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Maple Leafs Fans Shouldn’t Expect Gavin McKenna to Be Alex Ovechkin
There is nothing wrong with being excited about Gavin McKenna. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had a first-overall pick in a very long time, and McKenna arrives in Toronto with…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: TV Update, National Schedule & More
In just over two weeks time, the Columbus Blue Jackets will start ramping things up from an on-ice perspective. That’s when they will take the ice in Detroit for this…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Jason Dickinson
The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm, and now we turn…
5 Nashville Predators Who Could Be on the Roster Bubble
With the NHL preseason knocking on the door, the Nashville Predators are nearly on the verge of setting their roster. General manager Chris MacFarland made a ton of new additions,…
Blackhawks Need to Be Patient With Young Core
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They have a ton of upside, but have more than a few guys with something to prove…
Sabres Need to Decide What to Do With Ryan Johnson
The Buffalo Sabres have gone through a lot of prospects over recent years. Some of them graduated to the NHL for being fairly good at what they do, while others…
Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced
The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as…
Sabres Have One of the NHL’s Most Enviable Long-Term Cores
After missing out on 14 straight postseasons, the Buffalo Sabres have returned to form in a big way. They won 50 games in 2025-26 with a young roster, then went…
Gary Bettman Has Been Better for Canadian NHL Teams Than Fans Admit
Whenever NHL commissioner Gary Bettman walks onto the ice to present the Stanley Cup, announces a draft pick or appears in front of a crowd, fans know what to do.…
Canadiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event efficiency, and waiting for dynamic magic…
Caandiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event efficiency, and waiting for dynamic magic…
Jets’ Hellebuyck Confirms Trade Request
While trade rumours have swirled around Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for months, Hellebuyck himself had never confirmed he’d asked to be traded. That’s until today (Aug. 27). Thursday afternoon,…
A Lot to Unpack with the Erik Karlsson Trade to Toronto Rumor
Another big name is being linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time, the conversation around Erik Karlsson joining the team’s blue line this season is sparking serious debate.…
NHL Rumors: Larkin to Montreal, Lohrei’s Future, Hughes Buzz Denied
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Dylan Larkin may have a preferred destination in Minnesota, but the Montreal Canadiens are being suggested as a team that makes more sense on paper.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in…
Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Buium & Growing What Works
The Vancouver Canucks have given fans plenty of reasons to look at everything that went wrong and wonder whether they should start over. But rebuilding isn’t really about starting from…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blueline Age, Forward Depth & Toronto’s Biggest Upgrade
There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has…
Geekie’s Breakout Season Came With One Concern for Bruins
The 2025-26 season was a tale of two seasons for Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie. Following up on a breakout 2024-25 campaign that saw him set career highs in games…
NHL Rumors: Makar Deal, Hughes Jumpstart, and Oilers Injury Reaction
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche appear to be closing in on a massive contract extension for Cale Makar that could reset the NHL’s defenseman market. Meanwhile, the…
Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?
Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…
Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend
Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…
Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best
Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
3 Maple Leafs Prospects to Watch Closely in 2026-27
A small restock at the 2026 NHL Draft has the Toronto Maple Leafs back in the conversation of having some strong prospect options to look forward to down the road.…
What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions
Aside from trying to figure out Cale Makar’s contract extension, the Avalanche are looking forward to the coming season. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Phillip Danault Trades
The Montreal Canadiens have made plenty of memorable trades over the past decade, but few provided as much value as the deal that originally brought Phillip Danault to Montreal. Danault’s…
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