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3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 6-2 Loss To Maple Leafs
The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a common theme running through many of their losses to open the season so far, a rough second period. That second period bit them…
Dylan Larkin’s 10-Team List Has Only 2 Real Fits
Dylan Larkin has given the Detroit Red Wings far more room to work with. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski confirmed on Oct. 20 that the former captain has expanded his list to…
Blue Jackets Must Question Everything On Ice to End Slump
“It’s just stuff we need to figure out right now. Stuff we should have figured out weeks ago.” Those were the words of an upset Charlie Coyle on Tuesday night…
3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ Shocking 4-3 OT Loss to the Sharks
For the Montreal Canadiens, it’s beginning to feel as though their weaknesses are showing despite their best efforts. However spry they can look for long stretches of a contest, a…
Roope Hintz Wanted the Stars to Sign Laine. They Got Perron Instead
Roope Hintz told Ilta-Sanomat reporter Teem Suvinen that he talks with Patrik Laine every day, and he can’t understand why his friend can’t even get a tryout and He’d have…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Win Over Wild
Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers opened their five-game homestand by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Oct. 20).…
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Devils
The Colorado Avalanche feel like they are in a funk. Following a loss to the lowly Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche sat at a very un-Avalanche-like 5-3-1 going into Tuesday night’s…
3 Takeaways From Blues’ 2-1 Win Over Jets
The St. Louis Blues opened their five-game homestand with a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Jimmy Snuggerud scored in the first period before Cole Perfetti tied…
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Oilers
The Minnesota Wild started their five-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, Oct. 20. They did get a slight break in their injury issues as Nico Sturm…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Matthews, OEL, Cowan, McKenna & Stecher
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of those nights when their offensive talent was difficult to ignore. In a 6-2 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto showed what…
Canadiens May Have Found Another Late-Round Steal in Luke Mittelstadt
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the NHL’s most promising groups of young defensemen. With Lane Hutson already establishing himself as a star and several other talented blueliners making their way through the organization, Montreal’s future on the back end looks bright. However, another name is beginning to attract attention, and it might not be one that many fans expected. Luke Mittelstadt, a seventh-round selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has been abs...
Similarities Between Rangers’ Dylan Garand & Cam Talbot
The New York Rangers have gotten off to a 7-3-1 start even though star goalie Igor Shesterkin is out for the season with a lower-body injury, and backup goalie Joonas…
Juuso Välimäki Returns to NHL With the Hurricanes After 632-Day Absence
They ask, how can you not be romantic about hockey, or any sport, for that matter? Some stories show the perseverance of not giving up on a dream, whether you’ve…
Sabres Need to Trade for Connor Hellebuyck, But Only at the Right Price
As long as Connor Hellebuyck remains on the Winnipeg Jets, the Buffalo Sabres will inevitably sit at the center of the rumor mill. Buffalo has been tied to Hellebuyck since…
Red Wings Hold Leverage in Dylan Larkin Trade Talks
The clock on Dylan Larkin’s time with the Detroit Red Wings might finally be running. Speaking on the Oct. 16 edition of Frankly Hockey with John Buccigross, the ESPN broadcaster…
Flames’ Cooley Has Unique Strategy to Stay Focused
The Calgary Flames‘ start to the season was nothing a franchise could be proud of. No single glaring concern stood out; it was a top-to-bottom problem that required everyone on…
Devils Gameday Preview: Hosting the Avalanche with Big Lineup Changes
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to host the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils are coming off of a hard road loss against the Washington Capitals…
Blue Jackets’ Knies Ready to Turn Page as He Faces Maple Leafs For First Time
It was a date that Matthew Knies and others had circled on the calendar. October 20, 2026. It’s the one and only trip to Columbus for the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma
Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky and Pavel Bure to…
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask
The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It was…
Who Invented Hockey?
Today, it’s known as Canada’s game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that…
NHL Rumors: Luukkonen Trade, Blue Jackets Changes, Cowan Staying
In this week’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets could be facing significant changes, with questions surrounding their head coach and Zach Werenski‘s long-term future. Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres GM…
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
The problem with being as good as the Colorado Avalanche were a season ago is that following that kind of performance is virtually impossible. The Avalanche are third in the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Karlsson, Pettersson, Lekkerimäki, Rossi & Demko Update
The Vancouver Canucks could use a little good news right about now. After a six-game road trip that left them searching for answers, the team returned to Rogers Arena on…
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