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3 Players the Oilers Should Consider Trading Before 2026-27
We are officially in the dog days of August, and NHL news is few and far between. The season is just under two months away, and we are gaining clarity…
Flames Have a Potential Superstar Prospect Nobody Saw Coming
It’s been some time since the Calgary Flames have had legitimate star talent on their roster. We all know that Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t been anywhere close to that since arriving…
Maple Leafs’ Cowan Chasing a First in Hockey History
The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is already two-thirds of the way to a feat that may never have been accomplished before. If he completes it, there will be a parade.…
3 Early Targets for the Canadiens in the 2027 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been completed a bit over a month ago, but that does not mean NHL teams have stopped preparing for the next one. Scouts are…
Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas explored moving up from the 22nd pick…
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mike Sullivan
The New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 season with hopes of making the playoffs, but they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Though there were some positives…
Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players
*This article was originally written by Alex Hobson In their 109-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,214 players suit up to don the blue and…
Ranking Edmonton Oilers Coaches of the Connor McDavid Era
The Edmonton Oilers named Mike Babcock head coach after relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties. Knoblauch had served as Oilers head coach since Nov. 2023. Coaching instability has become an…
A Brief History of Rinkside Advertising
*This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide Attend any NHL game today and you’ll be bombarded by colorful ads from large corporations. From arena sponsorship signage to dasherboards and…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, Rielly, Matthews, McKenna & a Different Team
One of the things that has stood out to me about the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer is that many of the changes have not simply been about adding players.…
NHL Rumours: Batherson Extension Price, Nikishin’s Big Ask & Next NHL Expansion
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Drake Batherson and the Ottawa Senators, who have begun contract negotiations, and he is set to sign a big contract. Similarly,…
Florida Panthers’ 2020s All-Decade Team
The 2020s Florida Panthers reached a whole new stratosphere of playoff success, with three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Finals, two of which resulted in the hoisting of the…
Hurricanes & Alexander Nikishin In Contract Stalemate
When it comes to the curious case of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin, it’s been interesting to say the least. Just over a month since winning the Stanley Cup,…
NHL’s Atlantic Division Might Be Different in 2026-27 Without the Olympics
One of the habits I carried with me from more than 40 years as a university professor is that I still tend to think in research questions. When something interesting…
The Sharks Just Bet Their Future on Macklin Celebrini, and It’s the Right Call
Every rebuild eventually reaches a moment of commitment. The point where a franchise stops accumulating assets and starts paying to keep them. For the San Jose Sharks, that moment arrived…
Canucks’ 5 Burning Questions Heading Into 2026-27 Season
It seems like a lifetime ago when the Vancouver Canucks were one of the NHL’s elite powers. But really, it’s only been two seasons. The endless drama, locker-room issues and…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 2 Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a…
Predicting Will Smith’s Extension With the Sharks After Macklin Celebrini’s Record-Breaking Deal
The San Jose Sharks inked franchise cornerstone Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million deal with an $18.8 million average annual value (AAV), eclipsing Leo Carlsson’s $18 million AAV for…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Wright & Bigger Questions
The Vancouver Canucks are once again connected to an interesting trade possibility. Reports that the team has shown interest in Seattle Kraken centre Shane Wright have created speculation about what…
Likeliest Canadiens to Win NHL Awards in 2026-27
It’s getting to where betting against the Canadiens is unwise, including from an awards perspective. Here are the top five to win in 2026-27:
Jack Eichel Has Become the Greatest Player in Golden Knights History
When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres in November 2021, the move came with enormous expectations. Vegas didn’t trade for a good player — they…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Tyler Toffoli Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made several important trades during their rebuild, but one that often flies under the radar is the Tyler Toffoli deal with the Calgary Flames. At the…
The New York Rangers Don’t Have a Bad Contract
At this point in the NHL offseason, fans and writers like to look at their team’s roster and see which players have good contracts and which have bad ones. A…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek
The offseason is still moving along slowly, but the upcoming NHL season is coming faster than we all think since they’re starting slightly earlier this year. That means we’re down…
3 Questions the Capitals Must Answer Before the Season Begins
After acquiring highly-priced wingers Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou this offseason, the Washington Capitals made it abundantly clear that missing the playoffs during the remainder of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL career…
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