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Revisiting Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde
It’s March 5, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to make an all-in push for another Stanley Cup and pull the trigger on a three-way deal with the Seattle…
Blackhawks Owe Jonathan Toews a One-Day Contract to Retire
Jonathan Toews left Chicago in 2023 without a proper farewell. He already said goodbye to the NHL when he announced his retirement on June 19, but after playing one year…
Marchenko Staying With The Blue Jackets Means Heightened Expectations
As the Columbus Blue Jackets head into the 2026-27 season with mostly the same roster as last year, expectations for their stars to break out are even higher. The pressure…
Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Has Plenty to Prove in a Crucial 2026-27 Season
The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to training camp, and while most of the attention has been directed toward contract negotiations, roster battles and expectations for the upcoming season, there…
Oilers’ Recent Moves Are Making Them Harder to Root For
The Edmonton Oilers have made some questionable decisions in recent years and haven’t employed good people. They strongly believe in second chances, which is commendable to some degree. They gave…
5 LA Kings Prospects to Keep an Eye on at Rookie Camp
We’re closer than ever to the Los Angeles Kings’ rookie camp, which will take place this Friday, Sept. 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El…
Predicting Jimmy Snuggerud’s 2026-27 Season With the Blues
Jimmy Snuggerud entered the NHL with plenty of expectations surrounding his offensive ability. After his first full season with the St. Louis Blues, expectations should only increase. The then-21-year-old winger…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Mike Reilly Re-Signs and Friedman on Hellebuyck & Nikishin Rumors
Throughout most of the offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes had some news here and there, but not frequently. However, that has changed over the last couple of weeks. Now it feels…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell, Part 1: Frustrations, Changes & Patience
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has had a very eventful last 12 months. He saw his team plummet to last place in the Eastern Conference forcing him to make a…
Oilers News & Rumours: Formenton, Samanski, Draisaitl & More
The Edmonton Oilers have had an interesting week, with players returning for some skates at Rogers Place, and new players joining the team recently. The Oilers are hoping they can…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Nick DeSimone
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
3 Senators to Watch at the NHL Prospect Challenge
Before the Ottawa Senators open their training camp next week, the team will take to the ice this weekend at the annual NHL Prospect Challenge, which the Senators will host…
3 Minnesota Wild Players Who Could Regress in 2026-27
The NHL offseason is finally starting to come to an end as training camps will be starting up in about a week and a half. The Minnesota Wild have yet…
Rangers’ Prospect Drew Fortescue Can Develop Into a Key Player
Last season, the Rangers’ lack of depth on defense became an issue as Adam Fox spent two stints on long-term injured reserve, and they struggled while he was out. This…
Stan Bowman Speaks on Oilers Being Organization of Second Chances
The Edmonton Oilers dominated the headlines on Wednesday. It had nothing to do with the fact that it was the team’s first skate, either. Instead, it was the result of…
Connor McDavid Outlines the Keys to Success for the Oilers in 2026-27
Connor McDavid took time from his captain’s skate in Edmonton on Sept. 9 to meet with the local media and his comments could be a sign of what’s to come…
Bruins Should Pursue Kreider Acquisition
The Boston Bruins have been linked to Chris Kreider for the majority of his career. The Massachusetts native was a first-round pick of the New York Rangers in 2009 and…
NHL Rumors: Kreider Waived, Formenton to Oilers, Hughes Stuck, and Hellebuyck Options
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Kreider and the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly moving toward a mutual contract termination, giving the veteran forward a chance to find a new home…
What Is the Montreal Canadiens’ Ceiling in 2026-27?
The Montreal Canadiens are no longer entering a season simply hoping to see progress from their young core. After what they accomplished in 2025-26, expectations have changed significantly. Montreal showed…
Canucks News & Rumours: DeBrusk, the Rebuild & a Big Misunderstanding
A pretty interesting Jake DeBrusk story came out this week, and it isn’t about goals or assists. It’s about what happens when a player says something during a miserable season…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 10
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 11 Sept. 10 has been a pretty busy date throughout NHL history. Two “Original 6” rivals made a trade…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Tavares & Building a Team Culture
There is a little bit of everything in the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news. Gavin McKenna is getting an early lesson in what it means to be a Maple Leaf,…
NHL Rumors: Oilers on Formenton, Hellebuyck Deadline, Hughes Finally Talks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Alex Formenton has generated plenty of reaction, including surprise from one insider that a Canadian team was willing to…
3 Maple Leafs’ Goalies Who Slipped Through the Cracks
With the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing goal isn’t just another job—it’s a full-blown test of patience, skill, and mental toughness. The spotlight here isn’t forgiving, and the crease has often…
The 5 Best Agitators in the NHL
What does it take to be a good agitator in today’s NHL? Obviously, you need to get under the opponent’s skin, but you don’t want to be constantly putting your…
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