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5 Jets Storylines to Watch in October
The preseason is over, the 23-man opening-night roster has been set, and the Winnipeg Jets are about to play hockey games that count for real. Here, we’ll take a look…
4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win Over the Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the new season against the New York Islanders on Wednesday (Sept. 30). After being one of the busiest teams in…
10 NHL Players Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27
The 2026-27 season is going to be a test for every player. Some have proven enough that the results aren’t going to change public perception and/or contract value that much.…
Rangers’ Dylan Garand Can Still Contribute This Season
The New York Rangers made key changes to their roster this offseason, including trading for goalie Joonas Korpisalo to back up star Igor Shesterkin after veteran backup Jonathan Quick retired.…
6 Former Maple Leafs Hit Waivers & 1 Name Really Stands Out
Some days, the NHL waiver wire is just roster housekeeping. And then there are days when you look down the list and think, “Wait a minute. I watched these guys.”…
Blackhawks’ Woes From Season Opener Should Raise Concern
The Chicago Blackhawks, on Sept. 29, had their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks met a motivated Golden Knights team after losing the Stanley Cup Final last…
Ducks News and Notes: Season Preview
The Anaheim Ducks open their season against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Oct. 2. After a postseason run, a restful offseason, and a reworked roster, the team…
Oilers’ Babcock Has His Work Cut Out for Him
I was recently in Austin, Texas, for the Eric Clapton Crossroads Festival where Pete Townshend was slated to appear. I wanted to hear him perform “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” That…
Blue Jackets Enter a Whole New Goaltending World: Greaves on Top, Talbot Ready to Help
The Columbus Blue Jackets will enter the 2026-27 season with an important change on their roster. A mainstay in their goaltending room has moved on. With Elvis Merzlikins included in…
Canucks News & Rumours: Teaching Young Players How to Play
The keys to the Vancouver Canucks‘ opening-night win over the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton were easy to miss with everyone focused on the 6-5 score. The Canucks weren’t just playing…
NHL Rumors: Edvinsson Turn, O’Reilly Trade Watch, McKenna Snubbed by Bobrovsky… Again
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t reached a contract agreement with Simon Edvinsson with opening night just days away. Now he’s left the country, which…
Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten in the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
The National Hockey League was founded on Nov. 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…
10 NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup
Winning in the NHL is anything but easy. When considering how hard it is to win each individual battle within the game while also trying to come out ahead in…
4 Takeaways From Canucks’ Thrilling 6-5 Overtime Win Over the Oilers
Hockey is back, and the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers provided plenty of fireworks and excitement in an opening night for the record books. After the Carolina Hurricanes opened their…
Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes Picks up Where He Left Off
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of expectations, and one of the biggest questions surrounded their situation in goal. After emerging as a major piece for Montreal…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Not to Confuse Messy with Broken
The most interesting thing about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 3-2 loss to Montreal on opening night had very little to do with the final score. Toronto looked like a team…
Evan Bouchard Produces Historic Stats in Oilers’ Loss to Canucks
In their first game of 2026-27, the Edmonton Oilers fell 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Sept. 29). This marks the fourth straight season…
3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-2 Loss to the Golden Knights
The 2026-27 season has finally arrived, and it is a critical one for Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks. Facing off against the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights…
Flames’ Othmann Has a Lot to Prove in First Season in Calgary
Brennan Othmann was traded to the Calgary Flames on March 6, 2026, from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward prospect Jacob Battaglia. Drafted with the 16th-overall pick in…
Sabres Defenseman Owen Power Cannot Be a Bystander in 2026-27
I have both defended Owen Power against the knee jerk reactions of saying that he isn’t good enough to live up to his “first overall pick” status, and found myself…
Michael Bunting Could Be Exactly What the Senators Need
Michael Bunting is still a free agent, and the Ottawa Senators should take a serious look at bringing him in. Bunting is a former 60-point scorer who has proven throughout…
The Oilers’ Goaltending Question Hasn’t Gone Away—It Has Just Changed
With the Edmonton Oilers set to start the 2026-27 NHL season, issues such as new head coach Mike Babcock’s coaching methods, injuries and roster depth have buried what could be…
Flyers Must Finally Build Off Playoff Momentum
Life in Philadelphia sports is rarely this good. The Phillies are playing in the postseason. The Eagles are still just two years removed from a Super Bowl and have a…
3 Takeaways from Oilers’ Season Opening Loss to the Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t start their 2026-27 season off the way they had hoped. Instead, it was the same old song and dance we’ve seen with this team time and…
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