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3 Members of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Team You Probably Forgot About
June 2026 marked eight years since the Washington Capitals secured their first franchise Stanley Cup victory. The 2017-18 season was a whirlwind that led to captain and hockey superstar Alex…
Top 10 Latvians in NHL History
Perhaps no time did the country of Latvia fall into the gaze of the hockey world more than when the country of just under two million people helped attain the…
Blackhawks Have the Talent; Now They Need Results
For the past few years, there’s one word that comes to mind when fans hear the Chicago Blackhawks: rebuilding. It explains the losses, the patience for the fans. The good…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Hiller & Fixing a Goal-Scoring Problem
There is something interesting about the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. For the first time in a long time, there seems to be a little more optimism about…
Predicting Landing Spots for the Top Remaining NHL Free Agents
Labor Day is less than three weeks away in the U.S., meaning training camps are around the corner. However, there are still quite a few recognizable unrestricted free agents available…
Devon Levi Could Be the Oilers’ Most Important Player in 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers made several significant changes during the 2026 offseason, but none could have a greater long-term impact than the acquisition of Devon Levi. Edmonton acquired the 24-year-old goaltender…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards
Since their inaugural NHL season in 1979-80, the Edmonton Oilers have had more than 80 European forwards suit up for at least one game. The list includes players from 13…
3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected…
Jaxon Cover’s Roller Hockey Background and What It Means for the Senators
I play recreational ice hockey in Texas, and one thing you see often is a player joining an ice league who mentions he grew up playing roller. They transition to…
Rangers Need Consistency From Alexis Lafreniere This Season
During Alexis Lafreniere’s six seasons with the New York Rangers, he has had some great hot streaks, but he has also had a lot of cold stretches. Last season, he…
5 Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar in 2026-27
I recently posted my top-10 Toronto Maple Leafs prospects for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The pool is much deeper now than it has been compared to previous years, with Gavin…
What Has Kept Flyers From Recent Sustained Success?
The Philadelphia Flyers were no strangers to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2010s. They made the Stanley Cup Final to begin the decade and qualified for the playoffs six…
Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Nikita Tolopilo
The Vancouver Canucks have a huge decision to make in the crease heading into the 2026-27 season. Do they keep the trio of Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo…
Carolina Hurricanes Should Start Thinking About Nadeau & Legault Extensions
As far as extensions go for the Carolina Hurricanes, they are in a great spot with long-term deals with younger players like Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven, and even Joel Nystrom.…
Los Angeles Kings’ 3 Biggest Rivalries in Franchise History
Few things make the NHL more exciting than a heated rivalry, and the Los Angeles Kings have been part of several memorable ones. The Pacific Division is filled with plenty…
7 Cool Things About Carey Price
*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,…
Best Blackhawk From Each of the Past 6 Decades
Recently, a game called 84-0 has gone viral on X. The premise of the game is that the website 84-0.com gives you six lineup slots: center, right winger, left winger,…
Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with “The Next One”. It’s been over 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 16
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the NHL’s residents in Arizona.…
NHL Rumours: Red Wings Owner Refused Stamkos, Canadiens’ Team-Friendly Deals & More
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Detroit Red Wings, who were close to signing Steven Stamkos before owner Chris Ilitch nullified the move. Next, we look at…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Depth & Goaltending Could Decide the Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this season in a rather unusual position. A year ago, the team looked like it was heading in the wrong direction, and then winning the…
Devils’ Depth Scoring Can Become a Major Strength for 2026-27
With just a month left before veterans are set to report to training camp, it’s safe to say that the New Jersey Devils will look drastically different this season. Armed…
Revisiting Spitfires’ & 67’s 2016 Jeremiah Addison Trade
It’s been 10 years since the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires pulled off a move that, while seemingly smaller at the time, became part of the fabric of the…
One Weakness the Sharks Didn’t Fix This Summer Is in Net
Mike Grier spent the offseason attacking the problem everyone could see. The San Jose Sharks allowed the third-most goals in the NHL last season, so the general manager rebuilt the…
4 New York Rangers’ Player Milestones to Watch for This Season
With the 2026-27 season right around the corner, many players on the New York Rangers are close to reaching new career milestones. With this in mind, here are just four of those players who…
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