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The 20 most-read NHL blog posts · May 11–17, 2026

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Monday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc glad top line gets so much attention

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc says that the flip side of the Canadiens’ top line not scoring at five-on-five is that they’re keeping the top players on the other team occupied to allow those like him to contribute offensively. [ La Presse ] As if Jakub Dobeš playing a solid game in net wasn’t enough, he’s also become a bit of a pest for other teams. [ Journal de Montreal ] See Dobeš soaking in the Bell Centre atmosphere during his on-ice interview after last...

Eyes On The Prize · May 11 · 7 reads that week

The Wild's Formula Finally Worked In Game 3

The Minnesota Wild found themselves in a 0-2 hole in the series because they couldn't stick to the script in Denver. Minnesota had to follow an underdog playbook against a juggernaut Colorado Avalanche team. There's a tried-and-true way to pull off an upset in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Win the game...

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Hockey Wilderness · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Takeaways: Flyers run ends as it began, an overtime loss to end the series

Facing elimination for the first time, the Philadelphia Flyers had their home ice and new blood in the lineup. Carolina was attempting to be the first team since the 1985 Edmonton Oilers to open the playoffs with eight straight wins. Missing Noah Cates, Owen Tippett, and now Matvei Michkov, the Flyers did what they do best: lean on Dan Vladar. William Carrier also leaned on Vladar, taking a goal off the board for Carolina, and for the second time in the series, they needed overtime to settle t...

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Broad Street Hockey · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Oilers silver linings as 5 players thrived in an unfulfilling 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 season was definitely unfulfilled, as there will once again be no Cup-raising banner night to open next season. But there were still silver linings. The first that stands out is Connor McDavid putting up his second-best scoring season with 138 regular-season points, earning a recent Hart Trophy nomination. There were also…

Oilers

In the Pressbox · May 9 · 6 reads that week

The Connor Dewar and Ilya Solovyov signings are solid start to Penguins offseason

Kyle Dubas opened up the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason on Thursday by re-signing two depth players in forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov. Dewar, a pending unrestricted free agent, received a two-year, $4.5 million extension with a $2.25 million salary cap hit per season. Solovyov, meanwhile, received a one-year, $850,000 contract. On the surface, they […]

Penguins

PensBurgh · May 9 · 6 reads that week

NHL Rumors: Big Development On Kevin Hayes' NHL Future

Kevin Hayes is heading into free agency this summer, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to be involved. Josh Yohe of The Athletic confirmed the organization has no plans to offer the 34-year-old center a new contract. Yohe framed it as: Hayes was a good soldier during his time in Pittsburgh, but his lack of foot speed made cracking the lineup a challenge, and he will not return next season. The decision is one of the easier ones Kyle Dubas faces this offseason, which is saying so...

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NHL Trade Rumors · May 11 · 5 reads that week

So much for rest as five Oilers head to the World Championships

In the immediate aftermath of being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round, the Edmonton Oilers leaders are doing the right things.  Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren, are on holiday with friends, laying down their yoga mats and relaxing in Savasana. By the evening, the couple are sipping wine with the…

Oilers

In the Pressbox · May 9 · 5 reads that week

This day in Penguin history: Francis steps up

(Wrote this for tomorrow, and then realized the date was wrong. So pull up a chair for some bonus history content..) 1992: Ronnie tips the balance of the series, and playoffs Pittsburgh’s hopes to defend their 1991 Stanley Cup championship were in deep trouble on May 9th, ahead of Game 4 of the Patrick Division […]

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PensBurgh · May 9 · 5 reads that week

3 Free-Agent Destinations for Blue Jackets' Charlie Coyle

Charlie Coyle had a big 2025-26 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, posting 20 goals and 58 points in 82 games. He chose a great time to have a strong campaign, as he is now entering the summer as a pending unrestricted free agent. If the Blue Jackets are unable to re-sign Coyle, expect these three teams to target him in free agency.  Los Angeles Kings  The Kings desperately need to add at least one center this offseason, with Anze Kopitar retiring. With Coyle being the top center...

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NHL Trade Rumors · May 9 · 5 reads that week

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Rangers series preview

The Cubs met up with an AL West team in their second series of 2026 and took two of three from an Angels club that has fallen into the basement in their division. This weekend they’ll visit another AL West team, the Rangers. For more on the Rangers, here’s Adam Morris, manager of our SB […]

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Bleed Cubbie Blue · May 8 · 5 reads that week

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost to the Yankees yesterday, 9-2. Evan Grant writes about the slim margin of error the Rangers have to work with in order to get a win these days. Kennedi Landry touches on MacKenzie Gore, who was in control through five innings before the wheels shot off. Joc Pederson started […]

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Lone Star Ball · May 8 · 5 reads that week

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