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Daniel Lucente

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Apr 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
4 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Blues and Capitals complete blockbuster trade involving 378-point star forward
Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; New Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock talks to the media after being named head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK
5 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Mike Babcock's own words are a major red flag in Edmonton
Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference before the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Philadelphia Flyers in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
6 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Two cities ready to begin process for NHL expansion and Gary Bettman makes announcement
Dec 31, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) and left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and center Nick Suzuki (14) and right wing Cole Caufield (13) and center Christian Dvorak (28) celebrate after the Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
7 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Kent Hughes looking to swing big by placing skilled young player on the market
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
9 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Dylan Larkin officially reveals his number one team of choice but the cap math creates a problem
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) and right wing Collin Graf (51) battle Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
10 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Stan Bowman disrespects Connor McDavid with latest actions
Nov 30, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
12 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Darnell Nurse's short trade list may have created a new scenario for the Oilers
Feb 23, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) shakes hands with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after participating in a ceremonial puck drop with former Capital Joel Ward (M) prior to Black History Game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Insider Jeff Marek reveals details of another coaching change, as former NHL player takes over
Mar 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Darnell Nurse's trade details are revealed by NHL insider and it's all about power
Jan 12, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Steve Staios speaks to the media pprior to match between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Steve Staios' latest confirmation officially threw Brady Tkachuk under the bus
Oct 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammate defenseman Lane Hutson (48) after scoring the winning goal against the Seattle Kraken during the overtime period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Future plans confirmed for Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson after recent trade requests
Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by defensemen Connor Murphy (5) against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Edmonton Oilers have signed hard-playing defenseman to a new contract
Mar 31, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) blocks a shot by Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

Bill Zito's quote about Brady Tkachuk has already backfired
Apr 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) and Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (7) line up for a face off in the second period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 22 | By Daniel Lucente

The real reason American NHL stars keep leaving Canada revealed and it's not what fans think
Nov 30, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (center) celebrates with center Aleksander Barkov (left) and left wing Matthew Tkachuk (right) after scoring against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jun 21 | By Daniel Lucente

Florida Panthers have traded Stanley Cup champion to the Seattle Kraken
Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) and forward Jake DeBrusk (74) and forward Curtis Douglas (42) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) and forward Nils Hoglander (21) and forward Aatu Raty (54) and defenseman Zeev Buium (24) celebrate DeBrusks game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
Jun 21 | By Daniel Lucente

Vancouver Canucks may be on the verge of making the summer's biggest blockbuster trade
Feb 28, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) pursues the puck against the Ottawa Senators in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 21 | By Daniel Lucente

Morgan Rielly provides Leafs with list of teams he's willing to be traded to and it's leverage
Nov 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy takes questions during a presser after the Florida Panthers defeated the Golden Knights 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Jun 21 | By Daniel Lucente

The true reason Vegas blocked Edmonton from hiring Bruce Cassidy has been revealed
May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo of the Edmonton Oilers on the jersey of goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jun 20 | By Daniel Lucente

One of Edmonton Oilers' top even strength players is reportedly leaving team for good
Feb 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Jun 20 | By Daniel Lucente

Pure goal scorer announces his Montreal Canadiens exit which opens an unexpected door
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley answers media questions between Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka (left) and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar and Grill. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 20 | By Daniel Lucente

Trade that was completed by the Toronto Maple Leafs is taking a turn for the worst
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