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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 🏠…
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…
Reasons for Optimism & Pessimism for Lightning’s 2026-27 Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the latest phase of preparing for the 2026-27 season. As usual, there is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. This is…
Maple Leafs’ Odd Post Has Fans Buzzing About a Possible Reunion
Sometimes, a team’s social media account drops a teaser, one that has the fanbase wondering if something is coming that the organization hasn’t revealed in a press release. On Saturday,…
Canucks Fans’ Perfect 2031 Plan: Build a Team Connor Bedard Wants to Join
Sometimes a hockey fan base doesn’t wait for a rumour. It creates a dream. That happened this week when news broke that Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks had agreed…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies’ Value Established & Canadiens’ Schedule Advantage
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason continues to produce plenty of conversation, even without a major blockbuster trade happening every week. Under new general manager John Chayka, the organization has been…
Penguins’ 5 Breakout Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need one miracle breakout to change the direction of their 2026-27 season. They need several internal players to take real steps at the same time.…
NHL’s Top 10 Winger Cores for 2026-27
Every team covets a dynamic center group, but wingers can be just as impactful. With most of the top wings on the market, apart from Patrick Kane, having a place…
NHL Rumours: Bedard’s Massive Extension, Fantilli Next & Wild Wait for Larkin
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract…
10 Must-Watch Canucks Games in 2026-27
The Vancouver Canucks won’t have a lot of expectations heading into the 2026-27 season, especially when it comes to making the playoffs. They are starting a rebuild that will likely…
Today in Hockey History: July 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 20 One of the greatest coaches in the NHL was born on this date many years ago. Also, two…
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
Rangers Have Real Trouble Drafting in the Top 10
The New York Rangers are excited about the rise of Alexis Lafreniere, the Canadian left wing whom they drafted first overall in 2020 and looked to finally be on his…
Remembering the Moment T.J. Oshie Became “T.J. Sochi”
The Winter Olympics returned for 2026, and the NHL participated for the first time since 2014. The 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, had many great moments. Teemu Selanne scored two…
Bruins Need to Make a Decision With Matthew Poitras
On June 29, 2026, the Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Matthew Poitras. Poitras’ three-year entry-level contract, which paid him an average annual value of $870,000,…
Evan Bouchard Should Be Off the Oilers’ Penalty Kill This Season
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard had a fantastic 2025-26 season, recording 21 goals and 95 points, averaging 24:41 of ice time. This was his career high in goals, assists, points,…
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…
Bedard’s New Contract Makes the Blackhawks Truly Competitive
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks finally put pen to paper and inked a five-year, $75 million contract. At a $15 million average annual value (AAV), Bedard took a team-friendly…
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…
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…
Jordan Staal’s Number Should be the Next One Retired by the Hurricanes
When it comes to the legacy of Jordan Staal in Raleigh, North Carolina, he will be remembered as the captain who helped bring the Stanley Cup for a second time…
3 Reasons the Oilers Got Better This Offseason
The Edmonton Oilers were hoping to have another deep playoff run last season and finally get their first Stanley Cup since 1990, after back-to-back disappointing losses in the Final to…
Penguins’ 5 Toughest Stretches on 2026-27 Schedule
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026-27 schedule does not just show when they play. It shows when the season could start to tilt. Every team has rough travel pockets, rivalry games and…
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