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Rangers Can Be a Top 3 Team in the Metro Division This Season
The past two seasons have not been very kind to the New York Rangers. They have missed the playoffs and have traded away so many familiar faces in order to…
Manitoba Moose Unveil 2026-27 AHL Regular-Season Schedule
The Manitoba Moose have unveiled their 2026-27 regular-season schedule. The Winnipeg Jets’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate will once again play 72 games split between 12 different opponents: their six…
Today in Hockey History: July 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 10 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the…
Ducks Match Offer Sheet; Retain Leo Carlsson
The Anaheim Ducks announced on Thursday morning that they have matched the offer sheet to Leo Carlsson. He will remain a Duck through the 2030-31 season on a five-year contract…
Red Wings’ Larkin Reportedly Expands Trade List to Include Dallas Stars
NHL fans league-wide were caught off guard by a trade request from Dylan Larkin earlier this offseason, and it seemed as though the two sides were heading towards a breakup.…
NHL Rumors: Ducks Match on Carlsson, Larkin Expands List, Hischier a Hero
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks make a franchise-defining decision on Leo Carlsson, Dylan Larkin’s trade situation takes a small but notable turn, and New Jersey Devils captain…
Blue Jackets Sign Goalie Sergei Ivanov to Entry-Level Deal
On Wednesday, General Manager Don Waddell announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 22-year-old goalie prospect Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level deal that will keep him with the…
NHL’s 10 Most Impressive Streaks
Numbers, stats, and figures are an integral part of the hockey viewing experience. The game is rife with scoring slumps, hot streaks, losing skids, and dynastic stretches of winning. The…
Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues
*Original concept by Anatoliy Metter Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan base? Well, if you have,…
The 10 Greatest Hockey Moments From The Past 25 Years
Hockey’s history is filled with iconic moments. From Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal to the numerous memorable Stanley Cup celebrations, some hockey moments have stood the test of time and are…
Canadiens Depth Signing of Reilly Walsh Provides Roster Insulation
If there is one definitive truth we have come to learn about Kent Hughes’ tenure as general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens, it is that he detests navigating an 84-game…
Revisiting Senators’ Asset Management in Alex DeBrincat Trades
This past Tuesday marked four years since the Ottawa Senators acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks. This was done in hopes of complementing Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Drake…
Revisiting Spitfires’ & Frontenacs’ June 2023 Jacob Holmes Trade
Every off-season, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) opens up a trade window during June so teams can make a move or two before summer begins. For the Windsor Spitfires, a…
Oilers Should Target Owen Tippett if Flyers Land Leo Carlsson
The Edmonton Oilers have made it clear this offseason that adding a legitimate top-six right winger remains one of the organization’s final priorities. After reshaping their blue line and stabilizing…
Auston Matthews’ Next Linemate Could Decide the Maple Leafs’ Season
There’s been a lot of discussion about whether the Toronto Mple Leafs have properly replaced Mitch Marner. And that’s probably the biggest question hanging over this team heading into the…
3 Remaining Free Agents the Canadiens Need to Target
The first wave of NHL free agency has come and gone, and while many of the biggest names are already off the board, there are still players available who could…
Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the…
2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Russian Edition
The curtains have closed on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This year’s edition saw a strong Russian presence, with a total…
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some major changes this offseason, from their coaching staff to making some changes to their player personnel, but they still seem to have one…
‘There Are No Hard Feelings’: Inside the Mammoth’s Decision to Match Hayton’s Offer Sheet
When the Utah Mammoth matched Barrett Hayton’s offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils, the first reaction from many was: why? The Mammoth brought back Kevin Stenlund and Kailer Yamamoto…
Recapping the New Jersey Devils’ First Week of Free Agency
The New Jersey Devils wasted little time reshaping their roster once NHL free agency officially opened on July 1. While many organizations focused solely on outside additions, general manager Sunny…
Get to Know Ducks’ New Forward AJ Greer
As part of the Anaheim Ducks’ opening moves at the start of the free agency period, they signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract worth $4.25 million average annual…
Get to Know Capitals’ Defenseman Vincent Desharnais
Among a busy start to NHL free agency, the Washington Capitals signed 30-year-old defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. This comes after longstanding players Nic Dowd and…
Bedard Sidelined Until November, Implications for the Blackhawks
The hockey world found out on Wednesday afternoon (Jul. 8) that Chicago Blackhawks’ young superstar Connor Bedard has undergone successful surgery to his left shoulder, after injuring it in an…
Jets & ECHL’s Bloomington Bison Announce New Affiliation
The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy Zilch said…