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Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons
It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only eight players, including Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and Nathan MacKinnon, reached the 100-point…
Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade
On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…
3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ 4-2 Game 5 Loss
The Vegas Golden Knights dropped Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Thursday night to go down 3-2 in the series. Pavel Dorofeyev scored…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly, Nurse, Stolarz & Potential Trades
Trade season is beginning to stir around the NHL, and one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the Toronto Maple Leafs appear willing to consider possibilities that would have been difficult…
Ranking the Marlies Most Likely to Become Maple Leafs Next Season
After the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies’ surprising playoff run, the conversation inevitably circles back to the same question. If only a handful of these players ever make the…
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-2 Game 5 Win Over Golden Knights
For the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, a team has won two straight games. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 to…
NHL Rumors: DeBrusk to Senators, Makar Extension, and Nurse Trade Request Details
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Darnell Nurse has requested a trade out of Edmonton. When did this happen, who is on his list, and what’s next? Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators…
Today in Hockey History: June 12
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 13 Fans in Pittsburgh have been given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also,…
3 Laval Rocket Players Who Could Make the Jump to the Canadiens in 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward this season, but the organization knows the work is far from over. One of the biggest reasons for optimism is the amount…
3 Crucial Contract Decisions the Devils Face This Offseason
The New Jersey Devils are in store for an eventful offseason. After a discouraging 2025-26 campaign, it became clear that their current system is no longer working. But it looks…
Pastrnak and Swayman Earn Hart Trophy Votes
The Boston Bruins’ 2025-26 season was a roller coaster from start to finish. For some, the expectations were always going to be a playoff run. For others, the idea of…
Flyers’ Rumored Interest in Darnell Nurse Is Unjustifiable
After parts of 12 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, defenseman Darnell Nurse is reportedly seeking a trade. According to The Inquirer‘s Jackie Spiegel, there is mutual interest between Nurse and…
Remembering the Night the Blues Won the Stanley Cup
June 12, 2019, is a day St. Louis Blues fans will remember forever. After 52 seasons, the Blues finally did what had seemed impossible. On that night, a 4-1 victory…
AHL’s Top Prospect Team Features Future NHL Stars
Could these six players who dominated the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2025-26 be some of the next stars in the NHL? The AHL’s Top Prospects team is a ceremonial…
Wild’s Johnasson Heads Home, Signs in Sweden
The Minnesota Wild’s season may have ended earlier than anyone hoped, but that doesn’t mean they’ll have a quiet offseason. The first couple of weeks haven’t been too crazy, but…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Artyom Levshunov
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Larkin Trade List, Cossa Speculation & More
To no one’s surprise, the Detroit Red Wings have been prominently featured in NHL headlines as of late. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has been a trending topic around Detroit and…
Oilers’ Darnell Nurse Reportedly Requests Trade After 12 Seasons
For over a decade, Darnell Nurse has been one of the faces of the Edmonton Oilers. From the dark rebuilding years to multiple deep playoff runs, Nurse has been a…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: JJ Peterka
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…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, DeBrusk & Draft Roster Reshape
The Vancouver Canucks are in a slow period of evaluation, trying to imagine what a reshaped roster might eventually look like. The team isn’t inactive, but it is operating in…
Winnipeg Jets’ Top 10 Prospects: Pre-2026 NHL Draft Edition
After winning the Presidents’ Trophy in the 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets underachieved dramatically this season. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had a down year; they couldn’t replace Nikolaj Ehlers, who signed…
Mikey Berchild – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
2025-26 Team: USA U18 (NTDP)Date of Birth: February 16, 2008Place of Birth: Excelsior, MinnesotaHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: C/LWNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings Mikey Berchild is an…
Hurricanes’ Morning Presser: Brind’Amour & Players’ Thoughts Ahead of Game 5
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights has been historic, with 33 goals scored through four games, tying the record set in the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Laviolette & the Fog Over the Facts
Right now, everyone is talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet almost nothing has been confirmed. Rumours around the team are constant, and rarely as solid as they first…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Jaroslav Halak-Carey Price Decision
On July 18, 2025, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred…
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