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3 Bold Predictions for the Oilers in 2026-27
Predictions are easy when they amount to Connor McDavid being great or Leon Draisaitl scoring a lot of goals. The fun begins when the outcome requires taking a real chance.…
From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook
When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn’t about “learning how to win” or “building habits.” It was about…
Projecting Blue Jackets’ Top Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27
As the season gets closer and closer, the Columbus Blue Jackets look ahead to a season that will be extremely defining for not only management and the ownership group, but…
3 Young Players the Edmonton Oilers Gave Up on Too Soon
*This archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 In Aug. 2024, the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s…
Calgary Flames Retired Numbers
*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 53rd season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…
Keith Tkachuk’s Hall of Fame Induction Is Long Overdue
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced that Keith Tkachuk will finally receive the sport’s highest honor. Since his retirement in 2010, hockey fans, analysts, and former players have debated his…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a…
Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov Has a Lot to Learn Before Becoming an NHL Goalie
A recent interview with Colorado Avalanche prospect Ilya Nabokov offers something more interesting than another update on a young goalie trying to make the NHL. It provides a glimpse into…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Logan Cooley
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gudmundsson, Moldenhauer & Prospects Facing Different Tests
The Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of young players who are still trying to figure out where they fit into the organization’s long-term plans. That’s the case with Mans Gudmundsson…
Ducks News and Notes: The Team Is Out and About
We are getting closer to the start of the season as August rolls along, and the Anaheim Ducks are on the move. While nothing official has happened for the franchise,…
Blackhawks’ Penalty Kill May Struggle This Season After League-Leading 2025-26
The Chicago Blackhawks had another season where they were at the bottom of the league. At the end of last season, they finished 31st in the NHL and were at…
NHL Rumours: Canadiens Eyeing Batherson, Bobrovsky Discount & Wild Extension Coming
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens potentially eyeing Drake Batherson as a trade target if the Ottawa Senators can’t get him signed. Next, new…
How the Oilers Should Handle Their Goaltending Logjam
The Edmonton Oilers have a logjam between the pipes, having eight goaltenders signed by the organization. Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Devon Levi, Matt Tomkins, Connor Ungar, Nathaniel Day, Samuel Jonsson,…
Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off
The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out…
DiPietro Leads Intriguing Bruins’ Backup Goalie Competition
There’s been a lot of discussion about the potential outlook of the Boston Bruins lineup for the 2026-27 season. Through all of the discourse, though, one under-discussed area has been…
4 Flames with the Most to Prove in 2026-27
Though there isn’t much pressure on the Calgary Flames as a team this season, there are several individuals who need to step things up. While the team struggling in 2025-26…
4 Wild Players Who Need to Step Up in 2026-27
The Minnesota Wild will have a lot of eyes on them this coming season after their disappointing end to last postseason. There will be high expectations on their shoulders, and…
Remembering Brendan Gallagher’s Best Moments With the Canadiens
In the wake of a gutsy run to the Eastern Conference Final that saw the Montreal Canadiens come out on the winning end of two seven-game series, the team’s brass…
3 Solid Predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Season
As we continue through the offseason, it’s never too early to predict the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, the defending Stanley Cup champions will be hoping to…
The 2026-27 Sharks Will Have More Bite After Adding Physical Players
A breakout 2025-26 season headlined by the emergence of Macklin Celebrini puts the San Jose Sharks in position to finally leave the abyss they’ve dwelled in for the last several…
Penguins’ Failed Draft Trade Reveals an Important Kyle Dubas Strategy
Most failed NHL trade proposals disappear into phone history. One involving the Pittsburgh Penguins accidentally made it onto camera. Behind-the-scenes footage released by the Ottawa Senators on Aug. 12 revealed…
3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp
Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year’s camp could carry…
Sharks Trade Pitch Lands Oilers’ Spencer Stastney
Both the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks will be looking to make it into the playoffs this season following aggressive offseasons. They both did exactly what they needed to…
Werenski’s Message to Blue Jackets Also Sends One to the Maple Leafs
Zach Werenski took under 20 minutes on Thursday to make his message clear. While speaking with the local media, he said several things that indicated he has no desire to…
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