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Calum Ritchie Could Be Key to Solving Islanders’ Scoring Woes
When looking retrospectively at the 2025-26 New York Islanders campaign, there are many positives. Most revolve around Matthew Schaefer and the dominance he showed as an 18-year-old. However, one of…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 5: Making the Moves
You know how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. You know what they have to do with their group and what their limitations are. You know what they’re…
Oilers’ Frederic Opens Up on What Led to 2025-26 Struggles
Edmonton Oilers fans were completely fed up with Trent Frederic after what was a miserable 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old, who scored a career-high 18 goals and 40 points in 2023-24,…
Revisiting Jaromir Jagr’s Tenure With the Florida Panthers
While Jaromir Jagr’s stint with the Panthers won’t be top of most people’s radars across his illustrious career (what would come to mind is obviously his run with the Pittsburgh…
3 Ottawa Senators Who Need to Show Results This Season
Deep into the summer is the time when pundits are making projections and predictions for all 32 NHL clubs. Who’s going to rise to the top or drop back? Which…
4 Oilers With the Most to Prove in 2026-27
There is no team in the NHL facing more pressure this coming season than the Edmonton Oilers. Not only is their captain in Connor McDavid entering the first year of…
Likeliest Canadiens to Be Odd Men Out in 2026-27
Which Canadiens are in the best position to win the last spots in training camp at each position as training camp for 2026-27 looms?
Hurricanes’ Unger Sörum Poised for Another Impactful Season
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of those teams that know how to develop their prospects; no matter when or where they were selected in the draft, they improve each year.…
Canucks News & Rumours: Celebrini, Demko & Uncertain Start Needs Patience
There are a couple of interesting things happening around the Vancouver Canucks that don’t necessarily involve the big names. That’s just one of the things that makes this stage of…
College Hockey Is Preparing Canadiens’ Hage for Role in Montreal
There is an inescapable pull that comes with wearing the Montreal Canadiens’ crest, even when you are hundreds of miles away in a college town in Michigan. When the Canadiens drafted…
6 Former Senators Still Looking for a Home in 2026-27
NHL training camps are fast approaching, and for many players, it will be a chance to begin familiarizing themselves with their new teammates and systems. The 2026-27 season will be…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 17
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end…
NHL Rumors: Batherson Talks, Red Wings Miss, Celebrini Sets New Record
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how far apart do the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson remain on a new contract? If he doesn’t sign by September 15, could they trade…
Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goal-scorers in the team’s storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins’ scorers…
3 Members of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Team You Probably Forgot About
June 2026 marked eight years since the Washington Capitals secured their first franchise Stanley Cup victory. The 2017-18 season was a whirlwind that led to captain and hockey superstar Alex…
Top 10 Latvians in NHL History
Perhaps no time did the country of Latvia fall into the gaze of the hockey world more than when the country of just under two million people helped attain the…
Blackhawks Have the Talent; Now They Need Results
For the past few years, there’s one word that comes to mind when fans hear the Chicago Blackhawks: rebuilding. It explains the losses, the patience for the fans. The good…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Hiller & Fixing a Goal-Scoring Problem
There is something interesting about the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. For the first time in a long time, there seems to be a little more optimism about…
Predicting Landing Spots for the Top Remaining NHL Free Agents
Labor Day is less than three weeks away in the U.S., meaning training camps are around the corner. However, there are still quite a few recognizable unrestricted free agents available…
Devon Levi Could Be the Oilers’ Most Important Player in 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers made several significant changes during the 2026 offseason, but none could have a greater long-term impact than the acquisition of Devon Levi. Edmonton acquired the 24-year-old goaltender…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards
Since their inaugural NHL season in 1979-80, the Edmonton Oilers have had more than 80 European forwards suit up for at least one game. The list includes players from 13…
3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected…
Jaxon Cover’s Roller Hockey Background and What It Means for the Senators
I play recreational ice hockey in Texas, and one thing you see often is a player joining an ice league who mentions he grew up playing roller. They transition to…
Rangers Need Consistency From Alexis Lafreniere This Season
During Alexis Lafreniere’s six seasons with the New York Rangers, he has had some great hot streaks, but he has also had a lot of cold stretches. Last season, he…
5 Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar in 2026-27
I recently posted my top-10 Toronto Maple Leafs prospects for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The pool is much deeper now than it has been compared to previous years, with Gavin…
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