The 20 most-read NHL blog posts · May 4–10, 2026
“We went down early, but we just stuck to our game. The power play came through, as did the PK. That’s just a nice team win, which gives us a lot of confidence to go back home to play in front of our fans.” – William Villeneuve The resiliency of the bounce back of being […] The post Easton Cowan makes his mark as Toronto Marlies storm back to tie series in Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
With almost two months to go until the Draft, there is still plenty of time to get familiar with the top prospects in this class.
In another stunning NHL Draft Lottery result, the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall. That’s a benefit for the Edmonton Oilers that the best overall player is headed to the Eastern Conference, as four Pacific Division teams had a five per cent chance or greater at drafting first overall. Toronto had the fifth best…
Good morning. Shawn McFarland is contractually obligated to type words about the unproductive Texas Rangers offense for the several hundredth time as he checks in on how the club has performed recently. But now McFarland is also forced to write about the defense letting the Rangers down more often this season, as it did in […]
For the fourth year in a row following three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning are a first round exit.
After the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season concluded, Auston Matthews made the following statement about the highly disappointing campaign: This was a tough year and a frustrating year. We didn’t meet the goals or expectations we set out at the start. Ultimately, that is on me. That is on us as players. We’re the ones who […] The post With Chayka hired and the first-overall pick secured, all the attention turns to Matthews and Berube’s futures appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The good vibes surrounding the Minnesota Wild’s first-round triumph over the Dallas Stars have largely dissipated after dropping the first two games to the Colorado Avalanche in Round 2. A Minnesota team that seemed to have broken onto the scene as a true contender is now left asking questions about...
The Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing season in 2025-26, falling well short of expectations in both the regular season and the playoffs. Whether it was fatigue, injuries, goaltending, or coaching, they never got everything clicking at the same time. That’s not to say there weren’t any players who made strides, however, as a few players…
It’s getaway day game time at the Stadium! The Yankees are up bright and early for a 12:35 pm start as they host the Rangers, seeking to win their sixth consecutive series. The Bombers outslugged Texas and handed a second loss to Jacob deGrom in the opener, before suffering a second defeat at the hands […]
Nothing about the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins went as anybody expected it to go. When offseason began early in the summer of 2025, there was a belief that the team would not only be bad, but that it would be one of the worst teams in the NHL. There was a common theme nationally that there […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH ) Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) What long-term role is the be...
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers getting bumped from the playoffs, a long summer ahead, pressure on Stan Bowman, and more. I kicked off…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka joined TSN Overdrive to discuss the draft lottery win, the process of deciding on a first-overall selection, the report of uncertainty on Auston Matthews’ behalf about returning in the Fall, and whether he believes the team can contend next season. Take us through your viewing experience of the draft lottery. […] The post John Chayka on the resources available to him as Leafs GM: “The directive from Edward Rogers to me is to do whatever it takes to win a Stanley Cu...
Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Yankee Stadium RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Will Warren Today’s Lineups RANGERS YANKEES Brandon Nimmo – DH Trent Grisham – CF Ezequiel Duran – 2B Aaron Judge – RF Corey Seager – SS Cody Bellinger […]
Why Jake DeBrusk is not a solution for the Edmonton Oilers For nearly half a decade, trade speculation has linked the Edmonton Oilers to Jake DeBrusk. After he signed long-term with the Canucks in 2024, however, that discussion died down. A recent article on CanucksArmy reignited the conversation about Edmonton as a potential landing spot,…
One of the priorities for the Winnipeg Jets this offseason is to bolster the blueline. To that end, Murat Ates in The Athletic has listed five potentially realistic offseason targets for the Jets to shoot for. Let's break it up in terms of unrestricted free agency vs. the RFA/trade route. UFAs Logan Stanley After dealing the big d-man away at the trade deadline, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said he was open to bringing the six-year veteran back as a free agent. “When we ...
Just the Facts Wait, why are we doing one of these? Boston was a playoff team! Yes they were! No matter what happens, they will be picking at least 23rd in this Draft. Mathis Preston or ALEXANDER COMMAND can be yours when it comes down to it! But! As a result of the Brandon Carlo […]
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka joined Elliotte Friedman to discuss the tampering accusations on day one of the job, his reception and reputation around the league, the challenge facing him in Toronto, his belief in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and the areas in need of change on the roster. On the first day of […] The post John Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: “I don’t think the league is going to do us any favours writ large… We’re going to focus on what we can control” ...
After their ugly shutout loss to the Hurricanes to open up the series down in Raleigh on Saturday, it was certain that the Flyers needed to take a beat to regroup and refine their approach to their game, if they wanted to keep this series, at the very least competitive. There wasn’t time enough for a complete overhaul, but there were lessons aplenty that could be taken from how the Flyers approached that game — and how other teams have approached the Hurricanes’ system and dealt with it more e...
After a monster season that saw him record 22 goals and 70 points in 73 games, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is set to land him a big payday this offseason. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Raddysh if the Bolts do not re-sign him. Toronto Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs need another right-shot defenseman, so it would not be surprising if they looked to add Raddysh in free agency. He has already been connected to the Leafs in the past and wo...