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Maple Leafs’ Cowan Showing He’s Capable of Being a Top Line Player
Last season, it was a feeling out process for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan. He made the roster out of camp as a rookie and had his high and…
Rangers’ Adam Fox Off to a Great Start
The New York Rangers got off to a 7-3-1 start this season, but they have now lost three games in a row in regulation. They have allowed 18 goals during…
Senators Prospect Dmitry Isayev on His Development, Pavel Datsyuk, & NHL Aspirations
At 19, Dmitry Isayev is one of the most productive young forwards in the Russian junior league. As such, the Ottawa Senators called his name at the 2025 NHL Draft,…
Flames’ Joel Farabee Excelling in Blake Coleman’s Absence
After starting the season with five0straight losses, the Calgary Flames have won five of their last six. Many players have stepped up — Joel Farabee in particular — who leads…
Devils’ Gameday Preview: Connor Hellebuyck Set to Make His Debut
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the New Jersey Devils will begin their three-game road trip in Dallas, facing off against the Stars in the first matchup of a back-to-back. The club…
Dustin Wolf’s Future as Flames’ No. 1 Goalie Starting to Look Murky
The Calgary Flames have turned things around after a slow start to the season, as a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night marked their fourth consecutive…
3 Keys to the Sabres Having a Successful California Road Trip
The Buffalo Sabres have a pedestrian 4-4-3 record to start the season, with 11 points and sitting last in the Atlantic Division. On the bright side, they have earned points…
What Jeff Blashill’s Past Says About His Failures With the Blackhawks
When the Chicago Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson during the 2024-25 season, fans knew the next hire had to be “the one.” With Connor Bedard on the rise and other young…
Red Wings Need More Than Yurov for Dylan Larkin
The Minnesota Wild remain one of the most logical landing spots for Dylan Larkin, but a deal with the Detroit Red Wings hasn’t come together. The closer the two clubs…
Hurricanes’ Juuso Välimäki Discusses Road Trip, NHL Return & More
The Carolina Hurricanes returned home after a five-game road trip, going 3-1-1 and taking seven out of a possible 10 points. They’re set to host the Boston Bruins Tuesday night…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 28 On this date in NHL history, one legendary player drew even with another all-time great. Plus, five Russian-born…
10 Greatest Philadelphia Flyers Enforcers Since 2000
The Philadelphia Flyers are known for their enforcers in their ‘Broad Street Bullies’ era during the mid-1970s, but they have had some unsung glue guys since then. Since the Bullies…
Top 3 All-Time Chicago Blackhawks Goalies
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the NHL’s “Original Six” teams. As such, Chicago has gone through many goalies in the history of the franchise — some memorable, and some…
7 Cool Things About Leon Draisaitl
When you think of origins for NHL players, countries like Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Russia are ones that come to mind. Germany? Not so much. However, that could change…
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Finding His Game With Chris Tanev Out
Under 20 games into their 2026-27 season the Toronto Maple Leafs are seeing injuries pile up on their back end. First it was Chris Tanev, followed by injuries to Marshall…
Blue Jackets Slowly Gaining Momentum Amidst Slow Start
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with the least amount of games played in the NHL with just nine games played so far. The…
Jets’ Crease Crowded & Complicated After Hellebuyck Trade
The Winnipeg Jets, in the past month, have gone from barely having an NHL goaltending tandem to having more goalies than there’s playing time for. Jets Crease Suddenly Crowded With…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the Detroit Red Wings in a game that went to a shootout at Rogers Place on Monday (Oct. 26). Colton Dach, Isaac Howard and…
Devils’ Amadeus Lombardi’s NHL Career Off to a Great Start
The New Jersey Devils made some interesting offseason moves to get a stronger, more offensive forward team heading into the 2026-27 season. They traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers…
3 Positive Takeaways From the Canucks’ 10-Game Losing Streak
The Vancouver Canucks have not had a good start to the season. After some early optimism following a couple of crazy matches against the Edmonton Oilers, the team has hit…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, Cowan, Bobrovsky, MacEwen & Marchenko
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a night to forget in Calgary, dropping a 5-2 decision to the Flames after a game filled with turnovers, defensive breakdowns and missed chances. Head…
Blues’ Gameday Preview: Habs Visit In Homestand’s Latest Matchup
It is the final week of October. The first month of the regular season is coming to a close. For the St. Louis Blues, their five-game homestand is also wrapping…
Canadiens Need Kreider to Lead Even When He Isn’t Scoring
Not long ago, virtually no one in Montreal would have had kind words to say about forward Chris Kreider. Long-time supporters will recall – with a shiver – his collision…
3 Takeaways From Flames’ 5-2 Win Over the Maple Leafs
The Calgary Flames stayed hot on Monday night. In an all-Canadian matchup at the Saddledome with the Toronto Maple Leafs in town, the Flames were able to put forth yet…
Blues Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Limiting Mistakes, Injury List and More
The St. Louis Blues enter this week with an opportunity to steady their early-season progress. A promising win over the Vegas Golden Knights was followed by a disappointing 4-0 loss…
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