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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Best & Worst Contracts of All-Time
Well over three decades into their history, the Tampa Bay Lightning have their share of contracts that have had a chance to sit and develop proper hindsight. Some aged gracefully.…
David Backes Belongs in the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame
The St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame was established in 2023 to honor the franchise’s history and pay tribute to the special individuals who have played big roles. Many broadcasters,…
Islanders Risk Wasting Mathew Barzal on the Wing
The New York Islanders rely heavily on Mathew Barzal. He has been the premier centre for almost ten years. He is the key piece of the Islanders’ core as their…
Golden Knights Can’t Afford to Ignore Connor Hellebuyck’s Availability
The Vegas Golden Knights have never been shy about making a splash when they believe it can put them closer to a Stanley Cup. They may have another opportunity to…
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think
If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and…
Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Filip Chytil
It’s been a tough go for Filip Chytil since he was acquired from the New York Rangers in a package for J.T. Miller. He’s only played 27 games in a…
NHL Rumours: Pettersson Bounceback, Montembeault Trade & Senators Captain
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at Elias Pettersson and how the Vancouver Canucks are trying to bring him back to his old form. Next, the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Miller, Pettersson, Boeser & the Next Chapter?
The Vancouver Canucks have spent the last little while making it pretty clear that the old version of the team is gone. Some of the players who were supposed to…
Windsor Spitfires’ 2026-27 Training Camp Shows New Leadership Options
As the Windsor Spitfires wrap up their 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) training camp, we’re getting a glimpse into what will be a new leadership group. Last season, the Spitfires…
5 Key Differences Between the Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck Trade Requests
On June 4, 2026, Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin requested a trade. It was just a few days before the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup, and he…
Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres have had one of the better prospect pools in the NHL for years now. From high draft picks to some well-developed players, they have had a number…
Oilers’ 3 Best Trade Packages for Connor Hellebuyck
Connor Hellebuyck officially requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets via a statement released by his agent on Thursday, Aug. 27. The longtime Jets goaltender is going into just the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Tavares, Matthews, Knies & Roslovic
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of the summer talking about getting bigger, tougher and harder to play against. That makes sense. After another disappointing regular-season finish, nobody needed…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Michael Carcone
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Mathieu Joseph
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Zach Hyman, and now we turn our attention…
Senators’ Defensive Core Will Be Key in Atlantic Division Race in 2026-27
It’s that time of year again. The end of summer is closing in, marking the start of another NHL season next month. Predictions for many teams began just after free…
Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Brock Boeser
We are only a couple weeks away from training camp, and soon everyone will be returning to Vancouver to prepare for the 2026-27 season. The Vancouver Canucks have some new…
Oilers Need to Prepare for Life After Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has become synonymous with the Edmonton Oilers. Selected first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft, he arrived in Edmonton during one of the darkest periods in franchise history.…
Unpacking the Latest Dylan Larkin to the Canadiens Trade Rumours
The Montreal Canadiens have been connected to plenty of big names over the last couple of years, and one of them is starting to make his way back into the…
Erik Portillo Deserves a Chance as the LA Kings’ Backup Goalie
There’s more to being a successful goaltender than size alone. Not everyone fits the traditional mold, and Erik Portillo is a prime example of why. He is the current and…
Flyers Set for Showcase on National Stage in 2026-27
The sports world will see a lot of Xfinity Mobile Arena this winter. The Philadelphia 76ers have 34 of their 82 games airing nationally on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, or Prime, tied…
2012 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
Updated August 2026 Despite how often people try to evaluate a draft class as players are selected, it can take years for new draftees to grow into their roles with…
Red Wings’ 8 Worst Draft Picks of the Yzerman Era
With the announcement of Steve Yzerman stepping down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, the “Yzerplan” Era of Red Wings hockey has come to a close. This era…
The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Preseason Update
With the 2026-27 NHL season just around the corner, it’s time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. Last season, we’ve seen top prospects like Ivan…
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