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Oilers Should Consider Bringing Corey Perry Back in Free Agency
The Edmonton Oilers may have an opportunity to reunite with a familiar face this summer. Following the 2026 NHL Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed that veteran…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Josh Dunne
The Buffalo Sabres easily exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 season. In addition to ending their 15-year playoff drought, they also captured the Atlantic Division crown in the face of fierce…
Grading the Calgary Flames’ 2026 NHL Draft Class
For the Calgary Flames, the most exciting part of the offseason, most likely, has come and gone. Leading up to the draft, General Manager Craig Conroy was armed with eleven…
What Mitch Marner Should Tell Gavin McKenna About Playing in Toronto
If Mitch Marner were to sit down with Gavin McKenna before his first real taste of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, it probably wouldn’t look like a formal “veteran mentoring rookie”…
16 Seasons of Doug Armstrong and How It Changed the Blues
When Doug Armstrong was hired as general manager of the St. Louis Blues in the summer of 2010, the franchise was searching for stability, consistency, and, above all, a championship.…
Golden Knights Sign Carl Lindbom to 3-Year Extension
The Vegas Golden Knights have secured another piece of their future in net, signing goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $900,000 through…
Hurricanes’ Interesting Situation with John Carlson
While it was a busy couple of days for the Carolina Hurricanes with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, they made a move that surprised people. Right as they were about…
Devils News & Rumors: Mehta’s First Draft, Hischier’s Extension, & Potential Jason Robertson Trade
The New Jersey Devils have certainly been busy in the week leading up to free agency. On Tuesday, they parted ways with Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov, receiving draft picks…
Oilers at Risk of Falling Behind an Improving Pacific Division
It may have happened already. The Edmonton Oilers window to win the Stanley Cup might have closed when they lost their 2026 first round Stanley Cup playoff series to the…
3 Biggest Needs for the Hurricanes This Offseason
We are just a few days away from July 1, when the NHL calendar turns over, and the frenzy of free agency begins. With a limited free agent class, teams…
LA Kings Lock in Defenseman Brandt Clarke With 5-Year Extension
After a weekend of chaos involving the 2026 NHL Draft and shocking trade news, the Los Angeles Kings have taken a major step in signing defenseman Brandt Clarke to a…
Golden Knights’ Forward Group Matured Last Season
For much of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have built their success through aggressive trades and blockbuster acquisitions. From Mark Stone to Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl, general manager…
Meet the Devils’ 2026 NHL Draft Class
On Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, the NHL held its 2026 Draft. Young players from all over came to have their dreams realized, hearing that they would be…
Red Wings Free Agency Guide: Top Targets & Projected Contracts
Regardless of how the Dylan Larkin trade request saga sorts out, the Detroit Red Wings have two main objectives this offseason: to score more at five on five and become…
3 Legendary Goalies Who Defined the Canucks’ Greatest Playoff Runs
When you think of the Vancouver Canucks‘ most defining moments, a singular truth shines through each of the team’s three journeys to the Stanley Cup Final. An unyielding, rock-solid, and…
What the Andre Burakovsky Trade Means for the Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson got draft day started with his first trade. The Blackhawks have sent veteran Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a…
Blue Jackets Draft Night Overshadowed by Marchenko’s Request
It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night…
NHL Rumours: Werenski & Marchenko Out, Hellebuyck to Sabres & Nurse List Expands
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now have both defenceman Zach Werenski and winger Kirill Marchenko on the market. Next, the Winnipeg…
Los Angeles Kings Jersey History
The Los Angeles Kings have had some of the most classic jerseys in NHL history. Many legends have worn the Kings jersey and all the history that goes with it.…
Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade
June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…
Meet the Canucks’ 2026 NHL Draft Class
The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up on Saturday, and the Vancouver Canucks added nine new players to their prospect pool. The theme of this year’s draft class was size, as…
Belchetz Leads Windsor Spitfires’ Trio Selected at 2026 NHL Draft
The Windsor Spitfires continue to churn out NHL prospects as three players were chosen in this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft, including one that could be considered mammoth. At the 2024…
Introducing the Washington Capitals’ 2026 Draft Class
It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited draft assets to add depth…
Get to Know the Penguins’ 2026 Draft Class
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone, taking place this weekend (June 26 and 27), and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended up selecting six players this year. As general…
Meet the Newest Devil: Getting to Know 1st-Round Draft Pick Alexander Command
The New Jersey Devils entered the 2026 NHL Draft with several options. Holding the 12th overall pick after an injury-plagued and disappointing season, many expected new general manager Sunny Mehta…
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