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What Would the Canadiens Need to Pay to Land Nikita Kucherov?
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the most promising young cores in the NHL. However, with the team looking increasingly competitive, the possibility of adding an established superstar is becoming an interesting discussion. Following the bombshell surrounding Nikita Kucherov and his future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, one question is worth asking, what if the Russian superstar eventually becomes available? While a trade remains highly unlikely, Montreal po...
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Win Over Islanders
The Edmonton Oilers (10-2-2) began a three-game Eastern Conference road trip with a 4-0 win over the New York Islanders (7-5-2) on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 31). They remain undefeated on…
3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ Overtime Loss to Bruins
Following arguably their worst performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking for a much-needed bounce-back game in Boston on Halloween. Here are three…
3 Takeaways From the Blues’ Comeback Win Over the Red Wings on Halloween
The St. Louis Blues opened their road trip with a 5-4 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Halloween, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to erase…
3 Keys to a Blue Jackets Win Against the Stars
The Columbus Blue Jackets end the first road trip of 2026-27 in Dallas, where they will take on the Dallas Stars to try and get back to .500 on the…
Oilers’ Sixth-Rounder Daniel Salonen Is Winning In Finnish Liiga
Daniel Salonen stopped 26 of 27 shots in Lukko’s 3-1 win over KooKoo on Oct. 30. The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025 sixth-round pick now has a .928 save percentage (SV%) through 14 starts…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Edgar Laprade’s 1945-46 Season
It was an NHL career riddled early on with offensive consistency. From the day he stepped foot on an NHL sheet, Mine Centre, Ontario, native Edgar Laprade’s ability to be…
Jaromir Jagr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record
Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…
Top 10 Dirtiest NHL Players
*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Hockey is played hard and fast. Athletes will hook, trip, face wash and pester to gain a winning edge. Like all sports,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…
NHL Dream Team
Scenario: you wake up in the morning with the incredible urge to spend your own money on 32 National Hockey League jerseys, one from the history of each franchise. Which…
Bruins Restricting Poitras’ Minutes Puts Spotlight on the Front Office Again
The Boston Bruins youth movement is firing on all cylinders, with the team sitting atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-3-1. Head coach Marco Sturm was able to…
Kirby Dach Is Back in the Canadiens’ Good Graces
During the second period of Thursday’s 5-2 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Dallas Stars, the visiting Habs drew a penalty. Probably to the surprise of a few people enjoying the…
Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s Potential Breakout is One of a Few Bright Spots for the Canucks
After what looked like a promising start to the season against the Edmonton Oilers, the bottom has fallen out for the Vancouver Canucks. Through 15 game, they’re 3-11-1, earning only…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Matthews, Marchenko, McKenna & Stolarz
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, looking to finish their western road trip on a better note. They’ve lost two straight, including a frustrating 5-4 defeat…
Sabres Off to a Great Start on California Road Trip
The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of their California road trip. So far, they’ve won the two games they’ve played, outscoring their opponents nine to six with a plus-3…
The Chicago Blackhawks Rebuild Couldn’t Have Come at a Worse Time
The Chicago Blackhawks are in year seven of a rebuild (that number changes depending on who you ask), but I think most can agree that they shouldn’t still be in…
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-2 Win Over Golden Knights
On Oct. 30, the New Jersey Devils took on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. This game marked the last on the Devils’ three-game road trip, as well as…
Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Might Be Turning Things Around
It’s a small sample size – just two games – but it might be fair to say that Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry might have turned the corner and could…
Blues’ Gameday Preview: Halloween In Hockeytown
Happy Halloween from The Hockey Writers. The NHL is providing plenty of treats throughout the day. Ten games are on, from matinees to late games, perfect for enjoying with some…
3 Canadiens Players Closing In on Career Milestones
The Montreal Canadiens have plenty to be excited about this season, especially with their strong start to the 2026-27 campaign. While the team’s success remains the priority, several players are also approaching significant individual milestones that deserve recognition. From reaching impressive scoring totals to joining exclusive clubs in games played, three Canadiens players are on the verge of achieving something special. Nick Suzuki There is little doubt that Nick Suzuki has established ...
NHL Rumours: Kucherov Trade Request, Dunn Extension Talks & Robertson Staying
In today’s NHL rumours, we start off with a massive Friday news drop, where it was reported that Nikita Kucherov will not be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning and…
Nikita Kucherov Reportedly Requests Trade From Lightning
Nikita Kucherov reportedly wants to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster involving one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive players. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman writes…
NHL Injury News: Cooley, Chytil, Spurgeon, Konecny, Fiala
In today’s NHL injury report, the Vancouver Canucks have placed Filip Chytil on injured reserve after the forward aggravated an upper-body injury, while the Minnesota Wild will be without captain…
Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of October
For the first time in 2026-27, the “3 Stars of the Month” series is back. The last edition of the series came after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup…
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