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Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Kasperi Kapanen
The 2026-27 season starts in a few weeks, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Tristan Jarry, and now we…
Rangers Should Let Korpisalo & Garand Compete to Be Backup Goalie
The New York Rangers have acquired many key new players, including defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, and forwards Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen. They also acquired goalie…
Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition
The Philadelphia Flyers are at a point in their rebuild, if you still want to call it that, where some of the prospects taken by general manager Daniel Brière have…
Red Wings’ Next GM Has a Long To-Do List to Complete
When the Detroit Red Wings’ new general manager steps into Little Caesars Arena, they won’t have the luxury of easing into the job. While the new GM will need time…
NHL Rumors: Senators and Laine, Maple Leafs Trade, Larkin a No-Go on Canadiens?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators appear to have moved on from the idea of signing Patrik Laine. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached the 50-contract limit…
Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes
Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise…
Canucks’ Quinn Hughes Trade May Be the Best Thing to Happen to Them
There is a funny thing about rebuilding a hockey team. The move that looks like the beginning of the end can sometimes turn out to be the beginning of something…
Flyers News & Rumors: Calder Trophy, Make-or-Break Seasons, & More
NHL hockey is almost back, with the 2026-27 campaign beginning on Sept. 29. In this edition of Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors, we look at Porter Martone‘s Calder Trophy candidacy,…
Canucks Weekly: Buium, Demko, Cotter & Prospects Showcase
The Vancouver Canucks are only 10 days away from opening training camp in Penticton, and the buzz around the team is getting louder. While it hasn’t officially started, players have…
Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited
Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited
The Montreal Canadiens had an immediate resurgence in the regular season standings, jumping from last place in the Eastern Conference in 2011-12 into second, behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. Newly drafted…
4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds
The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
Several No-Trade Clauses Will Impact the Maple Leafs 2026-27 Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the distinction of having more contracts on their books with trade protection than any other NHL franchise this season. It will almost certainly affect the…
NHL Rumours: Bolduc’s Term, Hellebuyck Cost & Quinn Hughes to Flyers?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking to get Zachary Bolduc signed, but there may be a big question about the term…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blankenburg, Tanev, Stecher, Sundin & Matthews
There are two very different kinds of Toronto Maple Leafs stories making the rounds, and both are worth watching as training camp gets closer. One is the kind that can…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 7 Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the NHL in the state of California. Also, the…
Senators Announce Tkachuk Tribute, New Slogan & CTC Changes
During the media event the Ottawa Senators hosted on Sept. 3, there were plenty of announcements, including the plan for Brady Tkachuk’s return to the capital, their slogan for the…
Forgotten Hurricanes: Jiri Tlusty Is One of Many “What-Ifs” in Raleigh
Throughout the “dark ages” of Carolina Hurricanes hockey from 2009-10 to 2017-18, many players fell short of expectations. Some could attribute it to terrible rosters, roster management, setting players up…
3 Wild Players With Breakout Potential in 2026-27
The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Tristan Jarry
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Colton Dach, and now we turn our attention to…
Ranking the Blue Jackets on the Projected Opening Night Roster
The Columbus Blue Jackets are scheduled to open the season at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 1, and that night will be one of the most interesting nights…
Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov Is a Diamond in the Rough of the 2026 NHL Draft
Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved. When it…
Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Devils Land Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck
The Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation has been running wild since his surprise trade request became public recently, with fans wondering which contending team will end up landing him. There are…
8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27
Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…
THW’s 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Guide
With NHL games starting on Sept. 29, fantasy hockey season is right around the corner. Your draft is the most important team-building day you’ll have all year, so being prepared…
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