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Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin
The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have been…
Today in Hockey History: June 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 26 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to…
NHL Rumors: Nurse, Rielly, Hellebuyck, Nikishin, Robertson All in Play
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs continue working through complex blue-line trade scenarios, specifically involving Darnell Nurse and Morgan Rielly. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Jeff Finger
It’s not a simple task to remember each and every player who has ever donned the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that’s why you’ve got this…
Legendary Canadien Andrei Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens are set to honour one of their former defencemen, Andrei Markov, also known as ‘The General,’ during a pregame ceremony ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets on…
Red Wings Could’ve Fixed Their Goaltending Issues in 2012
As of Dec. 10, 2025, the Detroit Red Wings (16-11-3) were the only team in the Eastern Conference with a trio of 30+ point scorers (Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and…
Canadiens Must Stay Patient in This Seller’s Market
The NHL offseason has barely begun, but one thing has become crystal clear, this is a seller’s market. Teams looking to add established talent are paying enormous prices, and general…
Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Etienne Morin
The NHL is just a few days away from the 2026 NHL Draft, which will be held on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, in Buffalo. Following that, on…
Senators News & Rumours: Karlsson Reunion, McTavish, Robertson & DeBrusk
Looking for all of the latest rumours surrounding the Ottawa Senators can be a bit overwhelming right now. With plenty of insiders suggesting the Senators are in on nearly everybody.…
3 Players the Blues Should Target With the 16th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
The St. Louis Blues enter the 2026 NHL Draft in a rare position of control after acquiring the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in the trade that sent…
5 Trade Destinations For Canucks’ Elias Pettersson
The draft week trade madness has continued, with Alex Tuch going to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade and the Nashville Predators acquiring Jack Drury. It’s seeming more and more…
Thoughts on Byram & Greenway Joining the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks were part of a blockbuster trade on Jun. 23, just a few days before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and…
4 Trade Destinations for Flames Forward Connor Zary
The Calgary Flames may not be done making trades just yet. Just one day after acquiring Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for draft…
The Sharks Are Done Waiting, and Mike Grier’s Draft Stockpile Proves It
For six years, the San Jose Sharks operated like a team with nothing but time. They tore the roster down to the studs, bottomed out in the standings, and collected…
Philadelphia Flyers’ 2026 Draft Expectations
The Philadelphia Flyers have four picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: No. 21, No. 53, No. 181, and No. 213. To set expectations for what those picks can become, let’s…
Predators Acquire Drury From Avalanche for Svechkov & L’Hereux
The Nashville Predators continue to poach talent from the Colorado Avalanche. They brought in center Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round pick from the Avalanche for prospects Fedor…
Takeaways From Blackhawks’ GM Davidson on Byram Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks sent the NHL world ablaze when they made a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and a 2026…
Seattle Kraken Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule
Even though the 2025-26 season just ended and the 2026 offseason is about to begin, the excitement surrounding the 2026-27 season is building. To give even more push to that…
Jets Re-Sign Rosen to 2-Year Contract Extension Worth $925,000 Annually
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Isak Rosen to a two-year contract extension worth $925,000 annually. The Jets acquired the Swedish right winger from the Buffalo Sabres at the 2026 Trade Deadline…
2026 NHL Draft Early Trends: High Trades Prices, Prospect on Rise & Potential Draft Chaos
What a Tuesday it was in the NHL, right? It’s been a long time since there was that kind of trade action leaguewide both in size and in quantity in…
Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch in Sign-and-Trade with Sabres
News broke Wednesday (June 24) afternoon that the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres were finalizing a sign-and-trade for winger Alex Tuch, including an 8-year contract extension with a $10.5…
McDavid’s Loyalty to the Oilers Is Becoming More Admirable By the Day
It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015…
Grading the Blackhawks’ Shocking Trade for Bowen Byram
Hot trade summer? The NHL trade winds sure are blowing. Today alone, Šimon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and Bowen Byram were all traded to new destinations. Perhaps most puzzling was the…
What Latest NHL Expansion Buzz Means for Atlanta
The wheels of expansion have found traction, with the NHL announcing the possibility of a second team in Texas — either in Houston, the long-time speculated expansion city, or Austin,…
Where Does June 23 Rank in the Busiest Trade Days in NHL History?
The best part about the offseason is that anything can happen at any time. In the NHL, there are a couple of sanctioned days such as the draft (June 26-27…
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