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Islanders make NHL Draft trade with more moves possible

The Islanders have not prioritized draft picks under Lamoriello, who last made a first-round selection all the way back in 2019.

Coyotes hype up 'top prospect in the world' in Connor Bedard snub

In an effort to get fans excited about the future of the franchise, the Coyotes hyped up their incoming star center — who is not Connor Bedard.

Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to entry-level contract

Connor Bedard, who went first overall in June’s 2023 NHL Draft, celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Speedy Rangers prospect begins next steps of development with high hopes

The Rangers were conducting speed-skating drills and timing each player as they went one by one, and Sykora was the fastest from the goal line to the opposite blue line.

Rangers' top picks rave about coach tasked with fixing Alexis Lafreniere, Kaapo Kakko

The players in the Rangers’ organization who know Dan Muse best have been around for barely a full week.

Rangers prospect has sights on excelling at 'next chapter' after AHL taste

Brett Berard, 20, inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the Rangers on March 21.

Pearl River native Drew Fortescue reacts to being drafted by the Rangers

Drew Fortescue, the Rangers' third-round pick from the 2023 NHL Draft, speaks at a Blueshirts development camp about being selected by a team that's local to his native home of...

Islanders second-rounder Danny Nelson has college to figure out his best position

If Danny Nelson ends up making it to the NHL, expect a familiar refrain when Islanders games are broadcast nationally.

Breaking down Islanders' second-day NHL draft picks

Here are the bios on all the Islanders’ draft picks they made on the second day of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tenn:

Islanders went for 'feel good' value on Day 2 of NHL draft

The Islanders methodically made all five of their picks as scheduled on Thursday.

Breaking down Rangers' second-day NHL draft picks

Here are the bios on all the Rangers' draft picks they made on the second day of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Rangers trade up to snag defenseman at NHL Draft

The Rangers made a deal with the Penguins to jump up a spot and snag U.S. National Development Team defenseman Drew Fortescue.

Blue Jackets prospect honors loved ones at NHL Draft with meaningful outfit

Fantilli thanked loves ones in a unique way Wednesday after being selected third overall by the Blue Jackets.

Islanders trade team leader away amid salary cap crunch

The Islanders did what they had to do on Thursday.

Rangers get steal with No. 23 pick, taking playmaking winger in NHL draft

With their first-round pick in the NHL Draft, the Rangers are adding some offense.

Sharks pick Will Smith tries to sing 'Fresh Prince' theme at NHL Draft

When your name is Will Smith, you should probably be prepared to be asked to sign the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song wherever you are.

NHL legend totally forgot name of team's first-round draft pick

The Canadiens goalie whiffed when asked to announce the team's first-round draft pick.

Blackhawks GM mistaken for fan in man-on-the-street NHL Draft interview

With the hockey world congregating in Nashville for the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, you never know who you'll run into on the streets.

NHL's top pick is here to speed up Chicago rebuild

There was zero question that Bedard would be the first pick in this draft — not entering Wednesday night and not for well over a year prior.

Tennessee State to be first HBCU to introduce ice hockey program

The Nashville-based university teased the exciting news early Wednesday on social media.