Josh Norris’ return to Ottawa sparks debate over Dylan Cozens trade

The Buffalo Sabers posted a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night in a crucial divisional battle, with points riding high in the always-tight Atlantic. However, that wasn’t the only thing that made it an important night in the nation’s capital; it was also Josh Norris’ first game in Ottawa since last year’s […]

Hurricanes nearly cut off trade for surprise center before roster freeze

The Carolina Hurricanes came closer than expected to landing a major upgrade earlier this season – and it came at the cost of a household name. On a recent one episode of The DFO RundownFourth Period’s David Pagnotta revealed that the Los Angeles Kings and Hurricanes held trade talks involving Phillip Danault before he was […]

The Canucks’ hybrid rebuild and what it really means

The Canucks’ front office is starting to talk about a “hybrid rebuild.” On first listen it feels like jargon, something that makes headlines. Analysts and insiders are struggling to figure out exactly what it means. Yet there is more to it than just the words. Insider Craig Button couldn’t make sense of a “hybrid rebuild” […]

Edmonton Oilers quick hits: McDavid, Draisaitl and rankings jump

December has a funny way of sorting teams. Some stick around. Some slide. And some, like the Edmonton Oilers right now, are finally looking like themselves again. Happens every season, it seems. Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames was not subtle. It wasn’t polite. It was loud, fast and a bit messy. But that’s what […]

Stocking Stuffer trades for not-too-greedy NHL prospects

What exactly is a stocking stuffer? Traditionally it is a small, affordable gift placed in a Christmas stocking; nothing flashy, but something useful or fun that complements the larger gifts. If you apply that idea to the NHL trade deadline, it fits perfectly. Not every team is chasing a blockbuster. Some contenders are just looking […]

Sascha Boumedienne and Alfons Freij will represent the Jets at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

Sascha Boumedienne and Alfons Freij will represent the Jets at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship The Jets battled back from 3-0 down Sunday night to earn a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth. Tonight, on Christmas Eve, the NHL has the first of three days off for the holiday break. […]

Three takeaways: Jets rally from a three-goal hole to steal a point

Clayton keller scored the overtime winner just 13 seconds into the extra frame after the Winnipeg Jets erased a three-goal deficit to tie the game late in the third period, but ultimately fell 4–3 to end their three-game road trip. Kyle Connor scored twice, his 16th and 17th of the season, Morgan Barron added his […]

An extended ECHL break

Normally this time of year I try to watch as many hockey games as possible, especially since network television plays the same dozen or so Christmas movies over and over again. Hockey may offer something less predictable than those movies after watching them for the umpteenth time, but I find myself watching less hockey after […]