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Sabres Need to Trade for Connor Hellebuyck, But Only at the Right Price
As long as Connor Hellebuyck remains on the Winnipeg Jets, the Buffalo Sabres will inevitably sit at the center of the rumor mill. Buffalo has been tied to Hellebuyck since…
Red Wings Hold Leverage in Dylan Larkin Trade Talks
The clock on Dylan Larkin’s time with the Detroit Red Wings might finally be running. Speaking on the Oct. 16 edition of Frankly Hockey with John Buccigross, the ESPN broadcaster…
Flames’ Cooley Has Unique Strategy to Stay Focused
The Calgary Flames‘ start to the season was nothing a franchise could be proud of. No single glaring concern stood out; it was a top-to-bottom problem that required everyone on…
Devils Gameday Preview: Hosting the Avalanche with Big Lineup Changes
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to host the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils are coming off of a hard road loss against the Washington Capitals…
Blue Jackets’ Knies Ready to Turn Page as He Faces Maple Leafs For First Time
It was a date that Matthew Knies and others had circled on the calendar. October 20, 2026. It’s the one and only trip to Columbus for the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma
Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky and Pavel Bure to…
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask
The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It was…
Who Invented Hockey?
Today, it’s known as Canada’s game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that…
NHL Rumors: Luukkonen Trade, Blue Jackets Changes, Cowan Staying
In this week’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets could be facing significant changes, with questions surrounding their head coach and Zach Werenski‘s long-term future. Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres GM…
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
The problem with being as good as the Colorado Avalanche were a season ago is that following that kind of performance is virtually impossible. The Avalanche are third in the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Karlsson, Pettersson, Lekkerimäki, Rossi & Demko Update
The Vancouver Canucks could use a little good news right about now. After a six-game road trip that left them searching for answers, the team returned to Rogers Arena on…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
It’s hard to say that the Buffalo Sabres are off to a “rough” start when they currently sit in a playoff position. Losing their second overtime game to the Montreal…
Chicago Blackhawks’ 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
We are just nine games into an 84-game slate but the early returns for the Chicago Blackhawks – a record of 3-6-0 – has been anything but promising. Their efforts…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Flyers
After splitting a pair of 3-2 decisions with the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche had to have felt ready to tackle a more favorable stretch of the schedule. In a…
Oilers Have Decision to Make on Third Defence Pairing
Despite a plethora of injuries in the forward group, the Edmonton Oilers have had little issue with the defensemen. Jake Walman is the only defender to get banged up thus…
3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Building Block Win Over Avalanche
Nothing about the Philadelphia Flyers’ start to their 2026-27 season has made sense. One of the team’s most familiar and youngest rosters looked completely disjointed in their first nine games.…
Blues GameDay Preview: Return Home Against Jets
The St. Louis Blues return home after a three-game road trip, looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blues have struggled to find consistency…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Penalty Kill, Power Play & Faceoff Success
The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a win, and they got one Monday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 3–1. It wasn’t a perfect performance, and the team still has defensive…
Projecting the Oilers’ Important Early-Season Homestand
After playing at Rogers Place just three times over the first three weeks of the 2026-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are set for a five-game homestand, beginning Tuesday (Oct.…
Syracuse Crunch Weekly Prospect Report: O’Reilly, Pietroniro & Mercuri
The Syracuse Crunch bounced back from a rough 1-3 start to the season with a win against the Rochester Americans on Oct. 17. They got their first win on home…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Early Rhythm, Zacha Injury and More
The Boston Bruins enter this week with early-season momentum, a productive power play, and encouraging contributions from both established veterans and younger players. After navigating an uneven start to the…
From Price-Halak to Fowler-Dobes: Canadiens Facing Familiar Dilemma
The Montreal Canadiens have an interesting situation developing between the pipes, and for longtime fans, it might bring back memories of a familiar goaltending debate. With Jacob Fowler impressing early in the 2026-27 season and Jakub Dobes struggling to find consistency, the Canadiens could eventually face a difficult decision regarding their future in net. While it is still very early, the situation has some similarities to the famous Carey Price-Jaroslav Halak debate that divided Canadiens...
3 Blue Jackets Who Aren’t Producing Enough
Opening the season with seven of your first nine games at Nationwide Arena should’ve been a recipe for success to get off to a hot start. However, so far into…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Win Over Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday (Oct. 17), and were looking to respond against a San…
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