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Stan Bowman Speaks on Oilers Being Organization of Second Chances
The Edmonton Oilers dominated the headlines on Wednesday. It had nothing to do with the fact that it was the team’s first skate, either. Instead, it was the result of…
Connor McDavid Outlines the Keys to Success for the Oilers in 2026-27
Connor McDavid took time from his captain’s skate in Edmonton on Sept. 9 to meet with the local media and his comments could be a sign of what’s to come…
Bruins Should Pursue Kreider Acquisition
The Boston Bruins have been linked to Chris Kreider for the majority of his career. The Massachusetts native was a first-round pick of the New York Rangers in 2009 and…
NHL Rumors: Kreider Waived, Formenton to Oilers, Hughes Stuck, and Hellebuyck Options
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Kreider and the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly moving toward a mutual contract termination, giving the veteran forward a chance to find a new home…
What Is the Montreal Canadiens’ Ceiling in 2026-27?
The Montreal Canadiens are no longer entering a season simply hoping to see progress from their young core. After what they accomplished in 2025-26, expectations have changed significantly. Montreal showed…
Washington Capitals’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27
Among the Washington Capitals’ worst deals entering the 2026-27 season are two new free-agent contracts and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ extension signed in 2023. Players who reach free agency are paid a…
NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts From the Salary Cap Era
It’s hard to build a winning team in the NHL. Even if you draft well, it can all be undone by one bad contract. When one of those contracts happens…
Canucks News & Rumours: DeBrusk, the Rebuild & a Big Misunderstanding
A pretty interesting Jake DeBrusk story came out this week, and it isn’t about goals or assists. It’s about what happens when a player says something during a miserable season…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 10
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 11 Sept. 10 has been a pretty busy date throughout NHL history. Two “Original 6” rivals made a trade…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Tavares & Building a Team Culture
There is a little bit of everything in the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news. Gavin McKenna is getting an early lesson in what it means to be a Maple Leaf,…
NHL Rumors: Oilers on Formenton, Hellebuyck Deadline, Hughes Finally Talks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Alex Formenton has generated plenty of reaction, including surprise from one insider that a Canadian team was willing to…
3 Maple Leafs’ Goalies Who Slipped Through the Cracks
With the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing goal isn’t just another job—it’s a full-blown test of patience, skill, and mental toughness. The spotlight here isn’t forgiving, and the crease has often…
The 5 Best Agitators in the NHL
What does it take to be a good agitator in today’s NHL? Obviously, you need to get under the opponent’s skin, but you don’t want to be constantly putting your…
Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2026-27 Preseason Update
For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they all have…
Blue Jackets Could Start 2026-27 Season Without a Captain
With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp. The team could…
Senators Should Target Chris Kreider for Top-Six Help
The Ottawa Senators are in the market for a top-six calibre winger, and it isn’t very often that one just falls from a tree, but in the case of Chris…
Canadiens Need to Take Care of Martin St. Louis Extension
With training camp approaching, much of the attention surrounding the Montreal Canadiens has been focused on the players who still need contracts. Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj remain two important…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Isaac Howard
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. Yesterday we looked at Ty Emberson, and now we turn our attention to a young…
3 Hurricanes Prospects to Watch at the 2026 Prospects Showcase
Not only are we 19 days from the start of the 2026-27 season for the Carolina Hurricanes, but we’re also three days from the 2026 Prospect Showcase. On Sept. 8,…
Rangers Bringing Kreider Back Would Be Fun But Unrealistic
One piece of news that no one expected to see was the Anaheim Ducks and former New York Ranger, Chris Kreider, agreeing to a mutual contract termination. The Ducks needed…
3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Rookie Camp
The Anaheim Ducks have announced their roster for the annual Rookie Faceoff and Rookie Camp. The Faceoff event will take place from Sep. 12-15 at Tech CU Arena and Sharks…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Nate Schmidt
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…
JJ Peterka Is a Solution to the Bruins’ Woeful Depth
During the summer, the Boston Bruins added a legitimate top-six forward in JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. The cost of the trade was hefty, as the Bruins sent two…
How the Canadiens Put Hutson in the Best Position to Succeed in 2026-27
The Canadiens find themselves in an enviable position with Lane Hutson, having the ability to sacrifice some of his skill to elevate others.
Lightning Player Milestones to Monitor During 2026-27 Season
As we head into the 2026-27 NHL season, some Tampa Bay Lightning stars could hit new benchmarks and milestones worth celebrating. This is a non-exhaustive list; it’s a look at…
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