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Each NHL Team’s Most Overlooked Player
The NHL and its fans are quick to recognize superstars, both established and burgeoning. They cause endless debate about who is better now, who will be better in the future,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Raddysh, McKenna & Lineup Problems
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting an early look at how quickly a season can change when injuries start piling up. One injury might seem manageable on its own, but…
NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin Pulled, Cowan Trade, Canucks Selling, Quinn Hughes Strategy
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, trade speculation around Dylan Larkin is heating up in Detroit as the Red Wings appear to be pulling him from the lineup until a trade is made.…
Maple Leafs’ New Culture Taking Shape Amidst Losses
Say what you will about the plethora of first-round exits for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last decade, the most consistent part of the team’s journey in those seasons…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Some of the most legendary players in NHL history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and…
Maple Leafs’ Hiller May Be Sending the Wrong Message With Bobrovsky
On the surface, it is easy to blame Sergei Bobrovsky for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ consecutive losses against the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken. Some of the goals he surrendered…
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-2 Loss to Avalanche
The New Jersey Devils were seeking their fifth straight win on Wednesday night in a rematch against the Colorado Avalanche in the second game of their western road trip. Tensions…
Minnesota Wild Lose Daemon Hunt but Have Talented Defense to Fill the Void
The Minnesota Wild have gone through a lot of roster changes so far this season, and it’s still very early, but they’ve dealt with a lot of injuries. With all…
Canucks: 3 Most Notable Indigenous Players
The Vancouver Canucks began their 2024-25 preseason schedule commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 24 at Rogers Arena and Sept. 25 at Abbotsford Centre. Last season, they…
9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer
Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…
Revisiting Sabres’ Jack Eichel Trade
It feels like just yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, but it’s already been nearly five years since the blockbuster deal. Now five-plus…
Dylan Larkin’s Red Wings Leverage Has Clear Limits
Dylan Larkin missed the Detroit Red Wings’ practice on Oct. 28, and within hours his absence had the trade rumor mill running again. The explanation turned out to be simple.…
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Devils
Colorado Avalanche fans may not yet be panicking, but there is definitely concern in the air following a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Nashville Predators. With so much…
Blackhawks Need to End the Jeff Blashill Experiment
The Chicago Blackhawks are the third-worst team in the NHL as of Oct. 25, coming off a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, a team they should be able…
Assessing the Colorado Avalanche Through Their First 13 Games
As we reach the first 13 games of the NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche have gotten off to a decent start, going 7-5-1 and placing third in the league in…
Rangers Are Getting a Five-Day Break at the Perfect Time
After losing their last game to the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Rangers are now in the middle of a five-day break and won’t play again until November 1st…
Power Play Changes the LA Kings Need to Make
The Los Angeles Kings have played 11 games in the 2026–27 regular season and currently rank 30th among 32 NHL teams. Their power-play performance is one area worth analyzing as…
Blues GameDay Preview: Cap Off Homestand Versus Bruins
The St. Louis Blues will look to get back on track Thursday when they host the Boston Bruins in the final game of their five-game homestand. The Blues have lost…
Each Eastern Conference Team’s Biggest Concern Early in 2026-27
Before the season, I was extremely excited to see what the playoff picture looked like in the Eastern Conference. Would the Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back? How would the Ottawa…
3 Takeaways from Flames’ 4-0 Loss to the Oilers
The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They came into Wednesday night on a four-game win streak, but…
Canadiens Are Learning to Win the Hard Way on Road Trip
When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat (4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks). They were…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna Finds Matthews & Bobrovsky Is a Big Question
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of reasons to be frustrated after their 5–4 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but a couple of things were worth watching. Gavin McKenna scored…
Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler the Early Calder Trophy Favourite
The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive. While plenty of talented rookies are making their mark around the league, Fowler is quickly building a strong case to be considered the early favorite for the ...
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Jack St. Ivany
The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Manhattan Beach, California has spent most of his professional career with…
NHL Injury News: Hyman, Thompson, Marchenko, Larkin Updates
In today’s NHL injury news, the Edmonton Oilers will be without Zach Hyman after the forward was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, while the Washington Capitals could…
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