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Tom Banks

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Jan 26, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Blake Wheeler (17) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Jul 17 | By Tom Banks

Former New York Rangers Winger and Fifth Overall Pick Announces Surprise Retirement
May 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) stands with teammates on the ice after their game against the Florida Panthers in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jul 17 | By Tom Banks

Dmitry Orlov Calls Out Hurricanes for Misusing Him: 'I Just Needed to Get Away'
New York Rangers Logo
Jul 17 | By Tom Banks

Former New York Rangers Head Coach Expected to Join KHL Team in Stunning Career Move
Apr 5, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; French logo on an NHL puck during the warmup period before the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Jul 16 | By Tom Banks

NHL Unveils Complete 2025-26 Schedule as Opening Week Matchups Revealed
Wayne Thomas with the New York Rangers.
Jul 16 | By Tom Banks

Devastating News as Former Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Goalie Sadly Passes Away
The Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jul 16 | By Tom Banks

Maple Leafs and Flames Players on Waivers Officially Learn Their Fate
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Anton Frondell is selected as the third overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 15 | By Tom Banks

Blackhawks Lock In Future Core Piece, Officially Sign Third Overall Pick from Sweden
Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrates his 200th career NHL goal with the Penguins bench against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jul 15 | By Tom Banks

Penguins Shopping Erik Karlsson: Three Canadian Teams Reportedly in Hot Pursuit
Apr 25, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) walks to the ice before the start of game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
Jul 15 | By Tom Banks

Dougie Hamilton Trade Watch: 4 Teams Linked as Devils Explore Market
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka is selected as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 15 | By Tom Banks

Buffalo Sabres Officially Sign 9th Overall Pick Defenseman as Rebuild Gains Momentum
Apr 1, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina (18) controls the puck during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Jul 15 | By Tom Banks

Former Sixth Overall Pick Signs Overseas After Rejection from Two Canadian Teams
Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) makes a pass as Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (70) defends during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

New Development Sparks Unexpected Twist in Bowen Byram's Situation With the Sabres
Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov (93) skates during the warmup period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

Ivan Demidov Addresses His Canadiens Future, Shares Surprising Media Ritual
Jan 31, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the team logo on the jersey of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

Canucks Have More Moves Up Their Sleeve as Offseason Developments Continue, per Insider
Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is seen during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

Kris Knoblauch Reacts to Oilers' Coaching Changes: 'It Was a Tough Call'
Bobby Orr, Don Cherry (left) Ron MacLean (right)
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

Bobby Orr Blasts Ron MacLean Over Don Cherry Exit: 'Shame on You'
May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo of the Edmonton Oilers on the jersey of goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jul 14 | By Tom Banks

Edmonton Oilers Ask Core Players to Consider Trades, Response Sparks Speculation
Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman
Jul 13 | By Tom Banks

Surprise Goalie Target Emerges in Oilers' Hunt, But the Deal Won't Be Easy
Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) blocks the shot of Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jul 13 | By Tom Banks

Ilya Sorokin Responds to Trade Rumors and Shares Honest Take on Dobson's Move to Montreal
Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) advances the puck while defended by St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Jul 13 | By Tom Banks

Edmonton Oilers Urged to Trade for 40 Goal Scorer From Divisional Rival
Apr 11, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Jul 12 | By Tom Banks

Rasmus Andersson's Trade Market Hinges on Bowen Byram Outcome, Vegas Among Teams Monitoring
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