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Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Frederik Andersen
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was superstar Leon Draisaitl, and now we turn our…
Jets 3 Biggest Question Marks Entering 2026-27
Big question marks abound as the 2026-27 season gets ever closer. As training camp is just a few weeks out, let’s look at the biggest three surrounding the Winnipeg Jets.…
3 Finnish NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff
Preseason is normally the time for some prospect games. They usually go along with development camps, a chance for prospects to prove why they deserve a spot on the NHL…
Oilers’ Milestones to Watch in 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers have a roster full of stars with a lot of points and accolades, as well as some veterans and young players who are looking to make their…
Rick Tocchet Attempting to Break Flyers’ Second-Year Coaching Woes
The NHL is full of coaching one-hit wonders. Spencer Carbery won the award with the Washington Capitals in 2024-25 only to see his team miss the playoffs the following season.…
Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More
We have officially reached the latter portion of the offseason, everyone. The Anaheim Ducks play preseason hockey this month– cue the confetti! The team has announced some changes to its…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Mikhail Sergachev
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…
Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry
When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it was…
Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27
If the Canadiens are serious about contending for in 2026-27, making these assets available on the trade market could make sense.
Rangers News & Rumors: Tolvanen, Iorio, Fox & More
The New York Rangers are hoping to have a much stronger season after a rough 2025-26 campaign. They made a lot of changes this offseason, bringing in Pavel Dorofeyev and…
Frost Lock Up Leadership in Captain Kendall Coyne-Schofield
The PWHL offseason has been a fairly quiet one since the entry draft ended and the sporadic signings that have happened since. However, the Minnesota Frost made some big news…
NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers planning on bringing in a player or two on a PTO? GM Stan Bowman addressed that idea this week. Meanwhile, the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 4 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation…
Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders
Goaltending remains one of the most important factors in determining success in the NHL. The position can be unpredictable from one night to the next, but having stability between the…
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…
Do You Know Your Bruins Trivia?
Are you a die-hard Boston Bruins fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some key…
New Blues’ Captain Robert Thomas Has a Chance at a 90-Point Season
Robert Thomas, the newly named captain of the St. Louis Blues, enters the 2026-27 season at 27 years old and firmly established as one of the most important players on…
Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contender.…
2 New Jersey Devils Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27
Heading into the 2026-27 season, every player on the New Jersey Devils is facing some sort of pressure. There is the pressure to be better, the pressure to get as…
5 Hurricanes Prospects to Watch in the KHL in 2026-27
The NHL will drop the puck next on Sept. 29, but the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will start this week, as usual right after August’s end. This year, the action will…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Leon Draisaitl
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Devon Levi, and now we turn our attention…
The Mammoth Can Fill the Void the Grizzlies Are Leaving in Utah’s Hockey Community
We are a month away from the beginning of the 2026-27 season for the NHL. Right behind it will be the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL as the…
Eeli Tolvanen Will Only Be a Positive for the Rangers
The New York Rangers have added another piece to their roster. They signed free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. He was a player that many…
The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27
With less than a month to go before the 2026-27 season opens, it is time to look at the league’s best players and see where they fit in the NHL…
Red Wings-Larkin Saga Approaching Its Hour of Reckoning
We’ve reached September, which means the Detroit Red Wings return to the ice this month. The team kicks off training camp Sept. 17 and opens the 2026-27 season Oct. 2…
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