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Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov Is a Diamond in the Rough of the 2026 NHL Draft
Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved. When it…
Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Devils Land Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck
The Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation has been running wild since his surprise trade request became public recently, with fans wondering which contending team will end up landing him. There are…
8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27
Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…
NHL Rumors: Senators and Laine, Maple Leafs Trade, Larkin a No-Go on Canadiens?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators appear to have moved on from the idea of signing Patrik Laine. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached the 50-contract limit…
THW’s 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Guide
With NHL games starting on Sept. 29, fantasy hockey season is right around the corner. Your draft is the most important team-building day you’ll have all year, so being prepared…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 5
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 6 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev, Brisson & Chayka’s Prospect Hunt
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting close to training camp, which means the questions are starting to become a little more real. Who is healthy? Who isn’t? Who is going…
Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Winterton
Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start ever, winning their first home opener in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to be in a playoff…
NHL Rumours: Buium’s Extension, Leafs’ Tanev Healthy & RFA Holdouts
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at the giant extension the Vancouver Canucks gave to Zeev Buium and the long-term bet they made. Next, veteran defenseman…
Comparing Connor McDavid & Connor Bedard’s Rookie Seasons
The future of the NHL has never looked brighter due to the increase in talent across the league. While generational talents Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Alexander Ovechkin can be…
What Happened to Roman Cechmanek?
Roman Cechmanek was one of these European players whose star rose as fast as declined. He was not a widely known draft pick, burst onto the scene in the NHL…
Remembering Canadiens Legend Ken Dryden
The Montreal Canadiens and the team’s fans are all in mourning today as the legendary Ken Dryden passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78.…
3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Capitals Rookie Camp
September in the NHL means media day, training camps, and prospects vying for a full-time roster spot with their teams. These hopeful newcomers showcase their skills and make a case…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Staff Promotions & Additions, New Hockey Network, & More
As we head into the first weekend of September, the first installment of Hurricanes News & Rumors will begin with the Carolina Hurricanes making a plethora of announcements this past…
Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes
Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise…
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Dawson Mercer
The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, and last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Colton Dach
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Frederik Andersen, and now we turn our…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Miko Matikka
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 Sign Zeev Buium to 8-Year Extension
The Vancouver Canucks have locked in one of the foundational pieces of their rebuild by signing defenceman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract with a cap hit of $9.38 million…
Sturm Weighs In on Bruins’ Captaincy
The Boston Bruins have been without a captain since the team traded away Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The absence has been understandable given the state of…
Blackhawks’ 5 Best & Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era
Over the years, the Chicago Blackhawks have had some contracts that worked out really well, while others turned into questionable signings that left fans wondering what management was thinking. Here’s…
Atlanta NHL Expansion Race May Be on Brink of Being Decided
We might soon have a decision on a 34th NHL team. According to the Twitter/X account NHL to Atlanta, the developer behind The Gathering at South Forsyth announced in a…
The Mitch Marner Shadow Is Already Following Gavin McKenna in Toronto
For nine seasons, Mitch Marner wasn’t simply a very good Toronto Maple Leafs player. He was part of the emotional experience of the Core Four era. That era brought enormous…
How the Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic Division in 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2026-27 season as defending Atlantic Division champions. They recorded 50-plus wins for the third time in franchise history (2006-07 / 2007-08). Now, heading…
Kraken Re-Sign Jacob Melanson to a 3-Year Contract
On Friday, the Seattle Kraken announced they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract. He will receive an average annual value (AAV) of $1.45 million.…
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