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3 Chicago Blackhawks Who Need to Be Better in 2026-27
The ceiling for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks depends on who you ask. They will be starting in an unfavorable position because of the injury to franchise center Connor Bedard, though…
Analyst Suggests Oilers Hired Babcock to Distract Fans From McDavid, Draisaitl
The Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock seemingly came out of nowhere this offseason, and it shocked many fans around the league. There was speculation they could look at bringing in…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Noel Nordh
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
4 Calgary Flames Hot Takes Entering the 2026-27 Season
The Calgary Flames are expected to struggle throughout the 2026-27 season, but that doesn’t mean they will be a boring watch. After trading Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and…
Oilers’ Babcock Willing to Be Patient With Ike Howard
Edmonton Oilers fans are hoping they can finally make a deep playoff run and win their first Stanley Cup since 1990 with new head coach Mike Babcock behind the bench,…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-3 Preseason Win Over Kings
Don’t blink. We’re now halfway through the preseason with two games remaining. The Utah Mammoth have won their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season. However, the better news is…
Anaheim Ducks Name Mikael Granlund Team Captain
The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday morning that center Mikael Granlund will be the new team captain. He is the tenth captain in franchise history and follows Radko Gudas, who…
Bruins Prospect Dans Locmelis Not a Finished Product
Boston Bruins training camp has fired up for the 2026-27 season. The hype surrounding James Hagens and Fraser Minten was to be expected, as blue-chip prospects; however, for prospects who…
How the Senators Can Learn From the Maple Leafs’ Mistakes
On the surface, the 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs and this season’s Ottawa Senators have more in common than either team would probably like to admit. Both teams saw a core…
Hockey’s Scariest Goalie Mask and the Man Behind It
There have been many memorable goalie masks to draw attention in the NHL. Some of them were far more iconic than the netminders who donned them, while others were an…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Vesa Toskala From the Sharks
On June 22, 2007, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move to bolster their goaltending situation by acquiring Vesa Toskala from the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks received a conditional…
Kris Russell: The Most Underrated Oilers Blueliner of All Time
The Edmonton Oilers’ organization has a long history of very notable and impactful players. Some of these players are in the Hall of Fame or on their way there, some…
Canucks’ Manny Malhotra Is Taking a Different Approach to Training Camp
There are many ways for a new coach to make an impression. Some coaches give speeches. Some stand behind the bench looking serious. Some spend the first few days of…
Matthew Knies Has Something the Maple Leafs Can’t Afford to Waste
There is a pretty easy way to look at the Matthew Knies story this season. He scored 66 points in 79 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last year. He…
Dylan Peterson Is Making His Case for a Blues Opening Night Roster Spot
Dylan Peterson knows exactly what is at stake. After spending the past two seasons developing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Springfield Thunderbirds, the 24-year-old forward is trying…
Positives & Negatives From the Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Preseason Win Over Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks regulars got their first taste of preseason action against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, although without newly acquired Patrick Kane, who was scratched. The Blackhawks faced…
NHL Rumors: Rangers Trades, Nikishin’s Agent Mad, Oilers Hiding McDavid Story?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could be facing another major roster shakeup if their season gets off to a poor start. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 23 A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also,…
Flames’ Aydar Suniev Deserves an Opening-Night Roster Spot
Aydar Suniev is making his case to earn a spot on the Calgary Flames’ opening-night roster after another strong showing in a preseason matchup vs. the Seattle Kraken on Sept. 20.…
Morgan Rielly Bringing Accountability to His Future With Maple Leafs
Mentally, it was a tumultuous summer for the longest serving Toronto Maple Leafs player – Morgan Rielly – who was the centre of trade speculation in the midst of a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Two Goalies, Two Very Different Stories
At one point, Joseph Woll looked like he might be the long-term answer in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ crease. Now he’s in Philadelphia, trying to find his footing with the…
Avalanche Facing Precarious Situation in Net
The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly within their contention window. That’s what happens when you have some of the best players in the league. That said, there are cracks beginning to…
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 5-2 Preseason Win Over Flyers
Ryan Chesley collected three points as the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. Ryan Leonard and Jonny Brodzinski were the…
Standouts From Sabres’ First 2026-27 Preseason Game
The Sabres concluded their first bit of hockey action last night as they were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 4-1. Most of the Sabres’ main roster…
3 Takeaways From Blues’ Preseason Loss to Stars
The St. Louis Blues took the ice for their second preseason game on Monday night. For the second straight game, they faced the Dallas Stars. For the second straight game,…
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