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Trending or Ending?: Elias Pettersson Being Traded to the Kings
Elias Pettersson was seen skating in Los Angeles, which immediately led to comments about how he looked and if this was a sign that he might be on his way…
Maple Leafs’ Perfect Trade Fit Might Already Be Locked and Loaded
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped his roster this offseason — landing the No. 1 pick in Gavin McKenna, adding size and depth up front, and…
The 5 Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltenders to Make 100 Starts
The history of the Tampa Bay Lightning continues to assemble a growing body of work. Part of that history is the growing list of goalies who have taken the team’s…
Filip Forsberg Trade Revisited
From the eighth seed in the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final, the Nashville Predators provided hockey fans with a wild ride through the 2017 NHL Playoffs. At the…
They Once Were Boston Bruins: Marty Turco
Marty Turco is best remembered for his many Hall-of-Fame worthy seasons for the Dallas Stars. He was a three-time All-Star for the Stars, and was a finalist for the Vezina…
Bobby Clarke: The Ultimate Philadelphia Flyer
The Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame is an honorable place that only the best of the best have been able to find themselves in. Arguably the franchise’s best player, Bobby…
NHL Rumors: Werenski Speaks, Hughes Contract, Canadiens Sign-and-Trade, Senators Not Done
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Werenski has made it clear where he wants to play long-term after a summer filled with trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild and Quinn…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 14 The month of August has not usually been a busy one in NHL history. However, this date has…
John Tavares’ NHL Career Is Undervalued and Underrated
At one time, he was the headlining star for the New York Islanders. A coveted first overall pick in 2009, John Tavares played nine seasons with the Islanders before signing…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, McKenna, Groulx & a Different Top Six?
There is something curious happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into training camp. For once, some of the more intriguing lineup questions aren’t necessarily about who Toronto needs to…
Jets’ Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 Season
In the fast-approaching 2026-27 season, the Winnipeg Jets will look to rebound after regressing by 21 wins from 2024-25 and missing the playoffs. They enter the season with a number…
“Mitch Who?” Gavin McKenna Will Help Maple Leafs Fans Forget About Marner
There may not have been a more polarizing Toronto Maple Leafs player over the past decade than Mitch Marner. There also shouldn’t be much debate about his talent. We have…
4 Wild Predictions for the Buffalo Sabres This Season
The dust has settled in what was an eventful offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. They still have high hopes coming off the team’s first playoff appearance since 2011, not to…
3 NHL Teams That Need a Strong Start to the 2026-27 Season
We’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason, with no noise around any transactions. Training camps are inching closer, but I want to get out ahead of the narratives…
Adam Henrique Deserves to Be On an NHL Roster in 2026-27
We are almost a month and a half removed from the beginning of the new league year and there are still some notable names left unsigned on the free agent…
What Can the LA Kings Expect From Corey Perry This Season?
With the season opener just over seven weeks away, Corey Perry is entering his 22nd season in the NHL and his second with the Los Angeles Kings after splitting the…
The Best #15 in St. Louis Blues History
On Monday (Aug 12), the St. Louis Blues announced that forward Dalibor Dvorsky will change his jersey number to 15 this season. This is the fifth new number the team…
Bruins Still Need Top-6 Forward Help After Peterka Trade
The Boston Bruins have addressed several needs this offseason while also making some fairly significant organizational changes, particularly involving their AHL affiliate. While they’ve been aggressive in some regards, the…
Top 5 Canadiens Consolation Prizes From an Unsuccessful 2026-27
The Canadiens should aim for an Atlantic Division title in 2026-27 (at least)... but it wouldn't necessarily be a lost season without one.
Minnesota Wild’s 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27
The Minnesota Wild’s offseason has been pretty quiet, with the exception of trying to nail down a contract extension with Quinn Hughes. It’ll be interesting to see what he eventually…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Lawson Crouse
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…
Projecting Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Extension
The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of…
Oilers Can’t Afford Another Slow Start to the Season
If there’s one trend that new head coach Mike Babcock can change for the Edmonton Oilers this season, its avoiding the slow start. It seems like during the last seven…
Penguins and Oilers Could Be Ideal Trade Partners Before the Season
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers have spent the summer creating two very different traffic jams, which eventually send Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and Oilers GM Stan Bowman toward the…
Golden Knights Should Take a Chance on Eeli Tolvanen
The Vegas Golden Knights don’t need to make a splash just for the sake of making one. After years of aggressive roster construction, the organization has shown it can find…
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