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Mike Babcock’s History With Frederik Andersen Could Shape Oilers’ Goalie Battle
Frederik Andersen has already lived through one version of life as Mike Babcock’s starting goaltender. It involved 66 starts in consecutive seasons, public pressure in Toronto, and enough trust for…
Oilers’ Beau Akey Has a Crucial Development Season Ahead
Beau Akey does not need to play an NHL game for this season to be a success. After everything that has interrupted his development, simply putting together a healthy, dependable…
Penguins May Have Found a Seventh-Round Steal in Finn Harding
By the time the 2024 NHL Draft reached pick No. 223, most of the recognizable names had been taken off the board. The Pittsburgh Penguins still found a defenseman who,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 12
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 13 A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much…
Capitals’ Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
In a perfect world, every move Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made this offseason would align perfectly with head coach Spencer Carbery’s system. After several new additions to the…
NHL Rumors: Hughes Favor, Detroit Delay, Nikishin Market, Flames Trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild are still waiting to see if Quinn Hughes feels like he owes them one. Meanwhile, one scribe tried to explain why the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Novotny, Belliveau & More Interesting Young Players
The Vancouver Canucks are still in that interesting part of a rebuild where some moves are made for the roster, and others are really about building the organization underneath it.…
Flames Need to Extend Morgan Frost Before 2026-27 Season
Taking a glimpse at the Calgary Flames roster for the 2026-27 season, there isn’t much to be excited about. Sure, the likes of Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, and Hunter Brzustewicz…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks
The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
The Worst First-Overall Draft Picks in NHL History
Ever since the NHL Draft began in 1963, NHL teams have been utilizing it as the main way to bring in talent to their teams. For the teams that have…
Top 10 Hobey Baker Winners of All Time
The Hobey Baker Award, awarded annually to the most valuable player in the college hockey world, was first dished out in 1981. Since then it has been handed out to…
4 Things the Blackhawks Need to Go Right to Make the Playoffs
Training camp is within eye distance and as is the case with any young team, the future feels limitless. For a team like the Chicago Blackhawks, this is a critical…
Revisiting the Islanders & Panthers’ Roberto Luongo and Olli Jokinen Trade
Florida Panthers general manager Bill Torey acquired Oli Jokinen and Roberto Luongo in a trade that set up an entire era of Panthers hockey, acquiring two tremendous young pieces. He…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Projected Lineup & Different Team Taking Shape
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going into the 2026-27 season with a roster that looks quite a bit different from the one that finished last season. There are new faces,…
Avs Prospect Ilya Nabokov on NHL Adaptation, AHL Experience & His Colorado Ambitions
Ilya Nabokov, 23, was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Russia native spent 2025-26 on loan with Metallurg, posting…
3 Areas of the Blackhawks’ 2026-27 Season to Pay Attention To
As Chicago enters this new era of young leadership surrounding Connor Bedard, it’s important to address areas worth paying attention to this upcoming season. Here’s an overall look at what…
Oilers Need a Succession Plan for Zach Hyman
Zach Hyman remains one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most important forwards, but the organization cannot ignore the need to begin planning for life without him. Hyman will be 34 years…
Remembering Bryan Murray’s 35-Year NHL Legacy
Today marks nine years since the hockey world lost a legend to cancer. A long-time coach and general manager, well respected for his courage and hockey knowledge, Bryan Murray lost…
Kent Hughes Will Have No Regrets After Canadiens Quiet Offseason
The Montreal Canadiens entered this offseason with some very defined holes in the lineup that would ideally be upgraded over the summer. As we approach the middle of August, none…
Oilers’ Top 5 Moments in the Saddledome
2026-27 marks the final season the Calgary Flames will play at the Scotiabank Saddledome as they await the arrival of their new arena. The Saddledome opened in 1983 as the…
Pekka Rinne’s Best Moments With the Predators
Longtime Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will officially be a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame when he is inducted in November. He will join Shea Weber as the…
3 Sabres Predictions for the 2026-27 Season
We’re officially in the slow stretch of the offseason, where real news barely trickles out, and most of the league is quiet. Every now and then, though, we still get…
How Much Would Canadiens’ Stars Cost if They Signed Extensions This Offseason?
Timing can make an enormous difference when signing players in the NHL. Over the last few years, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has made a habit of getting ahead…
Windsor Spitfires Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Schedule
It’s beginning to look a lot like hockey as the Windsor Spitfires announced their 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Training Camp schedule on Tuesday afternoon. After being eliminated in the…
Erik Karlsson’s NHL Network Snub Is Hard to Justify
Twenty defensemen made NHL Network’s newest list. Erik Karlsson somehow was not one of them. NHL Network released its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now on Aug. 10, and the Pittsburgh…
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