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Mike Armenti

Mike Armenti

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Blues star Colton Parayko has officially blocked a trade to the Sabres
Mar 5 | By Mike Armenti

Friedman confirms that the first major trade block has occurred, with Parayko refusing to waive
Multi-team bidding war under way for Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos
Mar 5 | By Mike Armenti

Trade chatter suddenly picking up steam surrounding Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos
Jan 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) reacts during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Mar 4 | By Mike Armenti

MacKenzie Weegar trade finalized: Full details of the Flames-Mammoth blockbuster revealed
Auston Matthews future in Toronto in serious question following Chris Johnstons latest comments on the Leafs captain
Mar 4 | By Mike Armenti

New report has Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs in serious question
May 11, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the third period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Mar 4 | By Mike Armenti

Blockbuster trade: Colton Parayko headed East after 11 seasons with the Blues
Dec 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) celebrates his goal with center Ryan OReilly (90) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 3 | By Mike Armenti

Golden Knights strike before the trade deadline, acquiring veteran forward from Nashville
Jordan Binnington is reportedly on the move after 9 seasons with the St. Louis Blues
Mar 3 | By Mike Armenti

Jordan Binnington on the move after 9 seasons with the Blues
The Avalanche have confirmed an injury to one of their go-to performers in Artturi Lehkonen just days before the NHLs trade deadline.
Mar 2 | By Mike Armenti

Avs nightmare: Mere days before trade deadline, an injury is confirmed for Artturi Lehkonen
Cale Makar was very transparent with his feelings about the Avalanche and the struggling power play amid an otherwise dominant season.
Mar 1 | By Mike Armenti

Cale Makar confirms his frustration in Colorado and the Avs have no choice but to fix a big problem
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted 14 scouts from 12 teams on Saturday, suggesting that a trade may be nearing completion
Mar 1 | By Mike Armenti

Rumours intensifying and the Maple Leafs could be on the cusp of a huge trade
Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou are available in St. Louis and a new contender has just come forward
Feb 27 | By Mike Armenti

Kyrou, Thomas sweepstakes take an interesting turn as a new contender emerges
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly zeroing in on two prime trade targets to help bolster their blueline ahead of the playoffs
Feb 26 | By Mike Armenti

Frank Seravalli leaks Oilers' two preferred trade deadline targets and one plays for the Maple Leafs
Colton Parayko drawing a lot of trade interest as his time in St. Louis winds down
Feb 26 | By Mike Armenti

Latest report involving Olympic silver medalist Colton Parayko stuns the hockey world
The Nazek Kadri rumours just wont go away, but on Tuesday, a move back to Colorado just became one step closer to a reality
Feb 24 | By Mike Armenti

Nazem Kadri rumors just became one step closer to a reality in Colorado
Jack Hughes and brother, Quinn, may be Olympic gold medalists for Team USA, but theres a deep Canadian secret behind their success
Feb 24 | By Mike Armenti

Team USA Olympic heroes Quinn and Jack Hughes hide a deep Canadian secret
Auston Matthews just erased all of his self-doubt with a gold medal win, and now the rest of the NHL gets to experience what a confident Auston Matthews can do
Feb 22 | By Mike Armenti

A new version of Auston Matthews has arrived and it's a scary sight for the rest of the NHL
Matty Beniers establishes himself as a clear Team USA hopeful for the 2030 Olympic Games
Feb 22 | By Mike Armenti

New comments suggest Team USA may have another stud ready for the 2030 Olympics
Artemi Panarin has broken his silence and revealed the truth behind why he forced his way to the Los Angeles Kings
Feb 22 | By Mike Armenti

Artemi Panarin breaks his silence and reveals the truth about why he forced his way to the LA Kings
Craig Berube torn when asked where his loyalties lie in the gold medal game between Team Canada and Team USA
Feb 21 | By Mike Armenti

Berube visibly conflicted about his feelings on Auston Matthews in the gold medal game
Charlie Coyle celebrates a goal with Blue Jackets teammate Adam Fantilli
Feb 19 | By Mike Armenti

Elliotte Friedman identifies the NHL's new top trade deadline target and you won't believe who it is
Marie-Philip Poulin devastated and visibly angry following OT loss in Olympic gold medal game
Feb 19 | By Mike Armenti

Marie-Philip Poulin's intense reaction to Olympic heartbreak sends shockwaves through Canada
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