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Chicago Blackhawks’ 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
We are just nine games into an 84-game slate but the early returns for the Chicago Blackhawks – a record of 3-6-0 – has been anything but promising. Their efforts…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Flyers
After splitting a pair of 3-2 decisions with the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche had to have felt ready to tackle a more favorable stretch of the schedule. In a…
Oilers Have Decision to Make on Third Defence Pairing
Despite a plethora of injuries in the forward group, the Edmonton Oilers have had little issue with the defensemen. Jake Walman is the only defender to get banged up thus…
3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Building Block Win Over Avalanche
Nothing about the Philadelphia Flyers’ start to their 2026-27 season has made sense. One of the team’s most familiar and youngest rosters looked completely disjointed in their first nine games.…
Blues GameDay Preview: Return Home Against Jets
The St. Louis Blues return home after a three-game road trip, looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blues have struggled to find consistency…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Penalty Kill, Power Play & Faceoff Success
The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a win, and they got one Monday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 3–1. It wasn’t a perfect performance, and the team still has defensive…
Projecting the Oilers’ Important Early-Season Homestand
After playing at Rogers Place just three times over the first three weeks of the 2026-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are set for a five-game homestand, beginning Tuesday (Oct.…
Syracuse Crunch Weekly Prospect Report: O’Reilly, Pietroniro & Mercuri
The Syracuse Crunch bounced back from a rough 1-3 start to the season with a win against the Rochester Americans on Oct. 17. They got their first win on home…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Early Rhythm, Zacha Injury and More
The Boston Bruins enter this week with early-season momentum, a productive power play, and encouraging contributions from both established veterans and younger players. After navigating an uneven start to the…
From Price-Halak to Fowler-Dobes: Canadiens Facing Familiar Dilemma
The Montreal Canadiens have an interesting situation developing between the pipes, and for longtime fans, it might bring back memories of a familiar goaltending debate. With Jacob Fowler impressing early in the 2026-27 season and Jakub Dobes struggling to find consistency, the Canadiens could eventually face a difficult decision regarding their future in net. While it is still very early, the situation has some similarities to the famous Carey Price-Jaroslav Halak debate that divided Canadiens...
3 Blue Jackets Who Aren’t Producing Enough
Opening the season with seven of your first nine games at Nationwide Arena should’ve been a recipe for success to get off to a hot start. However, so far into…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Win Over Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday (Oct. 17), and were looking to respond against a San…
Hurricanes Relying On Depth Once Again With Early-Season Injury Bug
The injury bug seems it won’t leave the Carolina Hurricanes alone again for the second consecutive season. In 2025-26, they had most of the blue line out with injuries through…
Maple Leafs’ Overreliance on Matthews and Nylander Remains a Concern
So far in the 2026-27 season, the same storyline seems to follow the Toronto Maple Leafs every year: overreliance on Auston Matthews and William Nylander to carry the scoring. Whether…
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Concerns, Kent Johnson’s Rise and a Test Against Toronto
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the week of Oct. 19–25 looking for greater consistency at both ends of the ice. A 1-0 overtime win over the New York Rangers offered…
Oilers Should Keep Penguins Veterans on Their Trade Radar
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ willingness to move veteran forwards gives the Edmonton Oilers reason to call Kyle Dubas. It does not necessarily give them reason to make a trade immediately. Elliotte…
NHL Rumours: Hellebuyck Suspension Ending, Larkin Move Coming & Leafs Eyeing Big Trade
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck, whose suspension is ending. Will he rejoin the team? Next, Dylan Larkin could be on…
Maple Leafs “Premium Asset” Trade Has Disaster Written All Over It
The Toronto Maple Leafs are ready to make a move, and according to insider Elliotte Friedman, it won’t be a small one. Toronto sits at 3-4-2 and last in the…
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense
After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start…
Why Are the Maple Leafs Jumping Bo Groulx Beside Auston Matthews on the Top Line?
Today, news broke that William Nylander is ill and unavailable. In his place, the Toronto Maple Leafs have to decide how to fill the hole in their lineup. The obvious…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 20 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Protect Cowan, Larkin Concern, Penguins Shopping Rakell
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear unwilling to include Easton Cowan in a major trade for defensive help, while the Detroit Red Wings may be feeling…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stenberg vs. McKenna & Lettieri Gets a Chance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories to follow as they try to find their footing early in the season. One takes us back to the 2026…
Jets Call Up Yager; Place Morrissey on Injured Reserve
The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose. The 21 year old has gotten off to a scorching start with the Moose in the American…
7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the World’s Best Hockey Player
Fans love the Annual TSN Player Rankings, which traditionally comes out before the start of the NHL’s regular season. It creates endless debate on social media channels such as Twitter…
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