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2025-2026 in review: The wingers

Given the formational shift Paolo Vanoli deployed halfway through the season, there’s an argument to be made that including a position group called “wingers” in this series misses the point. That’s fair enough but I’m sticking with it anyways and even tossing poor old Christan Kouamé into the mix since he was used as a […]

Atlantic Rumors: Vucevic, Shamet, Nets, Murray-Boyles

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic is considered highly likely to switch teams this summer after finishing the season with the Celtics, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Vucevic, who was traded from Chicago to Boston in February in the final year of his contract, took on a significant role in Boston’s rotation, averaging […]

3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990

In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…

Maple Leafs Expected to Target Veteran 500-Goal Scorer

The Toronto Maple Leafs could look to sign a star veteran forward in the coming weeks to boost their offense. Toronto is currently going through some significant changes behind the scenes and will look to strengthen the squad this summer. Landing the top pick in the 2026 NHL draft is certainly a good start.While the […] The post Maple Leafs Expected to Target Veteran 500-Goal Scorer appeared first on HEAVY .

A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues

With the Maple Leafs’ head coach search well underway, we are starting to hear certain names emerge or recede with more clarity, one way or another. As the search continues, I wanted to explore coaches I would be interested in for various reasons. While it’s stating the obvious, we should note that all we can […] The post A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Tuesday Morning Fly By: The rumors are dying

*Game 4 tonight for those of us enjoying (is “enjoying” too strong a word? Consuming? Perceiving? Whatever) the Stanley Cup Final. Big game. Must win for those Canes. Anyhoo, remember how all of us wanted to find a way to trade for Robert Thomas? Turns out the asking price was a little… it was a bit much. [ BSH ] *It’s getting to be high season for the rumor mill but it seems like the current crop of rumors is drying up completely, at least for us. Like this Dylan Larkin thing is...

Eastern Notes: Rajakovic, Webster, Wizards, Toppin, Sixers

After the Raptors promoted and extended general manager Bobby Webster, an extension for Darko Rajakovic is “in the works,” multiple sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, though a timeline for the head coach’s new deal has not yet been established. Rajakovic is entering the final season of his current contract. Grange reported about a month […]

Orange Cassidy Says Matt Sydal Came Up With The Idea For His New Shirt

Orange Cassidy gives all the credit to Matt Sydal. Sydal may be inactive in the ring, but he’s still giving advice to some of the top stars in the business. In a new interview with TMZ Sports, Cassidy revealed that Sydal was the one that came up with the idea for his new viral t-shirt. … The post Orange Cassidy Says Matt Sydal Came Up With The Idea For His New Shirt appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

NHLTR Mock Trade: Dylan Larkin traded to Minnesota Wild in 5-piece deal

Dylan Larkin doesn't want to be a Detroit Red Wing anymore, and after a three-year battle with general manager Steve Yzerman, Larkin has made it official by asking for a trade. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating Larkin has named the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers as his top-3 choices, but also don't count out the New Jersey Devils. As far as potential deals go, Larkin has taken away a ton of Yzerman's leverage and now it will be tough for the Red Wings' ...

Oilers rumors: Insider hints at Connor McDavid involvement in Mike Babcock coaching interest

At the start of Monday, there were three head coaching jobs open in the NHL. One of those jobs was filled, as the Los Angeles Kings hired Peter Laviolette. That leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers without coaches. With Laviolette not an option, the Oilers have been rumored to be interested in Mike […] The post Oilers rumors: Insider hints at Connor McDavid involvement in Mike Babcock coaching interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike Babcock Has Spoken to Oilers Owner About Coaching Job

Controversial former NHL head coach Mike Babcock has spoken to the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers about their vacant head coaching gig.Babcock has not coached in the NHL since the Toronto Maple Leafs fired him during the 2019-20 season. He was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 to become their head coach, but […] The post Mike Babcock Has Spoken to Oilers Owner About Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY .

Waiving The Clause

I had a good discussion tonight with a teammate in the adult beverage garden following our slo-pitch win. Normally, there are discussions about everything from trashy TV shows to funny family and work moments, but one topic that always seems to come up is hockey. Dylan Larkin's trade demand out of Detroit was the heated topic on this warm evening, and some were concerned that it may lead to similar outcomes for a handful of Jets. What caught my attenton in this was a quick conversation about h...

Kings hire Peter Laviolette amid Oilers, Maple Leafs interest

The Los Angeles Kings had a disappointing season in 2025-26. After struggling most of the season, the Kings fired Jim Hiller as the head coach. D.J. Smith took over on an interim basis and led the Kings back to the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The Kings would fall in the first round of […] The post Kings hire Peter Laviolette amid Oilers, Maple Leafs interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .