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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…
3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 5-4 Loss to the Wild
The St. Louis Blues‘ two-game winning streak came to an end Thursday night with a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Jonatan Berggren, Mason McTavish, Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway…
4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Defenceman Zach Whitecloud
Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season…
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-4 Win Over the Blues
The Minnesota Wild played host to the St.Louis Blues on Thursday night, Oct. 15, after a quick one-game road trip to Winnipeg against the Jets on Tuesday, Oct. 13. They…
Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27
The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings a physical presence, with 105 penalty minutes…
Bruins Fans Need to Reframe Expectations for Elias Lindholm in 2026-27
Seven games into the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Boston Bruins have found new life as the team has been reconstructed around its core: Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, and David…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Shanahan’s New Job & Matthews’ New Training
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories to follow, and they touch on two different sides of the hockey business. One involves a familiar face from the…
Stars Sign David Perron to a 1-Year Contract
The Dallas Stars have signed forward David Perron to a one-year contract, according to Elliotte Friedman. The deal is worth $850,000. Perron Signs With the Stars Perron split last season…
Maple Leafs Acquire Aatu Räty From Canucks
John Chayka continues to shake up the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, making a trade on Thursday to acquire forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two former…
Suggested Trade Sees Maple Leafs Land Flames’ Zach Whitecloud
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy offseason, bringing in a new coach and adding a few new players, but their start to the 2026-27 season hasn’t been ideal. They…
5 Early Surprises in the 2026-27 NHL Season
We are about six or seven games into the NHL regular season. While that isn’t exactly a large sample size, we don’t need many games to have strong opinions. Some…
Sabres’ Owen Power Is Turning Into a Number One Defenseman
The Buffalo Sabres have opened the season 3‑3‑1. It’s still early, but their recent four‑game stretch against Atlantic Division opponents has been encouraging; grabbing three out of four possible points…
Alexis Lafreniere’s Breakout Is Contributing to the Rangers’ Impressive Start
The New York Rangers have been one of the more surprising teams in the NHL to start this season. After finishing last in the Eastern Conference a season ago, they…
Jets’ Morrissey Downgraded to “Week to Week” With Upper-Body Injury
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is now “week to week” with the upper-body injury he suffered last week that was originally classified as “day to day.” Head coach Scott Arniel…
Devils Game Day Preview: First Hudson River Rivalry Matchup of 2026-27
The New Jersey Devils return to the Prudential Center Thursday night to face their Hudson River rivals, the New York Rangers, for their first matchup of the season. New Jersey…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Swing, Kings and Hellebuyck, Edvinsson and Larkin Updates
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with another defensive injury and could be waiting for the right opportunity to make a significant trade. Meanwhile, the…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 16 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of…
Oilers Need More Offence From Their Depth Forwards
The Edmonton Oilers‘ season has gotten off to about as good of a start as possible. Sure, there were some defensive warts that popped up early in their first two…
Oilers Face Tough Decisions as Injured Stars Return
The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-0-1 record, winning five consecutive games despite missing several important forwards due to injury. However, their biggest offensive boost is…
Hurricanes’ Depth Will Be Tested Without Staal, Jarvis & Hall
The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders after winning their last six games. They are 6-1-1 this season and about to begin a six-game road trip during the North…
The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
Revisiting the Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Trade
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2019 On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris…
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