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5 Options for Maple Leafs With 85th Pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs added some more draft capital to their cupboard for the 2026 NHL Draft after acquiring the Philadelphia Flyers’ 85th overall pick in the Emil Andrae trade. Making…
3 Forwards the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft
The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job building their prospect pool over the last few years. With young stars already in place at the NHL level and several high-end…
3 Names the Maple Leafs Could Still Add to Their Blue Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
2026 NHL Draft Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Grab McKenna, Blackhawks Draft Verhoeff
With three top-five scenarios in the books, the fourth might be a little more unorthodox. However, we looked at what each team needs and, rather than strictly going best available,…
Grading Maple Leafs’ 8-Year Extension for Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract. Considering the…
Canadiens Positioned to End Rebuild on Draft Floor
The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent…
NHL’s 5 Best National Anthem Singers of All-Time
On a mid-February evening in 2025, I stood in a dusty Mexican bar filled to the brim with Canadians, belting out the lyrics to O Canada. All of us were…
Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History
Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It’s a family tradition. Fathers teach their…
Nolan Patrick’s Injury-Defined Career
*Editor’s Note: This article was updated to reflect the news that Nolan Patrick has officially retired At just 27 years of age, forward Nolan Patrick’s NHL career seems like a…
Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory
Three-time Stanley Cup champion and famous captain Jonathan Toews officially retired from the NHL on June 19, 2026; fittingly the same day as the number on his jersey. But many…
Abbotsford Canucks Notebook: Next Head Coach, Wouters, Thompson & Clayton Re-Signed
Welcome back to the Abbotsford Canucks Notebook. It has been a whirlwind start to the month. With Manny Malhotra departing the American Hockey League (AHL) bench to become head coach…
Today in Hockey History: June 21
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 22 This date in NHL history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted…
Canucks News & Rumours: Öhgren Surge, Buium Questions & What’s Next
The Vancouver Canucks made one of the biggest moves in franchise history when they sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Whether that trade ultimately works or not won’t be…
Maple Leafs Believe Darren Raddysh Is Just Getting Started
The Toronto Maple Leafs have committed eight years and $68 million to a 30-year-old defenceman coming off a career year. Understanding why may go a long way toward understanding the…
Hurricanes Announce 2-Year Extension for Deslauriers During Stanley Cup Parade
We’ve seen players get extensions at different times of the year, but has a player ever gotten one during a Stanley Cup Parade? While the city of Raleigh saw 150,000…
Nashville Predators’ 2026 Free Agents & Extension Candidates
The Nashville Predators are in a pivotal offseason. They’re stuck between competing for the Stanley Cup and for the first overall pick, and they’re probably closer to the former option.…
Hurricanes’ Aho & Brind’Amour Discuss Stanley Cup Parade’s Electric Environment
If people thought the Lenovo Center was loud, that was nothing compared to the Stanley Cup Parade for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, June 20. It also helps that an…
Predicting When Canucks GM Ryan Johnson Will Make His First Big Move
It’s been over a month since the Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson their new General Manager (GM). He has made some key moves to his management group as he fired…
Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Parade Showcases Why Raleigh Is a Hockey City
Years from now, when someone asks a Carolina Hurricanes fan about June 20, 2026, they will go back to a day full of core memories. From Jordan Martinook leading a…
Pundit Suggests 2 Surprise Trade Destinations for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse
The Edmonton Oilers will be trading Darnell Nurse, and it seems like a matter of when, not if, the team will be moving on from him. There were reports that…
Canadien Players Set to Rebound in 2026-27 From Poor Seasons
Disappointing seasons by individual Canadiens are hard to find based on how successful 2025-26 was overall. Look hard enough, though...
2026 NHL Draft: Reimer’s Final Ranking Top 96
The 2026 NHL Draft is nearly here, but there’s still time for one more ranking. One of the best things about the 2026 NHL Draft was the mystery at the…
3 Prospects the Oilers Should Target With 52nd Pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft is under one week away, and the Edmonton Oilers are in an interesting position. They have been a competitive team over the last few seasons and…
Bowen Byram Isn’t a Fit for the Chicago Blackhawks
It’s been reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is now available for trade. The Chicago Blackhawks need to take some serious steps next season, and…
Minnesota Frost Load Up Each Position at 2026 PWHL Entry Draft
The 2026 PWHL Entry Draft took place in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday night, June 17, and all 12 teams made their selections over six rounds. 72 players were selected out…
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