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History of Conn Smythe Winners in Losing Efforts
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. Of the 60 recipients in the…
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Valeri Nichushkin
The 2025-26 season has been over for the Colorado Avalanche for some time, and they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Being contenders won’t be enough for…
Sabres Weekly: Dahlin Named To NHL Second All-Star Team, Owen Power Rumors & More
Here is the Buffalo Sabres’ weekly news, rumors and the latest reports for the week of June 15 – 21, 2026. Rasmus Dahlin Selected to NHL Second All-Star Team The…
NHL Rumors: Vladar Deal, Tortorella Future, Hellebuyck Trade, Markstrom and Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers appear close to locking in their starting goaltender, the Vegas Golden Knights could be making a surprising coaching change after their Stanley…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Zucker
Though the Carolina Hurricanes only just recently hoisted the Stanley Cup, the offseason has long since been underway for the Buffalo Sabres. Wild trade scenarios have already begun floating out…
Canucks News & Rumours: Using Free Agency & Maximizing 10 Draft Picks
The Stanley Cup has been handed out, the champagne has dried, and the NHL quietly shifts from celebration mode into decision mode. For the Vancouver Canucks, that transition feels a…
3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ 3-0 Season-Ending Loss
The Vegas Golden Knights saw their championship hopes fade away in a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6, losing the Stanley Cup Final 4-2. Carter Hart stopped…
Jets Re-Sign Duehr to 2-Year Contract
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Walker Duehr to a two-year contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $875,000. The 28-year-old finished fourth on the Manitoba Moose…
Today in Hockey History: June 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 16 Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Shaw, Danford, Thrun, Eakins, Pavelski, Cassidy & Gruden
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the offseason doesn’t really begin when the Toronto Maple Leafs are finished playing. It begins when everyone starts looking for clues…
Devils’ Top 5 Bounce-Back Candidates for 2026-27
The New Jersey Devils’ season might have ended on a sour note, but preparations have already begun for 2026-27. After hiring new general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, the organization signed…
Grading the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025-26 Defensemen
With the Anaheim Ducks’ magical season coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the past, learn from the season, and determine how to best move forward into…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: John Marino
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…
Bruins Bolster Organizational Depth With Attilio Biasca Signing
The Boston Bruins will be big-fish hunting this offseason, but for the time being, they’re addressing some potential depth by signing forward Attilio Biasca to a two-year contract worth $980,000…
Winnipeg Jets’ Prospect End-of-Season Check-in
With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and NHL free agency on the horizon, it’s a great time to check in on how the Winnipeg Jets’ prospects did for their respective…
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Matthew Robertson
Many of the New York Rangers’ top players had down seasons or missed extended time with injuries, and they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Despite the…
Carolina Hurricanes Are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions!!
At long last, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions again. Twenty years after winning their first one in 2006, the Hurricanes claim their second-ever Stanley Cup in 2026. The…
How Much Do Players Get Paid in the Playoffs?
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Philadelphia Flyers 2025-26 Player Grades: Forwards
Around the United States, K-12 students are either already or about to celebrate the start of summer. Warm weather is finally here to stay, beaches are becoming more crowded, and…
Pros and Cons of Senators Keeping Jordan Spence
With just under $17 million in cap space heading into the offseason, it is expected that the Ottawa Senators will be active in adding to their roster. That may also…
3 Devils Who Must Be Better in 2026-27
The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026-27 season facing significant expectations. After another disappointing campaign that fell well short of Stanley Cup aspirations, the organization must focus their offseason on…
Windsor Spitfires Continue to Build for the Future at 2026 OHL Draft
For much of June, the Windsor Spitfires have been focusing on the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. This weekend, though, the focus shifted more towards the organization’s long-term vision.…
Looking Back at Alexander Steen’s Career Before Becoming Blues GM
On July 1, a new chapter begins for the St. Louis Blues when Alexander Steen officially steps into the role of general manager as Doug Armstrong steps down. Before he…
Marlies MVP Race Takes Shape: Lettieri, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve in Tight Battle
The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight. Right now, with the…
Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time
Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses…
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