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Blue Jackets Must Drown Out Offseason Distractions to Make Playoffs
Even for Columbus Blue Jackets’ standards, the 2026 offseason has been loud. While they have had more than their fair share of noise throughout the years, this summer felt different.…
New Jersey Devils Award Candidates for 2026-27
After an offseason filled with exciting changes, there’s no denying that the New Jersey Devils have what it takes to become recurring Stanley Cup contenders. Equipped with a star-studded top…
Capitals Can Bully Their Way to a Metropolitan Division Title in 2026-27
There was a clear focus on adding players with size and strength to the Washington Capitals’ roster this offseason. With the addition of Alex Tuch this summer, the Capitals are…
Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Goaltenders
Goaltending was one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Montreal Canadiens throughout the 2025-26 season, and that should remain the case heading into 2026-27. However, the questions are much different…
LA Kings’ Toughest Road Games of the 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 NHL season is approaching rapidly with the Los Angeles Kings’ first preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights scheduled less than a month away. With each campaign comes…
3 Takeaways from Windsor Spitfires’ Summer of 2026
As September peeks around the corner, the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires are getting ready for 2026-27 training camp. This means saying goodbye to a busy summer. Coming into…
Wild’s Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
The last few weeks of summer are moving along quickly, which means the NHL season is approaching. The Minnesota Wild have a lot of promise with their roster, and although…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ryan Shea
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player previewed was Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to the…
Red Wings Need to Weaponize Surplus Cap Space
When the Detroit Red Wings appoint their next general manager, the new hire will have their hands full right away. The Dylan Larkin situation needs to be sorted out, Simon…
Former Oilers on New Teams in 2026-27
This summer was another one full of changes for the Edmonton Oilers, both in coaching and player personnel. With new faces coming in, several players from the 2025-26 team have…
How the Canadiens’ Trade Up for Michael Hage Has Aged
The Montreal Canadiens have not been afraid to be aggressive under general manager Kent Hughes. Whether through trades for established NHL players or moves at the draft, Hughes has shown…
10 Flyers Included in EA Sports NHL 27 Ratings Reveal
Before the puck drops in real life on Sept. 29 for a new NHL season, hockey fans can get a taste of virtual action on Sept. 11 (or Sept. 4…
Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Braeden Cootes
It’s been a quiet month for the Vancouver Canucks, but in only a few weeks, we will be watching some of the top prospects battle it out against the Seattle…
3 NHL Prospects to Watch in Finnish Liiga for 2026-27
The Liiga preseason is coming to a close, and three NHL draft picks are opening the 2026‑27 season in Liiga, all before any NHL preseason games kick off. This offseason,…
The Finishers: NHL’s All-Time Highest Goals-to-Assists Ratios
Some NHL skaters are known for racking up a lot of points in their careers. Some are known as defensive experts. Among the scorers, some are known as “playmakers” for…
7 Red Wings Prospects That Busted
A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team’s long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings’ 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later…
Oilers’ All-Time Best Pick in Every Round of the NHL Draft
The Edmonton Oilers held just five picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which took place on June 26 and 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Edmonton picked in the…
NHL Rumours: McDavid Trade Destinations, Houston Expansion Soon & Capitals Extensions
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at three teams that Connor McDavid could look to join if he is to leave the Edmonton Oilers. Next, expansion…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 24 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date.…
Troy Stecher’s New Maple Leafs Deal Teaches About Life in Toronto
When Troy Stecher was asked what he was looking for on the open market, his answer was wonderfully simple. “A job.” There was a smile attached to it, so there…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 8 European Defencemen
After taking a look at the Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards, focus now shifts to the back end for a glance at the top European blueliners in franchise…
Most Overrated Montreal Canadiens for 2026-27
What needs to be emphasized is that the Canadiens' most overrated players for 2026-27 aren't bad per se. They just need the right roles.
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Matt Villalta
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 2026-27 Player Previews: Connor Murphy
The start of the 2026-27 season is fast approaching, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The first player was Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention…
NHL Rumours: Crosby to Canadiens, Hellebuyck Uncertainty & Habs Defenseman Trade
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, there have been conversations about Sidney Crosby‘s future, and the connection to the Montreal Canadiens has come back. Is there anything behind it? Next, we…
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