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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…
Grading Steve Yzerman’s Free Agent Signings as Red Wings GM
Patience is a virtue, and even more so if you are a Detroit Red Wings fan these days. March 2024 was not kind to Hockeytown as the team struggled through…
NHL Panic Meter: Which Teams’ Slow Starts Are the Most Concerning?
It may be early in the NHL season, but a few teams expected to be in the playoff picture have gotten off to slow starts. Which ones are most concerning?…
Devils News & Rumors: Kovacevic Returns, Milestone Roundup, & More
Just six games in, the 2026-27 season has already been a rollercoaster for the New Jersey Devils. They’ve had two nail-biting overtime wins and a matinee victory, but they’ve also…
How the LA Kings’ New Additions Have Fit Into the Lineup
Over the course of the summer, the Los Angeles Kings added Corey Perry, Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Perunovich. Both Haula and Zuccarello add playmaking ability as…
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Stars
The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a 3-2 win in Dallas, headed back home to complete the second half of a home-and-away with the Stars on Wednesday night. These two have…
Flames’ Klapka Is Finding His Role as Depth Piece
Adam Klapka has been making his presence known on the ice, and for more than just one reason for the Calgary Flames. Through six games this season, he has recorded…
What the LA Kings Need to Do to Get Their First Home Win
Good morning readers. We are halfway into the month, and the Los Angeles Kings are struggling to find their footing. After four regular games, the Kings have two points and…
Blues GameDay Preview: Aiming to Extend Winning Streak Against Wild
After earning back-to-back wins, the St. Louis Blues continue their three-game road trip Thursday with their first matchup of the season against the Minnesota Wild. St. Louis will face a…
Flames News & Rumours: Huska, Whitecloud, Zary & More
In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season. In other…
Blue Jackets’ Sillinger & Bowness Talk About Confidence and Predictability of the Third Line
Through five games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 2-3-0 record and are tied for the least amount of games played in the NHL right now. They only play two…
3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up After a Slow Start
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. After taking significant steps forward last season, expectations are understandably higher for Martin St. Louis’ squad. However, while there have been some encouraging performances early on, not everyone has lived up to expectations. It is still very early in the season, and there is plenty of time for players to turn things around. Nevertheless, some Canadiens have struggled to find their r...
Red Wings Would Be Foolish to Trade Simon Edvinsson
It’s a do-or-die game, and the Detroit Red Wings are nursing a lead late in the contest. Moritz Seider jumps over the boards to close it out. Who goes with…
McDavid and Bouchard – The Best Duo Since Orr and Esposito
Things are looking up these days in Oil Country. The Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the NHL currently without a regulation loss and Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard…
Flames’ Suniev Impressing in First 3 Games
Aydar Suniev has played three games since being called up to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 7, scoring two goals and three points with a plus-1 rating. His presence is…
Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs Nicolas Aubé-Kubel?
There was a time when Nicolas Aubé-Kubel was doing exactly what every professional hockey player hopes to do. He had worked his way into the NHL, found a place with…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for…
NHL Rumors: DeBrincat Deal, Oilers Dilemma, Tanev Replacement, Flyers Taking Calls
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have signed a massive contract extension with Alex DeBrincat. What does that mean for Detroit’s other big names? Meanwhile, the Edmonton…
2026 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency is right around the corner. This class may be one of the weakest in years, but keep up with all the major signings with our free agency…
Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections
Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 44 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…
Claude Giroux: Hall of Fame Worthy?
*This archive was originally written by Colin Newby Thirteen members of the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHoF) have played for the Philadelphia Flyers at some point during their careers. This…
NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time
*this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Obtaining the honor of being a team leader is pretty special, but wearing a letter on a sweater for an extended period…
Roman Kantserov’s Start Is Just What Chicago Needs
The Chicago Blackhawks had Connor Bedard return on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins and celebrated it with a 5-3 win. While it was good to have the Hawks captain…
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