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Maple Leafs’ Marchenko Silencing Critics After Hat Trick Performance
Previously, I wrote an article on why the early criticism of Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna was completely unwarranted. McKenna responded with a multi-point effort and got more comfortable…
Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but…
Top 3 Capitals Performers So Far This Season
The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division,…
Jets’ Namestnikov Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov is out week to week with a lower-body injury, as per head coach Scott Arniel. Namestnikov was injured when he “took a tumble into the…
Canadiens Are Failing at the Details
The Montreal Canadiens have had a curious start to the 2026-27 season. The club hasn’t performed poorly. In some respects, they’ve done quite admirably. Yet they rank seventh in the…
3 Thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Sabres
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season. Thursday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres was another example of a team that can…
Takeaways From Predators 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Sharks
The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency to blow leads, as they did against the Toronto Maple…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 17 The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice…
NHL Rumors: McKenna Benched, Hughes Problem, Anderson Plan, and a Michkov Mess
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is facing criticism after Gavin McKenna’s ice time was cut short against Buffalo. Why is this such a huge…
Canucks News & Rumours: Why Move Räty & Meriläinen’s Near Theft
The Vancouver Canucks have plenty of decisions to make as they try to figure out what kind of team they can grow into this season. Not every decision will turn…
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck
Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…
Top 10 Nicest Current NHL Jerseys
In sports, uniforms are sometimes taken for granted. With enough time, even the nicest jersey or sweater can begin to feel boring and routine. But over time, great sweaters become…
Top 5 Players From France in NHL History
When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…
Oilers Should Split Up McDavid & Draisaitl
Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, Mattias Janmark, and Zach Hyman. They have been…
Canadiens Need More From Jakub Dobes Moving Forward
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeared ready to take another step forward and establish himself as the team’s starting goaltender. With an extension in hand and the organization’s confidence behind him, expectations were understandably high. However, just a few weeks into the season, things haven’t gone according to plan. Dobes has struggled to find cons...
3 Takeaways From Devils’ Explosive 7-1 Victory Over Rangers
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the New Jersey Devils hosted the New York Rangers for their first matchup of the 2026-27 NHL season. The first period got a little chippy, with…
Top 5 KHL Prospects Off to a Great Start of 2026/27
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is now more than a month old and some young players already left their mark on it. Here are five NHL drafted prospects whose…
3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Win over Jets
The Chicago Blackhawks won in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. It’s their first game that went past regulation and it ends with a win on home ice. The forward…
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-4 Over the Maple Leafs
Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got…
3 Reasons Oilers’ Podkolzin Has Had Early Season Success
The Edmonton Oilers may be battling the injury bug in the early stages of the season, but it hasn’t looked that way through seven games as the team has lost…
3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 5-4 Loss to the Wild
The St. Louis Blues‘ two-game winning streak came to an end Thursday night with a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Jonatan Berggren, Mason McTavish, Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway…
4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Defenceman Zach Whitecloud
Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season…
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-4 Win Over the Blues
The Minnesota Wild played host to the St.Louis Blues on Thursday night, Oct. 15, after a quick one-game road trip to Winnipeg against the Jets on Tuesday, Oct. 13. They…
Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27
The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings a physical presence, with 105 penalty minutes…
Bruins Fans Need to Reframe Expectations for Elias Lindholm in 2026-27
Seven games into the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Boston Bruins have found new life as the team has been reconstructed around its core: Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, and David…
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