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Canadiens Have Some Difficult Contract Decisions Coming in 2027
The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job locking up most of their young core, but that does not mean Kent Hughes will have a quiet summer following the 2026-27…
Alexey Toropchenko Injured In Blues’ Season Opener
The last thing the St. Louis Blues wanted to see to open the 2026-27 season was the injury bug. Not even two periods into the new season, and it has…
5 Canadiens Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last several years building one of the more intriguing prospect pools in the NHL. While several young players have already graduated to the NHL,…
Oilers’ Goaltending Decision Requires a Deeper Look
The Edmonton Oilers enter tonight’s rematch against the Vancouver Canucks with a decision to make in goal: does Tristan Jarry get another opportunity, or do they change starters after Tuesday’s…
Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Pettersson & a Team That Doesn’t Quit
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers apparently decided that one ridiculous season opener wasn’t enough. After combining for 11 goals in Edmonton, they went one better (or worse, depending on…
3 Keys to Sabres Getting Back on Track vs. Blackhawks in Home Opener
The Buffalo Sabres opened their season on the road in Columbus and came away with a 6–3 loss. It wasn’t the start they were hoping for, but that’s why all…
Marco Rossi’s 3-Point Night Is What the Canucks Need During the Rebuild
The Vancouver Canucks started off the 2026-27 season with a bang against the Edmonton Oilers. Through two games, both teams combined for 27 goals. The Canucks won 6-5 in overtime…
Brandon Bussi’s First Game as Hurricanes’ 1A Starter Is a Good Sign
While opening night didn’t go the way the Carolina Hurricanes wanted, netminder Brandon Bussi gave some positives after the first game of the 2026-27 season. Heading into the season, questions…
Devils Defenseman Seamus Casey Out 8-10 Weeks
The New Jersey Devils just won their home opener on Oct. 1, so the team was in high spirits. However, some news came out on Friday, Oct. 2, that wasn’t…
Oilers’ New System Needs Time, But Patience Has a Limit
The Edmonton Oilers left Vancouver with their first win of the season on Thursday night. However, a 9-7 victory in a rematch with the Canucks hardly provided the reassurance normally…
Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Early Goaltending Struggles
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s a new season for the Edmonton Oilers, with a new head coach, a new associate coach, and a few…
Jets’ Bjorck & Bauer Set to Make NHL Debuts
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 home and season opener will feature a double debut as centre Viggo Bjorck and defenseman Tyrel Bauer are both set to play their first NHL games.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Robertson & the Patience of Toronto Fans
There is something funny about the first week of an NHL season. Everybody spends months talking about what teams might become, then two games happen, and suddenly we’re supposed to…
NHL Rumors: Barkov Injury Links Larkin, Bettman on No-Trades, Walman in Oilers Doghouse?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, some analysts wonder whether an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov could have major implications for Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 3 This has been a very busy day in NHL history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place…
Takeaways from Nashville Predators 3-1 Loss to Minnesota Wild
The Nashville Predators (0-1-0) started their season with a dud at home against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, losing 3-1. The Wild were spurred on by a good start, with…
Red Wings Milestones to Watch in the 2026-27 Season
With the Red Wings 2026-27 season getting started tonight in a match against the New York Rangers, I wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the biggest milestones that…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later
There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
*this article was updated in September 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2026-27: Preseason Update
The NHL has plenty of talented defensemen across the league, maybe more than ever, but there is always a debate about who falls into the top 10 when it comes…
The Maple Leafs Are Still Figuring Out What This New Team Is
Something felt a little strange about the Toronto Maple Leafs opening two games of the season. They looked like a team still trying to figure out what kind of a…
Blues GameDay Preview: 2026-27 Season Opener Against Stars
The moment we have all been waiting for has arrived. The St. Louis Blues will take the ice for the first time in the 2026-27 season when they face the…
Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL
Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on…
3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ Blowout Loss Versus the Mammoth
When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks, one word comes to mind: rebuilding. However, it’s come to the point of the future of the franchise that the word can’t be…
4 Takeaways From Devils 3-2 OT Home Opener Victory Over Flyers
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Philadelphia Flyers for their home and season opener of the 2026-27 season. The Flyers had just played the previous day,…
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