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Today in Hockey History: June 16
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 17 There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown…
Tom Wilson Is the Heart & Soul of the Washington Capitals
As a longtime staple of the Washington Capitals roster, Tom Wilson’s reputation precedes him. While many across the league get a sour taste in their mouth at his name, fans…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Rasmus Dahlin
If there was anyone who was going to be the leader of the Buffalo Sabres when they broke their record- long playoff drought, it was deservedly so Rasmus Dahlin. No player…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Peyton Krebs
With the 2025-26 season in the books, it is time to be retrospective while keeping an eye toward the future. Expectations are already high for 2026-27, and part of that…
4 Reasons the Golden Knights Lost in the Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights’ season is over. The team battled from the first game of the season to the last game of the Stanley Cup Final. They won the Pacific…
3 AHL Head Coaches the Edmonton Oilers Should Consider Hiring
The Edmonton Oilers have been making headlines as the NHL season winds down. One of those stories is about their candidates for the head coach opening. Names like Bruce Cassidy…
Canucks Need To Extend Zeev Buium Before Training Camp
With the Stanley Cup being handed out on Sunday night, the offseason has now begun for every team in the NHL. Now is the time for teams to look at…
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Deserving of the 2026 Conn Smythe
We’re just over 24 hours removed from the Carolina Hurricanes winning the 2026 Stanley Cup, and it’s still a surreal feeling for the team, organization, and fanbase as the celebrations…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Julian Lutz
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…
Bruins’ Fumbling of Brandon Bussi Evident in Stanley Cup Final
Hindsight is 20/20. For those of us who are capable of introspection and learning from our experiences, there’s always something to take from the past. In the case of the…
Blues Announce New Coaching Staff Additions Under Jim Montgomery
The St. Louis Blues have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, officially adding Greg Cronin, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal, and Jeremy Coupal to Jim Montgomery’s bench group. Elliott…
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built…
3 Reasons the Blue Jackets Need to Prioritize Trading Merzlikins
The offseason has been underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets for a while now. They got some good news in the form of a Norris Trophy win for Zach Werenski,…
Canucks Have 2 Trade Partners to Acquire Another 1st Round Pick in 2026
The Vancouver Canucks are in the process of rebuilding their organization. It started with the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents, then Ryan Johnson as general manager (GM).…
NHL Rumours: Devils Shopping Markstrom, Nurse to Penguins & Bourque Offer Sheet
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with a report suggesting New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom could be traded this offseason. Next, we look at Darnell Nurse, and…
The 2026 NHL “Do Not Draft” List
We are now under two weeks away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being on the clock with the first-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, it’s time to…
Theodor Knights – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Theodor Knights 2025-26 Team: MoDo Hockey U20 (U20 Nationell)Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 2008Place of Birth: Stockholm, SwedenHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 207 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Theodor…
Trading Adam Fox This Offseason Would Be a Mistake for the Rangers
Adam Fox has come up in trade talks already this offseason. The New York Rangers are entering a retool, and Fox has not said he is willing to see this…
5 Florida Panthers’ Targets With 9th Overall Pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Florida Panthers haven’t had many picks inside the first round recently, and they could easily move the ninth overall selection to get an established veteran for immediate help. However,…
Blackhawks 2026 Draft Targets: Gleb Pugachyov
The Chicago Blackhawks have eight draft picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, which is set for June 26 in Buffalo, New York. With another year of plenty of draft picks…
Lightning Larceny: Revisiting Sergachev for Drouin Trade
On June 15, 2017, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens for Mikhail Sergachev. While this trade received somewhat mixed reactions when it first happened, the…
10 Best First-Round Drafted Goalies in NHL History
*This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11…
History of Conn Smythe Winners in Losing Efforts
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. Of the 60 recipients in the…
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Valeri Nichushkin
The 2025-26 season has been over for the Colorado Avalanche for some time, and they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Being contenders won’t be enough for…
Sabres Weekly: Dahlin Named To NHL Second All-Star Team, Owen Power Rumors & More
Here is the Buffalo Sabres’ weekly news, rumors and the latest reports for the week of June 15 – 21, 2026. Rasmus Dahlin Selected to NHL Second All-Star Team The…
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