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The Battle of Alberta Doesn’t Seem to Matter Anymore
I know people in Calgary who seem to know more about every move the Edmonton Oilers make, on or off the ice, than some Oilers fans do. Meanwhile, I would…
Calgary Flames’ 5 Worst Contracts Heading Into 2026-27
The Calgary Flames aren’t a team that has to worry about their salary cap situation just yet. Still in the early stages of a rebuild, they have intentionally kept plenty…
Top 3 Oilers’ Departed Free Agents That Will Hurt the Most
The Edmonton Oilers have been busy this offseason, making several signings since free agency opened on July 1. These moves have generated excitement among Edmonton fans, who are eager to…
3 Canucks’ Breakout Candidates for 2026-27
After finally embracing a rebuild, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking for a new core of players to lead them into the next era. Right now, no one has really…
Jim Hiller’s Hiring Reveals the Biggest Change Coming to the Maple Leafs
John Chayka wasted little time making his mark on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just 10 days after being hired as general manager on May 3, 2026, he dismissed head coach…
Tracking the Canadiens’ Departed Free Agents
The Montreal Canadiens did not lose many key pieces in free agency this summer, a reflection of how much of the team’s core is already under contract for the coming…
NHL’s Top 10 Goalie Tandems for 2026-27
A top-of-the-line goaltender isn’t necessary to win the Stanley Cup, but reliable play between the pipes can certainly boost your ceiling. Which 10 teams have the best goalie tandems entering…
Today in Hockey History: July 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 21 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A…
Artur Akhtyamov Could Become the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Goalie This Season
Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz will almost certainly open the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending tandem. But by the time the season is over, another goalie may end…
NHL Rumors: Bedard and Byram, Robertson Trade, Maple Leafs Buzz
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the buzz over the weekend involving James van Riemsdyk to the Toronto Maple Leafs amounted to nothing, but there is still talk about Morgan Rielly.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Jack Campbell Retires & Top-Six Battle Takes Shape
The NHL offseason is funny. Sometimes the biggest stories are the trades and signings that dominate headlines. Other times, the stories that stick with fans are about people, memories, and…
Top 5 Moments of Artemi Panarin’s Rangers Tenure
Artemi Panarin’s time as a New York Ranger has come to an end. They traded him to the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 4, 2026. He had a nice run…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Trade
It’s been more than seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings, in a trade on Jan. 28, 2019, that had fans ecstatic.…
Calgary Flames’ Best All-Time
The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…
5 Must-Watch Winnipeg Jets Games in 2026-27
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 schedule dropped July 16, and while every game on the regular-season schedule counts for the same two points, some just have more hype around them than…
3 Players the Canadiens Could Target on the Trade Market
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has shown throughout his tenure that he isn’t afraid to make bold trades, but he also values acquiring players who fit Montreal’s long-term timeline.…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Cale Fleury
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The…
Speculation Linking Oilers’ McDavid to Flyers is Ridiculous
Both the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are going to be trying to contend this season, and they have both been aggressive this offseason in hopes of pushing for a…
Mammoth 2026-27 Season Schedule: 12 Must-Watch Games
Get your calendars out. The Utah Mammoth’s schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season is here. With it comes the first-ever 84-game schedule for the team as the NHL shifts to…
Blues’ Projected Defense Pairings Look Good for the 2026-27 Season
The St. Louis Blues continue to prepare for the 2026-27 season. Earlier this month, I took a look at what the team’s forward lines could look like and gave my…
Canadiens’ Russian Pipeline May Be the Missing Piece of a Championship Roster
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the NHL Draft’s first round has seen few Russian and Belarusian names called. Across the five drafts from 2022 through 2026, only about…
Islanders Add AHL Depth With Tikkanen, Fanti & Healey Signings
The New York Islanders and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers, have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Additionally, they signed defenseman Ryan…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Mike Matheson
When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s…
3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Got Worse This Offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs did some good things this offseason, but they did not get better. It’s easy to say that criticism follows the Maple Leafs from everywhere in the…
Grading Blackhawks’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have finally extended their franchise forward, Connor Bedard, giving him a new five-year deal worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠…
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