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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…
Capitals Can Bully Their Way to a Metropolitan Division Title in 2026-27
There was a clear focus on adding players with size and strength to the Washington Capitals’ roster this offseason. With the addition of Alex Tuch this summer, the Capitals are…
Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Goaltenders
Goaltending was one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Montreal Canadiens throughout the 2025-26 season, and that should remain the case heading into 2026-27. However, the questions are much different…
LA Kings’ Toughest Road Games of the 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 NHL season is approaching rapidly with the Los Angeles Kings’ first preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights scheduled less than a month away. With each campaign comes…
3 Takeaways from Windsor Spitfires’ Summer of 2026
As September peeks around the corner, the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires are getting ready for 2026-27 training camp. This means saying goodbye to a busy summer. Coming into…
Wild’s Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
The last few weeks of summer are moving along quickly, which means the NHL season is approaching. The Minnesota Wild have a lot of promise with their roster, and although…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ryan Shea
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player previewed was Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to the…
Red Wings Need to Weaponize Surplus Cap Space
When the Detroit Red Wings appoint their next general manager, the new hire will have their hands full right away. The Dylan Larkin situation needs to be sorted out, Simon…
Former Oilers on New Teams in 2026-27
This summer was another one full of changes for the Edmonton Oilers, both in coaching and player personnel. With new faces coming in, several players from the 2025-26 team have…
How the Canadiens’ Trade Up for Michael Hage Has Aged
The Montreal Canadiens have not been afraid to be aggressive under general manager Kent Hughes. Whether through trades for established NHL players or moves at the draft, Hughes has shown…
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