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3 Takeaways From Devils’ 3-2 Preseason Victory Over Rangers
On Monday evening, the New Jersey Devils wrapped up the second half of a back-to-back, hosting the New York Rangers for their second preseason game at Prudential Center. This time…
3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets Shootout Win Versus Red Wings
The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their preseason with a 1-0 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. Conor Garland scored the only goal of the shootout. Here…
6 Bold Predictions for the Mammoth’s 2026-27 Season
With the season rapidly coming up, one of the most fun things to do is create predictions about what could happen. If you’re right, you look like a genius. If…
Oilers Leaders Keep Taking Subtle Shots at Kris Knoblauch
Seemingly nobody was surprised to see the Edmonton Oilers to fire Kris Knoblauch shortly after their 2025-26 season came to an end. Despite leading the team to the Stanley Cup…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Brenden Dillon
The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…
Ottawa Senators 2026-27 Prospect Pyramid
The Ottawa Senators’ farm system has been in a rough state for the past few seasons. After the 2020 Draft class of Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson, Tyler Kleven, and Ridly…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Roster Decisions Ahead, Health Check and More
Training camp opened in Brighton last week, and the evaluation phase is officially under way. Following a 3-2 preseason victory over Washington, Marco Sturm’s squad enters a critical stretch of…
Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Talent Push, Blue Line Evaluations and More
Training camp is officially in high gear, and the familiar September hum around the Toronto Maple Leafs has returned. Following a split-squad kickoff over the weekend against Montreal, the coaching…
Steve Mears on the Blue Jackets’ TV-Radio Simulcast: “I’ve Seen Both Sides of It”
If there is anyone who can relate to what Bob McElligott went through when the Columbus Blue Jackets elected to not renew his contract, it’s current play-by-play voice Steve Mears.…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Split-Squad Sweep, Preseason Experiments and More
Training camp is officially underway, and while preseason results rarely tell the whole story, the early days have provided plenty of substance for the Montreal Canadiens. Fresh off a sweep…
Ben Danford Poised to Crack Maple Leafs Roster in 2026-27
It’s safe to say the Toronto Maple Leafs officially have a logjam on the blue line heading into the 2026-27 season. While it isn’t a bad thing for the team,…
Sillinger Stepping Into Blue Jackets’ Top Line Role With Fantilli Still Unsigned
The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their first week of training camp, and the one of the biggest puzzle pieces still waiting to fall in place is the signing of…
The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen
There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s
The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
What Ever Happened to Rob Schremp?
This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp? He was once touted as one of the NHL’s most promising young players. He was a gifted playmaker and…
3 Things to Watch for With the Blackhawks This Week
The Chicago Blackhawks’ young core showed a lot of promise in their first preseason game on Saturday, despite the 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Here’s what to look…
Stars Weekly: Steel Signs Extension, Hyry Eyes NHL Roster, & Preseason Update
The Dallas Stars are finally back in action and won their opener on the road against the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night as a handful of players fight…
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs on Track for Breakout Season
The Buffalo Sabres are seeing their contention window starting to open. Part of it has to do with their plethora of young talent, most of them signed long-term. Management has…
Alex Formenton Impresses in First Oilers Preseason Game
Alex Formenton entered his first preseason game with the Edmonton Oilers facing a major question: after more than four years away from the NHL, would the speed that once made…
Hurricanes’ Charles Alexis Legault Making Early Impressions in Camp & Preseason
Some Carolina Hurricanes have already made an impression this early in training camp. Defenseman Charles Alexis Legault caught everyone’s attention after his performance heading into Sunday night’s 6-3 loss to…
Canucks’ Manny Malhotra Is Taking a Different Approach to Training Camp
There are many ways for a new coach to make an impression. Some coaches give speeches. Some stand behind the bench looking serious. Some spend the first few days of…
Matthew Knies Has Something the Maple Leafs Can’t Afford to Waste
There is a pretty easy way to look at the Matthew Knies story this season. He scored 66 points in 79 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last year. He…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on…
NHL Rumors: Bobrovsky Speaks Up, Fantilli and Marchenko News, Hayes Retires
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sergei Bobrovsky is already making a significant impression inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli remain stuck…
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Training Camp is Progressing
The Minnesota Wild had a busy few days as they started training camp and played their first preseason game. Of course, the game didn’t have any points to play for,…
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