Flyers Defenseman Snubbed from NHL Ranking of Best Defensemen

TRENDINGDon Nelson dies at 86Ohtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionFantasy Football Draft KitStory byJonathan BaileyMon, August 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesShould Flyers Sign Matvei Michkov to 8-Year Contract Before It's Too Late?The Flyers have five weeks to pull the trigger on the longest-possible contract extension for Michkov.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersAfter Career-High Season, Charlie McAvoy Still Ranks 11th Among NHL DefensemenCharlie McAvoy still stands among the league’s best, though his career-high season did not impact his standing at all. On […] The post After Career-High Season, Charlie McAvoy Still Ranks 11th Among NHL Defensemen appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowFlyers Running Out of Time to Sign Local ProspectThe Flyers have one week to make a decision.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersAdvertisementAdvertisement3 Flyers Prospects Who Could Make a Splash at Training CampAt varying stages in their careers, three Flyers prospects are poised to make a splash in training camp.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersFormer Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five WingersA former Toronto Maple Leafs star made the list of Top 5 NHL wingers, a placement wrought with question marks. The post Former Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five Wingers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWorth the Risk: Should the Flyers Circle Back to Offer Sheets and Try to Sign Adam Fantilli?It’s been a little over a month since the Philadelphia Flyers sent in a seismic offer sheet to then RFA […] The post Worth the Risk: Should the Flyers Circle Back to Offer Sheets and Try to Sign Adam Fantilli? appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.Philly Hockey NowNick Suzuki Ranked Above Auston Matthews in New NHL Center RankingsA new ranking places the Canadiens captain ahead of Toronto's star in a surprising shakeup.HockeyFeedCanadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference RivalUnderstandably, fans of the Montreal Canadiens will be carrying increased expectations heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season after the Habs not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight campaign, but also advanced to the Eastern Conference Final before ultimately bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.Before their elimination, the Canadiens defeated […] The post Canadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference Rival appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThree NHL Forwards Set To Have Breakout Campaigns In 2026-27Here are three NHL forwards who could be on the cusp of a breakout season going into 2026-27.The Hockey NewsCanadiens Star Ranked Among Atlantic Division's Best CentersDo you agree with Suzuki's ranking?The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensDan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade DebateThe Pittsburgh Penguins certainly set the market while trying to adhere to new market values. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas […] The post Dan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade Debate appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowSharks PTO Targets: Ex-Avalanche Defenseman Could Provide Solid DepthWhen the San Jose Sharks take the ice for training camp next month, there will be likely two jobs up for grabs on the blue line. The bottom-pairing role will likely go to a young player like Luca Cagnoni, Nolan Allen, or Eric Pohlkamp. While theoretically one of the two who miss out on that job could be used as the Sharks' seventh defenseman, it would make much more sense to let them get more playing time under their belt at the American Hockey League level.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksDavid Pastrnak Has a Case to Be NHL’s Best WingerBoston Bruins David Pastrnak has a strong case to become the NHL's top winger, though he faces some stiff competition. 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As the Pittsburgh Penguins universe is digesting the eight-year contract for Ville Koivunen and […] The post Dan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins Doubt appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowWhat To Expect From Canadiens’ Big WingerMontreal Canadiens former first-overall pick at the 2022 draft, Juraj Slafkovsky, had a breakout season last year. For the first time in his young career, he broke the 70-point and 30-goal barriers. The big Slovak winger scored 30 goals and logged 43 assists for a total of 73 points, but beyond the points, he also finally realized what his identity needed to be on the ice.The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens