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‘Getting a blank check’: Leo Carlsson’s $18M offer sparks Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini debate

July 4, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

The Philadelphia Flyers’ decision to hand Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson a five-year, $90 million offer sheet has quickly expanded beyond one NHL franchise. The proposed $18 million average annual value has become the latest benchmark in discussions surrounding future contracts for Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. Philadelphia officially announced the offer, stating: … Read more

2026 NHL Draft guide: First-round order, dates, times and broadcast details

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

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

Team Canada seeing early signs of Sidney Crosby 2.0 in Macklin Celebrini

May 20, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

The comparisons are becoming impossible for Team Canada to ignore. At the 2026 IIHF World Championship, Macklin Celebrini is not just producing offensively — he is already earning the type of leadership praise once reserved for Sidney Crosby. Speaking on the Wingmen podcast, Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk openly discussed how Hockey Canada appears to … Read more

Macklin Celebrini keeps Team Canada captaincy over Sidney Crosby

May 15, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Team Canada made a clear statement before opening play at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Switzerland. Despite Sidney Crosby joining the roster as a late addition, Macklin Celebrini will remain captain, with Crosby serving as an alternate captain. Chris Johnston reported on X: “Macklin Celebrini will remain as captain for Canada at the … Read more

‘Big Turnover’: Connor McDavid reacts to changing NHL balance after Oilers’ playoff exit

May 7, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Connor McDavid did not hide from the bigger picture after the Edmonton Oilers’ stunning first-round playoff exit. Speaking during Edmonton’s end-of-season media availability, the Oilers captain pointed to a changing NHL landscape after Anaheim eliminated the club in six games. “Yeah, this year felt like there was a big turnover,” McDavid said. “Those young teams … Read more