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NHL Rumors: Skinner Leaves NHL, Matthews Injury Turn, Hellebuyck Talk, & Kings Trades
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner is leaving the NHL after signing with a Swiss club. Meanwhile, a comment from Auston Matthews’ chiropractor has raised…
Ross Johnston Will Fill the Blues’ Enforcer Role Perfectly
The St. Louis Blues have not had a true enforcer in the lineup since Ryan Reaves, and no one has been able to fill that role quite the same since…
The Top 25 Most-Hyped NHL Prospects Ever
The NHL Draft is one of the best times of the year simply for the potential that comes with it. Each pick could be the one that transforms a franchise…
Bruins 2015 Draft Failure Will Haunt Them for Years
It has been 11 seasons since Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney oversaw the 2015 Entry Draft, his first in charge of the Black and Gold. Three consecutive first-round picks…
Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History
It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…
NHL’s Pacific Division Remains Weakest Heading Into 2026-27 Season
Last up in our division roundup series is the Pacific. There’s no doubt it was the weakest in the NHL last season, and it doesn’t look like it’s changed all…
Canadiens Loan of Vinzenz Roher to Europe Avoids AHL Trap
When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton took the reins in Montreal, they preached a very simple, non-negotiable philosophy regarding player development: environment matters. It isn’t…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Chayka, Sundin, McKenna & Now What?
There is a different feeling around Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. After two disappointing, injury-plagued seasons and Toronto’s first missed playoffs in a decade,…
“I’m Done Talking About My Future”: Zach Werenski Focused on Winning in Columbus
Zach Werenski is done answering questions about his future. Back in Columbus on Thursday for the first time since the summer speculation swirled around him, the Blue Jackets defenseman made…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Liam O’Brien
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…
Sharks’ Jeff Ulmer Sees a Team Ready to Take a Shot at the Playoffs
Belief is cheap in July. Every coaching staff in the league spends the offseason convinced its group is trending upward, and most are proven wrong by December. What makes the…
Previewing the Rangers’ 2026-27 Defense and Goaltender Groups
As the New York Rangers look to bounce back from a down season in the 2025-26 regular season, they will see some newcomers to the backend of the ice for…
Canucks News & Rumours: Could Malhotra Be the Next Leader and Buium the Next Star?
There is something fun about watching a team build for the future. You don’t know exactly what these young players will become, of course, but every once in a while…
Trending or Ending?: Elias Pettersson Being Traded to the Kings
Elias Pettersson was seen skating in Los Angeles, which immediately led to comments about how he looked and if this was a sign that he might be on his way…
Maple Leafs’ Perfect Trade Fit Might Already Be Locked and Loaded
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped his roster this offseason — landing the No. 1 pick in Gavin McKenna, adding size and depth up front, and…
The 5 Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltenders to Make 100 Starts
The history of the Tampa Bay Lightning continues to assemble a growing body of work. Part of that history is the growing list of goalies who have taken the team’s…
Filip Forsberg Trade Revisited
From the eighth seed in the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final, the Nashville Predators provided hockey fans with a wild ride through the 2017 NHL Playoffs. At the…
They Once Were Boston Bruins: Marty Turco
Marty Turco is best remembered for his many Hall-of-Fame worthy seasons for the Dallas Stars. He was a three-time All-Star for the Stars, and was a finalist for the Vezina…
Bobby Clarke: The Ultimate Philadelphia Flyer
The Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame is an honorable place that only the best of the best have been able to find themselves in. Arguably the franchise’s best player, Bobby…
NHL Rumors: Werenski Speaks, Hughes Contract, Canadiens Sign-and-Trade, Senators Not Done
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Werenski has made it clear where he wants to play long-term after a summer filled with trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild and Quinn…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 14 The month of August has not usually been a busy one in NHL history. However, this date has…
John Tavares’ NHL Career Is Undervalued and Underrated
At one time, he was the headlining star for the New York Islanders. A coveted first overall pick in 2009, John Tavares played nine seasons with the Islanders before signing…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, McKenna, Groulx & a Different Top Six?
There is something curious happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into training camp. For once, some of the more intriguing lineup questions aren’t necessarily about who Toronto needs to…
Jets’ Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 Season
In the fast-approaching 2026-27 season, the Winnipeg Jets will look to rebound after regressing by 21 wins from 2024-25 and missing the playoffs. They enter the season with a number…
“Mitch Who?” Gavin McKenna Will Help Maple Leafs Fans Forget About Marner
There may not have been a more polarizing Toronto Maple Leafs player over the past decade than Mitch Marner. There also shouldn’t be much debate about his talent. We have…
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