When it comes to team branding, we've see a number of minor-professional hockey teams use unconventional names - Knight Monsters? Ghost Pirates? Hammers? - for their franchises. The key to these franchises is that they can save their weird names by having good jerseys, a solid mascot, and an ability to have fun with their names. That's where the New Mexico Goatheads come into play because their choice of team name was, in a word, questionable . I get the tie-in to local flora with which people...
Pals, every NHL Draft class contains many, many fascinating young men. But one of the cooler stories in the draft is Ontario Hockey League forward Ryder Cali. Not only is he blessed with size and unique bloodlines, but his journey to high-end hockey has been quite unique. Let’s learn more about this prospective second-round talent…
New York Knicks fans are undoubtedly still celebrating their historical run to the Finals and their 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Finals series was, of course, remarkably memorable, and it brought the Knicks their first championship since 1973.
The St. Louis Blues didn't enter a full rebuild at last season's NHL trade deadline and instead got hot at the end of the year. Going into next season, could the Blues be contending, rather than rebuilding?
The Nashville Predators are in a pivotal offseason. They’re stuck between competing for the Stanley Cup and for the first overall pick, and they’re probably closer to the former option.…
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the San Diego Padres yesterday by a score of 6-4. Shawn McFarland’s game story talks about the problems the Rangers have in the bullpen when they get past Jakob Junis and Jacob Latz. Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday, but will be starting […]
Roster changes could be coming in St. Louis this summer, but don't expect to see the Blues move center Robert Thomas. According to multiple reports, the Blues have pulled Thomas off the trade market, despite being involved in trade conversations around the veteran center, dating back to January.
Thomas, 26, is signed for $8.1 million AAV until the 2031-32 season. Thomas owns a full no-trade clause and would have to approve any move. Thomas led the Blues in scoring last season, recording 25 go...
If people thought the Lenovo Center was loud, that was nothing compared to the Stanley Cup Parade for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, June 20. It also helps that an…
New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams used his speed to score two punt-return touchdowns last season, but he plans on being even faster in 2026.
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Every day there’s a story, social media mention or speculation of the Detroit Red Wings being a possible destination for […]
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Keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. After making a big trade last season involving Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, turns out Stan Bowman and Kyle Dubas may not be finished doing business together.Multiple reports have surfaced that defenceman Darnell Nurse prefers to join the Penguins, which could work out in Bowman's favor. Nurse has requested a trade, holds a full no-movement clause, and Pittsburgh does have interest in the 31-year-old blueliner, so the stars could ...
It’s been over a month since the Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson their new General Manager (GM). He has made some key moves to his management group as he fired…
Years from now, when someone asks a Carolina Hurricanes fan about June 20, 2026, they will go back to a day full of core memories. From Jordan Martinook leading a…
The Edmonton Oilers will be trading Darnell Nurse, and it seems like a matter of when, not if, the team will be moving on from him. There were reports that…
On Friday’s episode of Oilersnation Radio, we were talking about the Darnell Nurse rumours and some of the free agent decisions sitting on the Oilers’ to-do list, and the conversation eventually landed on Connor Murphy in a way that I don’t think I had thought about before. If Nurse is actually on his way out…
The San Jose Sharks narrowly missed out on the NHL playoffs this past season, thanks in large part to the offensive spark provided by 19-year-old superstar-in-the-making, Macklin Celebrini. They were ultimately left on the outside looking in, thanks to one of the league's worst defensive units, an area the Sharks' front office will be looking to improve this off-season, including entering the NHL Draft.
As we approach the draft and free agency, we are breaking down options of potential interest to the Maple Leafs. We have already worked through the top-six winger market, which represents a real path toward meaningful improvement. There are legitimate producers in that group who are capable of contributing near the top of the Leafs’ […]
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Disappointing seasons by individual Canadiens are hard to find based on how successful 2025-26 was overall. Look hard enough, though...
While they were floated as a logical destination, the New York Jets may not be a serious contender for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft.
These five might have lost some luster, but could end up becoming nice value picks later on at the draft.
The 2026 NHL Draft is under one week away, and the Edmonton Oilers are in an interesting position. They have been a competitive team over the last few seasons and…
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The Calgary Flames are going to need to make some tough decisions and monumental moves during this off-season. As they prepare to accelerate their rebuild and say goodbye to the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome, it goes without saying that this summer will be a busy one for the Flames. From draft picks to potential trades, here…
He will be one of the more interesting defenseman with two-way potential outside of the first round in this year's draft.