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Alexei Yashin Trade Tree Continues to Grow
The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…
10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History
The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy—I am thinking about eight or nine—my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man, but I recall that…
NHL Rumours: Karlsson Leaving Penguins, Gavrikov Unhappy & Toews Rejoining Blackhawks
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Erik Karlsson and the possibility of him being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins as he enters the final year of his…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom
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…
Canadiens Rumoured Connection to Marchenko Could Unlock Demidov
It is often said that professional sports are a cold, transactional business. We look at salary cap sheets, parse through underlying analytical metrics, and debate asset management as if the…
Belchetz, Nesbitt Lead Canada as 2026 Summer Showcase Rosters Revealed
While the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season is less than two months away, hockey fans in Windsor will get a treat of another kind this week. The 2026 World…
2026-27 Season Predictions for New Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks were one of the busier teams early in the offseason. First, they added Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens and traded Nils Hoglander to the Nashville Predators…
Today in Hockey History: July 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 27 One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus,…
Canucks News & Rumours: Bains, Buium & Can the Kids Change the Team?
One of the more interesting storylines heading into the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2026-27 season is that the organization may finally have something every team wants: young players pushing established players for…
4 Early PTO Targets the Maple Leafs Should Consider
Toronto has already had a busy offseason, adding names like Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh, Jack Roslovic, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Emil Andrae and Gavin McKenna. Even with all…
Oilers’ Tommy Lafreniere Takes Big Step With Summer Showcase Invite
After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited…
New York Rangers’ Early 2026-27 Lineup Projections
The 2026-27 NHL season does not begin for another two months, but it’s never too early to begin making lineup projections for teams as the season gets closer. For the…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Foligno
The NHL offseason is in the “dog days” of summer stage, and we’re getting down to the final report cards for the Minnesota Wild. The next forward on the list…
3 Teams the Canadiens Could Do Business With
The Montreal Canadiens have done most of the heavy lifting this offseason, but Kent Hughes is rarely finished once free agency slows down. Some of his best moves have come…
Jets Should Consider Reuniting With Patrik Laine
“Winnipeg Is Good”, Patrik Laine famously declared in his 2018 article. Would it be a good place for the Finn to revitalize his stalled career? Laine’s Career Has Gone Downhill…
Red Wings’ Top 10 Candidates to Replace Steve Yzerman as General Manager
It’s fair to say that Steve Yzerman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings in a stronger position than the one he inherited in 2019. During his tenure, the organization assembled…
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Urho Vaakanainen
The New York Rangers did not reach their potential in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. However, a bright spot was the play of many…
3 Keys To Sabres Winning Atlantic Division for Second Straight Season
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. They won the Atlantic Division, recorded 50 wins for just the third time ever, and came…
3 Blues Players Primed for a Breakout Season in 2026-27
The St. Louis Blues know what it takes to build a competitive team in the NHL. It is not always about making the biggest offseason move or finding the next…
Flyers’ 4 Most Underrated Players Entering 2026-27
The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising trip to the playoffs last season with 98 points, ending a drought that tied a franchise record. Here are four of the most underrated…
Lightning Still Winning 2017 Trade With Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2 in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens to take Game 2 on a goal by JJ Moser. His first career playoff goal tied the first-round…
Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History
From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…
Walt Poddubny: Rangers’ Brief and Tragic Star
For established world-class athletes, joining a team in New York City from elsewhere always has been, and always will be, a different animal. A select group of imported players thrives…
Today in Hockey History: July 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 26 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job…
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