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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…
3 Sabres X-Factors Heading Into the 2026-27 NHL Season
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a season in which they won the Atlantic Division, finished second in the Eastern Conference, and came just one goal shy of reaching the…
3 Things That Must Happen For the Blues to Have a Successful Season
After an unexpected trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25, it appeared the St. Louis Blues’ retool may be over early. However, the team started slow in 2025-26 and…
Projecting the Blue Jackets’ Bottom Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27
The final part of my summer series prediction article lands on the bottom six forward group, also known as the third and fourth lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets in…
What Mats Zuccarello Can Bring to the LA Kings’ Lineup
Some bold moves were made during the offseason ahead of the 2026–27 NHL campaign, including the recent acquisition of Mats Zuccarello. After spending seven seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Zuccarello…
Devils’ Sunny Mehta’s First Offseason Has Been a Success
The New Jersey Devils had a much-needed general manager change this offseason, but they went an unconventional route. Their choice was a professional poker player and data scientist turned multi-time…
Oilers News & Rumours: Stastney, Emberson, Howard, Andersen & More
Fans are waiting patiently for the new season to start up, and with a little over a month left before the 2026-27 regular season gets underway, there are still some…
5 Realistic Expectations for the Kraken This Season
The Seattle Kraken have reached a point where simply showing signs of improvement is no longer enough. After missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for three consecutive seasons, the Kraken are…
What Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2026-27
It’s an exciting time to be a Canadiens fan. What do they have in store for an encore fresh off an Eastern Conference Final appearance?
3 Unsigned Hurricanes Prospects to Watch in 2026-27
As of now, we’re 42 days away from the Carolina Hurricanes’ home opener and banner-raising to begin the 2026-27 season. The Hurricanes, for the first time in 20 years, will…
This Could Be a Breakout Season for the Oilers’ Matt Savoie
Something unique happened to Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Before the Feb. 6-24 Olympic break, Savoie was struggling to produce and only…
Predicting the Canucks’ Top Scorers in 2026-27
If you think that the Vancouver Canucks are going to have some elite scorers on their squad in 2026-27, you should temper your expectations. They are likely to be one…
Wild Need to Fix 3 Things to Be Successful This Season
After a pretty disappointing finish to last season, the Minnesota Wild will be looking to redeem themselves and try to have a long run in the postseason. There were a…
Avalanche’s Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season
The Colorado Avalanche are still among the favorites to capture the Stanley Cup even if their contention window is slowly closing. They have arguably the most talented core in the…
Red Wings Missed Their Chance to Sign Simon Edvinsson to a Team-Friendly Deal
The Detroit Red Wings may have missed their best opportunity to secure one of the most important pieces of their future on a team-friendly contract. Simon Edvinsson entered the offseason…
Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the only time in their long and storied history that the Edmonton Oilers have hosted the NHL’s annual entry draft. On July 8,…
NHL Expansion After Seattle
*This is an article that was originally published in 2021 In a just few short years, the NHL grew from 30 to 32 teams. One of those teams was placed…
Re-Evaluating the Canadiens’ 2024 Draft Class After 2 Seasons
There are drafts you forget by October, and drafts that reshape a franchise. Two years removed from the glittering spectacle of the Sphere in Las Vegas, it’s increasingly clear that…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 19 The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL…
6 Flames Chasing Major Milestones in 2026-27
The 2026-27 season may not see the Calgary Flames win a lot of games, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an important one. Still in the early stages of a…
NHL Rumors: Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Montembeault Trade, Demko Out, Crosby Extension
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Cutter Gauthier has reportedly turned down a massive offer from the Anaheim Ducks. Where does the team go from here? Meanwhile, could Sam Montembeault be…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, McKenna, Cowan & Wrong Assumptions
There are always a few things around the Toronto Maple Leafs that get repeated so often they eventually become accepted as fact. John Tavares is slow. Gavin McKenna has to…
5 Young Players the Canadiens Gave Up On Too Soon
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups in National Hockey League (NHL) history. They have produced some of the greatest dynasties in the history of the sport, won…
Devils News & Rumors: Silayev’s Upcoming North American Debut, Brodeur’s Faith in Daws, and More
Throughout the offseason, the New Jersey Devils have certainly made the most of their situation. Under the guidance of new general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, they’ve addressed areas of weakness…
Rangers’ Worst-Case Scenarios For 2026-27
The New York Rangers are hoping the 2026-27 season goes better for them than the previous two seasons have. They are trying to get back to being a playoff team,…
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