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Penguins’ Best and Worst Trades Since 2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team…
Oilers’ Top 5 Memorable Moments From Last Season
The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum. We never knew which team…
5 Key Differences Between the Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck Trade Requests
On June 4, 2026, Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin requested a trade. It was just a few days before the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup, and he…
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think
If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money…
Oilers’ 3 Best Trade Packages for Connor Hellebuyck
Connor Hellebuyck officially requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets via a statement released by his agent on Thursday, Aug. 27. The longtime Jets goaltender is going into just the…
Dylan Holloway’s Potential for the Blues Depends on Staying Healthy
Dylan Holloway has already shown the St. Louis Blues what he can do when he is healthy. The next step is finding out how good he can be over an…
Connor Bedard Will Face Different Pressure in Year 4
Connor Bedard faced an immense amount of pressure in the first years of his career. Not only was he selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, but he was…
Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek’s Commitment & Buium’s Big Chance
The Vancouver Canucks are in one of those stretches where the roster isn’t quite what it was, but it isn’t quite what it will become, either. There has been plenty…
Stars Weekly: National TV, Promotional, & Preseason Schedules Released
The NHL season is right around the corner, and until then, we will talk about what we can before teams hit the ice. Last week, the NHL announced the national…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
3 Last Minute PTO Targets the Maple Leafs Should Consider
As it stands, the Toronto Maple Leafs have little room to move when it comes to salary cap and roster spots. Still rumours have swirled late this offseason that they…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Järnkrok, Koblar & Two Sides of Hockey’s Journey
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still a few weeks away from getting down to the serious business of another NHL season, but hockey news has a way of finding us…
3 Underrated Blue Jackets Who Could Be Key Contributors in 2026-27
The Columbus Blue Jackets in this upcoming season will need to rely on some complimentary players to step up, and be the reason this team takes the next step because…
2 Dallas Stars With the Most Pressure in 2026-27
The Dallas Stars enter the 2026-27 campaign as Stanley Cup contenders, which is a role they seem to play season after season. After three straight trips to the Western Conference…
Jets Connor Hellebuyck Has Zero Leverage in Trade Saga
Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade. That’s about all he can do. Lost in the conversation of the Winnipeg Jets’ franchise goalie wanting out is just how little leverage he…
Oilers’ Head Coach Mike Babcock Could Elevate Evan Bouchard’s Game
When Mike Babcock was hired as the 19th Head Coach in Edmonton Oilers history, he was interviewed and then endorsed by the leadership group led by Connor McDavid and Leon…
Which Sabres “Breakout” Player from 2025-26 Can Grow Even More?
The 2025-26 NHL season was a monumental season for the Sabres as a whole. They broke their playoff drought, they laid the foundation to be a destination city for players…
3 Takeaways from Spitfires’ 3-2 Preseason Loss at Home vs Greyhounds
This wasn’t about a win or a loss. While the Windsor Spitfires dropped their 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) preseason opener to the Soo Greyhounds at home on Sunday, this…
3 Things to Watch for at LA Kings Training Camp
The Los Angeles Kings’ training camp is right around the corner. While the schedule has not released yet, it should be expected right before their first preseason game on Sept.…
Do The Sabres Have Too Many Centers On Their Roster?
Of the problems a team could have, too much depth at a position is certainly one that comes up very little. In the Sabres’ case however, they case the predicament…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Matt Savoie
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Mathieu Joseph, and now we turn our attention to…
Minnesota Wild Award Candidates 2026-27
The NHL regular season is still over a month away, but the summer is winding down fast, and it’ll be here before we know it. Of course, with every NHL…
Bruins’ Sturm Eyes Top-Six Role for Elias Lindholm
Elias Lindholm‘s first two seasons with the Boston Bruins have failed to produce the results expected of a player signed to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract, but Bruins head coach…
Sharks’ Alternate Captain Candidates for 2026-27
At just 20 years old, Macklin Celebrini is a shoo-in to step into the San Jose Sharks captaincy in 2026-27. In his sophomore season, he broke the Sharks single-season franchise…
Sam Poulin Will Get a Fresh Start With the Canadiens
Getting selected in the NHL Draft is hard. Being selected in the first round? Even more so. The first 32 spots are reserved only for prospects believed to be the…
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