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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…
Penguins Prospect Carter Sanderson Making Unexpected World Junior Push
Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the more overlooked prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. It took only one game for him to change that.…
Oilers’ Short Playoff Run in 2026 Will Help Them This Season
The Edmonton Oilers have been taking it easy and relaxing this summer. Leon Draisaitl has been on an African Safari, Connor McDavid was out enjoying himself on the water, and…
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks faced off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series started on April 20 at Rogers Place in downtown…
Biggest Steals From the 2011 NHL Draft
With the 2011 NHL Draft being 15 years behind us, we can finally talk about the biggest steals from the draft. Besides an absolutely loaded first round, there was and…
7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien
Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It’s hard…
Revisiting Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde
It’s March 5, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to make an all-in push for another Stanley Cup and pull the trigger on a three-way deal with the Seattle…
Canucks News & Rumours: Rogowski, Hronek & Bigger Decisions Coming
The Vancouver Canucks are in an interesting spot right now. They are not starting from scratch, but they are also not simply trying to repeat what they have done over…
Today in Hockey History: July 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 29 National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McDavid’s Message, Bobrovsky’s Value & the Right Environment
The Toronto Maple Leafs will always be connected to big conversations. That is what happens when you are one of the most followed teams in sports. It is one of…
Devils News & Rumors: Potential Kirill Marchenko Trade, Matias Vanhanen Commits to BC, and More
Following a very busy start to free agency, the New Jersey Devils have built a roster that has the potential to become a serious Stanley Cup contender. While there’s a…
3 Buffalo Sabres Facing Pressure to Perform in 2026-27
It may not have been the most ideal offseason, but the Buffalo Sabres feel like they are prepared to once again contend for the Atlantic Division crown. Given the early…
Oilers Stars Discuss Why They Support Hiring of Coach Mike Babcock
Three of the Edmonton Oilers’ top stars took the opportunity on Monday (July 27) to share their excitement about the team’s controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach. Forwards…
Bruins Need To Embrace ‘The Suck’ Philosophy in 2026-27
As the offseason continues for the Boston Bruins, the team has lost two top-tier prospects from the organization. They’d be castoffs headed for the West, and the situation highlighted a…
William Eklund’s 5 Best Moments as a Shark
Mike Grier, the Sharks general manager, universally impressed pundits who gave San Jose grades ranging from A to A++ with his incredible first-round selections in the 2026 Draft. The Sharks…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Zach Benson
No player on the Buffalo Sabres’ roster gained more notoriety this season than forward Zach Benson. After spending his first couple of seasons in the NHL building his reputation, he…
Francesco Pinelli Needs More Offense & Consistency to Make the LA Kings Roster
Every NHL organization faces the challenge of developing its prospects, and each player’s path to the league is different. While Francesco Pinelli found success in junior hockey with the Kitchener…
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