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Hurricanes’ Second Line’s Playoff Dominance Raises Sustainability Questions
The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup on the back of one line. Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall propelled the Hurricanes to the most dominant championship run,…
Hurricanes’ Goalie Amir Miftakhov Returns to the KHL
Russian goalie Amir Miftakhov has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization as he signed a two-year deal with the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Originally selected by the…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Mats Zuccarello
The month of August is moving along fast, and for hockey fans that means the NHL season is going to be here before we know it. The Minnesota Wild will…
Reflecting on Nick Paul’s Time with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Following his departure from the team, a former Tampa Bay Lightning fan favorite spoke about his departure. Nick Paul took to social media to say his goodbyes and thank-yous. “To…
Red Wings Blueprint for an Ideal Post-Yzerman Front Office
It’s been three weeks since the Detroit Red Wings announced that Steve Yzerman was stepping down as general manager and moving into an advisory role. Since then, the team has…
3 PTO Candidates the Penguins Should Consider Before Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already assembled a crowded roster, but they should not close the door on adding more competition before training camp. Michael Bunting, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Logan Stanley…
Joe Thornton Earns Second Hall of Fame Nod in Two Years
Joe Thornton is going into another Hall of Fame. The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 class on Tuesday, and the man known as Jumbo is the…
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade Looks Better—But Failed Its Main Goal
The Pittsburgh Penguins completed one of the largest trades in franchise history on Aug. 6, 2023, acquiring Erik Karlsson, Rem Pitlick, Dillon Hamaliuk, and the San Jose Sharks’ 2026 third-round…
3 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Ahead of the 2026-27 Season
With their current stars and pipeline of prospects, the future looks bright for the Chicago Blackhawks, but it will take some time before we see playoff hockey in Chicago. Last…
3 Bold New York Rangers Predictions for 2026-27
With the 2026-27 NHL season beginning next month, now is the time to make some bold predictions for the season to come. The New York Rangers are going to be…
Top 5 Canadiens Feel-Good Stories of 2025-26
The Canadiens continue to be a feel-good story all around. However, there are five moments that stick out in 2025-26:
5 PTO Candidates the Oilers Should Consider
The Edmonton Oilers have done most of their heavy lifting this offseason, but one question still lingers as training camp approaches: should they bring in another veteran forward on a…
Oilers Seeking First Division Title Since 1986-87
It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports. There’s a good chance the…
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Injury Recovery, Peter DeBoer, and Loyalty to New York
Alexander Romanov faces a busy offseason after a shoulder injury limited him to just 15 games last season, leaving the Islanders defenseman focused on regaining full game shape ahead of…
5 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Prospects Who Fit the Penguins’ 2027 Draft Needs
The Pittsburgh Penguins should evaluate this week’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup through the specific needs rather than treating it as an early ranking exercise for the 2027 NHL Draft. Pittsburgh’s 2027…
Top 5 Performances by Oilers Players at the World Championship
The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship got underway on Friday (May 15) in Switzerland. Five members of the Edmonton Oilers represented their nations at the tournament: forwards Isaac Howard (United…
Revisiting the Canucks & Panthers’ Pavel Bure Trade
Florida Panthers general manager Bryan Murray acquired Pavel Bure in a franchise-altering trade with the Vancouver Canucks on Jan. 17, 1999. The centrepiece was the goalscoring force dubbed the Russian…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 6 Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one…
Trending or Ending: Wild Will Have To Trade Quinn Hughes
The Minnesota Wild are working hard to sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to a contract extension. So far, they’ve not had much luck. Reportedly open to sticking around, talks have…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Boeser & “Blow It Up Real Good”
There has been a lot of trade chatter around the Vancouver Canucks, particularly involving Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser. If you spend enough time reading the rumours, the impression we…
Jets’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27
The Winnipeg Jets don’t have any completely disastrous contracts on their books, but like any team, they do have a few that are suboptimal. Here, we’ll take a look at…
NHL Rumors: Hughes Concern, Larkin Return, Oilers PTO, Matthews Update
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild are working to lock up Quinn Hughes, but there’s buzz that things may not be going so smoothly. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: SDA, Chayka, Matthews & Competing in the Atlantic?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly changed things this summer. John Chayka has brought in more size, more depth and a collection of forwards who seem designed to give Toronto…
Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Jonathan Huberdeau
The summer is flying by, and the 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. With that comes the opportunity to start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames and their…
3 Can’t-Miss Games to Watch New Capitals Face Former Teams in 2026-27
With an influx of talent up front, there are several games that new Washington Capitals forwards Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, and Alex Tuch have earmarked as special contests in 2026-27.…
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