The 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 26, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The two-day event features the opening round on Friday night, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday. With the draft lottery complete and several blockbuster trades reshaping the board, teams enter draft weekend with very different strategies. Unlike … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have emerged as a potential dark-horse contender in the growing Jason Robertson saga, as uncertainty continues to surround the Dallas Stars winger’s contract situation. NHL analyst Marco D’Amico recently identified Chicago as one of several teams quietly monitoring Robertson’s status ahead of the July 1 offer-sheet period. “There are a few teams … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have sent a clear message about their offseason direction with Connor Murphy’s new contract extension. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on X, “Connor Murphy and the Oilers are closing in on a long-term extension, at approximately $4M per year. Contract is similar to Jason Dickinson (5 x $4M), but not exactly the … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have no shortage of NHL offseason storylines. Questions about the team’s next head coach continue to dominate headlines, while trade speculation surrounding Darnell Nurse remains active. Yet one of the most important issues facing the organization may be receiving the least attention: re-signing defenseman Connor Murphy. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples recently … Read more
As the 2026 NHL Draft approaches, projected No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna is leaning on someone who understands the spotlight better than most: his distant cousin, Connor Bedard. Speaking during draft preparations in Buffalo, McKenna revealed he sought advice from Bedard earlier this year about handling the expectations that come with being the consensus … Read more
