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NHL Rumors: Kane’s Two Teams, Savoie Talk, Root of Larkin’s Rift
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with the fallout of a front-office shakeup and a captain in Dylan Larkin who wants out. Some are trying…
Biggest Steals From the 2012 NHL Draft
Fourteen years later, we can now confirm the biggest steals of every round of the 2012 Entry NHL Draft, excluding the first round. We will look at where they are…
Wayne Gretzky – The Great One’s 9 Most Unbreakable Records
Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When ‘The Great One’ retired following the 1998-99…
John Chayka’s Gamble on Darren Raddysh Reveals His Blueprint for the Maple Leafs
John Chayka didn’t overhaul the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence this summer, but he did change its identity. Players in: Darren Raddysh, Emil AndraePlayers out: Brandon Carlo, Simon BenoitReturning: Morgan Rielly,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Akhtyamov, Bobrovsky, Stolarz & Pang on Goaltending
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltending remains one of the biggest questions heading into the season. For a long time, fans have wondered whether the organization had the stability needed…
3 Reasons the Columbus Blue Jackets Can Make the Playoffs in 2027
The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing hard realities this offseason. After falling short of the playoffs thanks to a 2-7-1 stretch, the team already had questions. Then Kirill Marchenko made…
Windsor Spitfires Sign 2026 OHL Fourth-Round Pick Jake LaMontagne
The Windsor Spitfires can add another name to the depth charts. As the club continues to prepare for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, they signed another important draft…
Sharks’ Stenberg Will Outperform Past SHL Standouts in Rookie Season
Ivar Stenberg is coming off the fifth best point total for an 18-year-old in SHL history. Only Daniel Sedin (1998-99), Markus Naslund (1991-92), Tomas Sandstrom (1982-83) and Henrik Sedin (1998-99)…
Grading Flyers’ Trevor Zegras Extension
On the night of Wednesday, July 15, it was announced that the Philadelphia Flyers extended 25-year-old center Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal at an average annual value (AAV) of…
Where Do the Canadiens Rank in a Loaded Atlantic Division?
The Montreal Canadiens surprised many people last season by reaching the Eastern Conference Final, proving that their rebuild is well ahead of schedule. However, if there is one thing standing…
Oilers’ Blue Line Is Nowhere Close to Stanley Cup Calibre
The Edmonton Oilers vowed to make changes this offseason, and they certainly have. Management has replaced Kris Knoblauch with Mike Babcock, traded Darnell Nurse, walked away from Connor Ingram, signed…
3 Free Agency Fits for Evander Kane
With another forward, Anthony Mantha, off the board in free agency, the number of jobs left for the remaining free agent forwards is dwindling. One forward who might need to…
Canadiens’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2026-27 Season
Upon trading Brendan Gallagher, the Montreal Canadiens find a new name atop this list of their worst contracts heading into 2026-27.
Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2026-27
A credit to Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (and predecessor Marc Bergevin), here are the top five Habs contracts for 2026-27.
Hurricanes Sign William Håkansson to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Carolina Hurricanes have been relatively quiet this offseason after winning the Stanley Cup on June 14. While they have made some trades and signings that don’t necessarily move the…
Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Cole Perfetti to 5-Year Contract With $6 Million AAV
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year deal with a $6 million average annual value (AAV) as per Elliotte Friedman. Perfetti was a restricted free agent…
3 Free Agency Fits for Patrick Kane
One of the key free agents left on the open market this summer is one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Patrick Kane. He is coming off…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gavin McKenna & Easton Cowan’s Break-Out Potential
One thing that makes this Toronto Maple Leafs season so intriguing is that there are far more questions than answers. That’s not a bad thing. For the first time in…
NHL Rumors: Wright Wants Canucks, Fantilli Offer Sheet, Pettersson Buzz
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while the Vancouver Canucks weigh an Elias Pettersson trade, might they be the preferred destination for Shane Wright? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are weighing the…
1 Blackhawk to Watch From Each Position Group in 2026-27
Free agency has ground to a halt, and the vibes around the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t as high as they could be with Connor Bedard not only being unsigned but also…
Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition
This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…
20 Years of 1st Overall Draft Picks – Power Rankings
*updated July. 2026 Every year, the NHL welcomes the best teenagers in the world to the top league. Of course, in each draft, someone has to be selected first, and…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Recent Game 7 Losses By Level of Heartbreak
Seven is an unlucky number for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sure, it hangs from the rafters in honour of two legendary defencemen, King Clancy and Tim Horton, and was also…
Avalanche Are Still the Class of the Western Conference
Before the Colorado Avalanche take the ice for their home opener against the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 29, something needs to be clarified. Despite a shocking sweep at the…
Penguins’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have cap flexibility, but that does not mean every contract on the roster is clean. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has done…
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