Marlies take one last look back
The Toronto Marlies got one more chance to look backward before they move forward. And there was plenty to savor as their 2026 Calder Cup championship banner went to the rafters.
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Bart Scott says CBS treated him ‘like a puppet’ during Ray Rice scandal: ‘Tried to pit me against him’
Like many outspoken NFL athletes before and since, former New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott had a meteoric rise in sports media after retiring from the league. Scott, who was the face of a New York defense that made it to two straight AFC title games, was elevated to a full-time role on The NFL…
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #3 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
There is plenty to get up for as the Maple Leafs host the Senators on Saturday Night Hockey (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet): It’s the first Saturday night at home of the 2026-27 season for a much-changed team still looking to break out offensively after four total goals in their first two games. Rivalry game, to […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #3 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Will The Utah Mammoth Thrive Or Falter In The NHL's Competitive Central Division?
The Utah Mammoth had a solid 2025-26 season, making the playoffs and finishing fourth in the highly competitive Central Division. But the Central has only gotten tougher this summer, so we ask: will Utah keep climbing the Central ranks, or is disappointment ahead?
In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres
BUFFALO – In the end, Patrick Kane signed with Chicago, choosing to return to the city where he’s a legend to help lead the Blackhawks back to glory. The Sabres, Kane explained prior to Saturday’s game in KeyBank Center, aggressively pursued his services. When free agency opened July 1, one of the first calls he received was from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. “It was tough,” the South Buffalo native said of his decision. “It pretty ... Read the full article The post In free agency, P...
The Blackhawks can learn from example and "control our effort" against Sabres
Going into the Blackhawks third game of the season against the Sabres, there are two things to note: what they can learn from the Sabres, and what they can control.
‘Personally, I like him better in red’: Capitals players share their love for John Carlson ahead of reunion
When the Washington Capitals hit the ice on Saturday, they’ll reunite with a familiar face in a brand-new color. John Carlson, now with the Tampa Bay Lightning, will face the Capitals for the first time in his NHL career, lining up against his former team after it dealt him at the trade deadline this spring.
Rangers’ Bottom-6 Forwards Off to a Strong Start
The New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards…
Detroit Lions elevate DB for Panthers game
The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday that they have elevated safety Jalen Mills for their Sunday night game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. This is the second straight week Mills has been called up from the practice squad as the Lions navigate a bunch of injuries at safety. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph […]
Jarry or Levi? The debate continues around Oilers goaltending
So far, neither Edmonton Oilers goalie has looked good. Who should start Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken? On Tuesday, Tristan Jarry let in six goals, then Devon Levi let in seven goals on Thursday. It couldn’t have started worse for Edmonton’s goaltending tandem against the Vancouver Canucks. Levi has the worst save percentage in…
Flyers vs. Hurricanes: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread
With the first little road trip of the season out of the way, the Flyers are returning home again tonight for perhaps their biggest matchup of this young season. The Flyers are set to face off against their rival Hurricanes, for the first time since Carolina swept them out of the second round of the playoffs last spring, and they’re looking to really get things back on track after a pretty uninspiring — if not downright disastrous — first two games of the season. This isn’t going to be an easy...
Reports suggest Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback against the Jets
While Ben Johnson did his best to keep it a secret, it seems the Chicago Bears will start Tyson Bagent at quarterback against the New York Jets.
Canucks Gameday Preview: Homestand Continues vs. Flames
The Vancouver Canucks have started this season with a lot of offence and not much defence, throwing themselves back into the 80s with a 6-5 win and a 9-7 loss…
Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein passes away at 58
Odelein played 16 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
NHL’s 10 Best Right Wingers for 2026-27: Preseason Update
While the top of the list hasn’t seen too much movement, there are some fresh names entering the top 10 right-wingers in the NHL. As the 2025-26 season comes out…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ McCabe-Lafferty Deal
When the Toronto Maple Leafs swung their 2023 trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was billed as a move to toughen up the roster for a playoff push. The deal…
Checking in on 5 former Maple Leafs who may have got away
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off and running for the 2026-27 season, as general manager John Chayka has flipped the roster upside down, and brought in a variety of new players throughout the lineup. There’s plenty of excitement building of what could potentially be a special season, but at the same time, Leafs Nation always…
NHL Rumors: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade for Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to add a defenseman; could they target Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin?
NHL Rumors: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade for Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to add a defenseman; could they target Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin?
Alex Ovechkin played the fewest minutes of his career in Capitals’ season-opening win over Hurricanes
Alex Ovechkin finished the Washington Capitals‘ 2026-27 season opener with an unusual number next to his name. The Capitals captain played just 12:46 of ice time in Washington’s 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, the lowest ice time of his NHL career in a game he completed without being injured or ejected.
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
Toronto Marlies battle early rust offensively, fall to opening night defeat in Rochester
The Toronto Marlies’ inability to convert offensively after dominating the opening frame ultimately cost them game one of the new season. The Marlies then took too many penalties in the second period, and the Rochester Americans built a decisive lead. First Period The Marlies drew three consecutive penalties inside the opening 12 minutes but didn’t […] The post Toronto Marlies battle early rust offensively, fall to opening night defeat in Rochester appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk to miss game against Flames due to illness
The Canucks will be without one of their top offensive options for their first Saturday night game of the season.
Bears reportedly confirm who will be starting QB vs NY Jets between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum after Caleb Williams’ injury
The Chicago Bears have made a surprising quarterback decision after Caleb Williams' injury. The Chicago Bears are making a surprising quarterback change for their Week 4 game against the New York Jets. With Caleb Williams unavailable because of his hamstring injury, Tyson Bagent is expected to take over as the starter, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The decision comes just days after Case Keenum delivered one of the best performances of his recent NFL career. Keenum star...
NHL Notes: Peterka scoring early, often for the Bruins
The JJ Peterka era has officially begun in Boston.
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