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Grading the Golden Knights’ 2026 Draft Class
The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 NHL Entry Draft without a first-round pick; however, they quickly changed that. General manager Kelly McCrimmon made a trade that saw Pavel Dorofeyev…
Meet the Blackhawks 2026 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books. For the Chicago Blackhawks, we already know they gave up their No. 4 and No. 45 picks in the blockbuster trade for…
Maple Leafs Have a Shot: Werenski the Game-Changer Toronto Needs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent years searching for the kind of elite, top-pairing defenceman capable of changing the identity of a franchise. If the rumor mill is to be…
Meet the Jets’ 2026 NHL Entry Draft Class
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff added seven players to his prospect pipeline Friday and Saturday in Buffalo. It was the first time since 2022 he had more than five…
Philadelphia Flyers 2026-27 Prospect Pyramid
The Philadelphia Flyers have completed the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting three times in the first two rounds. Let’s rank their prospects using a pyramid, tier-list-style format. What Is a Prospect?…
Blue Jackets: Revisiting the Artemi Panarin Trade
Bread anyone? It’s been nine years since the Russian sensation and “Bread Man”, Artemi Panarin was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that sent shock waves across…
Buffalo Sabres’ Best Trades Ever
When it comes to making trades, every team in professional sports has had both successes and failures, and the Buffalo Sabres are no different. In the team’s ongoing, 56-year history, some…
Where Does McDavid’s 20-Game Point Streak Rank in NHL History?
In the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators at Bridgeport Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2026), centre Connor McDavid notched two assists to extend his streak to…
Blues Acquire Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs for Two 2026 Third-Round Picks
The St. Louis Blues added a veteran presence to their blue line this morning, acquiring defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for two 2026 third-round draft…
Insider Lists 3 Teams to Watch in Potential Zach Werenski Sweepstakes
This NHL offseason has been entertaining to keep track of, with several big-name players having their names tossed around in trade speculation. The most recent name that has been mentioned…
New York Rangers Draft Ben MacBeath 64th Overall
With the 64th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers have selected Ben MacBeath from the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Ben…
Hurricanes Draft William Håkansson 51st Overall
With the 51st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes have selected William Håkansson from Luleå HF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). About William Håkansson While…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, McKenna & the Value of Young Players
There are two separate but connected conversations unfolding around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Both speak to how the organization views its future rather than its present. On one…
Panthers Draft Ryder Cali 48th Overall
With the 48th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers have selected Ryder Cali from the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). About Ryder…
Grading the Blues’ 2026 1st Round Picks
The St. Louis Blues made a series of aggressive moves throughout the 2026 NHL Draft, using the first round to add prospects and retool their roster. St. Louis opened with…
Avalanche Draft Egor Shilov 43rd Overall
With the 43rd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche have selected Egor Shilov from Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL. About Egor Shilov Hailing from Tyumen, Russia,…
Anaheim Ducks Draft Mathis Preston 50th Overall
With the 50th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Mathis Preston from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Mathis Preston…
Devils Draft Nikita Shcherbakov 44th Overall
With the 44th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New Jersey Devils have selected Nikita Shcherbakov from the Toros Neftekmask of the All-Russian Hockey League (VHL). About Nikita…
Canucks Draft Niklas Aaram-Olsen 41st Overall
With the 41st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks have selected Niklas Aaram-Olsen from Örebro HK of the SHL. About Niklas Aaram-Olsen Looking to potentially be…
Penguins Draft Markus Ruck 39th Overall
With the 39th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Markus Ruck from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Markus…
Kraken Draft Casey Mutryn 38th Overall
With the 38th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Seattle Kraken have selected Casey Mutryn from the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) of the USHL. About…
Did the Blues Overpay for Mason McTavish?
The St. Louis Blues did not wait for the board to come to them at the 2026 NHL Draft. They made one of the biggest swings of the night, acquiring…
Oilers Can’t Compete in This Seller’s Market
The NHL offseason is off to a hectic start. There have been numerous big trades involving quality players. If teams wanted an immediate upgrade to their lineup, they needed to…
3 St. Louis Blues Takeaways From Round 1 of the Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft is underway. All 32 teams were busy, with some being busier than others. The St. Louis Blues were one of the busier teams. They entered Round…
Oilers Should Target Mason Marchment in Free Agency
The countdown to free agency continues as trades and re-signings keep the league busy for the moment. As we approach a free-for-all for general managers and players alike, there’s a…
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