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Ottawa Senators 2026-27 Prospect Pyramid
The Ottawa Senators’ farm system has been in a rough state for the past few seasons. After the 2020 Draft class of Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson, Tyler Kleven, and Ridly…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Roster Decisions Ahead, Health Check and More
Training camp opened in Brighton last week, and the evaluation phase is officially under way. Following a 3-2 preseason victory over Washington, Marco Sturm’s squad enters a critical stretch of…
Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Talent Push, Blue Line Evaluations and More
Training camp is officially in high gear, and the familiar September hum around the Toronto Maple Leafs has returned. Following a split-squad kickoff over the weekend against Montreal, the coaching…
Steve Mears on the Blue Jackets’ TV-Radio Simulcast: “I’ve Seen Both Sides of It”
If there is anyone who can relate to what Bob McElligott went through when the Columbus Blue Jackets elected to not renew his contract, it’s current play-by-play voice Steve Mears.…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Split-Squad Sweep, Preseason Experiments and More
Training camp is officially underway, and while preseason results rarely tell the whole story, the early days have provided plenty of substance for the Montreal Canadiens. Fresh off a sweep…
Ben Danford Poised to Crack Maple Leafs Roster in 2026-27
It’s safe to say the Toronto Maple Leafs officially have a logjam on the blue line heading into the 2026-27 season. While it isn’t a bad thing for the team,…
Sillinger Stepping Into Blue Jackets’ Top Line Role With Fantilli Still Unsigned
The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their first week of training camp, and the one of the biggest puzzle pieces still waiting to fall in place is the signing of…
The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen
There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s
The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
What Ever Happened to Rob Schremp?
This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp? He was once touted as one of the NHL’s most promising young players. He was a gifted playmaker and…
3 Things to Watch for With the Blackhawks This Week
The Chicago Blackhawks’ young core showed a lot of promise in their first preseason game on Saturday, despite the 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Here’s what to look…
Stars Weekly: Steel Signs Extension, Hyry Eyes NHL Roster, & Preseason Update
The Dallas Stars are finally back in action and won their opener on the road against the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night as a handful of players fight…
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs on Track for Breakout Season
The Buffalo Sabres are seeing their contention window starting to open. Part of it has to do with their plethora of young talent, most of them signed long-term. Management has…
Alex Formenton Impresses in First Oilers Preseason Game
Alex Formenton entered his first preseason game with the Edmonton Oilers facing a major question: after more than four years away from the NHL, would the speed that once made…
Hurricanes’ Charles Alexis Legault Making Early Impressions in Camp & Preseason
Some Carolina Hurricanes have already made an impression this early in training camp. Defenseman Charles Alexis Legault caught everyone’s attention after his performance heading into Sunday night’s 6-3 loss to…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on…
NHL Rumors: Bobrovsky Speaks Up, Fantilli and Marchenko News, Hayes Retires
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sergei Bobrovsky is already making a significant impression inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli remain stuck…
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Training Camp is Progressing
The Minnesota Wild had a busy few days as they started training camp and played their first preseason game. Of course, the game didn’t have any points to play for,…
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Training Camp and Preseason Underway and More
Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2026. Training Camp Is Underway The Sabres started training camp…
3 Takeaways From Predators’ 2-1 Loss to Lightning
The Nashville Predators lost their first preseason game, suffering a 2-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Every goal was scored in the first period: the Lightning took the lead…
Devils News & Rumors: Lombardi’s Push for Roster Spot, Daws’s Big Opportunity, & More
Last week, the New Jersey Devils held training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. New and old faces alike hit the ice at Prudential Center, with rookies, veterans, and offseason…
Canadiens Should Pursue the Hurricanes’ Young Defenceman Alexander Nikishin
The Montreal Canadiens already have one of the most talented young blue lines in the NHL, but that should not stop Kent Hughes from looking for opportunities to make it…
3 Takeaways From the Sharks’ Preseason Loss to the Ducks
The San Jose Sharks opened their preseason schedule with a 6-2 loss to the Ducks in Anaheim. The Ducks opted to start their stars at home. Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier,…
Impressions From Day 1 of LA Kings Training Camp
Welcome, readers, to LA Kings training camp! The first day was held on Sept. 18 at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California. Running through Sept. 21, the four-day…
Devils’ Nikita Shcherbakov Is the KHL Rookie of the Week
Salavat Yulaev Ufa defenseman Nikita Shcherbakov was awarded Rookie of the Week honors on Monday in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The 18-years-old blueliner was picked by the New Jersey…
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