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Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Mattias Ekholm
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Mattias Janmark, and now we turn our attention…
Connor Hellebuyck to the Sabres Is Not Off the Table
A few hours before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres were working extensively on a potential deal for goaltender…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Nico Hischier
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,…
Greatest Under-25 Seasons in Ottawa Senators History
The modern NHL is all about maximizing a player’s early years before they cost too much. While a skater’s prime was around 28 years old in the 1990s and 2000s,…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Maveric Lamoureux
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…
How the Oilers Managed to Turn Their Offseason Around
If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan and you haven’t seen the sneak peek of Oil Drop Episode 61 of “Inside the War Room”, I highly recommend that you do. It…
Golden Knights Set for 15 National Broadcasts This Season
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to have plenty of national exposure during the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday, the NHL and its national television partners announced their schedules for the…
Dallas Stars 2026-27 Season Preview: Goaltending
Season previews are starting all across The Hockey Writers, and that could only mean one thing: NHL hockey is right around the corner. Today, we’re talking about the Dallas Stars…
Washington Capitals 2026-27 National Broadcast Schedule Announced
The 2026-27 NHL season is near, and the Washington Capitals have been the talk of the town this offseason with their big-ticket acquisitions and the impressive roster they’ve been building.…
5 Marlies Players to Watch in 2026-27 Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t meet expectations this season as it was one to forget. However, it definitely was one to remember for their American Hockey League affiliate, Toronto Marlies…
Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Defensemen
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with a blue line that has quickly become one of the most interesting parts of their roster. What was once a rebuilding defence…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson to Toronto, Edvinsson Baffled, Hughes and Makar News
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Erik Karlsson could be on a path to Toronto if the Pittsburgh Penguins fall out of contention. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are in such…
What Is the Blackhawks’ Plan for Kevin Korchinski?
Kevin Korchinski was the seventh-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. When he was drafted, he was looked at as the next future number-one defender and had a high ceiling…
Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule
With just over a month left until the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off, we can expect to see a lot more action from the Anaheim Ducks. This week, they signed…
Lightning Star Victor Hedman Fresh, Healthy Ahead of 2026-27 Season
When the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for opening night of the 2026-27 season, they can expect their captain and star defenseman, Victor Hedman, to be back in action.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in NHL history. The Hockey Hall of…
Maple Leafs Fans Need to Have Realistic Expectations for Gavin McKenna’s Rookie Season
Gavin McKenna is walking into some pretty massive expectations. As the first overall pick in 2026, he’s been one of the most talked-about young players for years now, and Toronto…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History
To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…
3 Times the Edmonton Oilers Drafted an All-Star in the Third Round
The 2025 NHL Draft got underway around dinnertime on Friday, June 27, but Edmonton Oilers fans had to wait until lunch on Saturday before they had anything to sink their…
Where Are They Now? Bruins’ First-Round Picks Since 2005
As the Boston Bruins prepare to open the doors to training camp for the 2026-27 season, a handful of names on the invite list are former first-round picks. Of course,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Roslovic & Chances to Move Up
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting closer to training camp, and some of the more interesting stories aren’t necessarily about the biggest names on the roster. Sometimes they are about…
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…
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