Jason Clarke
Seattle Kraken fan who currently resides in Burnaby, BC. I cover the Kraken and NHL as a whole for Gino Hard. I've previously written for Rotoworld and Bleacher Report among other outlets. Hit me up on Twitter!
Matt Nieto Retirement: Veteran Forward Hangs Up His Skates
Matt Nieto is retiring from hockey after 12 NHL seasons and 705 games. The former Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins forward sat out last season trying to get healthy ⬇️
Matthew Knies Trade: Merzlikins Part of Marchenko Deal
Matthew Knies is part of the Maple Leafs' trade talks for Kirill Marchenko, per insider Pierre LeBrun 😳 Toronto would also take on a goalie with a $5.4M cap hit if the deal goes through ⬇️
Nikishin Contract: Tulsky Says Both Sides Seek ‘Resolution’
Eric Tulsky says the Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin are still “trying to find a resolution.” The unsigned defenseman won't be there for Tuesday's opener, and the Canes GM addressed his agent switch too ⬇️
Wild Launch Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award in Her Honor
The Wild and their beat reporters have launched the Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award. It was announced on what would have been the late NHL.com reporter's 39th birthday.
Jack Campbell Addiction: Ex-Leafs, Oilers Goalie Opens Up
Jack Campbell says alcohol was a major issue throughout his NHL career. The former Maple Leafs and Oilers goalie believes it's why Toronto didn't re-sign him in 2022 ⬇️
PWHL Lands CBC Deal, Takes Over Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is back on CBC, with the PWHL taking the NHL's old Saturday slot 📺 The Montreal Victoire host Hamilton in the first game on Dec. 5 ⬇️
NHL Players Pick Panthers as 2026-27 Stanley Cup Favorites
NHL players picked the Florida Panthers to win the 2026-27 Stanley Cup. They got 15 of 35 votes in an informal poll, with the champion Hurricanes right behind at six ⬇️
Matthew Poitras Injury: Bruins Place Him on IR
Matthew Poitras is starting the season on injured reserve 🩹 The Bruins placed the 22-year-old center on IR Sunday as part of their final round of roster cuts ⬇️
NHL Network Rankings: McDavid Named No. 1 Player
NHL Network's top 50 countdown wrapped Sunday, and Connor McDavid is still No. 1 in the league. Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov and Cale Makar rounded out the top four behind him:
NHL Waivers: 71 Players Hit the Wire Ahead of Opening Night
71 players hit NHL waivers Sunday as teams race to finalize Opening Night rosters 📝 Ville Heinola, Alexander Holtz and Henri Jokiharju are among the names now available ⬇️
