CapWages

I had expected it would cost a 2nd Round Pick *AND* a 3rd Round Pick to get the retainment #LetsGoOilers did on Murphy. On the possibility of a package deal with CHI: "If I were the GM, I would be very interested in adding picks and a prospect (and maybe Mangiapane) to trade for centerman Jason Dickinson with retainment as well; such a “blockbuster” would greatly improve the team’s overall defensive results over the next 2-3 playoff runs, perhaps the exact missing pieces this team needs to give it a real run this year and sign a difference maker in the summer with the money available then." It turned out, these two clubs were willing to tango at the deadline. It takes two....! thelineblender.substack.com/p/oilers-stauf…

“But now, it's not going to help being frustrated. And so, I think the mood in locker room has changed a little bit.” Maple Leafs must embrace the suck, tank the ship, and strive for bottom five. Didn't think it would go this low, but here they are: tinyurl.com/3b3khz3w

OFFICIAL: We have signed forward Noah Powell to a three-year entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season. Powell will report to the @LVPhantoms (AHL) for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.