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The Maple Leafs Have Something Unexpected in Ben Danford
We recently wrote about three young forwards who could eventually form the future core of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna, and Matthew Knies. There is another young…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Jaden Schwartz
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The…
NHL Network’s Defensemen Rankings Do Adam Fox a Massive Disservice
Over the past few weeks, NHL Network has been releasing its list of top 20 players at certain positions heading into this season. Their most recent list was their top…
Eric Staal Trade Tree: Carolina Hurricanes to New York Rangers
Eric Staal was the face of the Carolina Hurricanes for a long time. He was synonymous with the organization. However, as Geoffrey Chaucer said, all good things must come to…
Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Wild Land Devils’ Jack Hughes
There have been monster trades in the past in the NHL, most recently when Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in one of the…
Oilers Should Be Patient With Their Remaining Cap Space
For years, Edmonton Oilers treated their cap space less like an asset and more like an emergency supply. The organization operated so close to the ceiling that an injury, recall,…
3 Oilers Stats That Show a 2026-27 Bounce-Back Is Realistic
The Edmonton Oilers do not need an analytics department to explain why last season was disappointing. A first-round playoff exit supplied all the evidence anyone needed. The more interesting numbers…
Flames Need a Big Season From Matt Coronato
The 2026-27 season could be one with plenty of lows in the win-loss column for the Calgary Flames. This young, rebuilding roster will enter this coming season worse on paper…
5 Oilers Entering Contract Years Who Could Shape the 2027 Offseason
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman’s 2027 offseason decisions will not begin next June. Several of them will start taking shape the moment the Oilers open the 2026-27 season. Kasperi…
Penguins’ Crowded Roster Is Squeezing Tristan Broz at the Worst Time
Twice, forward Tristan Broz appeared to be next in line to join the Pittsburgh Penguins. Twice, his body betrayed the timing. The first opportunity disappeared because of mononucleosis. Last season,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 11
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 12 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 4: The Pipeline Reality
We have discussed how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. We outlined why they must maximize their current core. We touched on what some of their biggest holes…
Winnipeg Jets Jersey History
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2018, completely rewritten in Aug. 2023, and updated in Aug. 2025. When you think of a Winnipeg Jets jersey, what’s the first one…
Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Hutton & Two Things to Watch
Training camp is still a little way off, but this is the time of year when we start looking at the Vancouver Canucks roster and wonder which players might surprise…
10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History
*This article was last updated in Aug. 2026 Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.…
Ranking the Toronto Maple Leafs Captains Since 1967
In Aug. 2024, Auston Matthews officially became the 26th captain in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise, assuming the ‘C’ from John Tavares as part of a long-planned…
NHL Rumors: Pettersson Kings Buzz, Makar vs Hughes, Oilers Adding a Forward
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elias Pettersson is generating buzz after being spotted skating in Los Angeles, but does it actually mean anything? Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is…
Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Morgan Frost
The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, let’s take advantage of the dog days of summer and start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames…
Nico Daws Should Be Devils’ Backup Goaltender for 2026-27 Season
On June 30, the New Jersey Devils traded goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers. In exchange, the Devils received forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves. The Devils’ starting goaltender is…
3 Darkhorse Candidates for the 2027 Vezina Trophy
With individual offensive numbers on the rise in recent seasons, it has become tougher for goaltenders to stand out. We hear constantly about how platoons have become the norm in…
New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Siegenthaler
The New Jersey Devils‘ 2025-26 season ended suddenly, as the team missed the postseason with a 42-37-3 record. After a commanding start, the Devils collapsed upon their return from the Olympic break,…
Oilers Need to Find Out What They Have in Isaac Howard
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with an obvious need for another shooting winger in their top six. They could eventually address that weakness through a major trade, but…
Hurricanes & Slavin Hope for Health Stability in 2026-27
The 2025-26 season was an interesting one for Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin. He played the first two games of the season against the New Jersey Devils (Oct. 9) and…
Penguins Need Markus Ruck to Establish His Own Identity
For most of Markus Ruck’s hockey life, there has been a convenient shortcut for describing his game: Liam’s twin. That description became even harder to escape when the Pittsburgh Penguins…
3 Oilers Line Combinations Mike Babcock Should Test in Preseason
Mike Babcock does not get much of a laboratory before his first season behind the Edmonton Oilers’ bench. He gets four preseason games, eight days and a forward group with…
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