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Penguins’ 5 Remaining Offseason Questions
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already done most of their offseason work. That does not mean the offseason is completely finished. That is the natural place for this team to be…
4 Changes That Could Decide Whether John Chayka Saved the Maple Leafs
When John Chayka was hired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, few expected the pace at which he would reshape the organization. Previous Leafs general managers often spent…
NHL Rumours: Marchenko to Canadiens, Gauthier’s High Demands & Kucherov Extension
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Kirill Marchenko and how the Columbus Blue Jackets are inching closer to a trade, with the Montreal Canadiens well within the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Cowan & Finding the Final Piece?
John Chayka has wasted little time putting his stamp on the Toronto Maple Leafs. In just one offseason, the new general manager has reshaped the roster, changed the front office,…
Bruins’ AHL Development Pipeline Gets New Leadership
The Boston Bruins have continued their organizational changes by naming Trent Whitfield as the 14th head coach in Providence Bruins history. The team also hired Ryan Ward as an assistant…
Joe Sakic Deserves More Credit for Masterful Handling of the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche may have had a disappointing end to their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run, but the situation is far from doom and gloom. Despite several changes, they remain…
Will Adam Fantilli’s Contract Be a Win or Setback for the Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been very patient this offseason, focusing their efforts on re-signing their restricted free agents (RFAs). They have already signed two of them to new deals,…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 2: Maximizing the Core
We took a look back at how we got to this point with the Columbus Blue Jackets in Part 1 of how they can become a contender. We now turn…
Today in Hockey History: July 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 28 July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a…
Minnesota Wild’s 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27
The Minnesota Wild have had quite a few eyes on them over the past few offseasons due to certain players needing contract extensions. Last offseason, it was Kirill Kaprizov everyone…
Sharks’ 20 All-Time Worst Draft Picks
The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…
Whatever Happened to Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Erik Källgren?
Whatever happened to former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Källgren? It’s one of those questions that sneaks up on you if you’ve followed the Maple Leafs over the past few…
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin’s 5 Biggest Mistakes
Marc Bergevin was the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for nine years and had his ups and downs. He seemed to be very good at making trades but…
Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Mancini Could Shape Vancouver’s Future
The Vancouver Canucks are entering what feels like an important season. After taking a step backward, the organization is entering a transition period. As part of that process, it is…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Brett Kulak Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to…
Projecting Blue Jackets’ Defensemen Stats for 2026-27
Part two of the Summer prediction series is here, and today will cover defensemen for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. Following a tumultuous offseason for the defensemen where Zach…
John Chayka’s Moves Reveal the Maple Leafs’ Real Plan
One of the interesting things about watching a new general manager take over an NHL organization is that we often learn more from what he does than from what he…
NHL Rumors: Marchenko Buzz, Laine Confusion, Blackhawks Captaincy
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, conflicting reports are swirling around Kirill Marchenko and the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks may be preparing a surprising leadership announcement involving Connor Bedard and…
3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Red Wings’ Opening Night Roster
There has been a lot of drama surrounding the Detroit Red Wings this offseason, including the sudden news of Steve Yzerman stepping away from the role of General Manager, as…
Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27
It’s difficult to judge the contract values on a team like the Vancouver Canucks that is firmly in a rebuild phase and thus is possibly the worst team in the…
Penguins’ 5 Possible NHL Debuts in 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is getting deeper, but not every young player is close to the NHL. That distinction is important. Pittsburgh has spent the last few years adding…
Red Wings’ 8 Worst Draft Picks of the Yzerman Era
With the announcement of Steve Yzerman stepping down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings last week, the “Yzerplan” Era of Red Wings hockey has come to a close.…
Alexei Yashin Trade Tree Continues to Grow
The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…
10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History
The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy—I am thinking about eight or nine—my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man, but I recall that…
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