Looking Back at Alexander Steen’s Career Before Becoming Blues GM
On July 1, a new chapter begins for the St. Louis Blues when Alexander Steen officially steps into the role of general manager as Doug Armstrong steps down. Before he…
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Marlies MVP Race Takes Shape: Lettieri, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve in Tight Battle
The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight. Right now, with the…
Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time
Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses…
Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away
The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s
With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…
Darnell Nurse’s Replacement Is Already on the Oilers
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is open to accepting a trade this offseason, despite having a full no-movement clause. It’s time that both parties move on and seek a solution.…
Canucks News & Rumours: Thompson, Safonov, Pettersson, Hronek, DeBrusk & Karlsson
This past week, the Vancouver Canucks made a couple of quiet depth signings. They might not move the needle in July, but they tend to matter more in November when…
Today in Hockey History: June 14
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 15 This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Growth, Danford’s Rise & Gruden as Head Coach?
The Toronto Maple Leafs may be searching for a new head coach and preparing for an important offseason, but some of the most encouraging developments in the organization are happening…
2026 NHL Free Agency — Top 10 Wingers
The 2026 NHL free-agent class is one of the weakest I can recall in recent memory. There are no game-breaking talents available, but if there’s a position group that has…
Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final Gameday Preview: Game 6 vs. Hurricanes
Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final Gameday Preview! Well, for the first time this postseason, the Golden Knights are facing elimination. They are playing their last home…
4 Defencemen Who Could Replace Darnell Nurse for the Edmonton Oilers
It’s one of the hottest topics outside of the Stanley Cup Final in the NHL right now: Darnell Nurse‘s trade request. The ask from the veteran defender comes after a…
Devils’ 3 Most Underrated Players Heading Into 2026-27
The New Jersey Devils possess no shortage of star power. Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Luke Hughes, and Timo Meier understandably receive most of the attention whenever the team…
Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Hronek, Blueger, Boeser, DeBrusk & Pettersson
The Vancouver Canucks rebuild is more complicated than it seems on paper. The direction is obvious enough: get younger, get cheaper, and let time do the heavy lifting. In practice,…
Sabres Draft Target: Adam Goljer
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is set to take place in Buffalo, New York, from June 26 – 27 at KeyBank Center. It’s the first time that the draft is…
Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: A Flashy Trade-Up
Only two weeks remain until the 2026 NHL Draft. But for the Philadelphia Flyers, there’s not all that much excitement, thanks to ending a five-season playoff drought—picking at 21st overall…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna’s Fit, Lettieri, Danford, Paré & the Marlies’ Identity
There’s a version of the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation that is always about what is happening now. This includes contracts, salary cap space, playoff exits, and roster decisions that hang…
Today in Hockey History: June 13
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 14 This date in NHL history has seen a lot of memorable moments throughout the decades. The greatest coach…
Penguins Need Young Blood on the Blue Line
The Pittsburgh Penguins put the Eastern Conference on notice this season when they unexpectedly made the playoffs for the first time since 2022. It wasn’t a long playoff stint, but…
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Is the Conn Smythe Favorite
As we’re still over 24 hours away from Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, there have been a plethora of storylines through five games. Between multiple comebacks, disallowed goals,…
Mitch Marner Left Toronto, But Maple Leafs Fans Haven’t Let Go
There’s a strange thing happening around ex-Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner right now, and it has very little to do with his actual production. It started with a simple…
Revisiting the Bruins’ 2020 Draft Class After 6 Years
It has been six years since the 2020 NHL Draft took place virtually at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft was headlined by the selection of Alexis Lafreniere…
7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain
In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…
NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players
*This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had over 7,600 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,600-plus players, only about 80 have…
New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Paul Cotter
The New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 season ended suddenly, as the team missed the postseason with a 42-37-3 record. After a commanding start, the Devils collapsed upon their return from the Olympic break,…
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