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NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Coaching Twist, Werenski Drama, and Penguins Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reporter suggests the Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on their top coaching target by one week. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul
From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Revisiting the Florida Panthers’ 1993 Expansion Draft
The Florida Panthers’ rich history traces back to a fateful night in June 1993, when the newest NHL franchises, including the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, began assembling their rosters ahead…
Ranking the 10 Worst Playoff Series Losses in Avalanche History
The immediate aftermath of the team’s Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs has involved a lot of “What ifs” from Colorado Avalanche…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Celebrini, Duhaime & Winning Over Fans?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still weeks away from training camp, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to watch. Sometimes the most important stories of the summer aren’t talked…
Hurricanes’ Joel Nystrom Has Earned an NHL Roster Spot After Breakthrough Season
There are very few defensive outfits in the NHL that are better than the Carolina Hurricanes. They are built from the blueline to protect their goaltender. They have had one…
10 Must-Watch Games on the New Jersey Devils’ 2026-27 Schedule
The excitement for the 2026-27 NHL season is palpable. With the schedule now released, fans have even more reason to get excited for the return of hockey. All 32 teams…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Zach Metsa
The Sabres found a diamond in the rough when they gave a shot to defender Zach Metsa this past season. The 27 year old first year player finally saw his…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Sillinger, Granato, Production Changes & More
We have reached the end of July in what is seeming like a fast-moving summer. Suddenly, we are only just a short month and a half away from the opening…
Canadiens Need to Consider Trading Arber Xhekaj
Arber Xhekaj has become one of the most popular players on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster since making his NHL debut. His physical style, willingness to stand up for teammates, and…
Which Young Sabres Forward Will Have the Biggest Impact in 2026-27?
The Buffalo Sabres, coming off their first division crown in nearly two decades, are facing unfamiliarly high expectations entering the 2026-27 season. A few guys, in particular, will be facing…
Justin Carbonneau Must Light up the AHL to Earn a Spot on Blues’ Roster
Justin Carbonneau has already shown why the St. Louis Blues viewed him as a first-round talent. The 19-year-old forward has one of the most exciting offensive skill sets in the…
Bruins Need to Keep Defenseman Jonathan Aspirot
Before the start of the 2026-27 season, the Boston Bruins have a choice. With nine defensemen under contract, they’ll have to account for six roster spots, which will make training…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Conor Timmins
It was a season of bad luck and unfortunate timing for Conor Timmins. He was acquired initially from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Connor Clifton to be an upgraded…
Sebastian Aho’s Playoff Struggles Provide Optimism After Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Run
Sebastian Aho has been the straw that stirs the Carolina Hurricanes’ drink for a decade. Since he made his NHL debut in 2016, he has gone from being an exciting…
Canadiens News & Notes: Marchenko, Ranking the Core & More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team is still in search of the…
New Contracts Highlight NHL’s 4 Best Never-Trade Bargain Deals
With the speed at which new monster extensions are coming across the NHL newswire in recent weeks, it’s easy to see where NHL salaries are headed. With a rising cap…
3 Maple Leafs Deals With the Best Odds of Going Sideways
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a good position when it comes to their contracts. Having gotten ahead of the recent spike in salaries, only a couple of the organization’s…
Penguins’ Guentzel Trade Faces Another Loss
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024 for Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, and Cruz Lucius, plus conditional first-…
Top American & Finnish Prospects From the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase
Finland is the only team at the World Junior Summer Showcase that drew all three versions of the United States. The Finns beat USA White 4-1, lost to USA Blue…
3 Penguins Who Need to Have a Breakout Season
Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins finished second in the Metropolitan Division and booked a trip to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Most people thought the rebuild would…
4 Flyers Games to Circle on the 2026-27 Schedule
All eyes will be on Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sept. 30. Ok, not as many as there will be when the building’s other home team makes its home debut after…
Penguins’ 6 Contract-Year Players Who Could Reshape the Franchise
The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering a season that could determine much more than whether they return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson, Andrei Kuzmenko, Tommy…
Penguins’ Peyton Kettles Faces a Defining Rebound Season
Peyton Kettles entered 2025-26 with an opportunity to take on greater responsibility following his draft year. Instead, a recurring right shoulder issue limited him to five games split between the…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Best Head Coaches Before Jon Cooper
It’s hard to pinpoint head coach Jon Cooper‘s exact impact on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a sense, it’s a pairing that was meant to be. Cooper and the Lightning…
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