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Kochetkov & Hurricanes Close Out Road Trip with 4-0 Shutout Win Over Blues
After a gut-punching shootout loss Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes claimed the full two points Saturday night, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-0. Out of a possible…
3 Takeaways From Flyers’ 5-4 Loss to Ducks
When the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks agreed to a headline-stealing trade on Jan. 8, 2024, they may not have realized they were also creating a new rivalry. Every time…
Linus Karlsson’s Rise Could Give the Canucks an Unexpected Boost
Vancouver Canucks fans haven’t had much to celebrate early this season. The losses have piled up, the lineup keeps changing, and the club is still figuring out how to win.…
Canucks’ Best & Worst Trades All-Time
The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every…
Bruins Won the Joonas Korpisalo Trade With the Rangers
It might be too early to say so, but the Boston Bruins won a trade. It was a trade with the New York Rangers that sent goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to…
Oilers Could Have Rewritten Their History by Drafting Matthew Tkachuk in 2016
Let’s say it: the 2016 NHL Draft could’ve changed a lot for the Edmonton Oilers—if they’d made one different choice. With the fourth overall pick, Edmonton had a chance to grab…
NHL Rumours: Hellebuyck Trade Aftermath, Larkin Might Waive for Habs & Penguins Sell-Off
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the aftermath of the Connor Hellebuyck trade, where the Winnipeg Jets sent him to the New Jersey Devils. How does that…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this…
3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to Canadiens
The Chicago Blackhawks played their first game since Oct. 17, a shutout loss to the Dallas Stars. The offense failed to back up Spencer Knight again on Friday as they…
Revisiting the Sabres & Panthers’ Sam Reinhart Trade
Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito struck a deal on July 24, 2021, with Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams to send a first-round pick and goalie prospect Devon Levi…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Toronto’s Depth Faces Its Biggest Test in McDavid & Draisaitl
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won three straight games, and that’s a welcome change for a team still trying to find its identity. Thursday’s 5-4 win over the New York…
Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Connor Hellebuyck
The New Jersey Devils shocked the entire NHL with their trade on Oct. 23. Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension with the Winnipeg Jets was supposed to come to an end on Friday,…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-3 Win Over the Lightning
It’s not often you can say it, but the Colorado Avalanche have been in a funk. Losing to the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers will do that to you,…
3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ 4-1 Win Over the Blackhawks
There were an abundance of questions about the Montreal Canadiens as they embarked on a four-game road swing. Could they put in a total, 60-minute effort? Are they capable of…
Gameday Preview: Devils Face Off Against Kings in Final Game of Homestand
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the New Jersey Devils will host the Los Angeles Kings at Prudential Center in the final game of their three-game homestand. New Jersey will look to…
3 Potential Trade Targets for the Maple Leafs on the Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten out to a decent start, and while they have had strong starts from most of their star players, they still have some holes to…
3 Centres the Canadiens Should Target to Overcome Suzuki’s Injury
The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a legitimate second-line centre for quite some time, but Nick Suzuki’s recent injury has made that need more pressing than ever. With their captain expected to miss two to four weeks, the Canadiens suddenly find themselves without their most important forward, exposing one of the biggest weaknesses in their lineup. While the organization has several promising young centres, including Michael Hage, who could eventually fill that role, Montreal need...
Blue Jackets Trying Different Looks and a Simplified Approach to Fix Last-Place Power Play
The Columbus Blue Jackets power play came out like a house of fire on opening night. They scored two power-play goals on route to a 6-3 win over the Buffalo…
Seth Jarvis’ Instant Impact Highlights Importance In Hurricanes’ Lineup
Despite Thursday night’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes saw one of their franchise players return to the lineup. After shoulder surgery in June, Seth Jarvis…
3 LA Kings Prospects Who Could Provide a Boost
The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the regular season after 60 minutes of hockey and overtime on Oct. 22. Brandt Clarke tipped the puck into the…
Sabres’ Special Teams Need to Improve
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 4–4–2 start, which is a very mediocre beginning in a competitive Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. They’re coming off a 3–1 loss to…
Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Desharnais, Thompson, Dubois, and Sourdif
As is typical in any given NHL season, the Washington Capitals are without a handful of key players due to illness and injury. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais and goaltender Logan Thompson…
Jets Get Strong Return for Disgruntled Hellebuyck in Trade with Devils
Has Kevin Cheveldayoff done it again? The longtime Jets general manager (GM) has a good track record of getting strong returns for players even when seemingly backed in a corner.…
Devon Levi Might Be the Goalie the Oilers Have Always Needed
Ladies and gentlemen, the Edmonton Oilers might finally have the franchise goalie they’ve been after since Dwayne Roloson left town more than 17 years ago. Devon Levi has been lights-out…
Avalanche Hurt Most by Defensive Lapses
The Colorado Avalanche may be the victims of their own expectations. That’s the cross you bear when you run the table from day one of the regular season en route…
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