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Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson, Sedins, Chytil & a Rebuild that Has a Direction
There is something different about the Vancouver Canucks right now. It isn’t that the team is suddenly good. It isn’t that Ryan Johnson and the Sedins have already proved they…
6 NHL Teams Poised for Double-Digit Improvement in 2026-27
Every season, some teams make big jumps in the standings. The San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers were among several teams that made double-digit improvements in…
Realistic Expectations for Sabres’ 3 Outstanding Youngsters in 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres have one of the youngest and most exciting core groups in the NHL, rife with potential breakout subjects. They made some calculated moves this summer like letting…
Oilers Should Avoid the PTO Market This Year
The 2026-27 season is just around the corner, and training camp is under one month away. The Edmonton Oilers are looking to rebound after a tough first-round exit last season.…
Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27
Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had…
What Will Tyler Toffoli’s Role Be on the 2026-27 Sharks?
Tyler Toffoli is entering his 15th season at 34-years-old and 31 games shy of 1000 for his career. Heading into a season that has loftier expectations than any other Sharks…
Revisiting Spitfires’ & Firebirds’ 2024 Roberto Mancini Trade
The Windsor Spitfires head into the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season with the likelihood of rebuilding the roster. It was three seasons ago where they were in a similar…
Gavin McKenna’s “Disappointing” College Season Might Be What the Maple Leafs Needed
For a player who had been described as a potentially generational talent, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ rookie Gavin McKenna‘s first season at Penn State was strangely easy to criticize. McKenna…
Predicting The Canadiens’ Hometown Remix Jerseys
For the first time since the 2022-23 season, all 32 NHL teams will be receiving a new alternate jersey to wear during select games this season as a part of…
Suggested Trade Sees Sharks Land Blackhawks’ Kevin Korchinski
Kevin Korchinski remains without a contract as the 2026-27 season approaches, and while some fans question whether he is ready to take that next step into being a full-time NHL…
6 Players Who Always Dominate the Canucks
While the Vancouver Canucks haven’t been the best team at shutting down great opponents in recent seasons, there are always a few players who stand out as extra difficult to…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared McCann
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The…
Connor McDavid May Already Be the Best Player in NHL History
There are fans who have watched Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for the last 11 seasons and believe that he is the best hockey player they have ever seen. That…
Ranking the Blackhawks’ Young Core by Long-Term Potential
Connor Bedard is in a class of his own, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild is about much more than one superstar. Bedard is expected to miss the first month of…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Artturi Lehkonen Trade
The Montreal Canadiens approached the 2022 Trade Deadline as obvious sellers. After a surprising run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the team fell flat the following season and was…
Gavin McKenna’s Prospect Stock Takes Surprising Turn Ahead of Rookie Season
There are plenty of reasons to take issue with Corey Pronman’s latest ranking. In his Athletic column, “Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini is No.…
Kiefer Sherwood Could Be the Perfect Complement to the Sharks’ Game
Every contender needs more than skill. The San Jose Sharks learned that the hard way last season, when a roster brimming with young offensive talent finished four points short of…
Blue Jackets Goalie Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, No Timetable for Return
With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair. On Thursday…
Edmonton Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a…
NHL Rumors: Rielly Talks, Gauthier Holdout, and a Zacha Trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Morgan Rielly is feeling relieved and motivated heading into another season in Toronto. He spoke about the drama that surrounded him this offseason. Meanwhile, the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly, Matthews & Big Reasons to Rebound
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into training camp with something they haven’t had in a while: a genuinely different feeling around the team. John Chayka is the new general…
The NHL 500-Goal Club
In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2023 Draft Class: 3 Years Later, Where Do They Stand?
The Nashville draft floor felt electric in June 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens held a premium first-round selection, and for the second time running, general manager…
Rangers’ 5 Best Defensemen All-Time
The New York Rangers have one of the most storied franchises in all professional sports. Being an Original Six team with a long history of winning in the most famous…
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