale Makar missed two games due to illness, but Canada’s coach, Jon Cooper, expects him to play on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington is the Answer to Team Canada’s Goalie Question
Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
It is still ultimately to be determined by the championship game against Team USA on Thursday. However, this tournament marks a turning point and it begs the big question. Is this tournament, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the true passing of the torch in Canadian hockey greatness? If Canada can somehow triumph over the hometown Americans, backed by goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, … [Read more...] about Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
Minor Transactions: 2/18/25
The transaction wire is active again today, with many teams hosting their first practices in over a week. The regular season schedule after the 4 Nations Face-Off resumes this weekend, so the players who teams reassigned to the minors over the break to continue playing will be added back to rosters today and tomorrow to make them eligible to practice with their NHL teammates. … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 2/18/25
Insider Suggests Hurricanes Could Trade Mikko Rantanen by Trade Deadline
A major storyline to watch as we approach the trade deadline is whether the Carolina Hurricanes will move Mikko Rantanen. Since being acquired from the Colorado Avalanche, he has struggled… … [Read more...] about Insider Suggests Hurricanes Could Trade Mikko Rantanen by Trade Deadline