Former NHLer Gives Edmonton Oilers Zero Percent Chance Of Retaining Connor McDavid Past Current Contract

Connor McDavid has two years remaining on his contract with the Edmonton Oilers and after that contract expires, former NHLer Jeff O'Neill gives Edmonton a zero percent chance of retaining McDavid. The story is here.

NHL Rumour Roundup: Kirill Marchenko To Seattle Makes A Lot Of Sense

Here is the latest NHL Rumour Roundup. Columbus winger Kirill Marchenko being traded to Seattle makes a lot of sense. Seattle has a lot of cap room to meet Marchenko's expected salary demands and they desperately need a star attraction in the Emerald City. Seattle could offer a package built around centre Shane Wright, who is looking for a change of scenery. Seattle also has two first-round draft picks in the 2027 NHL Draft and could include at least one of those picks.

Even If They Target Him, Don't Expect The Edmonton Oilers To Acquire Matthew Poitras

Even if the Edmonton Oilers are targeting Boston Bruins forward Matthew Poitras, don't expect them to acquire him. Poitras will likely be placed on waivers soon by Boston and with the Vancouver Canucks controlling the waiver wire currently, don't expect Poitras to get past Vancouver or any other team with waiver priority over Edmonton. Poitras will be claimed if he is placed on waivers. There's more here on Edmonton's interest in Poitras.

Michigan Sits At Top Of College Hockey News NCAA Preseason Rankings

Michigan is ranked #1 in the College Hockey News NCAA men's hockey preseason rankings. The story is here.

Nick Kypreos' First Trade Board Of The 2026-27 NHL Season

Here is Nick Kypreos' first trade board of the 2026-27 NHL season.

NHL Legend Mark Messier Horrified By Edmonton Oilers Mike Babcock Hiring

NHL legend Mark Messier said that he is horrified by the Edmonton Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock as their head coach. The story is here.

Vancouver Goldeneyes Name Alison Izzi As New General Manager

The PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes have named Alison Izzi as their new general manager. Izzi succeeds Cara Gardner Morey, who was named as the Goldeneyes head coach in July. The story is here.