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Oilers sign prospect William Nicholl to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed an up-and-coming prospect to his first NHL contract on Wednesday.  William Nicholl is now officially a member of the Edmonton Oilers organization, as he agreed to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season.  Nicholl was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft from the London Knights of…

Eight critical questions the Leafs should ask the candidates to be their next GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the market for a new GM, and probably a president too. I’m offering my services. No, not for the jobs themselves. But I’m willing to act as a consultant for the interview process. Specifically, I’ve got a few questions that I’d love to see Keith Pelley and his hiring committee ask potential candidates before making a decision on who’ll lead this franchise into the future. Normally I’d charge a hefty fee to a corporate client for this sort of insight, but given th...

Oilers to blackout playoff games until 50/50 pot reaches $1 million

In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced they are blacking out playoff games on television – but there’s a catch.  The game telecast will start once the Oilers Community Foundation’s 50/50 pot reaches a minimum of $1 million. If the pot doesn’t hit the mark, no Oilers hockey will be seen on…

Guest Commentary: Mercyhurst Deserved Better

Last week’s announcement that Mercyhurst University is eliminating its men’s hockey program was a gut punch—one that’s hard to stomach and one that deserves serious reconsideration.The vast majority of the college hockey world was introduced to Mercyhurst on March 24, 2001 when the Lakers pushed Michigan to the brink in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mercyhurst fell 4-3 after surrendering...

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Are They Still The Islanders?

It seemed like the only thing holding up the decision by the New York Islanders to move the Bridgeport Islanders to Hamilton, Ontario was the AHL Board of Governors. It was rumoured for a while before the announcement finally came that this would be the reality for 2026-27, but it still needed the rubber stamp from the league's membership. That vote took place today, and AHL President and CEO Scott Howson made it official by announcing that the Islanders would move into the renovated TD Colise...

Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the pipeline

Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the Edmonton Oilers pipeline Edmonton Oilers prospect update Tomáš Cibulka another layer skill system Tomáš Cibulka is officially the newest Edmonton Oilers prospect after he signed his two-year entry-level deal late last week. With a lack of draft picks, the Oilers have had to…

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CHN Special Report: Part 2 ... The Money Trail

In Part 1 of our Special Report, we looked at how the unlimited transfers and new money have changed the landscape; and how the pressure to keep up, and lack of guardrails, have led to tampering allegations and a wild west atmosphere.In Part 2, we'll see which teams are spending the money, and how.What is here has been gleaned from conversations with a couple dozen sources, including coaches and athletic...

Three Head-Scratching Years

Far be it for me to question anyone's position in hockey from where I sit, but I always found it strange that the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Bred Treliving to be their general manager three years ago. That's not to say that Treliving wasn't able to do the job, but it's hard to ignore the immense pressure that comes with sitting in the big chair in a city that demands a winner. Being that 1967 is a lifetime ago and the Leafs moving away from a playoff spot has to come with consequences, and Toro...