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Initial Observations From 2026 NHL Draft Combine
It was another sunndy day at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo as NHL Draft prospects and media pundits descended on the city for another year of the NHL Combine. This…
6 Draft Targets for Devils’ 2026 First & Second-Round Picks
The New Jersey Devils are entering a critical offseason after they were unable to catch up in the Metropolitan Division point race. Now, the team will have something to prove…
How the Red Wings Should Manage Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request
The Detroit Red Wings never wanted to find themselves in this position. Franchise-altering decisions made this offseason were supposed to be about adding, not subtracting. Yet, here they are. Suddenly,…
Hurricanes Goalie Dilemma: Who Starts in Game 4 on Tuesday?
The Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final have brought the drama through the first three games. They came back from down 2-0 in Game 2 to win 4-3…
Flyers Extending Dan Vladar Could Cement Him Among Franchise’s Best Goalies
On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he may do the same thing. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Flyers are…
NHL 2026 Offseason Trade Predictor: Larkin, Rielly & More
NHL trade rumors are starting to heat up. The Stanley Cup Final is underway, and trades will begin sooner rather than later. With that, let’s look at some names on…
The Real Reason Mitch Marner Looks Different With the Golden Knights
There’s a debate that keeps circling around former Toronto Maple Leafs player Mitch Marner, especially now that he’s with the Vegas Golden Knights and producing at a level that’s hard…
Dylan Larkin to Toronto Makes Too Much Sense to Ignore
The Dylan Larkin trade request out of Detroit is the kind of story that changes the entire complexion of an offseason. And while plenty of teams will line up to…
Canucks History of Selecting 33rd Overall in the NHL Draft
Unlike previous years, the Vancouver Canucks have a lot of draft capital heading into the 2026 NHL Draft. In addition to their two first-round picks (third and 24th overall), they…
3 Players the Canadiens Should Target This Offseason to Elevate Their Roster
The Montreal Canadiens had a season to be proud of in 2025-26. A trip to the Eastern Conference Final proved the team is no longer rebuilding, it’s competing. But a…
Today in Hockey History: June 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 8 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Pavelski, Two Stories & One Huge Question
There are days in hockey where two completely separate stories start to feel like they’re speaking to each other. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, this is one of those moments.…
4 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ Rollercoaster Game 3 Victory
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime of Game 3 in both dramatic and historic fashion. Tomas Hertl, Mitch Marner, and Shea Theodore scored for Vegas,…
Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours: Who’s on the Move & Who’s Staying?
The Vancouver Canucks’ new front office, led by general manager Ryan Johnson and co-president of hockey operations Henrik and Daniel Sedin, isn’t walking into a full rebuild so much as…
4 Trade Targets to Boost Flyers’ Center Position This Offseason
After finishing the regular season with 98 points and advancing to the second round, the Philadelphia Flyers enter the offseason with expectations for the first time in several years. To…
NHL Rumours: McKenna Going First, Pavelski Coaching Leafs & Tuch Leaving Buffalo
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Toronto Maple Leafs and how selecting Gavin McKenna first overall is becoming a clearer choice. Next, we stick with Toronto…
Top 5 Coaches in Edmonton Oilers History
On May 14, 2026, the Edmonton Oilers made an announcement about major changes to their coaching staff, with head coach Kris Knoblauch being let go. With the focus on coaches…