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Calle Järnkrok Opens Up About His Time With the Maple Leafs
It wasn’t the four seasons he had hoped for when he first signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but after signing a contract to return home to Sweden for the…
Blue Jackets Hockey Network Breakdown: Prime Video, OTA Games and What’s Confirmed
A long awaited piece of news for Columbus Blue Jackets‘ fans is finally here. We now know the framework for how in-market viewers will watch the team this season. On…
Rangers Get Great Value in Eeli Tolvanen Contract
The New York Rangers have acquired several important players this offseason, including defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, forwards Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and goalie Joonas Korpisalo. They also…
St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain
The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Robert Thomas has been named the new captain of the team. Thomas, entering his ninth season, will be the 25th…
NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked
*This archive was originally written by Vince Reilly With the calendar flipping to the new year, hockey fans tuned in to the annual tradition of outdoor hockey with the Winter…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
*This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous, and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts
Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do before the 2026-27 season begins, and one name surfacing with increasing frequency is former Ottawa Senators winger Alex Formenton. It might…
New York Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen to a 1-Year Contract
On Sept. 1, the New York Rangers signed forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract. He receives $1.5 million in average annual value (AAV). Tolvanen began his NHL career with…
Hurricanes Still Need to Prove They Can Beat Elite Goaltending
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent the summer celebrating after winning the Stanley Cup in June. The trophy has changed all the talk around the franchise. Faux narratives about being soft…
Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season
The offseason is winding down and the news has been slow, but the Minnesota Wild made some news in regards to how to watch their games during the season along…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 3 This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team…
Hurricanes Announce Streaming Partnership for New Hockey Network
The Carolina Hurricanes have started September with a bunch of news surrounding their new network. On Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 1), the Hurricanes announced the Hurricanes Hockey Network (HHN), plus their…
NHL Rumors: Oilers Linked to Marchenko & Hellebuyck, Rangers Add Tolvanen, Marchand Trolls Stützle
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have been linked by seperate local reporters to two big names that might be trade options this offseason. First, with Columbus Blue…
9 NHLers Poised to Bounce Back in 2026-27
It’s September, which means NHL hockey is right around the corner. With that, let’s identify some NHLers who struggled during the 2025-26 season but are poised to bounce back. Jordan…
Top 10 Nashville Predators Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition
The Nashville Predators are stuck in the middle of a loaded Central Division, and they’ve had just two top-ten pick since 2013. However, they’ve built a pretty deep prospect pool…
Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Gallagher, Mynio & A Trade That Came Full Circle
Training camp prep is underway for the Vancouver Canucks, and while most of the attention this week has gone to the young guys getting their first real look at NHL…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Future & The Pressure Nobody Talks About
There’s been a lot of discussion in the comments sections lately about Auston Matthews, and thanks to OldDuffer and Windshear, their thoughts on it are more interesting than most of…
Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Luke Evangelista
Although the New Jersey Devils already made some offseason additions, they still aren’t done just yet. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, the Devils announced they traded two 2028 NHL Draft picks to…
Canadiens’ Bolduc and Xhekaj Contract Talks Fuel Speculation as Camp Nears
The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to the start of training camp, but there is still some business for general manager Kent Hughes to take care of. Zachary Bolduc and…
Calgary Flames 2026-27 Projections: Yegor Sharangovich
The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, we can take advantage of the dog days of summer and look ahead to the Calgary Flames and their…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Devon Levi
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was defenceman Spencer Stastney, and now we turn our…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Michal Kunc
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…
What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks
When the San Jose Sharks set out to repair the worst defense in the Western Conference this summer, they did it in the most expensive way possible. Mike Grier traded…
4 Best Fits for Connor Hellebuyck Following His Trade Request
While Connor Hellebuyck has been in trade speculation for months now, some fans were still skeptical of the reporting and didn’t believe he actually wanted to leave the Winnipeg Jets.…
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