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Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) defend the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
15 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Matthew Knies trade with Canadiens is starting to take shape as other teams sniff around
Oct 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Former player Joe Pavelski is introduced before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
16 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

The real reason Joe Pavelski won't be done with the Leafs revealed after details get exposed
Dec 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks for the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
17 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

John Chayka's claim about Auston Matthews is backfiring
Apr 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) moves in for a shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
18 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

John Chayka has issued a statement on the trade of Matthew Knies
Feb 25, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Canada forward Haley Wickenheiser (left) and Shannon Szabados (right) celebrate with the flag follwing their victory over USA 2-0 in the womens hockey gold medal match in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Family still fighting for a home after tragedy leading Haley Wickenheiser to step in
Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Mike Babcock as their new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Blue Jackets break their silence following the completion of Mike Babcock's investigation
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

John Chayka's handling of Matthew Knies may cost more than one trade
Dec 3, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) defends the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) as he falls onto the ice during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Two Canadian teams linked in blockbuster trade by insider but there's one problem getting overlooked
Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Patrick Kane could be heading to one of Detroit's biggest rivals and it makes a lot of hockey sense
Nov 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jack Roslovic (28) is congratulated by center Connor McDavid (97) and center Leon Draisaitl (29) after scoring against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Edmonton Oilers expected to lose three players this summer via free agency and trade
Oct 21, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) looks for a pass in front of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Jun 19 | By Daniel Lucente

Connor Hellebuyck's specific preference exposes bigger Oilers issue
Dec 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) shakes hands with Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews (19) after the Capitals defeated the Blackhawks 7-3 at United Center. Ovechkin scored three goals to reach 800 goals in his NHL career. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

One of the top NHL players of the last two decades announces his retirement
Dec 20, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) reaches for the puck against Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) in the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

Star player set to miss five to six months after undergoing surgery: Tough news for the Anaheim Ducks
Jun 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights John Tortorella looks on during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

Nick Kypreos provides update on John Tortorella's return behind an NHL bench
Apr 13, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Denver Pioneers goaltender Matt Davis (35) makes a save against Boston College Eagles forward Andre Gasseau (24) during the second period of the championship game of the 2024 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks complete a trade involving disgruntled player
Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

Matthew Knies trade news revealed by Darren Dreger shortly after Jim Hiller hired as head coach
Jan 17, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) waits for a pass in between Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (2) and goaltender Leevi Merilainen (1) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

Brendan Gallagher's trade push just shifted Montreal's leverage after agent's comments
Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Mike Babcock as their new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jun 18 | By Daniel Lucente

NHL moves to issue decision on Mike Babcock probe fast
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
Jun 17 | By Daniel Lucente

Blues star forward linked to several teams including the Oilers
Feb 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde (37) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring (8) get into a scuffle during the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Jun 17 | By Daniel Lucente

Sharks trade their first-round pick in upcoming draft to Sabres in surprising deal
Nov 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Las Vegas Golden Knights 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 17 | By Daniel Lucente

Vegas Golden Knights officially announce new head coach and it stretches over two decades
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