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Carolina Hurricanes Unveil City of Oaks-Inspired Hometown Remix Jerseys
After weeks of teasers and leaks, Fanatics unveiled the 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 NHL teams. Some are perfect 10 out of 10 jerseys, and some miss the…
Winnipeg Jets Unveil Northern Lights-Inspired Hometown Remix Jersey
The Winnipeg Jets have unveiled their Hometown Remix jersey, which pays homage to the northern lights (aurora borealis) that shine over Manitoba’s skies. The navy-blue jerseys feature gradient blue/green/white northern-lights…
Senators Should Avoid Taking a Chance on Patrik Laine
With William Eklund sidelined, the Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the trade market for forward help, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. The timing makes sense. Ottawa has aspirations of…
Sabres Should Keep Thompson at Wing for Foreseeable Future
Much of the talk of late for the Buffalo Sabres has centered around the Connor Hellebuyck saga, though now there are parties interested in Detroit’s beleaguered superstar Dylan Larkin. But…
Canadiens’ Looming Roster Bottleneck Demands Tough Calls
The Montreal Canadiens are no longer a group living comfortably in the protective grace period of an early rebuild. The long-range vision that executive vice president Jeff Gorton and general…
Sharks Can Be Patient in Pursuing Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson
The Detroit Red Wings can’t help themselves from making headlines in regard to the management of their unhappy players, attracting attention from several other teams, including the San Jose Sharks.…
NHL Rumours: Kucherov to Canadiens or Maple Leafs, Larkin List Grows Again & More
In today’s NHL rumours, we start off with Nikita Kucherov again, but this time with some more information on potential destinations, including the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. Next,…
What’s Behind the Edmonton Oilers’ Attendance Decline?
While the Edmonton Oilers are off to a hot start this fall, one of the hottest topics in Oil Country has been about the team’s dip in attendance. Through their…
2026-27 Calder Trophy Power Rankings: November Edition
We’re a little bit over a month through the 2026-27 NHL campaign. Though that’s a small sample size, the Calder Trophy race looks a lot different than it did before…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov Trade Buzz Includes Red Wings, Oilers, and Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Nikita Kucherov’s future with the Tampa Bay Lightning is suddenly in question after the superstar reportedly informed the organization he wants out. The Detroit Red…
Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Ryan O’Reilly
On July 1, 2018, the St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres agreed to a trade that sent shockwaves through the National Hockey League. The two teams agreed to send Ryan O’Reilly to…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise
The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History
Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Karprizov Scoring Continues, Discipline & Shabanov Success
The Minnesota Wild made it through the month of October with a record of 9-3-3 despite all of the injuries they had to deal with and missing several key players.…
Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – How Hot is Blashill’s Seat, Frondell’s Performance & More
If there’s one thing that’s a given in this year’s Chicago Blackhawks team, it’s that they’re underperforming by a wide margin. Bringing back Patrick Kane was huge, signing Bowen Byram…
NHL News Roundup: Kucherov Trade Request, Larkin & More
The NHL isn’t exactly known for drama, but there’s been plenty of it over the last week (and to start this season). From more Dylan Larkin headlines to Nikita Kucherov’s…
Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Stars of October
October is officially in the books, and the Montreal Canadiens have plenty of reasons to feel good about their start to the 2026-27 season. Despite some defensive struggles early on,…
Capitals Could Have What Red Wings Want for Dylan Larkin
The Washington Capitals have quietly moved into the Dylan Larkin conversation, and the Detroit Red Wings appear to be paying close attention. Assistant general manager Kris Draper was spotted at…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Victory Over Rangers
The Edmonton Oilers remained unbeaten on the road this season with a 4-1 victory over the host New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday (Nov. 1) evening. Colton…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller Sends Message to Two Young Players & Defence Deserves a Second Look
The Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to show us a little more about what Jim Hiller wants from this group. We’re seeing some interesting decisions about player deployment, particularly when…
3 Takeaways From the Senators’ 6-3 Loss to Ducks
On Sunday night, the Ottawa Senators suited up for the second half of a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks, who hadn’t played since Thursday. The Ducks entered the game having…
NHL 2026-27 Power Rankings: Week 5
We are officially over one month into the 2026-27 NHL season. It feels like hockey’s been on for a while (at least to me), but there still hasn’t been enough…
Suggested Blockbuster Sees Sabres Land Red Wings’ Larkin
Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin wanting to be traded is not a surprise, as his trade request was reported on in the offseason, but recently, he chose to sit out…
Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lekkerimäki’s Emergence, System Adjustments and More
A critical stretch begins for the Vancouver Canucks as the calendar flips into the first week of November. Following an October marked by inconsistency and a turbulent losing streak, the…
The Winnipeg Jets Are an Utter Mess
October was a nightmare for the Winnipeg Jets, and November started as such as well. A 7-0 dismantling at the hands of Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday stretched the Jets’ losing…
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