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Trusted Pundit Suggests Oilers Pursue Ducks’ Unsigned RFA Cutter Gauthier
The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks faced off against each other in the first round of the playoffs last season, and to the shock of most fans, the Ducks took…
Kraken’s Youth Movement Has Jason Botterill Excited About What’s Ahead
The Seattle Kraken are entering the 2026-27 season with a noticeably different outlook than they had a year ago. There is a legitimate youth movement taking shape in Seattle, and…
The Sharks’ Captaincy Is Macklin Celebrini’s to Lose
The San Jose Sharks have played without a captain for more than two years. The “C” has been sitting in a drawer since Logan Couture’s final game in March 2024,…
The Blues Have Plenty of Options at Center After a Busy Offseason
The St. Louis Blues made improving the center position one of the biggest priorities of their offseason, and their moves have given them considerably more flexibility heading into the 2026-27…
Will Zellers’ Bruins Future Looks Bright
The cost of being competitive in the NHL is high. The cost to remain competitive for a prolonged period of time is even higher and can often set a franchise…
Devils Unveil Theme Nights and Giveaways for 2026-27
On Monday, Aug. 24, the New Jersey Devils announced their theme nights and giveaway schedule for 2026-27. This season will feature returning fan-favorites, as well as a brand-new K-Pop Night. …
Flames’ Ethan Wyttenbach Forgotten & Underrated in Recent Prospect Rankings
Well, Corey Pronman and The Athletic continue to spark debate after a flurry of articles ranking younger players, prospects and prospect pipelines. We’ve seen a lot of uproar over players…
8 Undrafted NHL Prospects to Watch in 2026-27
In August and September, dozens of NHL prospects selected in the 2026 NHL Draft will get their first taste of NHL action through development camps, training camps, and, for the…
The Maple Leafs Are Spending $32 Million on the Players Nobody Talks About
There’s an interesting thing hiding in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ salary numbers right now. Everybody looks at Auston Matthews at $13.25 million and William Nylander at $11.5 million and sees…
Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson, Malhotra, Pettersson & No More Pretending
There is something different about the Vancouver Canucks this summer. It isn’t that the team is suddenly good. It isn’t that Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra have already proved they…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Trade
When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Josh Anderson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in October 2020, there was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the deal. Anderson was coming off an injury-plagued season,…
New York Islanders Need to Better Insulate Ilya Sorokin
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has the ability to decide his team’s fate. When he’s playing at an elite level, the Islanders tend to be competitive. When Sorokin is…
Maple Leafs Contract Situation Creates Opportunity for New Core
Coming off what is arguably their worst season of the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of buzz and excitement around the offseason moves. Some were…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 25 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame…
Historical Hurricanes: Cam Ward’s Legacy as Carolina’s Greatest Goalie
In the first two parts of the “Historical Hurricanes” series, we dove into Ray Whitney and Justin Williams‘s impact during their time with the Carolina Hurricanes. In part three, we…
Bobby Orr’s Brief Stint With the Chicago Blackhawks
If you were asked who are the greatest hockey players of all time, it wouldn’t take very long before you said Bobby Orr. Through eight seasons from 1967-68 to 1974-75,…
Los Angeles Kings’ Anze Kopitar: Hall of Fame Worthy?
Former Los Angeles Kings’ captain Anze Kopitar has a big mantle over his fireplace in his house. This is a safe assumption given all those awards he racked up in…
Canucks History of Selecting 24th Overall in the NHL Draft
Over the 2026 offseason, we went through 2026 Draft targets for the Vancouver Canucks at third and 24th overall. They have a nice history of selecting third, as they secured…
NHL Rumors: Makar Contract, Kings Captaincy, Oilers and Gauthier?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings could enter the season without a captain as Adrian Kempe emerges as an early favorite to take over the role. Meanwhile,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Holl, Villeneuve & Blue-Line Questions?
There are still a few interesting questions hanging around the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp gets closer. One of them is sitting on the blue line, where Toronto has…
8 NHL Teams That Could Regress in 2026-27
The 2025-26 NHL season saw plenty of change in the standings. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers were surprise playoff teams, while the San Jose Sharks improved by…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Eeli Tolvanen
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…
3 Underrated Sabres Going into the 2026-27 Season
The Buffalo Sabres have a ton of raw talent on their team. From the young guns that stepped up late last season, to the developing young talent, and the high…
Blue Jackets Must Drown Out Offseason Distractions to Make Playoffs
Even for Columbus Blue Jackets’ standards, the 2026 offseason has been loud. While they have had more than their fair share of noise throughout the years, this summer felt different.…
New Jersey Devils Award Candidates for 2026-27
After an offseason filled with exciting changes, there’s no denying that the New Jersey Devils have what it takes to become recurring Stanley Cup contenders. Equipped with a star-studded top…
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