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3 Reasons the Buffalo Sabres Will Return to the Playoffs in 2027
The Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs for the first time in what felt like several generations in 2026, unleashing one of the league’s best fan bases. While it was mostly…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander’s Fresh Start & Hiller’s Coaching Vision
There has been plenty of attention on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster moves this summer, but some of the organization’s biggest stories aren’t about new faces on the ice. They’re…
Projecting Kirby Dach’s Next Contract with the Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens and Kirby Dach are heading toward an interesting contract negotiation this summer. After extending him a qualifying offer worth $4 million for the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens…
Devils News & Rumors: Meier’s Hockey Camp, Potential Shane Wright Trade, and UFA Targets
The dog days of summer might be fully underway, but the New Jersey Devils still have work to do before the season begins. With key re-signings taken care of, the…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 1: How Did We Get Here?
The date was May 8, 2021. The Columbus Blue Jackets were playing out the string in their shortened 56-game regular season. Game 56 was nothing if not at least entertaining.…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nick Foligno
The offseason lately in Minnesota has been a lot of warm weather, and just when it might cool down, the heat comes right back. It doesn’t feel like hockey weather,…
3 NHL Stars Comparable to Canucks’ Caleb Malhotra
One of the major questions fans have after their team completes a draft is “Who are the players we drafted most like?” Fans can look at the stats, game tape,…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers are entering their most important season in franchise history. Salary cap management is crucial, and they need team-friendly deals to remain competitive during their Stanley Cup window.…
Blackhawks 2026-27 Projected Lines & Pairings Without Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans received some harsh news on July 2, when they learned their franchise cornerstone Connor Bedard sustained a left shoulder injury during an offseason skating…
Penguins’ Metro Gap Shows Dubas’ Work Is Not Done
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their offseason more interesting. That is not the same as making themselves clearly better than the teams they are chasing. That is the uncomfortable part…
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh
Many of the New York Rangers’ top players either missed extended time with injuries or underperformed last season. They did get strong play from some of their young players late…
Meet the Canucks’ New Assistant Coaches Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith & Jason Krog
It took over a month, but the Vancouver Canucks now have a full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. General manager (GM) Ryan Johnson announced on Friday (June 10) that…
Projecting Zachary Bolduc’s Next Contract with the Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have already taken care of several important pieces of their young core over the last few years. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson…
3 Free Agency Fits for Anthony Mantha
Free agency day has come and gone, but there are still quite a few key players who haven’t signed with new teams yet, and one of the most interesting is…
Canadiens’ Reinbacher Now Under the Gun with Konyushkov Signing
Following the signing of prospect Bogdan Konyushkov, the time must be now for Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher.
Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin on Knoblauch’s Exit, Babcock’s Demands, and Future Goals
The Edmonton Oilers are pivoting into a new era with winger Vasily Podkolzin gearing up for a major role. The 25-year-old forward is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign where…
Is There a Deal Toronto Shouldn’t Refuse for Matthew Knies?
Reports suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs have gauged the market and listened to offers for Matthew Knies. To this point, they’ve likely turned down at least a couple of significant…
Derek Lalonde Is Exactly What the Montreal Canadiens Need
The Montreal Canadiens made an unexpected coaching change this week when Trevor Letowski, a fixture on Martin St. Louis’s staff for five seasons, stepped down as assistant coach to spend…
Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Boeser, Pettersson, Buium, Karlsson or Schenn as Captain?
The Vancouver Canucks have spent much of the offseason trying to figure out what comes next. The Quinn Hughes trade changed the look of the roster, but it also created…
Where Do Flyers Go After Failed Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson?
On Thursday afternoon, the Anaheim Ducks decided to retain Leo Carlsson after the Philadelphia Flyers tendered an offer sheet to acquire him. Danny Briere was a player for the Flyers…
Today in Hockey History: July 12
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 13 On this date, the Detroit Red Wings made an addition to their front office that helped change the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka’s Reset, Wickenheiser’s Departure & More Moves Coming?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a busy summer, but not all the important moves have happened on the ice. While fans have been debating roster changes, contracts, and what…
Biggest Steals From the 2013 NHL Draft
The 2013 NHL Entry Draft saw some fantastic players taken. Headlined by Nathan MacKinnon, who went first overall to the Colorado Avalanche, the draft saw some game-changing talent being chosen.…
Top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs Players of All Time
The Toronto Maple Leafs are often a team that gets poked fun at by other fan bases due to their lack of playoff success in recent decades, but even their…
Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins
Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…
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