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Penguins Have Options With Their 1st Round Pick
The NHL Draft will take place on June 26 and 27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Last summer, the Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to have a pick…
2026 NHL Free Agency — Top 10 Defensemen
Is your favorite team in need of an upgrade on defense? Well, you’re in luck (sort of). This free-agent class is far from the deepest on defense, but there are…
Oilers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule
On Wednesday (June 17), the Edmonton Oilers announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHL preseason. In preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season, Edmonton will face the Winnipeg Jets in…
Devils Should Trade for Rickard Rakell This Offseason
At the moment, the New Jersey Devils’ roster is filled with talent, but there are still a few elements missing. For starters, their secondary scoring was highly unpredictable this season,…
Today in Hockey History: June 18
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 19 Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of NHL…
The Case for the Sharks Still Trading for Rasmus Ristolainen This Summer
The San Jose Sharks moved quickly on Wednesday. Within hours of the offseason opening, general manager Mike Grier sent the No. 20 overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange…
Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of the Stanley Cup Final
For the first time in the “3 Stars” series, we will have a Stanley Cup Final edition for the Carolina Hurricanes. They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games…
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Jack Drury
The Colorado Avalanche have areas of concern that require addressing, especially in the wake of a disappointing exit at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Carrick
It is no secret that the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of work to do this summer, especially with one of their biggest stars headed for greener pastures. That said,…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jake Middleton
The Carolina Hurricanes are the winners of the 2026 Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. The season has officially concluded, but the Minnesota Wild have…
Alex Kostov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Alex Kostov 2025-26 Team: Flint Firebirds (OHL)Date of Birth: June 3, 2006Place of Birth: Mississauga, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 207 poundsShoots: RPosition: RW/CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 (third-year eligible) Rankings Most…
Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Has a Platform to Stardom
The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached their conclusion as the Carolina Hurricanes take home the iconic silver chalice. The best team in the NHL won the coveted trophy. There…
Oilers Should Target Frederik Andersen as an Inexpensive Free-Agent Goalie Option
The Edmonton Oilers search for a goalie continues. It’s been a constant throughout the career of Connor McDavid, and hasn’t changed as he prepares for what will be his 12th…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Rinzel
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
Sharks Acquire Kesselring and 27th Pick From Sabres For 20th Pick
The San Jose Sharks have acquired right-handed defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall draft pick in this…
3 Things We Learned About the Canadiens This Season
The Montreal Canadiens took another significant step forward this season. While there were ups and downs throughout the year, the organization learned a lot about where it stands in its…
Meet the Steal of the 2026 NHL Draft
We continue our countdown to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo as it’s time to reveal who our steal of the draft will be. In case you missed it, we…
Golden Knights Promote Ryan Craig as New Head Coach
The Vegas Golden Knights have made another significant decision, naming Ryan Craig as the fifth head coach in franchise history. The 44-year-old becomes the first Golden Knights coach who has…
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?
“Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…
NHL’s 5 Weirdest Records & Accomplishments
Since Alex Ovechkin has completed his quest to break the NHL’s most famous record, I have been speculating on the opposite — some of the least famous records in the…
Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005
*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy…
Canucks News & Rumours: Clayton, Pettersson & False Rumours
For the Vancouver Canucks, this week offered some steady reinforcement on the blue line and a reminder that not every rumour gains traction. The club continues to shape its organizational…
Oilers Will Be a Worse Team Without Darnell Nurse
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of the fact that it sounds like Darnell Nurse’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers is nearing its end. Management was…
Sirens Lose Several Players to PWHL’s Expansion Process
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Expansion Player Distribution Process is almost over, which is good news for New York Sirens fans. This process was done in six phases; the…
NHL Rumors: Why Hiller and Maple Leafs, Trocheck Switch, Knies Trade, and Babcock Close
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s become evident already that this could be a busy summer. Just two days removed from the Stanley Cup being awarded, there have been two…
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