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Analyzing & Reacting to Patrick Kane’s Return to the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Thursday (Jul. 23) that former franchise icon Patrick Kane has inked a two-year contract with the team. For the last several weeks, Kane (as an…
Revisiting Kent Hughes’ Elite Asset Management in the Canadiens’ Sean Monahan Deals
When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his biggest priorities was maximizing every asset possible during the rebuild. Few moves better illustrate that…
Canucks Have a Future Star in Zeev Buium
All eyes will be on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Zeev Buium entering the 2026-27 season. It makes sense why, as he was the crown jewel of the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade.…
Edmonton Oilers History of Danish Hockey Players
In their biggest addition via free agency this offseason, the Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. Andersen is fresh off winning the Stanley Cup with the…
Flyers Should Take a Chance on Patrik Laine
Three weeks into free agency, Montreal Canadiens free agent forward Patrik Laine is still unsigned, and the North American reports have settled into a loop. He gets attached to a…
3 Maple Leafs Who Could Completely Change the Team’s Outlook in 2026-27
Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, and Sergei Bobrovsky all have reasons to rebound in 2026-27. And if they do, the Maple Leafs could look very different from the team that disappointed…
Best NHL Players by Age in 2026-27
Now in the dog days of summer, you’ve probably seen NHL players be ranked once or twice. It’s a fun exercise, but it doesn’t tell us one thing: which player…
Penguins’ Possible Anniversary Jersey Should Lean Into History
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent promo for the 2026 Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk featured a logo that has sparked speculation about a possible new jersey because of its blue…
Blues’ New Jersey Numbers & Who Wore Them in the Past
On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues announced their newest jersey numbers. Brandon Carlo will wear #25, Ross Johnston will wear #49, Connor McMichael will wear #77, and Mason McTavish will…
Today in Hockey History: July 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 24 A pair of “Original 6” National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft
In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History
It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
Wendel Clark Trade Tree: From the Islanders Back to the Maple Leafs
Wendel Clark is one of the most iconic Toronto Maple Leafs of all time. He spent parts of 13 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs in his 15-season NHL career.…
Canucks Fans Should Remember Quinn Hughes’ Magic, Not Just How It Ended
When Quinn Hughes skates onto the ice at Rogers Arena wearing a Minnesota Wild jersey for the first time, there will be plenty of emotions. Some fans will cheer. Some…
Did the Maple Leafs Fail Mitch Marner? Darren Ferris Thinks So
When Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris went on the PuckPedia podcast and said Marner “was never protected by his organization,” I found myself thinking about that phrase. I’m not sure…
5 New York Rangers Games to Watch for on the 2026-27 Schedule
With the offseason in full swing, the NHL released the regular-season schedule for 2026-27 on July 16. Every fanbase across the league always has a few games and dates that…
Blue Jackets Need Big Season From Fantilli to Make Playoff Push
The Columbus Blue Jackets have already had a busy offseason and there is still far more work to be done. Grabbing the headlines currently is the contract situation between the…
Every Eastern Conference Team’s Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27
The NHL schedule for the 2026-27 season has finally been released, and we can start discussing games rather than offseason acquisitions. With the biggest dates on the schedules being released,…
3 Flames Due to Regress in 2026-27
Yesterday, we looked at some of the younger Calgary Flames’ players who are primed to take a step forward during the 2026-27 season. But for every breakout candidate, there’s usually…
Oilers’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with one goal in mind: finally getting over the hump and winning the Stanley Cup. After another summer filled with change, the roster…
Chicago Blackhawks Reunite With Patrick Kane; Agree to 2-Year Contract
The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with a franchise icon. Three-time Stanley Cup champion and former Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane has agreed to a two-year contract. The deal is worth…
Jet Greaves Avoids Arbitration, Signs 3-Year, $15M Deal With Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have settled their first major RFA situation of the offseason. It happened right before they were supposed to meet with an arbitrator in Toronto. At the…
Penguins’ 5 Prospects Dubas Should Be Careful Trading
The Pittsburgh Penguins may still need a bigger trade. That does not mean every prospect should be available. That is the balance president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle…
Ducks News and Notes: Recent Signings, Team Schedule, and San Diego Gulls
Despite being a couple of months into the offseason, the Anaheim Ducks have not slowed down. Numerous players have been signed or re-signed, a schedule has been set for this…
10 Must-Watch Games on the Minnesota Wild 2026-27 Schedule
The NHL offseason had turned somewhat quiet with a few signings here and there until Thursday, July 16, when the NHL schedule was released for each team. It was an…