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Sidney Crosby Talks Future, Praises Mike Babcock
Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the…
Anaheim Ducks Expected to Terminate Chris Kreider’s Contract
The Anaheim Ducks are ready to make a significant sacrifice to solve their sudden salary-cap problem. According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Anaheim is expected to place veteran forward Chris…
Hurricanes Re-Sign Primeau, Brind’Amour, & Robidas
The Carolina Hurricanes have ramped up the news as we get closer to the 2026-27 season, with network names, streaming partnerships, contract signings, and more. On Wednesday morning, management announced…
Merzlikins Remains Out Indefinitely After Surgery; Blue Jackets Seeking Goalie, Update at Camp
The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery. That took place back on Aug 17 after he reported feeling discomfort during offseason workouts. At this…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 10 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept.…
Waddell: Marchenko a Blue Jacket Today, ‘Not Contemplating Anything Right Now’
The noise surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kirill Marchenko carried on most of the summer ever since the initial report from Kevin Weekes suggesting that the star winger wouldn’t…
Revisiting Every Panthers Player to Win an Individual NHL Award
Throughout their franchise history, the Florida Panthers have produced a variety of individual award winners who celebrated successful seasons across the spectrum of awards. A Panther has won the Masterton,…
3 Most Intriguing Blue Jackets Games in 2026-27
Entering the 2026-27 NHL season the Columbus Blue Jackets will take on two new revenge games, these are games against former players, when former captain Boone Jenner, who signed with…
3 Devils Who Can Push for a 2026-27 Roster Spot
After a long summer without hockey, it’s finally time for the New Jersey Devils to return to Prudential Center. Rookies will report to training camp this Friday, with many fighting…
9 Metropolitan Division Breakout Candidates for 2026-27
The Metropolitan Division looks quite improved heading into the new NHL season. One reason is that there’s plenty of young talent ready to blossom. Let’s look at nine players who…
Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era
Now more than ever, management of NHL teams are trying to find value. Contracts are escalating all the time. Teams can ill-afford to swing and miss on a substantial acquisition,…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Evan Rodrigues
The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…
Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell 100% Confident Fantilli Deal Will Get Done Before Training Camp
The hockey world continues to wait for the Columbus Blue Jackets to sign star forward Adam Fantilli. With just eight days to go until training camp opens, each passing day…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ty Emberson
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. We looked at Max Jones and Eduards Tralmaks, and now we turn our attention to…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Signing, Prospect Showcase Roster, & Connor Hellebuyck
We are now 20 days from the start of the 2026-27 regular season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes, for the first time in 20 years, will defend a Stanley Cup…
The Risks and Rewards of the Blackhawks Testing Roman Kantserov at Center
Roman Kantserov is one of the most intriguing additions to the Chicago Blackhawks heading into this upcoming season. He’s among the most anticipated prospects entering the league. Kantserov was one…
Rangers Counting on Breakout Seasons From Lafreniere & Perreault
The New York Rangers are looking to get back to being competitive this season after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Even though they finished last in the Eastern…
Red Wings News & Rumors: DeBrincat, Edvinsson, Quinn Hughes & More
With training camp quickly approaching, the Detroit Red Wings are still in need of a new general manager. That decision is expected to come soon – it must, given Detroit’s…
Senators News & Rumours: Tkachuk Trade Reaction, Marchand’s Stutzle Jab & Batherson Extension
Training camp is closing in, and with the Ottawa Senators holding a media availability ahead of their Senators Charity Open golf tournament, some of the biggest offseason storylines were addressed…
What Is the Chicago Blackhawks’ Ceiling in 2026-27?
The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the season without realistic playoff aspirations again. The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs nine of the last 10 seasons, so if everything goes well,…
Senators Need to Be Open to Trading Drake Batherson
Few things could upset Ottawa Senators fans more than the team announcing they had traded Drake Batherson. The Nova Scotian has spent his entire career with the Senators since he…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Luke Evangelista
The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…
Canucks News & Rumours: Learning the Hughes Lesson & What Comes Next
There are many ways to look back at the Vancouver Canucks‘ recent history and wonder how things went so wrong. In 2024, the team was one win away from the…
Rangers’ Will Cuylle Facing a Pivotal Season
The New York Rangers have made a few big moves this offseason, including trading away center Vincent Trocheck and adding wingers Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen. This will…
Oilers Still Have One Major Unanswered Question Heading Into 2026-27
There isn’t a team in the NHL facing more pressure than the Edmonton Oilers heading into 2026-27. This is a team that has had two of the best players in…
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