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Today in Hockey History: July 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 30 July 29 has been full of Hall of Fame names and players. One was born in Canada, one…
Brad Treliving’s Worst Moves as Maple Leafs General Manager
The Toronto Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving came as a surprise this late into the season with seven games remaining. While it was a decision that needed to…
5 Rookie Goalies Who Came Out of Nowhere to Win Stanley Cup
Going back to Canadiens-great Ken Dryden, five other goalies up to now have notably followed in his skates to win the Stanley Cup as rookies.
Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade
After rather disappointing ends to the 2020-21 season for both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, both teams were looking for a change. While sometimes big changes are the go-to,…
Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen to a 1-Year Deal
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils re-signed defenseman Topias Vilen to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract breakdown is as follows: $850,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the…
NHL Rumors: Celebrini’s Deal, Hughes Extension, DeBrincat Trade…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension that carries an AAV of $18.8 million per season. What went into…
3 Hurricanes Looking to Take the Next Step Following Stanley Cup Win
Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are seeking to defend their Stanley Cup title. After scoring the most goals in franchise history (291), the Hurricanes, if fully healthy,…
The Maple Leafs Pressure Cooker: Appreciation Often Comes Too Late
The Toronto Maple Leafs have missed the playoffs only once in recent years, but something interesting seems to be happening around the way fans are talking about the team’s recent…
Sharks Sign Macklin Celebrini to 5-Year Extension
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday morning that they have signed star forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year extension worth $18.8 million a season. The Vancouver native will be the…
Canucks News & Rumours: Cootes & Willander Could Help Shape Vancouver’s Future
The Vancouver Canucks are entering an important stage of their roster building. The organization is focused on developing young talent, creating internal competition, and finding players who can grow into…
Hurricanes Winning the Stanley Cup Changes All the Narratives
It’s been a unique summer for the Carolina Hurricanes. As the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, celebrations are being enjoyed by everyone on the roster that captured the Cup just six…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Best-Case Scenarios for Akhtyamov & Paul
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still weeks away from training camp, but this is the time of year when it’s worth looking beyond the headlines. The biggest stories might have…
Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves Talks NHL Journey, New Contract & Being Ready for More
A lot has happened over the course of the last 5-6 years for Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender Jet Greaves. He was one of many players who was directly impacted by…
MacKenzie Weegar Already Feels at Home in Utah After First Season With Mammoth
It’s not easy to leave a city you thought you were going to live in forever, especially when you sign a long-term contract with that team. However, in sports, no…
Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27
The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a really rough season. One of the worst in franchise history. Unfortunately, while the Canucks didn’t and don’t have a good roster, part of…
3 Free Agency Fits for John Klingberg
John Klingberg is coming off a solid season with the San Jose Sharks, but he remains an unrestricted free agent as July comes to a close and the new season…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Drew Commesso
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Johansson
The NHL offseason continues to remain quiet, but there is some hockey going on as the World Junior Summer Showcase is underway in Windsor, Ontario. The Wild still have about…
Trusted Pundit Suggests Rangers’ Gavrikov Could Consider Trade Opportunity
The New York Rangers are attempting to return to the playoffs this season, and despite some significant changes in the offseason, they appear poised to turn things around finally. With…
11 Former Oilers Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency
For the first time in a long time, the Edmonton Oilers have some cap space to work with. After making some offseason moves, and in particular, trading Darnell Nurse, general…
3 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Make Their NHL Debut in 2026-27
With a young core already in place and several prospects pushing from the Laval Rocket and overseas, opportunities will have to be earned rather than handed out. Still, injuries, strong…
Maple Leafs Need to Reverse Trends By Getting Off to a Fast Start This Season
A new season is just around the corner for the Toronto Maple Leafs and new general manager John Chayka and while the offseason has been a pretty major overhaul for…
Penguins’ Biggest Offensive Question Is Finishing, Not Chance Creation
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to completely redesign their offense. They already proved they can create dangerous opportunities. Pittsburgh led the NHL with 740 high-danger shots on goal last…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Brett Kulak Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to…
John Chayka’s Moves Reveal the Maple Leafs’ Real Plan
One of the interesting things about watching a new general manager take over an NHL organization is that we often learn more from what he does than from what he…
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