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Blackhawks Draft Scenarios: Staying Put, Trading Up, Trading Down in Big Splash Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks currently own the fourth overall selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Even though they finished 31st overall in the standings this past season, the lottery balls…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Josh Doan
Though it ended in disappointment, the 2025-26 season can seen as nothing but a major win for the Buffalo Sabres. Ending a 15-year playoff drought and winning a series over…
Panthers Are Going to Regret Not Extending A.J. Greer
The Florida Panthers are patiently waiting for the start of next season. With a record of 40-38-4 and 84 points, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018…
Top 3 Defensive Targets for the Senators This Offseason
At the Ottawa Senators’ end-of-season media availability, president and general manager Steve Staios stated clearly that his job is to “continue to build on this team.” While that could mean…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2023 Draft Class: 3 Years Later, Where Do They Stand?
The Nashville draft floor felt electric in June 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens held a premium first-round selection, and for the second time running, general manager…
2026 NHL Draft – 5 Underrated OHL Prospects
At each NHL Draft, there are always players who slide or are taken later than some thought they would, while others are taken later and then, five or so years…
Mike Babcock Emerging as Leading Candidate for Oilers’ Coaching Vacancy
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Kevin Korchinski
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
Blackhawks 2026 Combine Notebook: Stenberg, Reid, Malhotra, More
The 2026 NHL Prospect Combine was this past week (June 1-6) in Buffalo, New York. 90 top prospects came together for interviews and fitness testing, for teams to get one…
2026 NHL Combine Heights & Weights
Another NHL Combine is in the books. The 2026 version certainly had its interesting moments including juicy rumors, crazy questions and much more. With the end of the Combine comes…
What Could the Blue Jackets Offer the Red Wings for Dylan Larkin?
Dylan Larkin‘s recent trade request should set the Detroit Red Wings up for some interesting offers. The Columbus Blue Jackets should be among the teams picking up the phone, knowing…
NHL Rumors: Larkin’s 3, Ingram to Senators, More Toronto Coaching Names
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are navigating a complicated Dylan Larkin trade request, especially given that he’s only listed three teams as clubs he’ll consider a…
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Seems Likely, McDavid Wins MVP, Hockey Operations Updates
The 2026 NHL Draft, as well as free agency, continue to inch closer as June rolls along. This is the time of year where more speculation arises, more rumours spread,…
World Junior Championships All-Time Biggest Blowouts
The preliminary stage of the 2021 World Junior Championship was marked by two things. The first was the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 cases and the handful of players and coaches…
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen?
Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Nathan MacKinnon
The Colorado Avalanche are still reeling from their untimely sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. Though head coach Jared Bednar is sticking around, there will be changes…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Alex Tuch
The 2025-26 season has almost wrapped, but the Buffalo Sabres are already getting a head start on 2026-27. They have a few important decisions to make, one of those being…
San Jose Sharks at the NHL Combine – So, Who’s Coming to Dinner?
With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft less than a month away, the San Jose Sharks continue to work to determine who they should select with the second overall pick. While…
4 Canadiens Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason
The Montreal Canadiens had a season to be proud of. They advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in five years before falling to the Carolina Hurricanes,…
Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson’s New Blueprint & Boudreau’s Revealing Comments
The Vancouver Canucks are entering a fascinating stage of their organizational evolution. New general manager (GM) Ryan Johnson hasn’t promised a quick turnaround, nor has he put a timetable on…
Canadiens Trading Their 1st Round Pick Would Alter Championship Timeline
As the Montreal Canadiens map out the next critical phase of their rebuilding process, front office strategy inevitably shifts toward maximizing the value of every single draft asset. While top-tier…
Emptying the 2026 NHL Combine Notebook
The 2026 NHL Combine has come and gone. We are just 18 days away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being put on the clock in Buffalo by commissioner Gary Bettman.…
LA Kings Need More From These 3 Players Next Season
It’s been six weeks since the Los Angeles Kings were handed a first round exit at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2026 Playoffs. Over the course of…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Mattias Samuelsson
If “Redemption” had a name, this season it would be Mattias Samuelsson for the Buffalo Sabres. By every single metric that can be measured, and even by some that can…
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