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NHL Rumours: Makar’s Record-Breaking Deal, Hellebuyck Destinations & More
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at Cale Makar’s record-breaking extension and what it could mean for Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, too. Next, after…
Devils Need to Reunite Siegenthaler and Kovacevic in 2026-27
It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for their biggest comeback yet. A whirlwind of changes throughout the offseason indicate that the team is on the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Pettersson, DeBrusk, Hronek & NHL EDGE Insights
The Vancouver Canucks are heading into a season in which there are plenty of questions about what this team can become. The roster has changed, the expectations have changed, and…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Plumins & Two Ends of the Spectrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching another season with two very different timelines running simultaneously. On one hand, the organization is trying to win now with a roster built around…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Zach Hyman
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Jason Dickinson, and now we turn our attention…
Historical Hurricanes: Artūrs Irbe’s Chaotic Style Impacts Raleigh
As we continue on our “Historical Hurricanes” series, we move back into the crease for the Carolina Hurricanes. While Cam Ward played the longest in Raleigh as a netminder and…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 3 European Goalies
We recently looked at the Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards and All-Time Top 8 European Defencemen. Now we’re examining the team’s greatest European goaltenders. Unlike other positions on the…
Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026-27 Season
It is shaping up to be a riveting 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens season in more ways than one. Here are the top three (of many):
Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram in 2026-27
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson made the biggest move of his career this offseason, trading for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. After giving up the fourth overall pick…
3 Things to Watch Ahead of Canadiens Training Camp
The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to opening training camp, and unlike in previous years, there may not be a long list of roster spots available. Montreal already has a…
Golden Knights’ Additions & Subtractions From the 2026 Offseason
The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 offseason coming off another deep playoff run, but reaching the Stanley Cup Final did not mean the roster would remain untouched. General manager…
Top Canadiens Priorities Heading into 2026-27
As a young team still on the rise, the Canadiens shouldn’t be focused on a single priority in 2026-27. Here are the top five instead:
Devils’ Prospect Mikhail Yegorov Debuts Custom Statistics Platform
The New Jersey Devils have a talented prospect pipeline, but Mikhail Yegorov is at the top of the list – and for good reason. He’s one of the most highly…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 29 This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in…
Washington Capitals’ 3 Best Contracts Entering 2026-27
The Washington Capitals entered the 2026 offseason with $31 million in cap space under the $104 million cap. General manager Chris Patrick earmarked at least $9.5 million for the return…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Brett Kulak Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to…
Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade
After rather disappointing ends to the 2020-21 season for both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, both teams were looking for a change. While sometimes big changes are the go-to,…
7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Eddie Shack
The world of Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey has been filled with characters – some good and some, well, less than good. However, one name that stands tall (as well as…
Minnesota Wild Fans Have Reasons for Optimism in 2026-27
The Minnesota Wild have been an interesting team to be a fan of since their inception. They’ve had a lot of ups and downs as every NHL team has, and…
Filip Hronek Can’t Be the Answer to Everything for the Canucks
Rebuilding an NHL team comes with a funny problem: sometimes the players you trust the most are exactly the players you need to protect. Filip Hronek will likely be one…
Logan Mailloux Has One Season to Prove His Future With Blues
Logan Mailloux enters the 2026-27 season with a final opportunity to prove he can become a long-term piece for the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old defenseman recently signed a one-year,…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Trade, Jets Fallout, Savoie Update, Miller Admission
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed that he wants out of Winnipeg, giving the Jets even more pressure to find a trade before training camp. Meanwhile,…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jesper Bratt
Every team has a lot of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season, but the New Jersey Devils might be at the top of that list. They have a strong team, and last…
Maple Leafs Fans Shouldn’t Expect Gavin McKenna to Be Alex Ovechkin
There is nothing wrong with being excited about Gavin McKenna. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had a first-overall pick in a very long time, and McKenna arrives in Toronto with…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: TV Update, National Schedule & More
In just over two weeks time, the Columbus Blue Jackets will start ramping things up from an on-ice perspective. That’s when they will take the ice in Detroit for this…
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