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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Depth & Goaltending Could Decide the Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this season in a rather unusual position. A year ago, the team looked like it was heading in the wrong direction, and then winning the…
Devils’ Depth Scoring Can Become a Major Strength for 2026-27
With just a month left before veterans are set to report to training camp, it’s safe to say that the New Jersey Devils will look drastically different this season. Armed…
Revisiting Spitfires’ & 67’s 2016 Jeremiah Addison Trade
It’s been 10 years since the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires pulled off a move that, while seemingly smaller at the time, became part of the fabric of the…
One Weakness the Sharks Didn’t Fix This Summer Is in Net
Mike Grier spent the offseason attacking the problem everyone could see. The San Jose Sharks allowed the third-most goals in the NHL last season, so the general manager rebuilt the…
4 New York Rangers’ Player Milestones to Watch for This Season
With the 2026-27 season right around the corner, many players on the New York Rangers are close to reaching new career milestones. With this in mind, here are just four of those players who…
Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Kevin Lankinen
It’s been a long time since the Vancouver Canucks played a meaningful game; their last outing was a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 16, in which Matthew…
Senators’ Elite Centre Depth Could Be Biggest Strength in 2026-27
The Ottawa Senators are going into the 2026-27 season with a lot of confidence in their roster, and their depth at centre will be one of their biggest strengths. The…
3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its…
8 Maple Leafs Chasing Major Career Milestones in 2026-27
After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are chomping at the bit to get the 2026-27 campaign underway. This team made some changes in the offseason in order…
3 Potential Landing Spots for Former Canadiens Winger Patrik Laine
The Montreal Canadiens took a flyer on Finnish winger Patrik Laine two years ago. He was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets with a second-round pick in exchange for Jordan…
Remembering Brad Boyes’ Unexpected 2007-08 Season With the Blues
Certain seasons in St. Louis Blues’ history seem almost impossible when viewed through the lens of the present. Players come and go, rosters change, and the passage of time has…
4 Remaining Free Agent Forwards the Oilers Should Target
The free agent signings in the NHL have ground to a halt as teams enjoy the last few weeks of summer and prepare for training camp; that doesn’t mean there…
Capitals’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
Earlier this week, I took a look at the best possible outcomes for the Washington Capitals heading toward the 2026-27 NHL regular season. On paper, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick…
Hurricanes’ Aho Could Have a Career Year with Stanley Cup Pressure Lifted
After 10 long seasons chasing the most coveted trophy in sports, the Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho is a Stanley Cup Champion. The 29-year-old Finnish forward has been through it all…
3 Bold Predictions for the Oilers in 2026-27
Predictions are easy when they amount to Connor McDavid being great or Leon Draisaitl scoring a lot of goals. The fun begins when the outcome requires taking a real chance.…
From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook
When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn’t about “learning how to win” or “building habits.” It was about…
Projecting Blue Jackets’ Top Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27
As the season gets closer and closer, the Columbus Blue Jackets look ahead to a season that will be extremely defining for not only management and the ownership group, but…
3 Young Players the Edmonton Oilers Gave Up on Too Soon
*This archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 In Aug. 2024, the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s…
Calgary Flames Retired Numbers
*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 53rd season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…
Keith Tkachuk’s Hall of Fame Induction Is Long Overdue
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced that Keith Tkachuk will finally receive the sport’s highest honor. Since his retirement in 2010, hockey fans, analysts, and former players have debated his…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a…
Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov Has a Lot to Learn Before Becoming an NHL Goalie
A recent interview with Colorado Avalanche prospect Ilya Nabokov offers something more interesting than another update on a young goalie trying to make the NHL. It provides a glimpse into…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Logan Cooley
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…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gudmundsson, Moldenhauer & Prospects Facing Different Tests
The Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of young players who are still trying to figure out where they fit into the organization’s long-term plans. That’s the case with Mans Gudmundsson…
Ducks News and Notes: The Team Is Out and About
We are getting closer to the start of the season as August rolls along, and the Anaheim Ducks are on the move. While nothing official has happened for the franchise,…
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