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Blue Jackets’ 3 Dark Horse Award Candidates in 2026-27
If the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to truly compete in 2026-27, they are going to need some unexpected performances from some prominent players. They are going to need an…
3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season
The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent…
Sabres’ “Goalies Of The Future” That Never Worked Out: Jhonas Enroth
The Buffalo Sabres have been spoiled rotten for years upon years with excellent goaltending in their prime years. The legendary names of Dominik Hasek and Ryan Miller hang from the…
Maple Leafs’ Rielly Expects to Return Despite Ongoing Trade Rumours
There has been a strong belief this offseason that the Toronto Maple Leafs would be trading Morgan Rielly, but it doesn’t seem like that’s going to come to fruition. There…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: MacKenzie Weegar
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
Saskatoon Blades 2026-27 Roster Preview
In 2024-25, the Saskatoon Blades surprised the Western Hockey League (WHL) by making the playoffs despite losing most of their core players from their 2024 Playoff run. Then, in 2025-26,…
Did the Flyers Do Enough to Get Back to the Playoffs in 2026-27?
After making the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20, the Philadelphia Flyers had a headline-grabbing—yet ultimately tame—offseason. Their record-setting offer sheet attempt at Leo Carlsson was matched by the…
Bruins Naming David Pastrnak Captain Should Be a Given
Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Boston Bruins are missing a key piece in the lineup. Arguably, they need another top-six forward, along with adding JJ Peterka from the Utah…
Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes. After an impressive…
Historical Hurricanes: Ray Whitney Was a Wizard in Raleigh
While the Carolina Hurricanes have only been around since 1997, there have been some amazing players to wear the red, black, and silver/white, from the likes of Rod Brind’Amour, Glen…
Canadiens Have Built a Modern Elite Defence Corps
When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton stepped up to the microphones to conduct their summer exit interviews, there was a distinct energy hanging…
Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Deal Arber Xhekaj to the Ducks
The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks both had solid campaigns last season. The Canadiens got to the Eastern Conference Final, where they were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champions,…
Gavin McKenna Changed the Maple Leafs’ Timeline—and Created a New Problem
This offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs went from being a team that might be heading into another difficult season to suddenly having one of the most exciting young players in…
2 Fun Ideas for Tampa Bay Lightning Home Remix Uniforms
It’s official now. On Wednesday, the NHL announced its Hometown Remix uniforms. As in MLB with City Connects and the NBA with City Editions, NHL teams will have a uniform…
Canadiens Have Brendan Gallagher’s Successor in Zachary Bolduc
Replacing Brendan Gallagher was never going to be about replacing a stat line. It’s about replacing a pulse. For over a decade, Gallagher served as the steady heartbeat of the Montreal Canadiens.…
Canucks News & Rumours: Lankinen, Räty & Guessing Bigger
There are a couple of Vancouver Canucks players who could make next season rather interesting, and neither one necessarily needs to become a star for that to happen. Kevin Lankinen…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises.…
Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Flyers Extending Dan Vladar Could Cement Him Among Franchise’s Best Goalies
On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he did this same thing; this time, a 5-year extension. Our Justin Giampietro…
The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey
As naturally as many families become associated with specific industries that they work within, it’s become commonplace for families to become associated with specific sports in specific parts of the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly, Cowan & Making Smarter Moves
There are a couple of interesting things happening around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now that don’t necessarily look connected at first glance. One involves Morgan Rielly, a veteran who…
NHL Rumors: Bolduc Trade, Tavares in Court, and Cooper to the Maple Leafs?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zachary Bolduc wants to stay with the Montreal Canadiens but admitted he understands hockey is a business and that he could be traded. He talked…
Canadiens Have a Chance to Exploit the Ducks’ Salary Cap Crunch
The Montreal Canadiens have reached a point where having salary cap flexibility can become a weapon. Kent Hughes does not necessarily need to make another major addition before the start…
Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Joel Farabee
The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, let’s take advantage of the dog days of summer and start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames…
5 NHL Players With the Most to Prove This Season
The beauty of the NHL offseason is that everyone feels like they are on even footing. Granted, some teams have higher expectations than others but hope springs eternal. Whether some…
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