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Rangers News & Rumors: Tolvanen, Iorio, Fox & More
The New York Rangers are hoping to have a much stronger season after a rough 2025-26 campaign. They made a lot of changes this offseason, bringing in Pavel Dorofeyev and…
Frost Lock Up Leadership in Captain Kendall Coyne-Schofield
The PWHL offseason has been a fairly quiet one since the entry draft ended and the sporadic signings that have happened since. However, the Minnesota Frost made some big news…
NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers planning on bringing in a player or two on a PTO? GM Stan Bowman addressed that idea this week. Meanwhile, the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 4 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation…
Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders
Goaltending remains one of the most important factors in determining success in the NHL. The position can be unpredictable from one night to the next, but having stability between the…
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…
Do You Know Your Bruins Trivia?
Are you a die-hard Boston Bruins fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some key…
New Blues’ Captain Robert Thomas Has a Chance at a 90-Point Season
Robert Thomas, the newly named captain of the St. Louis Blues, enters the 2026-27 season at 27 years old and firmly established as one of the most important players on…
Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contender.…
2 New Jersey Devils Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27
Heading into the 2026-27 season, every player on the New Jersey Devils is facing some sort of pressure. There is the pressure to be better, the pressure to get as…
5 Hurricanes Prospects to Watch in the KHL in 2026-27
The NHL will drop the puck next on Sept. 29, but the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will start this week, as usual right after August’s end. This year, the action will…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Leon Draisaitl
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Devon Levi, and now we turn our attention…
The Mammoth Can Fill the Void the Grizzlies Are Leaving in Utah’s Hockey Community
We are a month away from the beginning of the 2026-27 season for the NHL. Right behind it will be the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL as the…
Eeli Tolvanen Will Only Be a Positive for the Rangers
The New York Rangers have added another piece to their roster. They signed free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. He was a player that many…
The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27
With less than a month to go before the 2026-27 season opens, it is time to look at the league’s best players and see where they fit in the NHL…
Red Wings-Larkin Saga Approaching Its Hour of Reckoning
We’ve reached September, which means the Detroit Red Wings return to the ice this month. The team kicks off training camp Sept. 17 and opens the 2026-27 season Oct. 2…
4 Free-Agent Forwards the Oilers Could Sign to Improve Forward Depth
The 2026-27 season is roughly one month from getting underway, yet the Edmonton Oilers have already been hit by bad news. It was announced last week that goaltender Frederik Andersen,…
Calle Järnkrok Opens Up About His Time With the Maple Leafs
It wasn’t the four seasons he had hoped for when he first signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but after signing a contract to return home to Sweden for the…
Blue Jackets Hockey Network Breakdown: Prime Video, OTA Games and What’s Confirmed
A long awaited piece of news for Columbus Blue Jackets‘ fans is finally here. We now know the framework for how in-market viewers will watch the team this season. On…
Rangers Get Great Value in Eeli Tolvanen Contract
The New York Rangers have acquired several important players this offseason, including defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, forwards Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and goalie Joonas Korpisalo. They also…
St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain
The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Robert Thomas has been named the new captain of the team. Thomas, entering his ninth season, will be the 25th…
NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked
*This archive was originally written by Vince Reilly With the calendar flipping to the new year, hockey fans tuned in to the annual tradition of outdoor hockey with the Winter…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
*This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous, and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts
Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do before the 2026-27 season begins, and one name surfacing with increasing frequency is former Ottawa Senators winger Alex Formenton. It might…
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