Noah Philp's Journey As He Retires From Professional Hockey

TRENDINGRed Sox roll to 9th straight winEpic White Sox gaffeSenate punts on college sports billFantasy Football Draft KitNFL training camp updatesStory byCaprice St-PierreSat, August 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFormer Oiler Suddenly And Unexpectedly Retires From HockeyNoah Philp leaves the SHL's HV71 reeling after citing a lack of motivation, marking a sudden end to the 27-year-old forward's professional hockey career.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersFormer Oilers Forward Announces Retirement from HockeyThe Edmonton Oilers have had a successful run in recent years, and while that hasn’t yet resulted in a Stanley Cup, the team have made two trips to the Stanley Cup Final in the past three seasons.Obviously, the stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl get all the attention from that success for the Oilers, […] The post Former Oilers Forward Announces Retirement from Hockey appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers Positioned For Major Move as Bowman Drops Hint About Timing And OpportunityAfter years of cap constraints, Stan Bowman is weaponizing Edmonton’s newfound financial flexibility. The GM expects to seize the opportunity to pounce on high-impact upgrades before the postseason.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersAdvertisementAdvertisementMixed Opinions Form Over Babcock's Roster DecisionsAs Mike Babcock revives the controversial "nuclear strategy," fans fear a top-heavy lineup could once again undermine Edmonton’s depth despite the duo's undeniable offensive chemistry.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers4 Oilers Candidates For a Koivunen-Type DealStan Bowman could secure Edmonton's future by locking down emerging talents like Matt Savoie and Devon Levi before their market value skyrockets alongside the rising salary cap. Would that be smart?The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers’ $4.7 Million Plan Opens Door for In-Season TradeThe Edmonton Oilers didn’t have much room to maneuver against the salary cap in the past two seasons.General manager Stan Bowman appears determined to avoid the same problem in 2026-27.Edmonton currently has $4,725,834 in projected cap space, according to PuckPedia, giving Bowman room to react if a useful player becomes available after the season begins.The […] The post Edmonton Oilers’ $4.7 Million Plan Opens Door for In-Season Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers GM Stan Bowman hints at midseason moves with $4.7M cap spaceStan Bowman says Edmonton Oilers can now pursue in-season additions with unprecedented cap flexibility.The Big LeadDubas Answers Questions About Surprising Koivunen ContractSome assumed it was a typo. Others a false report. No, instead of signing restricted free agent Ville Koivunen to […] The post Dubas Answers Questions About Surprising Koivunen Contract appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowCanadiens Center Is Entering A Big SeasonThis is an important season for Danault.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensWhy Ben Jones Is the Perfect Mentor for the Calgary Wranglers’ Young CoreThe Calgary Flames have fully embraced their youth movement, but developing prospects isn’t just about giving young players ice time. It’s about putting them in an environment where they can learn what it takes to become professionals.The Hockey News - Calgary FlamesFive NHL Players Who Could Sign Eight-Year Extensions Before Time Runs OutAfter Ville Koivunen's eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL's incoming change to maximum contract lengths has quickly come into focus. Who are some players that could sign for eight years before these changes come into effect?The Hockey NewsKoivunen's Eight-Year Extension Signals Penguins' Focus On The FutureThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a major investment in their group of forwards Thursday, signing young winger Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension. Koivunen has little NHL experience, but the Pens made a calculated gamble with his new deal. Will we see this type of gamble from more teams?The Hockey NewsThe big Koivunen contract: comparables, a potential off-ramp and why it’s a ‘bet’ by the PenguinsThe news reverberated out of no where when the Penguins signed Ville Koivunen for an eight-year contract and a healthy $4.0 million cap hit. No matter how you slice it, there’s been a big bet made on a player prior to proving he truly deserved it, which opens up obvious questions about the reasoning behind […]SB NationPenguins GM sees ‘low risk, high reward’ in Ville Koivunen’s 8-year contractPittsburgh Penguins see Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal as a gamble.The Big LeadDubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of QuestionsBefore establishing himself as a full-time regular at the NHL level, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year […] The post Dubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of Questions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowDevils Q&A: Paul Cotter on Free Agency, Leaving New Jersey and Joining CanucksIt has been a summer of milestones for 26-year-old Paul Cotter.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsPenguins make strange signing, sparking mixed reactions from fansThis is a very puzzling contract.The Big LeadClock Is Ticking On NHL Club’s Signing Players To Eight-Year DealsThree Sabres youngsters are eligible to sign eight-year extensions before the September 15th deadlineThe Hockey News - Buffalo Sabres‘He’s Willing to Risk Losing $4 Million Annually’ — NHL World Bewildered as Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Dishes Out $32M Deal to RFAThe Pittsburgh Penguins have made it clear they are willing to paint outside the lines as they reshape the franchise for the future. This approach took center stage again when general manager Kyle Dubas handed out a long-term contract that few (if any) around the league saw coming.Pro Football NetworkCoachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 American Hockey League Season PreviewAfter turning over the roster and a strong second half, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are starting to look a lot like the team that won the Western Conference in 2023 and 2024.The Hockey News