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Hurricanes’ Playoff Journey to Secure Second Stanley Cup
As the celebrations continue for the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s time to unpack the journey for the 2026 Stanley Cup champions. From Ottawa to Philadelphia to Montreal and eventually Las Vegas,…
Niko Tournas – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
2025-26 Team: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)Date of Birth: February 17, 2006Place of Birth: Redding, ConnecticutHeight: 6-foot-2, Weight: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: Third Year Eligible Rankings Niko Tournas has followed…
Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026 Offseason
The Canadiens have heightened expectations to near-insurmountable levels. How they go about reaching them should define their 2026 offseason.
Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell Talks 2026 NHL Draft, Offseason Progress & More
Don Waddell is no stranger to long days and nights. That is commonplace in the month of June when he and his staff spend the month getting ready for the…
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Request, Babcock Update, Murphy
This has already been one of the most entertaining summers in recent history for the Edmonton Oilers, and it seems to only be getting more interesting. After relieving Kris Knoblauch…
Windsor Spitfires Release 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
The big day has arrived. The Windsor Spitfires released their 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) regular season schedule on Tuesday afternoon, and there’s something for everyone. A month-and-a-half after being…
7 Deep Sleeper Picks in the 2026 NHL Draft
With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft less than a week away, we’ve all heard just about everything we ever will about all of the top prospects in the class. You’ve…
Oilers Should Pivot and Hire John Tortorella
The Edmonton Oilers may have been eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they continued to be one of the most talked about teams all the…
Flyers Make Significant Upgrade in Net in Trade With Maple Leafs
The first salvo of the offseason usually doesn’t come too long after the Stanley Cup is awarded. And less than 48 hours after the Carolina Hurricanes captured their second championship…
Canucks News and Rumours: Foote, Cootes, Bains, Mueller, Kudryavtsev & Safonov
The Vancouver Canucks‘ front office has changed, and the coaching staff is different. Now the question is how the roster itself will slowly be reshaped. Even when the headlines calm…
Bold Predictions for the 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is less than two weeks away, with the next wave of youngsters looking to hear their name called and begin their NHL journey. I think…
Blackhawks 2026-27 Roster Projections 1.0: Pre-Draft & Free Agency
Here we are at the mid-way point of June, and the Carolina Hurricanes have won this year’s Stanley Cup. The NHL offseason is officially underway, with the 2026 NHL Entry…
2026 NHL Draft: Forbes’ Top 128 Final Rankings
The 2026 NHL Draft is right around the corner and with the NHL combine in the books and the mock drafts flowing around the hockey world, it’s the perfect time…
Red Wings Offseason Blueprint for 2026: Larkin Trade, Free Agents & More
I had my offseason blueprint for the Detroit Red Wings written out, staged, and ready to go … and then Dylan Larkin’s trade request blew it up. After taking some…
NHL Rumors: Woll Trade Timing, Tortorella Done in Vegas, Carlson Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, John Tortorella will not be back with the Vegas Golden Knights next season. What is their plan? What is his? Meanwhile, John Carlson has decided…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever
The 2026 Draft is set for June 26 and 27. The majority of top NHL draft picks do work out in some form or fashion, but not always. In 1993,…
5 Worst Trades in Rangers History
The New York Rangers have been on the move in recent years, having found their way back to consistent playoff contention only to miss them in 2024-25. Unfortunately, the franchise’s…
NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts
A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 77 during the 2024-25 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 154 in 2024-25, or a shorthanded goal,…
Senators Are a Good Offseason Away From Stanley Cup Contention
After being swept in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, it may seem as though the Ottawa Senators are nothing special. That they’re good enough to make the playoffs…
The Top 25 Most-Hyped NHL Prospects Ever
The NHL Draft is one of the best times of the year simply for the potential that comes with it. Each pick could be the one that transforms a franchise…
Minnesota Frost Survive Phases 1-4 of PWHL Expansion Process
The PWHL’s Phase 4 is officially over, and now Phase 5 will begin on Tuesday, June 16. The Minnesota Frost made their protections in Phase 1 and then faced their…
Lessons the Oilers Can Learn From the Hurricanes
Watching the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second championship in franchise history on June 14 was as impressive as their play, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. Moments…
Maple Leafs Acquire Ersson, Andrae For Joseph Woll
With the NHL offseason officially underway, John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs were the first ones to make a splash on the trade market moving goaltender Joseph Woll and…
Maple Leafs’ Top Free Agent Defence Targets This Summer
The NHL offseason is about to heat up, and for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs, that means he can finally put his own stamp on this team. It’s…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Jordan Eberle
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…
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