Category: Chris Johnston
Capitals listed as potential trade deadline suitor for Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato
Pierre LeBrunThe 2025 NHL trade deadline is just four days away. According to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun, the Washington Capitals have kept tabs on the “market for depth forwards.” While they specifically mentioned previously connected names like Brandon Tanev, Jake Evans, and Joel Armia, th...
Read moreMaple Leafs Recall Dakota Mermis, Likely To Activate Calle Järnkrok
SharksThe Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman Dakota Mermis from AHL Toronto. Fellow D-man Marshall Rifai is headed back to the minors in a corresponding move, and PuckPedia reports forward Alex Steeves was also returned to the AHL yesterday. The moves leave them with an open roster spot and...
Read moreInsider Provides Big Update On Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok
San Jose SharksAccording to NHL insider Chris Johnston, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is expected to return to the lineup for the Original Six club's March 3 matchup against the San Jose Sharks.It sounds like Calle Järnkrok will rejoin the #leafs lineup tomorrow night for the first time all season. Co...
Read morePanthers Acquire Seth Jones From Blackhawks
Frank SeravalliThe Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The first-...
Read morePanthers Expected To Acquire Seth Jones
Florida PanthersThe Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2027 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. Additional...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Bruins, Oilers, Panthers, Predators, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Capitals and More
Edmonton OilersMatthew Tkachuk out through the weekend. Adam Fox placed on the IR. Chris Tanev out tonight, William Nylander's status TBD.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Bruins, Oilers, Panthers, Predators, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Capitals and More
Vancouver CanucksMatthew Tkachuk out through the weekend. Adam Fox placed on the IR. Chris Tanev out tonight, William Nylander's status TBD.
Read moreJohnston Provides Update on Marner’s Future With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple LeafsNHL insider Chris Johnston was a guest on TSN’s morning show, First Up, and discussed news and rumors around the NHL. The one topic that caught some attention in Leafs Land…
Read moreThe Brad Marchand Trade Drama Continues As Deadline Approaches
Charlie McAvoyThe Boston Bruins find themselves in an unfamiliar position. With injuries to key players like Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, a minus-26 goal differential, and a roster in transition, the team is unlikely to be major buyers this season. NHL insider Chris Johnston emphasized this during a recent...
Read moreThe Brad Marchand Trade Drama Continues
Hampus LindholmThe Boston Bruins find themselves in an unfamiliar position. With injuries to key players like Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, a minus-26 goal differential, and a roster in transition, the team is unlikely to be major buyers this season. NHL insider Chris Johnston emphasized this during a recent...
Read moreUSA Adding Quinn Hughes As Extra For 4 Nations Championship
ESPNFeb. 19: Contrary to what Sullivan said, Hughes remains in Vancouver and will only travel to Boston if there’s a realistic chance of him playing, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports today. Feb. 18: The United States may have reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes available for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face...
Read moreUSA Adding Quinn Hughes As Extra For 4 Nations Championship
Chris JohnstonThe United States may have reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes available for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday (including Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic). He’s traveling to meet the team in Boston in the wake of...
Read moreInsider Makes NHL's Version Of A Luka Doncic Trade
Chris JohnstonInsider Chris Johnston of The Athletic recently explored what an NHL equivalent of the Luka Doncic trade might look like. In his latest mailbag column, he proposed a blockbuster scenario where the Edmonton Oilers trade Leon Draisaitl to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Mark Stone and a 2029...
Read moreDucks Could Make Ryan Strome Available At Deadline
Brian DumoulinThe Ducks are one of the apparent sellers heading into deadline season, but they don’t have many obvious desirable assets outside of pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Brian Dumoulin and goaltender John Gibson, whose rebound season could finally land Anaheim the trade return they’ve desired...
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