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Josh Anderson Is Proving Why the Canadiens Need to Extend Him
The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of exciting young players who are expected to play major roles in the team’s success over the coming years. However, while much of the attention has understandably been directed toward the younger core, veteran forward Josh Anderson is once again reminding everyone just how valuable he can be to this organization. With an impressive start to the 2026-27 season, Anderson is making a strong case for the Canadiens to seriously consider keeping him around beyond ...
Senators Are Winning, But Their Offence Has Yet to Find Its Rhythm
The Ottawa Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, sitting atop the Atlantic Division and giving their fans plenty of reasons for optimism. Even more encouraging is that they have…
Evaluating Owen Beck’s True Value to the Canadiens
Look closely at the construction of a modern Stanley Cup contender, and you’ll notice a distinct pattern. It isn’t just about the highlight-reel superstars who trigger light shows and sell…
Jack Quinn Has Officially Arrived for the Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 4‑3‑1 start (nine points) after taking two of their last three games, all against Atlantic Division opponents. That stretch included a 5‑4 overtime…
Hurricanes Roster Update After Hall News & Unger Sörum Call-Up
The Carolina Hurricanes have had an eventful couple of weeks. They dropped the first two games of the season, then went on a six-game winning streak. Then, all of a…
Maple Leafs’ Marchenko Silencing Critics After Hat Trick Performance
Previously, I wrote an article on why the early criticism of Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna was completely unwarranted. McKenna responded with a multi-point effort and got more comfortable…
Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but…
Top 3 Capitals Performers So Far This Season
The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division,…
Jets’ Namestnikov Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov is out week to week with a lower-body injury, as per head coach Scott Arniel. Namestnikov was injured when he “took a tumble into the…
Canadiens Are Failing at the Details
The Montreal Canadiens have had a curious start to the 2026-27 season. The club hasn’t performed poorly. In some respects, they’ve done quite admirably. Yet they rank seventh in the…
3 Thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Sabres
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season. Thursday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres was another example of a team that can…
Takeaways From Predators 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Sharks
The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency to blow leads, as they did against the Toronto Maple…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 17 The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice…
NHL Rumors: McKenna Benched, Hughes Problem, Anderson Plan, and a Michkov Mess
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is facing criticism after Gavin McKenna’s ice time was cut short against Buffalo. Why is this such a huge…
Canucks News & Rumours: Why Move Räty & Meriläinen’s Near Theft
The Vancouver Canucks have plenty of decisions to make as they try to figure out what kind of team they can grow into this season. Not every decision will turn…
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck
Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…
Top 10 Nicest Current NHL Jerseys
In sports, uniforms are sometimes taken for granted. With enough time, even the nicest jersey or sweater can begin to feel boring and routine. But over time, great sweaters become…
Top 5 Players From France in NHL History
When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…
Oilers Should Split Up McDavid & Draisaitl
Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, Mattias Janmark, and Zach Hyman. They have been…
Canadiens Need More From Jakub Dobes Moving Forward
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeared ready to take another step forward and establish himself as the team’s starting goaltender. With an extension in hand and the organization’s confidence behind him, expectations were understandably high. However, just a few weeks into the season, things haven’t gone according to plan. Dobes has struggled to find cons...
3 Takeaways From Devils’ Explosive 7-1 Victory Over Rangers
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the New Jersey Devils hosted the New York Rangers for their first matchup of the 2026-27 NHL season. The first period got a little chippy, with…
Top 5 KHL Prospects Off to a Great Start of 2026/27
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is now more than a month old and some young players already left their mark on it. Here are five NHL drafted prospects whose…
3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Win over Jets
The Chicago Blackhawks won in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. It’s their first game that went past regulation and it ends with a win on home ice. The forward…
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-4 Over the Maple Leafs
Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got…
3 Reasons Oilers’ Podkolzin Has Had Early Season Success
The Edmonton Oilers may be battling the injury bug in the early stages of the season, but it hasn’t looked that way through seven games as the team has lost…
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