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Historical Hurricanes: Erik Cole’s Nine-Season Impact in Raleigh
So far in the “Historical Hurricanes” series, we’ve reflected on the impacts that Ray Whitney, Justin Williams, and Cam Ward had on the Carolina Hurricanes during their time in Raleigh.…
Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Mikael Backlund
The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, let’s take advantage of the dog days of summer and start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames…
Sabres’ Prospects Facing Important Developmental Season
Projecting the coming Buffalo Sabres season is a tough endeavor. They lost a pair of key veteran contributors but have three outstanding young players ready to step into larger roles…
5 Stories to Watch at Windsor Spitfires’ 2026-27 Training Camp
The ice is in place, the jerseys are hung, and the rosters are released. The Windsor Spitfires’ 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) training camp is set to open on Thursday…
What Erik Haula Could Bring to the LA Kings This Season
A recent addition to the Los Angeles Kings this offseason was the signing of free agent Erik Haula. The 5-foot-11 Finnish forward was added to the group for depth and…
Reasons for Canucks Fans to Be Optimistic in 2026-27
It’s going to be a long season for the Vancouver Canucks. After finishing with the worst record in the NHL in 2025-26, the team hasn’t made any major win-now moves.…
Oilers 2026-27 Season Previews: Mattias Janmark
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention…
Roadrunners Report: Offseason Recap With Head Coach Steve Potvin
It might be 100 degrees in Tucson, but hockey season is just a little under two months away. We are at the point where most teams have made their big…
Underrated & Over-Hated: Distaste for Auston Matthews is Unwarranted
In a market filled with media scrutiny and a team atop the league’s most hated by other fanbases, it’s often easy for players to become scapegoats for their own fans…
Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Forwards
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with a forward group that is beginning to look like one capable of competing deep into the playoffs. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield…
UFA Kevin Hayes Signs in the KHL
On Monday, Ak Bars of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) have signed NHL UFA forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal. The forward spent the past two seasons with the…
A Long-Term Contract Awaits Joel Hofer and the Blues
Joel Hofer took over the starting goaltender’s job for the St. Louis Blues last season. As Jordan Binnington struggled, Hofer took advantage of the opportunity and claimed the number-one role…
Rangers Need to Add a Middle-Six Forward Before the Season
The New York Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference last season and have made some significant changes to their forward group. Gone are Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, and…
How Collin Graf Became a Core Piece in the Sharks’ Rebuild
When San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier traded William Eklund and Shakir Mukhamadullin and let Mario Ferraro walk in free agency, 23-year-old two-way forward Collin Graf somehow became the…
Chicago Blackhawks’ All-Time Lineup
The Chicago Blackhawks have spent a century producing some of the greatest players in NHL history. From Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita powering the franchise back to prominence in the…
4 NHL Sophomores Who Could Break Out in 2026-27
As summer winds down, most NHL rosters are now in place, with some teams trying to make some final tweaks to go from contender to champion while others are assessing…
Savoie & Howard Could Be Oilers’ 2 Most Important Pieces This Season
The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season of the Connor McDavid era. As has been the case in Edmonton the last several years, this is truly a Stanley…
Rangers’ Chmelar & Sykora Can Be Key Bottom-Six Forwards in 2026-27
Many of the New York Rangers’ top players underperformed or missed extended time with injuries last season. However, they played better in the second half of the season, and many…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Aug. 25 has been a very interesting date in NHL history as it has provided a little bit…
Canucks News & Rumours: A Hole to Fill, Choices to Make & Getting the Rebuild Right
The Vancouver Canucks have been pretty quiet this summer. In fact, they’ve been so quiet that it is tempting to wonder whether general manager Ryan Johnson is finished adding players…
Tim Horton: A Legacy of Hockey, Donuts, & Coffee
Miles Gilbert Horton, better known as “Tim” Horton thanks to a nickname his mother gave him before giving birth, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Cochrane, Ontario, a mining…
Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Best Draft Classes Since 2010
When the NHL season is over, the NHL Draft is next on the agenda for the league, and teams prepare to welcome the next wave of young talent to their…
Winnipeg Jets Logo History
The Winnipeg Jets have always been a bit of an odd bunch in the aesthetics department. Their World Hockey Association days saw them change their uniforms nearly every single year.…
How Dima Zhilkin Can Be a Top Pick in the 2027 NHL Draft
Saginaw Spirit forward Dima Zhilkin enters the 2026-27 season as one of the top players eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft. Coming off a 36-goal, 39-assist campaign across 59 contests…
Devils News & Rumors: Hischier & Hughes Named Top Centers, Nemec’s Tell-All Interview, & More
With the dog days of the offseason nearly over, the New Jersey Devils have slowly but surely become a force to be reckoned with. All summer long, big and small…
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